1. Chaparral High School Firebird Word Thurs., October 3, 2013

2. Robotics mtg. today, Thurs., Oct. 3, in Mr. Jordan’s rm. G153 after school until 3:30.

3. Thurs. Oct. 3, in the College & Career Center, Santa Fe University of Art & Design will meet with interested students at 10:30. Tomorrow morning Haverford will be here @ 8:30 am.

4. Fri. Oct. 4: There will be several colleges visiting the College & Career Center Rice University @ 9:30, Reed College @ 10:15 & Pomona College at 11:30.

5. Interact meets today, Thurs., Oct. 3. Anyone interested should come, learn about our upcoming service projects. These include the Cochise Carnival, the Miracle League of Arizona, the Zoo Walk for Autism & more …

6. … Interact looks great on college applications & provides many opportunities for service hours for NHS. 4 lunch mtg.-Mr. Dicus’ rm. D125; 5 lunch-Ms.Marsh’s rm. D109

7. Teenage Republicans club meets today, Thurs., Oct. 3. 4 hr mtg. is in rm. F102; 5 hr mtg. is in the library. We hope to see you there!

8. There will be an important Spanish Honor Society mtg. @ 2:30, on Thurs., Oct. 3 in Senora Atkinson’s rm. A324. Please be sure to attend.

9. Life Teen will meet today, Thurs., Oct. 3 in Mrs. Hammersly’s rm. F100 during 1 st lunch & Mrs. Mersey’s rm. E210 during 2 nd lunch...

10. … Please join us to continue planning our community service events. New and returning members are welcome to all life teen meetings.

11. Interested in trying out for the girls soccer team? Today, Oct. 3 right after school in rm. A323 Coach Carlson will hold a brief meeting …

12. … There will be a lot of important information given out. If you have any questions, see Coach Carlson in rm. A323.

13. Seniors, do you plan to become a teacher? If so, the Scottsdale Charros want to help you reach your goal …

14. … The Scottsdale Charros will award two $20,000 scholarships ($5000/year) to SUSD seniors admitted to the College of Education at ASU, NAU or UofA. For more information, please speak with your Chap. guidance counselor.

15. FREE tutoring by MATH TEACHERS is once again being offered here at Chap. Yes, you heard right – FREE tutoring by math teachers …

16. … *Every Tues. & Thurs. FREE tutoring before school, during both lunches & after school. Check the schedule outside of your math room for more information.

17. “Come one come all!!!” Do you have the talent to sing, play an instrument or both? Do you know someone who does? The Chaparral Coffee House auditions are being held …

18. … today Oct. 3 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Choir rm. J602. Signup sheets will be on the choir room door. Come sign up for an audition time!

19. The College & Career Center has many college visits set up in October. Please go to Naviance to sign up so you don’t miss these great schools!

20. 2 nd Annual Teen Employment Symposium This two-day interactive event will help find & keep a job, plan for college or vocational school & create the life you want. Meet with professionals from local …

21. … companies & colleges. Space is limited, so register today for Tues., Oct. 15 & Wed., Oct. 16 9am-5pm @ SkySong 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd. (Scottsdale & McDowell Rd.) *Sponsored by the Scottsdale Public Libraries

22. Do you play League of Legends? If so, the League of Legends Club is just right for you. The club meets Fridays during 5 lunch in Mr. Do’s rm. E215. See you there!

23. Seniors: Don’t forget to fill out those yellow sheets for graduation. Please print your name exactly the way you want on your diploma. This is your responsibility … very important! Give to Ms. Debbie Rademaker by deadline, Friday, Oct. 11!

24. Edgar Allen Poe Presented Inmates from a 19th Century asylum for the criminally insane dramatize Poe's famously eerie poems, Annabel Lee & The Raven and, the story The Cask of Amontillado. You will be spellbound, and perhaps spooked, as Montresor himself coldly confesses his crime 50 years after the fact. Oct 24 / 6:30 pm / Civic Center Library

25. Remember everyone, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle!

26. Read any GOOD books? Email your 3-4 sentence "Book Blurb" summary for FBW to teacher librarian Mrs. Harris at fharris@susd.org. Please no story spoilers !

27. Keep READING! The more you know, the more you know you DON'T know! See you @Your Library!