Monday, January 27, 2020

Happy Birthday on Tuesday to Nicholas Heisner All NEW items for each day are highlighted

THIS WEEK:

1) On Tuesday (January 28th), the Carlisle High School students will be able to take part in the Iowa Youth

Straw Poll Election Event. Please stop by the table to cast your vote and collect your sticker!

2) Seniors- Dollars for Scholars applications are due by February 1. Please use the link to complete your

application: https://carlisle.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=1737.

Please see your counselor with any questions.

3) Congratulations to swimmers Trysten Thomas and Adam Morlan for their varsity performances on Saturday at the conference championship meet at Roosevelt High School. The swim team took 2nd overall in the conference.

The swimmers finished the regular season with a 7 win, 3 loss record overall. The team is currently ranked in the top

20 in the state as they prepare for the district and state meets coming in the next few weeks. Nice work guys! 4) If you are interested in ordering Carlisle T&F apparel please use this link:

https://carlisletrack-field.itemorder.com/sale. Sales are open until Mid-February.

5) It's time to order your 2019-2020 yearbooks! Visit yearbookordercenter.com to purchase one. The school code

is 3332. Sales end April 30th.

6) There will be no school on Monday, February 24.

7) The district wide ACT test for all juniors will be given on Tuesday, February 25th. Freshmen, sophomores and

seniors will NOT have school this day. Classes will resume as normal for all students on Wednesday 2/26. 8) After Prom Fundraiser – Hairball 2020. Must be at least 18 years of age. Come rock the night away listening to

the best of the 80’s hair bands! We are in need of ten (10) adult volunteers to assist with concessions during the

concert on February 1st at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Always a great time, the music is a blast and the crowd is

electric! Grab a friend or two and get ready to have a blast helping raise funds for After Prom 2020! Please use this

link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4ca9ac2da5fa7-hairball3 to sign up today or contact Sharon Clark

with any questions. 5 more spots left!

9) CHS pop sockets are now available at the HS office! They are $5 and can be paid for with cash or check.

10) Girls Soccer Open gyms are Wednesdays (7:30-9:00PM) and Sundays (6:00-7:30PM). 11) Boys Soccer open gyms are Wednesdays (6:00-7:30PM) and Sundays (7:30-9:00PM). 12) Reminder to students: Library materials turned in after the due date are subject to fines of $.05 per

day. Please talk to or email Mrs. Hensley or Mrs. Bullis to renew your library materials if needed!

13) Seniors & Sophomores – If you did not turn in your order through Jostens please see your packets for

ordering instructions. Late fees will now apply.

14) Silver Cord Opportunities (please see flyers below for more) – The Second Chance Dog Rescue of Iowa in Prole,

IA is looking for people to walk and bathe dogs and help clean the shelter. The number is 641-297-2137. Contact

them directly if you would like to volunteer

15) Reminder- Each year students are required to complete tasks related to career and college planning to

earn .25 elective credit for graduation. Students must complete tasks in the system Naviance Student to earn their

credit. Please go here: https://student.naviance.com/carlislehs.

GENERAL/UPCOMING:

1) If your student needs to take Drivers Education, Street Smarts Drivers Ed holds classes at Carlisle Middle

School. Go to the following link to register for upcoming classes or to check for alternate locations:

http://www.streetsmartsdriversed.com or call 515-279-1112.

2) If you or someone you know is wanting to talk to someone but afraid to do so please contact the Iowa Crisis

Chat Line. They can be reached at 1-855-325-4296 (call/text) or at https://www.iowacrisischat.org/ . “It’s okay to

not be okay.”

3) Parents and students: the following link contains information about the dangers of vaping and

Juuls: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/infographics/youth/pdfs/e-cigarettes-usb-flash-508.pdf

4) The Carlisle Schools Food Pantry is open on the first and third Thursday of the month from 4-6 pm. Now enter at

the east entrance of the elementary building. Please do not arrive prior to 3:45 pm to allow our students and

buses to safely exit the facility.

5) Do you want to learn how to pay for your child’s college? Join the Iowa College Access Network and find out

how. Copy and paste this link and learn more: http://w1ww.icansucceed.org/

SENIORS:

1) Seniors – Please remember to file your FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) as

soon as possible. You must complete the FAFSA to be eligible for any federal or state aid as well as other

scholarship dollars. Website: www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will also need a FSAID for you AND one of your parents to

act as your electronic signature. www.fsaid.ed.gov. You can also set up an appointment with ICAN (877-272-4692

or www.icansucceed.org) for FREE help completing the FAFSA. We recommend ALL seniors complete a FAFSA

to see what financial aid you may be eligible for. Both counselors are happy to help and answer any questions you

might have related to career and college information.

2) There is a scholarship available to any senior FEMALE that is interested in teaching special

education. Please see Mrs. Heidemann if you are interested. 3) Please see below for senior portrait specifications. Pictures are now overdue. Please turn in immediately!

4) Reminder: All scholarships can be found here by clicking on the link below: http://carlislehighschoolcounseling.weebly.com/scholarships.html

Lunch Menus

College Representatives coming to CHS

Tuesday, January 28 Wednesday, January 29 Thursday, January 30

Rib Patty Cheese / Taco Pizza Hot Dog

Steamed Carrot Slices Romaine Lettuce Potato Wedges

Tater Tots Steamed Broccoli Florets Mixed Vegetables

Banana / Mixed Fruit Strawberries Pineapple

Chocolate Chip Cookie Applesauce Grapes

Milk Milk

A La Cart: Garlic Cheese Bread A La Cart: Popcorn Chicken A La Cart: Breadstick

Grand View University Tuesday, February 4 1:15 – 1:45 pm Office Northwest Missouri State University Thursday, February 6 9:45 – 10:15 am Office

Truman State University Thursday, February 6 12:30 – 1:00 pm Office

Iowa Central Community College Monday, February 17 10:15 – 10:45 am Office

Indian Hills Community College Thursday, April 30 10:15 – 10:45 am Office

School website:

http://www.carlislecsd.org

Follow Carlisle High School on the Official Twitter

Account @CarlisleHighSch. Follow to get updates and

announcements from CHS. Go Cats!

Follow all of our Carlisle Activities on Twitter

GO WILDCATS! @chswildcatpride

For info about scholarships, recruiters, and important

dates and news you need to know follow your counselors

on Twitter @2CHScounselors

Jostens link to order graduation announcements/cap

& gown/ class rings:

www.jostens.com

For important information from the CHS Guidance

Office, please check out their blog at:

http://carlislehighschoolcounseling.weebly.com/

Activities 1/27-2/1:

See below for District Activities: (as listed on http://www.raccoonriverconference.org.)

Senior Portrait Specifications

Silver Cord Opportunities

CYA is looking for someone to run the score board at the middle school during boys basketball games on Saturdays from 8am - 12pm. They can be any gender and any grade level. Games are the next 4 weeks.

Text Travis Goldsberry at 515-210-0118 to sign up.

Summer Camp Jr. Counselors

Applications due March 27

Calling all high school volunteers: we are looking for Junior Camp

Counselors. Volunteers must be 14-18 years old to apply. To sign up please

see your email or the HS office for an application. Once completed please

email it to: volunteer@sciowa.org

Zoo Crew

Zoo Crew is a volunteer program for 13-17 year olds looking

to learn more about the Zoo and give back to the

community.

*What do participants get from Zoo Crew?

They can...

-meet new people

-learn valuable new skills

-increase responsibility

-develop self-esteem

-have a really fun summer

*For more information about the program and how to apply go to the following link: https://www.blankparkzoo.com/support-the-zoo/volunteer/zoo-crew-details/

Silver Cord Opportunities

Indianola Parks & Recreation:

Here are some wonderful volunteer opportunities for Carlisle high school students

looking for Silver Cord Hours at Indianola Parks and Recreation for upcoming

events. Click on the link, check it out, and sign up if you are interested.

2020 Family Sweetheart Dance: Saturday, February 8 at the Indianola Blake Field

House from 5:15pm-9:15pm.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F48ADAB22A7FB6-volunteers13

Special Friends Winter Formal: Friday, February 21st from 6:30 pm – 8 pm

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F48ADAB22A7FB6-volunteers18

Special Friends Spring Easter Fling: Friday, April 24th from 6:30 pm – 8 pm

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F48ADAB22A7FB6-volunteers19