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Issue #392 Week of: May 6, 2013

CHS Fighting Scot Update

5/3 Choir Cabaret NHS – UFR after school CHS Blood Drive 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fr Baseball vs Grand Ledge (DH) Fr. Softball vs Grand Ledge (DH) 5/4 Var. Baseball vs GR Christian Jv/Var Soccer @ Portage Northern JV Softball hosting Caledonia Invitational Var Softball @ Northview Invitational Var Tennis @ Allegan Invitational Var. Golf @ Unity 5/6 JV Baseball vs South Christian (DH) JV/Var Soccer vs GR Christian Fr. Softball @ Sparta (DH) JV Softball vs South Christian (DH) JV Tennis @ EGR Var Tennis @ EGR Track vs Jenison (HOME) THIS WAS RESCHEDULED. 5/7 Athletic Booster Meeting 7 p.m. LFR “Media Senior Athletics Signing” - JV Golf Jamboree #4 @ GR Christian Fr. Baseball vs Lowell (DH) JV Baseball @ Lowell Var Baseball vs Lowell JV Boys Lacrosse vs Grandville played at Grandview Elementary Var Boys Lacrosse Conference Round JV Softball vs Lowell (DH) Var Softball vs Lowell (DH) Var Tennis @ Fills Northern Quad 5/8 Var Golf Jamboree #3 @ GR Christian Jv/Var Soccer @ Jenison JV/Var Girls Lacrosse @ FHC

CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL

5/9 Band Spring Concert 7 p.m. SHOCK Meeting 7:15 a.m. Track @ Prelim Conference meet @ EGR Fr. Baseball @ Lowell JV Baseball vs Lowell Var Baseball @ Lowell 5/10 Student/Staff Volleyball Game 4 p.m. Fr Baseball @ Rockford (DH) JV Baseball @ Rockford (DH) Var Baseball @ Rockford (DH) Var Lacrosse @ Conference Round JV/Var Soccer vs South Christain – CATS Night JV Tennis @ NorthPointe Chr. Track @ EGR 5/11 JV Boys Lacrosse @ EGR Invitational JV/Var Girls Lacrosse @ Mattawan Var Softball hosting Caledonia Invitational Var Tennis @ Conference hosted by FHC

AP Testing begins

May 6th through May 17th.

AP Testing 5/6 -5/17 FFA Banquet – May 13th @ 7 p.m. Choir Spring concert May 13th @ 7 p.m. Academic Awards May 14th @ 7 p.m. Orchestra/Choir Masterworks Concert – May 15th - 6:30 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Dates

CHS Fighting Scot Update

General Announcements

We are looking for two parents to begin getting information and start collecting for the "Class of 2016". If you’re interested, please contact Mrs. Leatherman in the main office. Parent ads are due for the yearbook on May 1st. Yearbook orders are due May 1st as well, though you may still order a yearbook after May 1st with a slight cost increase. After May 1, you must pay CHS for the book, as Jostens will not be accepting checks at that point. Please check the list in the lunch line to make sure your parents have ordered your yearbook. There are 119 students that are pictured in the book 4+ times and have not purchased their book. New Scholarship for any senior who participated in Student Council this year. See Mrs. Trutsch ASAP.

Congratulations to 2013 Prom Court

Lauren DeBoer, Haley Gort, Shelby Kresnak, Claire Timmer

Curtis Ackerman, Mitchell Bush, Travis DeHaan, Garrett Hubbell,

Congratulations to the 2013

Prom King & Queen

Travis DeHaan & Haley Gort

IMPORTANT SPRING DATES

• ACADEMIC AWARDS NIGHT – May 14 - 7 p.m. • Senior Exams – 5/15 - 3rd , 4th & 5th Macro exams (reg. school

day); 5/16 1st & 2nd Macro exams – then locker clean out

• LAST DAY FOR SENIORS, May 16TH (These dates are set, with the understanding that there are no issues that arise with our seniors, that may extend their time.)

• May 19th Class of 2013 Baccalaureate Non-Denominational Service held at Holy Family Parish from 3-4 p.m. (sponsored by Senior Class Officers)

• SENIOR GIRLS BRUNCH May 21 - 9:30 a.m.

• SENIOR ASSEMBLY May 23rd - 9:10 a.m.

• GRAD PRACTICE FOLLOWING SENIOR ASSEMBLY IS MANDATORY!!

• CLASS OF 2013 GRADUATION May 23rd - 7 p.m.

• CHS ATHLETIC ANNUAL PHYSICAL NIGHT – May 29th 6-8 p.m. If you’re planning on participating in athletics in 2013-14, this is a GREAT time to get your physical done and out of the way.

CHS FINE ARTS SPRING CALENDAR

• Orchestra Spring Concert - May 2nd - 6:30 p.m.

• Choir Cabaret Concert - May 3rd 7 p.m.

• Band Spring Concert - May 9th - 7 p.m.

• Choir Spring Concert - May 13 - 7 p.m.

• Orchestra/Choir Masterworks Concert –

May 15th – 6:30 p.m.

SENIOR PARENTS AND SENIORS – ADD THIS TO YOUR CALENDAR.

The Senior Class Officers are planning to host a baccalaureate service for the Class of 2013. This non-denominational service will be held at:

Holy Family Parish 9669 Kraft Ave SE Caledonia, MI 49316

Sunday, May 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:oo p.m.

ALL interested seniors, their families, friends, staff, and interested community members are invited attend.

*Seniors are asked to wear their graduation gowns. We hope you will be able to join us.

2013 Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 7:00 p.m. Main Gym

Caledonia High School.

Tickets are necessary to attend graduation this year. Each senior gets 8 tickets. If you do NOT need all

of your tickets, please return any extra tickets to the Main Office. (A waiting list has been started for those with large families.)

It is our hope to accommodate all requests. If you have any questions regarding tickets, please contact Dawn Reigler at 891-8129 x 1321.

Senior Awards Assembly

Thursday, May 23rd beginning promptly at 9:10 a.m. and ending at 10:20 a.m.

We invite you to bring your

whole family.

Seniors should arrive and go to the fieldhouse by 8:45 a.m. *Seniors wear gowns but do not need their hats.

ALL SENIORS MUST ATTEND GRADUATION PRACTICE

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ASSEMBLY.

SENIORS

CALEDONIA FFA ATTENDS REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Caledonia FFA Shines at Regional Conference Caledonia FFA was well represented at the Region V FFA Leadership Conference on May 1 in White Cloud. At the regional conference, the Caledonia FFA officers attended a day-long training on duties, teamwork and event planning. Caledonia won the opening ceremonies contest and placed first in the scrapbook contest. Junior Alexandria Schut was elected to serve as Region V President and was named Region V Star Farmer. Her year of service will include representing and serving the members of FFA in West Michigan. The regional leadership conference is supported by the Michigan FFA Foundation. PHOTO: Caledonia FFA officers attending the Region V FFA Leadership Conference in White Cloud included Kylie Frahm, Andrea Gerloski, Hailey Goble Tagg Huver, Clayton Rogers, Alexandria Schut, Alexi Wolf, and Kailee Whitcomb.

Caledonia FFA Earns State Championship The Caledonia FFA chapter earned a state winning award

and a state runner-up in the Michigan FFA Agricultural Career

Development Events held April 19 and 20 at Michigan State

University. The marketing team of Ken Vandenbout, Nathan

Frahm and Alexandria Schut won the Marketing Plan event

with a written marketing plan and a presentation on the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

The Horse Judging team was named the state runner-up and was comprised of Jennifer

Kurth, Alexandra Nevelle, Hailey Giamo and Kailee Whitcomb. Kurth was the third highest

individual in the state. Caledonia also had students compete in crops, food science, forestry,

nursery and veterinary science. The Caledonia FFA is the organization for agriscience

students founded in 1936.

ATTENTION ALL

STUDENTS

TUTOR/STUDY TABLE OPPORTUNITITES

The National Honor Society students will be holding tutor/study table opportunities before and after school. It doesn't matter if you just need help with homework or if you need help with a certain subject area a few times a week - everyone is welcome to the tutor/study table. You may attend just one time or come several times a week, depending on what your needs are. We will be meeting: Monday & Wednesdays (beginning 3/25) in room 2470 from 2:45-3:45 Tuesday & Thursday (beginning 3/26) in the upper forum room from 7:00-7:40 a.m.

SENIORS

*AP Testing May 6th –May 17th *Academic Awards Ceremony – May 14th @ 7 p.m. Final Exams are: May 15th – 3rd, 4th, & 5th Macros May 16th – 1st & 2nd macro

Locker clean out at 10:20 a.m.

Turn in senior check-out forms Seniors released for the day.

*Senior Girls Brunch 9:30 a.m. *Glenmore Graduation – 6:30 p.m. *Senior Assembly 5/23 - 9:10 a.m. followed by MANDATORY graduation practice. (Seniors wear gowns – no caps) *Graduation 2013 – 5/23 - 7 p.m. Seniors report by 6:15 p.m. (Caps, Gown, Stole) You will receive cords when you get to the fieldhouse. (Doors to fieldhouse open at 6:00 p.m. If you need special handicapped seating, please call Mrs.Trutsch at 891-0214.) *Dress code for graduation: Ladies – dress slacks or a dress Men – dress slacks and a dress shirt. (no shorts, jeans, tennis shoes, beach sandals, no names, mssages, etc. on mortarboards)

Lady Cal Soccer is joining with Van Andel Institute in the fight against cancer and we need your help to raise money and awareness.

Businesses: • There are several sponsorship levels available for businesses at very reasonable

amounts with great sponsor exposure

Individuals and/or Business: • Everyone has the opportunity to purchase “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” $25

sponsorships. All names will be printed in the program on 5/13, listed on the Lady Cal website and printed on a banner which will hang at the stadium for the remainder of the season.

• PINK out t-shirts will be available for sale at home soccer games on 4/24, 5/6, 5/10 & 5/13 as well as at the Caledonia branch of Lake Michigan Credit Union beginning on Monday 4/22. T-shirts are $10 each and with the purchase of a t-shirt admission to the game on 5/13 is FREE.

• Yard Signs that can be personalized will also be for sale for $20 at home games and at LMCU.

High School Students: • T-shirts will also be sold at the high school during lunch periods on 5/7, 5/9 & 5/13. High

school students purchasing t-shirts at lunch will not only get free admission to the game on 5/13 but also have their name entered into a drawing for an i-pod touch. Students will get one entry for each t-shirt purchased. We will draw the winner at the game on 5/13 but students do NOT need to be present to win. Also for sale during on these dates will be beads, wristbands and pink cotton candy.

One hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds of this event will be donated to further cancer research at Van Andel Institute, an independent biomedical research and educational organization right here in West Michigan dedicated to probing the genetic, cellular and molecular origins of cancer and working to translate those findings into effective therapies. This important event will reflect the spirit of the entire community as nearly every life has been touched in some way by the devastating effects of cancer.

For more information, contact Tina Clipfell at 616-891-2260 or tina.clipfell@chartercom.com

Greetings Freshmen and Sophomore Parents: Please take note of this opportunity from the The Princeton Review: The Princeton Review has several free events coming up to help your students prepare for the ACT, SAT, and the college admissions process. Free Practice ACT Day: Saturday, May 4th from 9am-1pm Free Practice SAT Day: Saturday, May 11th from 9am-1pm Scores Back & Strategy Session: Saturday, May 18th from 11am-1pm *At this event, you will receive a detailed, diagnostic score report of your results and learn strategies for each section on the exam. The location for each of these dates is: Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School The practice tests will be administered in a way that’s very similar to how the real ACT and SAT are given. Why? Because students need to become familiar with the testing environment they’ll face when taking the test when it counts. The Princeton Review runs free practice tests so that students can gain an understanding with the format of the ACT and SAT, and experience sitting down early on a Saturday morning for a four hour exam! Parents and students are welcome to attend the Scores Back and Strategy Session on May 18th. Students will receive their scores, learn strategies for taking each test, and find out how to gain admission into a top-notch school or university of their choice. The individualized diagnostic score reports analyze students’ strengths and areas of opportunity. Students should walk away from the practice tests and Strategy Session with a feel for where they stand on the tests, where their scores will take them, and the confidence to improve their score and ace the exams. Spots are limited - please call The Princeton Review at 800-2Review (800-273-8439) to register. You can also visit PrincetonReview.com/FreePracticeTest to reserve your spot today! The Princeton Review – Ann Arbor 1220 South University, Suite 102 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 800-2Review | 800-273-8439 PrincetonReview.com

Student Services Don’t forget to check the “Student Services Blog for up to date information.

http://www.caledoniahighschoolstudentservices.blogspot.com/

UPCOMING TEST DATE ACT – June 8th Registration Deadline – May 3, 2013 Late Registration Deadline – May 4 – 17, 2013 (Late Fee Required) SAT - May 4th Registration Deadline 4/5 Late Registration until April 19th (Late Fee Required)

SCHOOL STORE SALE! Come in and see the dozens of items marked down to $1, $2, $5, $10, $15, and $20. Items priced up to 75% off! Limited to what is in stock. Finally, any and all Under Armour spirit wear in stock is 13% off from April 13 - May 13 2013. Hours are 11:40am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday. Hope to see you soon.

Senior Scholarships

• New Scholarship for any senior who participated in Student Council this

year. See Mrs. Trutsch ASAP.

• Seniors: The Caledonia Community Players Scholarship has just been renewed for the class of 2013. This scholarship is for senior actors, musicians, and technicians who have participated in either high school drama or Community Players productions during their four years of high school.

• Michigan Blood Scholarship is a new scholarship for seniors with a due date of May 3. To be considered, you must submit an essay. Please see Mrs. Trutsch in Student Services.

• University of Michigan Balanced Man Scholarship for seniors who have applied and been accepted to U of M. See Mrs. Trutsch for an application or Student Services Blog for a scholarship link.

• Up to $10,000 toward the first year of tuition at a public college or university in Michigan – students need to create a video talking about the impact the MI2020 plan could have – Deadline: 4/28/13

• http://www.michigan2020.com/how-to-enter

• B. Davis Scholarship For high school juniors and seniors, as well as, students currently registered in any post secondary institution Write an essay "What you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue is so important Deadline is 5/27/13 Amount of award is $1,000 Apply at www.studentawardsearch.com .

• Responsible Nutrient Management Scholarship Program High School seniors or college students pursing a degree in an agricultural or related field, communications, education, or business.

• Submit a 1500 word essay entitled, "The Importance of Responsible Nutrient Management to the Future of Agriculture" Have an average or above academic record. One time award of $2500. Deadline is 5/31/13. Application available in Student Services

• Abbott & Fenner Business Scholarship Available to all juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in post secondary institution. Write an essay answering the question "What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?" Amount of award is $1,000 Deadline is 6/14/13 Submit essay online at scholarships@abbottfenner.com

• *NEW* Big Sun Scholarship Must be a high school senior athlete participating in any sport. Write an essay answering these questions: "What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What made you join these activities? What made you continue to contribute to them?" Apply on-line at www.athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com Amount of award is $500. Apply by 6/21/13

• *NEW* AES Engineers Scholarship To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions found on the website http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm High GPA is not required Scholarship is awarded based on character, as determined by the essay that is submitted. Amount of award is $500 Deadline is 10/4/13 For further information, including previous winners, go to the same website

Please print the attached coupon and take it to Uccello's in Caledonia from 4-10pm and you will receive 10% off your total order and a portion of the proceeds will be donated by Uccello's to the Caledonia Bands. This is a great opportunity for us to raise money for the MS and HS Band program without really having to do anything! Also you can add May 16 and June 20 to your Calendars and use the same coupon for those dates! Hope to see you there!

INTERESTED IN SUMMER SCHOOL . . .

STUDENTS & PARENTS MARK YOU CALENDARS TODAY FOR THE CHS ANNUAL PHYSICAL NIGHT!

Physical Night for MS& HS Athletes will be at the High school on May 29, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. Cost $15. *THIS DOES NOT HELP THIS YEAR’S SPRING SPORT ATHLETES! These physicals will be valid per MHSAA rules for the 2013-2014 school year.

ATTENTION GIRLS INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT FOR THE CAL CHEER TEAM!!!

SPRING TRYOUT & CLINIC DATES ARE SET FOR THE 2013 FALL SIDELINE CHEER TEAMS!! .

May 20, 21 and 22 at the Cal High School Mat Room 3:00-4:30 pm.

(Make up tryout date, May 28 3:00-4:30 pm)

CHS Fighting Scot Update

MS Summer Program Information and Season Sign up forms are now available on

the CHS ATHLETIC LINK

INFORMATION AND SIGNUP FORMS ON ALL THE CAMPS LISTED BELOW

CAN BE FOUND ON THE CHS ATHLETIC WEBSITE

ELEMENTARY BOYS BASKETBALL CAMPS

MS BOYS BASKETBALL CAMPS

FRESHMAN BASKETBALL CAMPS

JV BASKETBALL CAMPS

VARSITY BASKETBALL CAMP

FFA SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Go the following link for more information: http://caledonia2003reunion.eventbrite.com/

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Western Week Information

Save the date for upcoming Caledonia Main Street Western Week. June 18-21, community event for the whole family. Find more information at our

website www.caledoniawesternweek.com

If you need to sign up for Infinite Campus, you may download registration form from the following link - http://www2.caledonia.k12.mi.us/ic/ICCPF-FORM.pdf. Print the last page and fax to 891-7038. If you are having problems with logging into Infinite Campus, please feel free to call for help at 891-7011

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