Carlmont High School

Student Bulletin

September 30, 2009

CLUBS AND PROGRAMS

Important Slow Food Club meeting this Thursday in T 13--shopping and cooking for clubs fair and fall garden preparation will be urgent business--be there! New members are always welcome--join us! – Nilson

Are you interested in sharing and discussing your own writing? Do you want to explore how to tap into your unique voice and personal writing style? Are you especially interested in learning how to improve your writing through rewriting and editing? Do you want to learn how you can get your original writing to the point where your work can be submitted for publication? If so, come to the Creative reWriters club meeting, at lunch Thursday, in room  A-16, across from the main administration building.  – Wallace

Hey, wanna win an IPOD touch?  How about two free Winter Formal Tickets? These and other prizes are available to spirited Scots.  There will be a Class Spirit Award next week during Homecoming.  The class that wins the most points will have people eligible to win prizes.  So, seniors...do you have the most spirit?  Juniors?  Sophs?  Freshies?  Who's got the most spirit?  The winners will be announced at that Dance!  Go Scots! – Kelly

There is a very important Interact meeting TODAY in D-15. We will be finalizing our plans regarding Save the Music so don't miss it! – Perna

All students currently on the free and reduced meal program need to submit a new application every year. We have 150 students who have not renewed their applications. If you don't have a new and approved application on file by October 2nd, then you will need to pay full price for your meals. Please any students or parents with questions call Tracy McGuinnes at 650 595-0210 Ext. 3322. Or E-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . I can check on any student's status very easily. Please call. – McGuinness

Come check out the URBAN BEAT CLUB. We meet each Wednesday in room C-11. Come and practice dance moves. -  Cestone

Looking for something fun & creative to do at lunch? Well..come to the art club in U-2! We meet every Wed at lunch! Anyone who loves art is welcome to come! - Schulman & Condos

CHESS:  Carlmont's new chess club is meeting today and every Wed in D-27.  Come play!   - D. Braunstein

Mahjong Club - want to learn how to play Mah Jong? Come to room T10 during lunch today. - Chiang

PERFORMING ARTS

Attend the Save the Music Festival in the Park on Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.!  Three Stages of Music, including performances by the Carlmont Symphonic Band, Out of the Blue, and Treble Clef.  Music, dancing, food, friends and Fun!  In Twin Pines Park in Belmont.

Don't miss Friday's Rockin' for the Arts, a rock concert in our own Carlmont Performing Arts Center!  At 7pm on Friday, October 2 the Carlmont Arts Council presents Aja Vu performing the music of Steely Dan and Caravanserai the country's best Santana Tribute Band.  The Carlmont Jazz Band and Choirs will start the night off with some rockin' tunes before the professional bands take the stage.  Put on your dancing shoes and help raise money for the Performing Arts Center.  Tickets are $20 for Adults and $15 for Students and Seniors and can be purchased on line from the Carlmont home page or at the door the night of the show. – Tep

CLASS INFO

Seniors!  Do you need a letter of recommendation for a private college?  If you need a letter from your Guidance Counselor, please be sure to turn in your "Request for Letter of Recommendation" packet asap.  The last day to request a letter from a counselor is December 1st. - DePaoli

Juniors and Seniors.  Do you need additional credits in order to graduate?  If you failed a graduation requirement and need to re-take a course, please see your Guidance Counselor today at lunch.  There are still spots available in Scholar's School. – DePaoli

Freshman-remember when you were shadows at Carlmont?  It’s time for you to return the favor! Come find out how to be a mentor to an 8th grade shadow this Thursday, Oct. 1 or Friday, Oct 2 at lunch.  Bring your lunch and come to Room C-3, 15 minutes only!