1. Chaparral High School Firebird Word Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

2. Today, Thur., Sept. 26 American University is in the College & Career Center @ 9:30.

3. Tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 27 California Lutheran University is in the College & Career Center @ 9:00, Evergreen State College is here @ 10:00, Vanderbilt also @ 10:00, & Washington and Lee University @ 1:30.

4. Seniors: Tomorrow, Fri., Sept. 27 you'll get a yellow sheet about the name you want on your diploma. If you don't have gov. or econ., get it from your English teacher. This is your responsibility…very important! Give to Ms. Debbie Rademaker by deadline, Thurs., Oct. 10!

5. Chaparral XC (Cross Country) defeated Fountain Hills, Barry Goldwater & Paradise Valley this week. The girls team missed a perfect score by one position. The boys team stand out was Danny Loonam who averaged a 5:10 mile for 3.1 miles.

6. SENIORS - MUST schedule a sitting with Cameo Studios before Tues., Oct. 1.

7. Interested in trying out for the girls soccer team? Thursday October 3 right after school in rm A 323. Coach Carlson will hold a brief meeting …

8. …There will be a lot of important information given out. If you have any questions, see coach Carlson in rm A323. See you on Thursday.

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

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

11. … And: There is free, yes free, PEER tutoring in Math and Science, Wednesdays, after school, in Ms. Hecht’s rm E212. You heard right…the club MAST – Math and Science Tutors – provides free PEER tutoring in E212.

12. DECA shirts are in! Pay your $15 at the bookstore and bring your receipt to the meeting to claim your shirt. Also, please pay your $8.00 DECA dues in the bookstore.

13. …Interested in joining DECA? DECA meets this Wednesday after school in Ms. Thornburgh's room, C225. Come hear about all the great things happening with DECA this year.

14. “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 going to be held…

15. …October 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Choir rm. J602. Signup sheets will be on the choir room door all this next week. Come sign up for an audition time!

16. YOU can help the life skills classes with a new recycling project. Life Skills students are partnering with Terracycle to recycle certain items. Right now we are collecting chip & snack bags in the cafeteria. Thanks for your help!

17. FBW: students email ALL announcements to the adult teacher or sponsor who'll forward them to Mrs. Faith Harris AND to Mrs. Linda Vogel…

18. …Please, Please, Please… Be sure to READ AND PROOFREAD & try to email by 10 a.m. the day before you’d like it to run.

19. Remember everyone, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle!