You’re invited to the CAHS Author Reading and Signing at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19^th at the High School. Join Jess Mathews, Carrie Mattern and Susan Sage as they share some selections of their books and talk about their writing journey. Books will be available to sign and  purchase. Come out and celebrate literacy and the accomplishments of some of our very talented staff!

Elections for next year’s Student Council are coming up. If you would like to run for a position, you must fill out a petition and return to either Mrs. Moore (room 218) or Mr. Demick (Room 538) by April 24th. Petitions are available in the Main office.

Any 9^th-11^th grade C-A students that are interested in playing high school ice hockey next season that are not currently on the team are encouraged to contact hockey team booster club representative Dave Sanborn. His number is 449-1789. During the off-season there are opportunities to play this spring and workout this summer. We want and need all participants no matter your skill level.

Students in AP Biology had the opportunity to dissect a fetal pig. Students learned a lot, and had fun taking a hands on approach to their biology studies.

Carman-Ainsworth High School will be represented during an all-Michigan high school event at Western Michigan University on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Two all-star ensembles will be created as part of the 45th annual Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music hosted by WMU’s School of Music. The 106-member Steven Bryant All-Star Band will perform in Miller Auditorium. The Richard Suddendorf Repertory Band will spend time reading newly published works for band. 

Band directors from over 47 Michigan high schools submitted nominations for those who will play in these two ensembles. The Bryant All-Star Band will be conducted by Steven Bryant this year’s guest composer, and Dr. Robert Spradling, Director of Bands at Western Michigan University. The Suddendorf Repertory Band will be hosted by University Concert Band directors John Lychner and David Montgomery. Professors from the WMU School of Music selected those who will have the opportunity to participate in these all-star ensembles.

Carman-Ainsworth High School will be represented in the Bryant All-Star Band by:

Clamentia Hall, Alto Saxophone, First Chair

Raven Pompey, Flute

Dreyana Barnes, Clarinet

The Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music will conclude with an evening concert featuring University ensembles and the Steven Bryant All-Star Band. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Auditorium on the University’s Kalamazoo campus. It is open to the public, free of charge.

AP Test registration has been completed within the last two weeks. Your student should know their test date, and the absence will be exempt from the attendance policy.

Regular registration is happening for the June 8^th ACT test date. The deadline to register without late fees is May 3^rd.

Additional information by grade level:

Seniors

1. Senior Exit Presentations are on the minds of students and teachers alike.  Presentations will take place beginning in April and will be finished before seniors’ last day.
2. Scholarships!  Numerous scholarships are out there awaiting applications.  Check the CAHS website, or the copy of the list in the Career Center.
3.  Your student should bring in copies of any scholarships they have been offered.  We will enter them into the Honors Program.  This includes scholarships from schools that they are not attending/accepting the scholarship.
4.  Usually, we warn about the warm weather distracting our senior students.  With the current weather conditions, that is not a fear so far this year!!!!  But seriously, help your senior to stay dedicated to his/her studies right up until final exams.

Juniors

1. Watch the mail for your student’s MME/ACT results.  Be sure that your results will meet the requirements of your student’s post-secondary goals.  Retaking the ACT is a possibility if your student wants to attempt a higher score for college entrance.
2. Be sure to ask your junior student about the “to do” list.  It was given to them by their counselors during English 11 classroom lessons.
3. If your student is an athlete and plans on participating in college sports, he/she must register at the NCAA Eligibility Center (www.eligibilitycenter.org).  Students must have 16 core credits with at least a 2.0 GPA to be eligible.  If unsure, have your student ask her/his counselor.
4. Begin looking for a summer job or volunteer experience.

Sophomores

1. 10^th graders will receive their ACT (released) test scores during the school day from their math teachers, with an interpretation of what this means for future MME/ACT prep.
2. Your student should continue to work at homework, projects and diligently studying for tests.  The average time a sophomore studies is ten minutes for every grade level (100 minutes) daily.
3. Here is a great resource for tips on studying http://digitalstudyhall.com.
4. It is never too early to start working on volunteer activities for the summer.

Freshmen

1. 9^th graders will receive their ACT Plan scores during the school day from their math teachers, with an interpretation of what this means for future MME/ACT prep.
2. Your 9^th grade student should be spending an average of 90 minutes/day on studies.
3. http://digitalstudyhall.com has some great resource tips on studying.
4. Look for summer volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood, schools or place of worship.

The CAHS presentation of Once on this Island was a great success. All those that came to watch the performance had a lot of fun. Congratulations to all those involved in bring “Once on this Island” to life!

Open Mic NIght is tonight from  6-8pm in the CAHS auditorium! Entry is $1 to supply scholarship money for EFA fund. There will be poets, musicians, VIP guests, comedians, skits, and more! Join EFA for a night of fun and talent. Snacks will be sold at intermission by AASA. There will be an interactive art canvas produced while the show is happening by any audience member who wants to take part! All performers should arrive between 5-5:15 to practice performing on stage with sound.  See you there! Don’t miss this wonderful EFA sponsored event.