CHS Guidance Update

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:41:13 -0500

CHS Guidance Update
Reported by Kelsie Lamoureux

The CHS Guidance Department is hosting a Financial Aid Night for
parents next Thursday, December 15 at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Stacey
Crooks from the College Planning Center will be presenting.

Seniors with college deadlines in December and January should
request transcript and recommendations well in advance of the
deadline, keeping in mind school vacations. Today is the deadline for
transcript and recommendation requests falling over the winter
holiday.

Santa For Soldiers at CHS

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 13:15:51 -0500

CHS is sponsoring a program called Santa for Soldiers
Please help us donate to Rhode Island troops serving Afghanistan!

Items:
·         Notebooks
·         Pens & Pencils
·         Batteries
·         Phone Cards
Food:
·         Christmas Treats
·         Candy
·         Chips & Snacks
·         Non-Perishable Foods
NO PEANUTS PLEASE!
Toiletries
·         Deodorant
·         Small Tissue Packs
·         Chapstick
Unscented!

Any Donations Appreciated!

LifeSmarts Comes to CHS

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:47:18 -0500

LifeSmarts at CHS
By Sydnee Shabomardenly

Life Smarts is an educational opportunity that develops the consumer and marketplace knowledge and skills of teenagers in a fun way and rewards them for this knowledge. This program complements the curriculum already in place in middle- and high-schools and can be used as an activity for classes, groups, and other related clubs. LifeSmarts is open to all sixth through twelfth grade students in the United States.

LifeSmarts began in 1994, and has been a program of the National Consumers League since 2000. Life Smarts is a program locally coordinated by state partnering organizations and agencies. LifeSmarts topics have been chosen to reward and encourage knowledge in the areas that matter most to workers and consumers in today's marketplace: personal finance; health and safety; the environment; technology; and consumer rights and responsibilities.

After hearing of these events, Cumberland High School has decided to join Life Smarts in the fight to help citizens become knowledgeable of the consumer and marketplace skills. One Florida coach said "In today's tough economic times, Life Smarts provides teens with the kind of valuable knowledge that they will use throughout their lives." This program is inspiring many young kids to learn the ways to gain control of their future, and Cumberland High only hopes the same for all of their students.

Food for Fee: An Exchange

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:55:00 -0500

Canned Goods for Book Fees
By Cloe Andrews
Starting November 4th and continuing through the 22nd, Cumberland High’s librarians are offering students the option of bringing in canned goods along with their overdue books in replace of their fines.
Canned goods will also gain students 'spirit points' for their class.
The library is suggesting donations of canned cranberry sauce, green beans, corn, carrots, applesauce, gravy, peas, salad dressing, mixed vegetables, and 5 lbs or larger bags of potatoes.
1 point will be rewarded to the students class for canned goods, 5 points for a bag of potatoes, 10 points for fresh baked goods, and 20 points for a turkey.

Students Against Destructive Decisions

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:44:14 -0500

SADD
By Ciara Thibodeau

What is SADD?
Students Against Destructive Decisions is a national student run organization that promotes responsible decision making among peers.

What do SADD members do?
Plan school or community activities that promote healthy lifestyles. SADD is student run, so activities depend on student ideas and commitment.

November/Great American Smokeout:
-“Reality Wall” about how smoking has hurt loved ones
-“1200 die from smoking day” awareness activity
-Canned food drive for RI Food Bank

December Holidays:
-Bake sale/donations to family that lost home to a fire
-Adopt a needy family and donate holiday gifts
-MADD vigil in honor of drunk driving victims

February/Valentines Violence Prevention:
-Awareness activity on teen dating violence

March/National Forum on Underage Drinking:
-Town meeting on dangers of underage drinking
-SADD members on speakers panel
-Create educational brochure on alcohol & minors
-Awareness activity about children of alcoholics

April/Alcohol Awareness Month:
-Assembly by family of drunk driving victim
-Jrs and Srs assist with post prom planning
-MADD Mocktail Contest

May/Prom Season:
-SADD “Contract for Life” and Prom Promise
-Donation to Post Prom events
-End of year movie & pizza party

SADD Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of the month after school.
Check out www.sadd.org for more information.
Advisor: Mrs. Bandoni

CHS Student Assistance Program

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:13:41 -0500

CHS Student Assistance Program
by Laura Sullivan

The Student Assistance Program at Cumberland High School is run by Christine Bandoni and is a confidential program in which students can discuss any problem affecting their school, social, and/or family life. Mrs. Bandoni speaks to each incoming class as they enter the High School in order to make herself available to students. Substance abuse as well as physical abuse are major reasons to report oneself, friends, or family for Student Assistance. The primary reason for the program is for substance abuse although Mrs. Bandoni may be able to help students with other problems that are affecting their life. The student does not have to be the victim of the abuse in order to meet with a counselor as abuse among the student's family or peers can cause extreme stress in their school and home life. The student does not have to report themselves, but can also be recommended by teachers/administrators, parents/guardians, or a friend. The program is designed to give students a safe-haven to rely on in case they are in need of someone to speak to about their stress. This counseling may also be required due to a violation of the school substance abuse policy. Mrs. Bandoni provides information and resources for substance related issues.

Mrs. Bandoni can be found on the first floor of the main building of Cumberland High School in H200. She can also be contacted by telephone: (401) 658-2600 ext. 228. In addition to speaking to the Student Assistance Counselor, there are numerous other resources that may be of help to a student in need of assistance such as DCYF, Suicide Hotline, Day One (sexual assault), National Runaway, AA Referral, Al-Anon & Alateen Family Groups, Narcotics Anonymous, Planned Parenthood, and Well One Primary Care/Health Services. Contact Mrs. Bandoni if you or a friend seek help due to substance abuse, physical abuse, depression, pregnancy, or other problem that may interfere with your school or home life!

Thanksgiving Turkey Baskets Are Back

Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:18:25 -0400

Let’s Be Humble, Give Some Apple Crumble
Thanksgiving Turkey Baskets are back! As always it is a class competition. Each canned good is one point, each bag of potatoes is five points, each fresh baked goods is ten points and each turkey is 20 points. Items for each class include:
5lb. or larger bag of potatoes
Cans of gravy
Variety of desserts
Packages of stuffing
Bottles of soda
Variety of salad dressings
Cans of corn
Cans of cranbverry sauce
Cans of peas
Cans of carrots
Cans of string beans
Cans of mixed vegetables
Jars of applesauce
Cans of condensed milk
Cans of pumpkin pie
Fresh baked goods
Turkeys
These are just suggestions! Additional items are welcome!
Please bring all items to room H236 NO LATER than November 22nd!

Truth Prince Drops Science on PBIS

Thu, 3 Nov 2011 12:51:02 -0400

Truth Prince Drops Science on PBIS Assembly
Text of Rhymin’ and Schemin’ follows)

Mr. Z taught me; a stupid person doesn't learn from their mistakes
A smart person learns from their mistakes,
but a wise person learns from other peoples mistakes

I bet you thinkin this is funny, wonderin whats he doin this crumby
Respect rap for?
Well trust me, you probly just a young me
What you know bout respect?
Usin ya mommys lunch money to buy bud with ya buddys
You thinkin I look stupid you skippin school you tha dummy
Didn't ya mother teach you if you got nothin nice to say, keep it to yourself
All that trash talkin isnt healthy for ya mouth
I bet you thinkin you all that walkin tha halls wit no hall pass,
Talk smack to the teachers, what for? Reputation?
Man focus on your Education
Or blow it off & end up secton 8'in,
Im talkin no job, no destination
No place to rest in but your mothers basement
So tell me why you hatin, on a teacher? They jus tryna save ya
Lifes a picture you the painter
Go to class & act fake, brag to your classmates and five your teacher that mad face
Pull off that hate school act, but they tryna save you, fact
Its easy if you make it, you give respect you get it back its basic
If you goin to class late, embrace this
You gettin a detention, feel anger? Contain this
Lets improve the culture climate and safeness
Excuse me, Please listen what im tryin to explains true
That's just an example, & if you listenin
Thank you

Homework Help Center is Open For Business 2011

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:59:00 -0400

Homework Help Center
By Scanner Staff

Feeling overwhelmed? Have no clue how to do an assignment? Need a quiet place to study? Well the Homework Help Center is the place for you!

The Homework Help Center is a place where students can go and get after-school help for any, or all, of their subjects. The Homework Help Center, or HHC for short, is staffed with volunteers from the National Honor Society. These talented students donate their time to help tutor other students in their weaker subjects.

The HHC runs through June. It is opened Tuesdays through Thursdays from 1:40-2:30, in Ms. Caliri’s room, T201.

If anyone has any questions, please contact Ms. Caliri at lauren.caliri@cumberlandschools.org, or at (401)-658-2600.

Building a Masterpiece at Age Fifty

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:57:59 -0400

Building a Masterpiece
By Lyn Hanson
Cumberland High Schools’ Fiftieth anniversary is upon us. To celebrate, the High School Theater is building a show to represent the years 1961 through ‘62 and 2011. The theater members are interviewing students of 2011 and graduates from 1962, which was the first graduating class of the building, to get as accurate a portrayal of the school as possible. Bullying, pregnancy, relationships of all kinds, and the way students dress are some of the topics on which people are being interviewed.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, since the beginning of September, theater members have been staying after school and working vigorously on the show. The name of the production has yet to be determined. However Mr. DiMartino, the director/producer of the show is leaning toward the title “Ahead of Time.” DiMartino believes this would be a suitable name because the show starts in the 1961 time zone, and ends in the year 2011.
Opening night will be on December Ninth, 2011 but the running time of the show is unknown. Theater members hope to be supported for all of their hard work, so buy a ticket and enjoy the show.

Spirit Week? 2011

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:52:54 -0400

CHS Spirit Week 2011
By Laura Sullivan

Cumberland High School's Spirit Week is always highly anticipated among the student's, but this year the spirit seems to be lacking. Students have shown less enthusiasm this year toward the dress up days and events. These days include backwards day, celebrity day, class color day, character day, and school color day. A shocking lack of excitement was shown on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Spirit Week is a time in which students battle against each other and opposing classes in games and competitions to determine which class is most spirited; this year it seems, however, to be a competition of who is least spirited. Many student's and administrators are wondering, why is there suddenly a plunge in passion? The answer is unknown to the entire CHS student body, but can be acquitted to the change in traditional dress up days as well as cancelled night-time events.

Spirit Week at Cumberland High School is always kicked-off with a talent show. This year the event was postponed for unknown reasons. Starting the week off without a spirited event. The following event was Minute-to-Win-It, held on Tuesday night. This event replaced the legendary Powderpuff Football Game that was put to rest under accusations of sexist and violent tendencies a few years ago. Class Clash took place on Wednesday night and resulted in extreme disappointment from administration due to substance abuse, violence, and disrespect.

Following this poor display of spirit, the week's coordinators postponed the annual Lip Sync for unspoken reasons. After postponing two of the spirit week events, administrators seem perplexed as to why students are unable to display appropriate behavior in competition.

NECAPs

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 07:45:39 -0400

NECAPS
By Diana Rebello
It has recently been made a graduation requirement to pass NECAPS for all Cumberland High School Students. NECAP scores can be ranged from a 1 to a 4, and all students are mandated to receive at least a 2 on their NECAP tests in order to be able to graduate. If students do not meet this requirement, they are forced to retake the NECAP test in their senior year. Last week all junior students, and some senior students, have worked to their best ability taking these NECAPS, which cover material learned from their previous 3 years in their science courses. Many students found difficulty with these particular NECAPS, seeing as though they had a complex time in remembering the materials in the NECAP tests.
These NECAP tests lasted over a course of 3 days in the week, each day covering 1 section at a time. Within these sections, students faced a series of either multiple choice questions or questions in which students were required to think for themselves, and form answers based on data that was given. Many students view NECAPS as a frivolous waste of time; however NECAPS do help students to obtain more efficient test-taking skills, and help them to try to their utmost ability so as to not have to take them again. For this year, the science NECAPS have completed, and currently this week, all algebra students are working their best to complete the algebra NECAPS.

Portfolios

Mon, 23 May 2011 10:18:39 -0400

Portfolios
By Micaela Leblanc
This week, many seniors had to present their portfolios. They did this during the long informational periods, while the juniors were taking their science NECAP exams, in front of their peers a few teachers evaluating them. All of the seniors who presented are now awaiting their results. The results should be posted outside the main office or outside the cafeteria next week. When the seniors go to see their results, they should either see “passed”, “passed with distinction”, or “reschedule” depending on how their evaluation and presentation went.
Also, coming up soon is the junior, sophomore, and freshman portfolios due date. They must be completed by the end of the year or students may have to be subject to doing it during summer school or being on social suspension next year until it is completed. Students are beginning to scramble to get these together so they are not stressed during the last week of school, when exams are scheduled.

Underclassmen May & June Calendars

Fri, 20 May 2011 07:52:33 -0400

Classes of 2012, 2013, 2014 Calendar May and June
By Diana Rebello
May 2-11: AP exams
May 17-19: NECAP exam science Class 2012
May 17-19: ePortfolio informal presentations in Advisory
May 18: National Honor Society
May 20: Service Learning due Class 2012
May 20: Junior Prom Class 2012
May 23 & 26: National Exams Algebra 1 & 2
June 2: Concert and Fine Arts Showcase
June 14: Underclass Awards Evening @ 6:30 p.m.
June 17: Night of Notables @ 6:00 p.m.
June 20: Graduation Class 2011
June 21: Last day classes for YOG 2012, 2013, 2014
     Locker clean out during Advisory

Exams
June 22:           Period 3 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
                        Period 4 9:10 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
                        Lunch @ 10:40 a.m.; Bus @ 11:00 a.m.
                        Make-up exams* 10:50 a.m.-1:34 p.m.
June 23            Period 5 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
                        Period 6 9:10 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
                        Lunch @ 10:40 a.m.; Bus @ 11:00 a.m.
                        Make-up exams* 10:50 a.m.-1:34 p.m.
June 24            Period 1 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
                        Period 2 9:10 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
                        Lunch @ 10:40 a.m.; Bus @ 11:00 a.m.
                        Make-up exams* 10:50 a.m.-1:34 p.m.
June 27:           Make up exams* 7:24 a.m.-1:34 p.m.

*Make-up exams are only given with prior approval of the student’s assistant principal.
Students should be in the building only during exam periods and/or if they have an appointment with a teacher.
June 22-27, early bus at 11:00 a.m. and the late bus will leave at 1:34 p.m.

Class of 2011: May & June Calendars

Fri, 20 May 2011 07:47:56 -0400

Class of 2011: Calendar May and June
By Micaela Leblanc
May 2-11: AP exams
May 17-19: ePortfolio presentation class of 2011
May 18: National Honor Society
May 24 & 25: National Exams Algebra 1 & 2
May 31: Senior Canoe Trip (rain date 6/1)
May 31: Pawsox game class of 2011
May 31: Senior Canoe Trip ½ the class
June 1: Senior Canoe Trip ½ the class
June 2: Make-up day Senior Canoe Trip
June 2: Concert and Fine Arts Showcase
June 3: Senior Reception @ 6pm
June 6-9: Senior Week activities daily & at lunch
June 7: Distinguished Scholars @ 10:15 am
June 8: Senior Awards Night @6:30 pm
June 9: Senior locker clean out during Advisory
June 10: Last day of classes for class of 2011
June 13 & 14: Senior Exams taken during classes
June 15: Senior Exam make-ups 7:24 am- 1:34 pm
June 16: Graduation Rehearsal @ 1pm auditorium
June 17: Graduation Rehearsal auditorium
            @ 9:15 am last names A-L
            @11:00 am last names M-Z
June 17: Night of Notables 6:00 pm
June 20: Senior Breakfast (no cost) @ 9:00 am followed by:
            Graduation Rehearsal of approximately 10:00 am. ALL seniors
            Seniors arrive Wellness Center 4:45 pm to march
            Graduation class of 2011 @ 6 pm
Notes:
·         Bold type indicates mandatory attendance required. Students not attending rehearsals may not march in the ceremony. Plan ahead, see Ms. Gould with issues.
·         Seniors should not be in the school building after June 14, 2011 except to attend senior events noted above
·         Seniors will obligations of books, materials, uniforms etc. must return items or pay for these obligations asap