1. Chaparral High School Firebird Word Thurs., Sept.11, 2014

2. Congratulations to all the National Merit Semi-Finalists Heidi Artigue, Taylor Barbera, Arshan Barzani, Aaron Blecker, Samuel Deadrick, Elizabeth Dries, Emma He, Maia Lopes-Gilbert, Megan Mann, Cameron McAllister, Anita Ramaswamy, Jacob Sheptin, Andrew Stachel, Dylan Treger, Edward Wong, Henry Zheng

3. The first A.P.E. meeting of the year will be Today Thurs., Sept. 11 after school in Mrs. MacColl’s room, F214. Please come and join us if you are interested in animals, people and the Earth!

4. Today, Sept. 11 @11:00 AM, Duke University will share admin info. and how to become a Duke Blue Devil. If you have interest in attending the presentations, please sign-up on Naviance or stop by the College and Career Center (CCC ). Today, Sept. 11 @11:00 AM, Duke University will share admin info. and how to become a Duke Blue Devil. If you have interest in attending the presentations, please sign-up on Naviance or stop by the College and Career Center (CCC ).

5. All Firebird Word anchors: there’s a mtg Today Thur., Sept. 11 in the library during both lunches--It’s extremely important to be there, if you want to anchor. All Firebird Word anchors: there’s a mtg Today Thur., Sept. 11 in the library during both lunches--It’s extremely important to be there, if you want to anchor.

6. There will be an Art Club mtg both lunches Today,Thurs., Sept. 11 in Ms Warner’s rm G206 There will be an Art Club mtg both lunches Today,Thurs., Sept. 11 in Ms Warner’s rm G206

7. Veterans Heritage Project has its 1st mtg on Fri., Sept. 12 during both lunches. The mtg 4 hour is in rm F 102 & the 5 hour mtg will be in E 212 (Ms. Hecht’s room). We will hold elections & discuss our plans for the semester. We hope to see you then!

8. Hola! Sct. Sister Cities, & our International Club, has applications for the week-long Fall Break Alamos, MEXICO trip. Cost approx. $160. Applications due to Mrs. Harris, in library, by Fri., Sept. 12.

9. Did you know the American Red Cross responds to 70,000 disasters nationwide every year; that is 1 every 9 minutes. It educates communities & individuals about disaster preparedness. Want to help out? …

10. Become a part of one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. Make an impact on your community become a part of one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. Join The Red Cross!... … Become a part of one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. Make an impact on your community become a part of one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. Join The Red Cross!...

11. …come Thur., Sept. 18, 2:30- 3:30 pm & maximize your talents, learn skills, improve your resume & meet people. Make a difference with The Red Cross!

12. Want to study overseas at VERY little cost? Rotary Youth Exchange applications are here & due by Tues., Sept. 30. See your teacher librarian, Mrs. Harris in the library.

13. Enjoy a good book: Read! Enjoy a good book: Read!

14. The library is now OPEN. Come see our new changes. Thank you to the countless staff and volunteers who helped make this happen. See you soon @ Your Library!