1. Chaparral High School Firebird Word Thurs., Feb. 12, 2014

2. Attention DECA Members: important meeting today, Feb. 12 after school in Ms. Thornburgh's rm. (C225). We will be going over test prep for the State competition. Tests are due no later than February 21, so don't miss this helpful meeting! Attention DECA Members: important meeting today, Feb. 12 after school in Ms. Thornburgh's rm. (C225). We will be going over test prep for the State competition. Tests are due no later than February 21, so don't miss this helpful meeting!

3. International Club is mtg Tues., Feb. 18 @ 2:30 in the library. We will have our Foreign Exchange student from the Netherlands giving us a "tour" of his homeland. Everyone: Come for food & fun!

4. Attention Guitar club: We will have another awesome meeting today Thurs. Feb. 13 in Mr. Erie’s room. Infant Sorrow will be playing for us. Attention Guitar club: We will have another awesome meeting today Thurs. Feb. 13 in Mr. Erie’s room. Infant Sorrow will be playing for us.

5. SAT/ACT COMBO TEST Find out which is best for you! This is a practice test! Sat. Feb 15 from 8am to 12:15pm. Rm J600 Register in the book store. Fee $ 5.00 Please bring #2 pencils and calculator.

6. Juniors & Seniors! Have the Winter Olympics inspired you to live in the alpines? If so, Northern Arizona University might be a good fit. Sign up on Naviance to attend the NAU college visit on Fri., Mar. 7 @ 10 a.m. in the College & Career Center.

7. Thomas Jefferson said: Aug. 13, 1786- "I think by far the most important bill in our whole code is that for the diffusion of knowledge among the people…

8. …No other sure foundation can be devised, for the preservation of freedom and happiness…" Thomas Jefferson

9. The Alpha Nu chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Teachers’ Sorority, proudly announces that the "Jackie Whisner Memorial" book scholarship is available to senior girls who are interested in pursuing a degree in teacher education. Applications may be picked up from Mrs. Preising in D-210 & are due by Mar. 03, to Mrs. Preising.

10. Reading takes you away…Journey anywhere you want…Lose yourself in a book!

11. Scholarship opportunity for Chaparral senior! Established in a Chaparral student’s honor, The Samantha Stachel Play Big Scholarship will offer up to $6,000 for tuition, room & board, and books…

12. …Those applying to ASU Barrett’s Honor College who have displayed academic success, leadership, and character and not let adversity define them, are encouraged to apply.

13. Seniors! If you are a first generation student who plans to attend a 4-year university, you may be eligible for the Dorrance Scholarship! The online application is due February 21st. Please go to Naviance for more information or stop by the College & Career Center.

14. Juniors & Seniors! Have the Winter Olympics inspired you to live in the alpines? If so, Northern Arizona University might be a good fit. Sign up on Naviance to attend the NAU college visit on Fri., Mar. 7 at 10 a.m. in the College & Career Center.

15. Life Skills is recycling empty chip bags all year. The bin is emptied weekly in the café & library. For chip bags… see the trash can, just walk past. Find the bin & put it in.

16. Be kinder than necessary... everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

17. Do you need some help in your math or science class? The Math & Science Tutoring Club has your back. For FREE peer tutoring, come to Ms. Hecht's rm, E212, every Wednesday right after school. See you there!

18. And finally… Students please remember you MUST to have a signed pass to come to the library during class time. Get one signed from your teacher BEFORE you leave or go back for it. Thank you.