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www.psd1.org/chiawanahighschool Volume 4: Issue 4/January 2013

Chiawana High SchoolChiawana High School

Mission Statement: To ignite world-class learning, resulting in thoughtful and accomplished individuals.

Pasco School District Bond 2013 Information

The Pasco School District will run a bond initiative on the Febru-ary 12, 2013 ballot. The estimated rate for taxpayers is 34 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or $34 per year for a $100,000 property. The bond will fund:

Elementary school #13, located at Road 52 and Power-

line, scheduled to open in fall of 2014 and will have a ca-pacity of 750 students.

Elementary school #14, a Westside kindergarten center

located at Road 60 and Sandifur, scheduled to open in fall 2015 with a capacity of 725 students.

Elementary school #15, located at the Whittier Elementary

site, scheduled to open in fall 2015 with a capacity of 750 students.

Possible miscellaneous projects to be prioritized and de-

termined based on final bids and state matching dollars:

New Horizons High School relocation.

Stevens Middle School site improvements.

Pasco High School entrance, offices and additional science labs.

Mark Twain Elementary School pick up and drop off.

District-wide improvements such as upgrades at older schools.

Portables.

Design funds for next schools.

Land purchases: elementary, middle and high school sites.

Become an informed voter. Attend an information session at your local school. For a complete list of session dates, go to www.psd1.org.

Remember to vote andRemember to vote andRemember to vote and

mail your ballot bymail your ballot bymail your ballot by

Tuesday, February 12Tuesday, February 12Tuesday, February 12

Riverhawks Take the Plunge

What does it take to get 13 Riverhawks to jump into the Columbia River when the water is 38 degrees?

Special Olympics was reason enough. The Polar Plunge is a Tri-City annual event spon-sored by state and local law enforcement to benefit Special Olympics. Angie Sessions, CHS Dean of Students, was the lone staff member along with these brave Riverhawks to take the plunge: Sierra Baker, Kylee Garcia, Ariel Newton, Brandee Miller, Matthew Mil-ler, Madison Powers, Zackary Schull, An-drew Sengmanyphet, Skyla Stifter, Alexis Toyoda, Haley Wright, and Michaela York. Our team was even featured on the front page of the Tri-City Herald. They raised $450 for the cause.

Way to plunge, Riverhawks!

Front row (left to right): Alexis Toyoda, Skyla Stifter, Sierra Baker, Andrew Sengmanyphet, Brandee Miller, Matthew Miller. Back row (left to right): Angie Sessions, Madison Powers, Zackary Schull, Haley Wright, Kylee Garcia. Not pictured: Ariel Newton and Michaela York.

See Blue

in All

You Do!

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Health Alert

The flu season is upon us. Take care to prevent illness due to colds and flu this winter. Remember to cover coughs, wash hands frequently (or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer), avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, and stay home if you are ill. The Benton-Franklin Health District recom-mends the flu vaccine for those who have not yet had a flu shot, especially for young children, chronically ill children, pregnant women, and elderly, who are at high risk for complications from flu.

Children should stay home if they have a fever 100 degrees or higher, vomiting or diarrhea. They are welcome back to school after they have been symptom free (without medication) for 24 hours.

If you have any health related questions, please contact the school nurse.

Qualified students with current sophomore and junior credit status are eligible to partici-

pate in our state’s Running Start Program through Columbia Basin College. Students enrolled in this program earn dual high school and college credits. The state of Washington picks up the majority of the costs. A presenta-tion about the program, family costs, and eligi-bility requirements well be held on

Thursday—February 21

@ 7:00 pm—Auditorium

Participation in Running Start involves a family commitment. The individual’s decision to partici-pate can most appropriately be made after con-sideration of each student’s personal and aca-demic goals. Students must also reach “qualifying scores” on the Running Start test to participate in the program. For more infor-mation, contact Mary Gutierrez at 543-6786, Ext. 5564 or e-mail mpgutierrez@psd1.org.

2013-14 Registration

Attention Parents: In the month of February students will be registering for next year’s clas-ses. Please take a moment to talk with your student(s) regarding their graduation progress and help them with their class choices. The CHS guidebook for 2013-2014 is now posted on our website for you to review.

If you have any questions, contact your stu-dent’s counselor.

Students Participate in Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Assembly

Washington State requires all school districts to have a HIB (Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying) policy for their district as well as an annual training for all staff and students.

On February 1, CHS Leadership students held an assembly for each class on HIB. They pro-duced a video and testimonies from students about being victims of bullying. They sent a clear message that “Bullying will not be tolerated.”

Another form of bullying that has increased over the last few years is “cyber bullying.” New laws are being passed and enforced to cut down on this type of bullying.

The Pasco School District, in compliance with HB 1444, has adopted (PSD Policy 3207), Pro-hibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bully-ing. This policy clearly states that bullying or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated on any of our campuses.

This policy is printed in our CHS student hand-book for your review: “Harassment, intimidation or bullying’ means any intentional written, ver-bal, or physical act, including but limited to one shown to be motived by any characteristic in

RCW 9A.36.080(3), or other distinguishing characteristics, when the intentional written, verbal, or physical act:

Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or

Has the effect of substantially interfering

with a student’s education; or

Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it created an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or

Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Further, Policy 3207:

Encourages all staff and students to re-port any incident of bullying or harass-ment to an appropriate school official.

Establishes an informal and formal pro-cess for filing complaints.

Protects the reporting person from repris-al, retaliation or false accusation against a victim or witness.

Copies of the policy are available from any administrator at Chiawana High School. Any student subject to harassment should immedi-ately report the problem to a school official (teacher, counselor or administrator.)

(http://www.k12.wa.us/SafetyCenter/BullyingHarassment/FactSheet.aspx)

Running Start Information Night

Apply for

Scholarships

Attention Seniors! Did you know that there are thousands of dollars in scholarships available? Scholar-ship money helps lower the cost of post-high school education. There are many types of scholarships, so check them out in Student Services. Contact Cody Tapia at 543-6786, ext. 5696 or e-mail ctapia@psd1.org. for more infor-mation. Scholarships are also listed on our website at psd1.org/scholarships.

These eight seniors were all smiles after receiving their diplomas on January 31. Family, friends, teachers, counselors, school board members, Superintendent Saundra Hill and CHS Principal Teri Kessie were pre-sent for the ceremony. These students overcame many obstacles and kept their eyes on the goal. CHS is very proud of these graduates and wish them much success in the future.

Congratulations Seniors!

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Destination Graduation!

Senior Project Deadlines

Class of 2013

Graduation

Saturday—June 1

@ 6:00 pm

Edgar Brown

Stadium

Attention

Seniors!

Seniors, you will not be able to walk in the gradua-tion ceremony if your fines are not paid. Now is a good time to start paying those

fines in the ASB office. Winter graduates 2013 (left to right): Hirvin Bahena, Luis Alvarez, Yasmin Batalla, Daniela Marie Soto, Edith Labra, Sergey Dumbravanu, Jesus Celaya, and Kevin Rodriguez.

CHS Winter Graduation

Attention Senior Parents:

It is a busy time in the Senior Project office as we get closer to senior boards and graduation. Remember, ALL Seniors must complete a 15-hour project during their senior year as a graduation requirement. Please track your student’s progress and encourage them to meet all senior project deadlines.

Soon a letter will go out to all parents showing your student’s status and what they have/have not turned in. We strongly encourage parent involvement. If you have any questions, please call 543-6786, ext. 5769.

Upcoming Senior Project Deadlines

February 25—Two letters of recommendation

March 18—Best Works #3

April 8—Experience log, experience verification and experience reflection

April 15—Letter to the judges (after the letter to the judges is turned in, students can check out their folder and put their portfolio together)

April 22—Turn in your completed portfolio by alphabet: April 22 (A-E), April 23 (F-L), April 24 (M-R), April 25 (S-Z), April 26 (portfolios accepted with administrator approval)

May 14 & 15—Senior Boards

See your counselor See your counselor See your counselor TODAYTODAYTODAY to register for these classes!to register for these classes!to register for these classes!

Pasco School District’s Career & Technical Education Programs (CTE) are on the cutting edge of today’s technology. Courses are designed and taught to in-dustry standards. All of the skills gained in our pro-grams transfer directly to the workforce.

Many of our programs have earned local, state and national recognition.

Students have the opportunity to receive college credits.

Our Business Intern Work Experience (PHS) / Work-Based Learning Experience (CHS) offers a paid work-

based learning opportunity for students.

All of our programs offer student leadership opportu-nities through on-campus clubs. Students are able to compete, travel, and interact with students from across the nation. Many of our students have com-peted and placed in national contests. These compe-titions help further student skills.

Tri-Tech Skills Center is a cooperatively owned facili-ty and is an extension and educational resource to PSD students.

Agriculture Education

Agricultural Biotechnology—Intro/Adv [Lab Science credit]

Agricultural Science—Intro/Adv [Lab Science credit]

Animal Science—Intro/Adv [Lab Science credit]

Floriculture—Intro/Adv [Fine Arts credit]

Horticulture

Business Education

Accounting—Intro/Adv [Adv class operates a credit union through Gesa]

Business English [English credit]

2D & 3D Animation & Design [Fine Arts credit]

Technology Literacy—Intro/Adv

Web Design—Into/Adv [Fine Arts credit]

Work-Based Learning Experience

Marketing Education

Entrepreneurship [CBC credits]

Fashion Marketing [CBC credits]

Marketing—Intro/Adv [CBC credits]

School Store Operations [CBC credits]

Sports & Entertainment Marketing [CBC credits]

Family & Consumer Sciences Education

American Sign Language—Intro/Adv

Careers in Education [CBC credits]

Careers in Education Work Experience [CBC credits]

Clothing Design

Commercial Foods Academy—Class held at Pasco Specialty Kitchen in Pasco [Financial Literacy credit/CBC credits]

Costuming

Early Childhood Education/GRADS [CBC credits]

Financial Literacy—Intro/Adv [CBC credits]

Foods & Nutrition—Intro/Adv

Human Development

Interior Design [Fine Arts credit]

Sports Medicine—Intro/Adv [Health credit]

Translation & Interpretation—Intro/Adv

Technology Education

Auto Mechanics—Intro/Adv [Classes held @ PHS/CBC credits]

Computer Aided Design—Intro/Adv [CBC credits]

Computer Engineering A+ - Intro/Adv

Construction Trades—Intro/Adv [Class held at construction site]

Photography—Intro/Adv [Fine Arts credit]

Digital Video Productions [Fine Arts credit]

Metals Technology—Intro/Adv [Classes held @ PHS /Fine Arts credit]

Woods Technology—Intro/Adv [Classes held @ PHS/Fine Arts credit]

TRITRITRI---TECH SKILLS CENTERTECH SKILLS CENTERTECH SKILLS CENTER

Auto Body Technology

Auto Systems Technology

Construction Trades

Cosmetology

Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting

Diesel Tech

Digipen Computer Science

Digital Video & TV Production

Early Childhood Education

Fire Fighting

Graphic Communications

Health Information Technician

Law Enforcement

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Veterinarian Technician

Radio Broadcasting

Teen Parent Education

Welding Technology

CHIAWANA HIGH SCHOOLCHIAWANA HIGH SCHOOL

Pasco Education Foundation presents

A Night of Dinner, Dancing and More!A Night of Dinner, Dancing and More!A Night of Dinner, Dancing and More!

Join PEF as we celebrate Pasco students and honor past Pasco High coach and teacher, Don Monson,

for his commitment to kids with an annual scholarship provided in his name.

Music

by

Pasco &

Chia

wana

Jazz B

ands

2nd Annual2nd Annual2nd Annual

A NIGHT TOA NIGHT TOA NIGHT TO

REMEMBERREMEMBERREMEMBER

Friday-February 22

Red Lion Hotel—Pasco

6:00 pm

Tickets $35 per person

or

Sponsor a table of 8 for $300

(all proceeds support scholarships and classroom grants for Pasco School District students)

For more information contact: Melanie Norris

Pasco Education Foundation pascoedfoundation@gmail.com

509.531.3801

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February 7

Student Mall

@ 7:00 pm

$3 presale

$5 @ the door or

$3 with a Teddy Bear

Free Hot Cocoa CHS DECA members and Chris Mayfield (CHS Para-pro) have teamed together to promote “Say Yes to the Dress” as a fundraiser for Royal Family Kids, a local foster care program. They are collecting gently used homecoming, prom, quince, or party dresses, which will be auctioned off at a fashion show in April (TBA). The dresses will be gifted to local foster care girls in our area. If you have a dress to donate, please e-mail Leslie Bell at lbell@psd1.org.

Jazz Solo/Combo Night Monday—February 11

CHS Auditorium

@ 7:00 pm

Band Concert Wednesday—February 27

CHS Auditorium

@ 7:00 pm

Upcoming Music Events

Spring Sports Clearance Night

Wednesday—February 20

5:30—7:00 pm

Auditorium

Attention spring sports athletes. Time to sign up in the athletic office. You will need a physical, pay for an ASB and get paperwork filled out and returned. This includes baseball, softball, boys soccer, tennis, golf and track. First practices are February 25 (must be cleared before you can practice).

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Chiawana High School 8125 West Argent Road

Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 543-6786

Fax: (509) 543-6730 www.psd1.org/chiawanahighschool

“La versión en español de este boletín va adjunta a

esta versión.”

Become a CHS Booster Club Member!

Chiawna’s Booster Club needs you! Suport our Riverhawks! The club is also looking for volun-teers to help in the concession stands during athlet-ic events. Please call Davina Pink (727-6729) or Jill Bosch (727-2912) or e-mail chiawanabooster-club@yahoo.com.

Dates to Remember

Feb 7 Cocoa Café @ 7:00 pm

Feb 11 Jazz Solo/Combo Night @ 7:00 pm

Feb 13 Early Release @ 10:45 am

Feb 14 Valentine’s Day

Feb 18 NO SCHOOL-Presidents’ Day

Feb 20 Spring Sports Clearance Night @ 5:30-7:00

Feb 21 Running Start Night @ 7:00 pm

Feb 21 9th Grade Registration Night @ 5:30 pm

Feb 27 Band Concert @ 7:00 pm