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Club Announcements

NHSNHS will be having their next meeting on Thursday, December 10th at 3:15 p.m. in the Cafeteria with a make-up meeting at 6:45 a.m. in Mrs. Johnson’s room 1225.

Students pleaseremember to

bring your laptopto school everyday.

United Way

Do you need service hours? The next Student United Way meeting is Wed,

Jan.6 @2:45pm in Room 1234. Bring a friend!

Prom Theme VotingSeniors do not forget to vote on It’s Learning for the Prom Theme, class song and class flower. Voting closes

tonight at 11pm. It is under CSHS Class of 2016 on It’s Learning.

Menchies

Menchies will be on campus for the last time this “year”. She will be in the back by the

busses, Tuesday December 15 from 11:30 -12:30. She will be returning after we come back from Christmas break. Remember she

takes real money or plastic and for $5 you fill your cup with as much as you want one time.

Come support your FCCLA campus chapter.

Winter BallGet your Winter Formal tickets this week.

Tickets are $60 each for dinner and dancing overlooking Clear Lake on January 3. The

Formal is to celebrate all juniors and seniors. We have a DJ you won’t want to

miss, special effect lighting and more. There’s only a few more days to get your

tickets. We accept cash or checks. Checks should be made out to CSHS Project

Graduation. Stop by our table at lunch and get your tickets this week!!

Powder BuffListen up Junior and Senior Boys! The senior

class is bringing a new tradition to Clear Springs...POWDER BUFF, an indoor boys

volleyball tourney! We will play on January 21 at 6pm with practices run by the Volleyball girls

beforehand. If you are interested you must come get an informational packet from Mrs.

Thibs in room 2423. You HAVE TO BRING this packet signed by your parents to the mandatory meeting on January 7 with $15 or you will miss out on your chance to be a part of this GREAT

NEW TRADITION!

For all your FAQs, club meetings and events…check our school website

ccisd.net/cshs

Students pleaseremember to

bring your laptopto school everyday.

School Business

Lead CounselorMary Margaret Rucker

Office #1320 A

Alpha Group (A – D) Alpha Group (L – Re)Jennifer Thomas Ronda Kempton

Office #2307 Office #2607

Alpha Group (E – K) Alpha Group (Rh- Z) Angela Alksne Tracie Knutson

Office #1207 Office #1107

Special Programs Counselor Student Support CounselorDebbie Rom Karen GraysonOffice #2505 Office #1321 C

Career SpecialistKathleen Gandin

Office #1322

Counseling Staff

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CHECK NAVIANCE FOR A COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP LIST!

FIND OUT MORE IN THE COLLEGE

CENTER!

QUESTIONS?COLLEGE & CAREER

CENTER HOURS:7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please stop by the College & Career Center, if you have questions

regarding scholarships or your college search.

Springboard

Scholars, Springboard has begun! Springboard is an after tutorial, tutorial program. Springboard

is in the library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 - 4:30. You can receive Math and ELA

support on Tuesdays and Science support on Thursdays. The best part: all Springboard

students can take the Springboard bus home! Pick up an application from any pod secretary.

For questions, visit Mr. Clark in room 2519.

ATTENTION STUDENTS! Have you been assigned d-hall because you have too many tardies? Friday is the LAST day to exchange your d-hall for a gift card! Remember, the

exchange rate is $5 for each hour of assigned detention. Gift cards must be submitted no

later 2:30 tomorrow to your assistant principal and must be accompanied by the receipt

showing that the card has been activated. Gift cards must be from Target, Walmart, or Toys R

Us.

Toys for Tots/Tardy

Coffee Bar Club ClubStart earning your way to Free coffee! The Child Nutrition Department would like to

announce a new promotion for the Coffee Bar. Next time you purchase an iced coffee,

ask your cashier for a Coffee Bar Club Card. Each time you buy an iced coffee, your card will be stamped. Purchase 5 coffees and

get your 6th one free!

Lost and FoundReminder, the lost and found office is with Ms. Diaz in the senior pod. Please see Ms. Diaz or Ms. Coates if you have a lost item.

Lost and found items in the cafeteria will be collected every Friday. All lost and found

items not claimed by the end of each month will be donated to Goodwill. If you have a lost item, please come and describe it so we can reunite you with your sad, lost, and dejected property. It missed you, please come claim it

and make it feel loved again.

ACT/SATAttention Juniors - this is the time to register to take the SAT and ACT. You must register online

and at least one month in advance of the testing date. Do not leave the school year without having

at least one SAT and/or ACT test before your SENIOR year. Tests are only given at certain times throughout the year and none are administered in the Summer. Please stop by the College Center for

a list of test dates and registration deadlines.

Yearbook Name Changes

The yearbook staff will use your official first name in the yearbook on your school pictures. If you prefer to have something other than your official name, you MUST

complete a request form no later than Monday, December 14 at 2:30. See Mrs.

Hairston in Room 1730 before school, after school, at lunch or in between

classes.

Student DriversStudent drivers: You do not need to move your cars after school from the back practice lot this

week or next week. Student drivers in the Spring designated practice area will resume moving their cars on Tuesday, January 5th.

If you are interested in purchasing a parking permit, please pick up the parking application

from the pod areas, or the front reception desk. Only student drivers with parking permits

are allowed to park on the school campus. Drive safely out there!

Students pleaseremember to

bring your laptopto school everyday.

…and now SPORTS

Water Polo TryoutsWater Polo Tryouts will be held December 12th at 8 am -11 am at the Clear Springs

Swimming pool. To try out you must have a physical on file with the training staff. All

athletes planning on trying out should contact Coach Berg in room 1233 or in the swimming

pool before or after school. If you are an athlete in season and would like to tryout after your season finishes please contact

Coach Berg to arrange an alternate plan to tryout.

Teacher Appreciation

Teacher Appreciation night for the Clear Springs Girls Basketball Program is this Friday, December 11th.

Teachers, come out to the game so we can recognize your impact on these students and support your

Lady Charger Basketball players as they take on the Clear Falls Knights in our district opener. Freshman A will play at 4, Freshman B and JV will play at 5:30 and

Varsity will play at 7. Be on the lookout for an invitation in your box showing you have been asked to attend by a player. Students, come out too as we

get this season underway!

BowlingThe Girls Varsity Bowling Team

beat Pearland 13-2. The Boys JV won 15-0. The Boy’s Varsity Team

put up a good fight but lost 8-7.

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F - All Weekend Boys Basketball @ Fort Bend ISD Tournament

Girls Basketball Falls @ Springs

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For all your FAQs, club meetings and events…check our school website

ccisd.net/cshs

The Mission of Clear Springs High School is to:

Collaborate and build relationships between students, educators, parents, and the community to foster a culture of learning, respect, and loyalty;

Educate all students using a variety of mediums and teaching methods in an environment of high expectations where students feel safe, accepted, encouraged and respected;

Inspire students to succeed both academically and socially by creating an atmosphere that celebrates diversity, fosters a sense of community, and instills an uncompromising commitment to excellence; and

Provide a rigorous and relevant curriculum that allows all students to reach their highest potential and to function as productive and successful citizens in an ever-changing society.