Sept 2012 Cougar Express

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Delivering the Latest News from Cinco Ranch High School
From the Desk of Principal James Cross . . .
Hello Cougar Students and Parents,
I would like to take this opportunity
to welcome everyone back for the
start of the 2012-2013 school year.
We have hit the ground running and
are in full swing as we are already a
month into the school year.
many areas. I enjoy sharing the
good news with you on these occasions.
I want to thank you for making our
annual Open House a very successful one. We had a great crowd. I
hope you found it to be useful getting to know a little bit about your
Our theme for this year is “Powered
child’s teacher and his/her subject.
by Optimism. Fueled by determinaIt is a great way to walk in your
tion.” We believe in our students
child’s shoes for a brief moment in
here at Cinco Ranch, and we are
time. I received a lot of positive
dedicated to helping each young
feedback that this night was worthperson reach his or her potential.
while. As long as you feel this way,
We want to continue to build a
we will continue to provide this opschool that is filled with joy, hope,
portunity for you. Thanks again for
and an unrivaled level of spirit. We
attending and for your support.
know we are blessed to have talOn to bragging on our school,
ented, driven students. We also
know that all of our students bring
Cinco Ranch was honored once
value to this school. We strive to
again by the Children At Risk orchallenge them all and care for
ganization as one of the top five
them all. Working together with
high schools in science & mathematparents and community, we know
ics in the Greater Houston
great things will continue to haparea. This ranking examined math
pen.
and science specific indicators, including advanced course offerings,
Our students, as always, stay quite
AP math/science participation and
busy around here between their
academic and extracurricular com- success rates, and performance on
the math and
mitments. We are encouraged by
their level of dedication to whatever science secendeavors they chose. It is because tions of colof that dedication and the support of lege entrance
our parents/families that we conexams.
tinue to have great success in so
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Principal and Administration
Counselors Corner
Registrar
Partners in Education
PTSA
Project Graduation
Clubs
Special Announcement
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I The Children At Risk organization was created to improve the quality of life for Greater Houston’s children
through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration, and advocacy. We were also recognized in both Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s top high schools. We like
knowing that the rest of the state and country recognizes what we know to be true, and that is that we have one
. remarkable school.
I want to take a moment to thank so many parents who have invested so much time and energy into helping our
students and teachers. It is that commitment that makes us a premier, remarkable, and beacon school. Those
words have been used to describe our school by people in our community. I certainly like those words and
thought you would too. Thanks to all of you for not only seeing the value in your child’s education, but investing
your time and energy in it as well.
Keep an eye out for all the remarkable things going on here at Cinco. We’ve got athletics, fine arts, student
clubs, and the daily academics all in full swing. We have never been more powered by
optimism and fueled by determination to impact young people’s lives than we are now.
Looking forward to watching our students achieve great things in all their endeavors.
Until next time… take care!
James M. Cross
CRHS STUDENT MEDIA
20122012-2013
The County Line newspaper , County Line online, and Panorama
yearbook staffs have kicked off a new school year of student media
production. Changes for the yearbook this year include expansion of
the website ordering system to include purchase and submission of
senior ad materials online. Log on to www.smart-pay.com for yearbook orders and senior ad purchases and follow website instructions.
Deadline for senior ad purchases is extended to October 15. Deadline
for senior ad content submission and yearbook orders is January 11, 2013.
Check out the redesign of the County Line online website at
www.crhscountyline.com . Commercial advertising is available in all
three publications with information and rates just an email away at
edwardlarsen@katyisd.org .
The 2012 media staffs continued the program’s strong tradition by
again earning high level recognition from the Texas Interscholastic League Press
Conference and the National Scholastic Press Association.
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Cinco Ranch Counseling Office
Open 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
9th Grade Counselors
10th - 12th Grades Counselors
Laury Good
A-K
Shongh Smith
A-D
Lisa McRae
L-Z
Bonda Goats
E- Ko
Shannon Valdivia
Kp - Pr
Stacie Zimmerman
Ps - Z
Kristi Archer - Testing Coordinator
Sherry Lee - Counselors’ Secretary - 9th Grade
Laurel Boatman - Counselors’ Secretary - 10th - 12th Grades
Debbie Sherrill - Counselors’ Secretary - 10th - 12th Grades
COLLEGE AND CAREER NIGHT
October 10, 2012
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ The Merrell Center
Approximately 200 Texas and National college and university representatives will be attending to answer questions
and supply valuable information about their campuses. Military representatives and career speakers will also be present. The format consists of an informal browsing area, formal classroom presentations for some colleges, and a
financial aid session. Take our advice and get there early. It will be CROWDED.
JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT
November 13, 2012
6:30 pm @ CRHS in the Commons
We will be discussing graduation plans, GPA, Class Rank, credits, correspondence courses, the PSAT, college admissions, college entrance tests, and a timetable of what needs to be done. During the Counselors’ visits each student will be given a copy of the Junior- Senior handbook that we would like you to bring to Junior Parent Night. We
look forward to seeing each junior parent there.
SAT and ACT
During the spring and/or early June, all college-bound juniors should take the SAT and/or ACT test at least once.
The dates for these tests are available on our campus website under the Counselor tab, and registration packets for
both tests are available in the counselors’ office. Students and their parents should pay close attention to the registration deadline dates.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION which CRHS receives will be advertised by a Scholarship Bulletin posted in the
Counselors’ office and on the CRHS website. This bulletin will be updated throughout the school year. It is the student’s responsibility to read the bulletin and come by the Counselors’ office for applications. It is extremely important
that transcript and application procedures and deadlines to the Counselors’ office be met. Other avenues of accessing scholarship information are: libraries, your employer, local organizations, church, and the internet.
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SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
A heartfelt thank you to all senior parents who attended Senior Parent Night on September 11th. It was wonderful to
see so much parental involvement and concern. We hope the handouts and information we shared with you will be
helpful. For those of you who were unable to attend, you may come by the Counselors’ office to pick up the handouts.
COMMON APPLICATION (State of Texas) – The majority of the Texas 2 and 4 year public universities will use this application. During the September guidance sessions, we discussed the finer points of filling out this application with your
senior. These applications can be completed online at: www.applytexas.org.
Junior-Senior HANDBOOKS – These have been or will be distributed to each junior and senior during our guidance
visits to the English classes in September & November. These booklets contain VALUABLE information on testing
dates, registration deadlines, college admission procedures, housing, and financial aid/scholarship information, internet
addresses for the College Board, and a partial list of Texas Colleges and their websites. Please review it with your child
and refer to it often throughout their junior and senior year.
PROGRESS REPORT AND REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION DATES
1st & 6th weeks report cards are mailed home. All other report cards and progress reports are given to the students
on the dates listed below.
PROGRESS REPORTS
REPORT CARDS
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Friday, January 11, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Upcoming Testing:
TAKS Exit ELA - Retest
October 22, 2012
TAKS Exit Mathematics - Retest
October 23, 2012
TAKS Exit Science - Retest
October 24, 2012
TAKS Exit Social Studies - Retest
October 25, 2012
PSAT
October 17, 2012
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How do I get a TRANSCRIPT?
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Complete a transcript request form (from the Registrar’s Office, also available on the CRHS
website under “Student Zone”)
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Official transcript requests must be accompanied by a business-size envelope, addressed to
the institution, with proper postage and $1.00.
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Remember – official transcripts MUST be mailed from CRHS to the university, scholarship office, etc. in order to be considered official.
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Personal transcripts will be ready for pickup in 24-48 hours, $1 fee (no envelope or postage required)
SENIORS: if you and your parents signed the Release Form, you may request transcripts all year
without your parent’s signature.
Class of 2013 GPA and Class Rank
Seniors will receive their 6 semester cumulative GPA and Class Rank as soon as the records have
been entered for our newly enrolled seniors. Watch and listen for announcements. This includes all
high school grades earned through the end of summer 2012. The next cumulative GPA and Ranking will be distributed in late January, 2013.
Class of 2014 GPA and Class Rank
Juniors will receive their first official ranking in late January, 2013.
KATY ISD Proof of Residence
KISD requires that the Registrar’s office maintain current residential documentation in each student’s permanent record. If you have moved, please furnish a copy of a current utility bill (such as
electricity, water, or gas) to the Registrar’s office.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Please call or email the Registrar’s office at 281-237-7022 to update phone
numbers.
Vicki Broussard
vickilbroussard@katyisd.org
Kathy Munhausen
katherinemunhausen@katyisd.org
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AAA Texas
H-E-B South Fry Road
Mission Burrito at LaCenterra
AL’s Formal Wear
H-E-B Mason Road
Mooyah Burgers
American Red Cross
Herff Jones Graduation Center
*Outback Steakhouse
*Art of Framing
*Houston Aeros
Panda Express
Babin's Seafood
Impress Computers
Panera Bread
Black Walnut Cafe
*James Coney Island
Papa John’s Pizza
Bolli Bros Pizza
*Jason's Deli
*Rainforest Café'
*BP
Katy Courier
Red River B.B.Q.
*Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union
Katy Lee’s Donuts & Kolaches
Re/Max Cinco Ranch
*Chick-fil-A
Katy Mills Mall
Saltgrass Steakhouse
CiCi’s Pizza
*Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center
Sonic
Country Park Portraits
Kroger Signature Store
Spring Creek Barbeque
*Double Daves Pizza
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
SportClips
Dry Clean Super Center
*Lifetime Fitness
Spring Creek Barbeque
*Exxon Mobil
Lone Star Kolaches
Tradition Bank
Fish City Grill
Los Cucos
Vista Company
Genghis Grill
Martinizing Dry Cleaners
Wells Fargo Bank at Cinco Ranch
Grand Parkway Firestone
*McDonald’s
Which Wich
Grand Parkway Firestone
Meadowbrook Farms
Whispering Willow Florist & Gifts
*Hasta La Pasta
Wilson Financial Group
***Highland Homes
***Chili’s
***Las Alamedas
***Ooh La La
***Chuy’s
***Las Mananitas
***Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
**Newest Partner
*Denotes District Partner
***Contributors
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following CRHS Volunteers for being chosen as:
“Volunteer of the Month” for the month of JUNE, 2012!!!
Cindy Beyer
Terri Bray
Kim Martin
Mike Outlaw
Leni Pabilona
Jennifer Parker
Kelli Penick
Robbie Raker
Tina Ughetta
Kimberley Willey
“Volunteer of the Month” for the month of JULY, 2012!!!
Cindy Cochrane
Jan Gros
Jamie Heuser
Lynne Hudson
Evelyn Kane
Juli Outlaw
Beth Panuska
Kristi Pierson
Sherry Rice
Mike Willey
“Volunteer of the Month” for the month of August, 2012!!!
Nancy Burleson
Teri Gardner
Tracy Harry
Anna Jones
Karen Kowalk
Felicia Ledet
Julia Miller
Laura Nighswander
Julie Simmons
Bency Vogel
THANKS for all you do for the students, teachers and staff of CRHS!!!
We would especially like to recognize the following volunteers for receiving the
Presidential Volunteer Award.
Silver Award (250 – 500 hours of service)
Sherrie Cooke, Ana Christina Esmahan, Julee Farmen, Lana Henderson, Lisa Jones, Felicia Ledet, Shelly Linderman, Kim Martin, Andrea Moore, Laura-Lynn Nighswander, Genie Oldenburg,
Leni Pabilona, Bob Pennington, Mairim Peraza, Kristi Pierson, Sharon Ramsey, Kenneth Roach,
Teresa Stromberg, Steve Treese, Mike Walters, Marla Ward, , Kimberly Willey, Marsherria Wilson, Karen Woodworth
Gold Award (500 plus hours)
Kimberly Bartlett, Cindy Beyer, Steve Henderson, Melissa Mozer, Juli Outlaw, Mike Outlaw, Jennifer Parker, Kelli Penick, Paul Sinclair, Robin Smith, Trina Zoeller
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CRHS PTSA announces Reflections 2012-2013
"The Magic of a Moment”
Students in all grades are invited to create an original project reflecting the theme “The Magic of a Moment.”
Dance Choreography
Musical Composition
Film Production
Visual Arts
Photography
Literature
Special Artist
Projects will be accepted in the main office or the 9th grade office from:
Monday, October 29 through Friday, November 9
Contest guidelines and rules available at www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/ . Questions? Contact the
PTSA Reflections Chairperson Cris Bowden at crisbowden@mac.com or 281-682-0407.
Homecoming
CRHS Homecoming 2012
October 20th from 8-11 p.m.
No entry after 9:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS: We are looking for volunteers to sell dance tickets, staff the purse check, serve beverages, assist the
photographer, and help as needed with set-up and take down and decorations. If you can help in any of these areas
please contact Cindy Beyer at cmbeyer@aol.com.
DANCE TICKET PURCHASES: These rules apply to all students purchasing admission tickets for the Homecoming
dance on October 20th.
TICKET PURCHASES:
1. Your student must have his Student ID in order to purchase his/her ticket.
2. Only ONE GUEST TICKET may be purchased per student. No junior high school students are permitted as guests.
3. All tickets are numbered, and there are no duplicate ticket numbers. Your student's name and the name of his/her
guest are attached to the number(s) of the ticket(s) he or she purchases. Students and guests MUST present these
numbered tickets to come in to the dance.
4. If a student’s guest changes, notify Cindy Beyer at cmbeyer@aol.com. prior to the evening of the dance to prevent
admission problems.
AT THE DANCE:
1. Your student must have his/her numbered ticket AND his/her Student ID.
2. Your student's ticket number MUST match the ticket number listed in our records for your student or his/her guest.
3. If your student’s ID does not match the name shown in our records for the ticket number he/she is presenting, your
student MUST purchase a ticket for $50.00 at the door in order to enter the dance.
4. Your student’s guest must have an ID and a ticket to enter the dance. The guest's ID MUST match the name entered in our records for your student's guest, and the guest's numbered ticket MUST match the number listed in our
records for your student or his/her guest.
TICKET SALES will be October 15-19th, 2012 in the 9GC commons and Main Campus Commons during lunches.
Cost is $15.00 per ticket.
Tickets will be sold at the door for $50.00 each night of the dance.
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If you have ever considered walking or biking to school, there has never been a better time. The traffic is
the worst it has been in ten years and the weather is getting cooler. Here are some other reasons to walk
or bike to school:
• Great for your health. 150 minutes a week of brisk walking can reduce the risk of illnesses such as
type-2 diabetes, heart disease and depression.
• Boosts brain function. Japanese scientists found that rats that exercise regularly have increased
short and long term memory.
• Reduce pollution. Leaving your car at home two days a week will reduce traffic congestion and
greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 1,600 lbs./year.
• More alert in class.
• Cooler than riding in a hot car. When biking, air moves across your body at the speed you are riding making you feel cooler. In ninety-degree weather, the temperature inside your car can reach
well over 120°F.
• Save money.
Be safe:
• Use sidewalks.
• Make yourself visible! Place a light on your bike.
• Wear a helmet when riding. Helmets reduce head injuries by 85% and
brain injury by 88%.
• Make eye contact with drivers at all intersections.
Congratulations!!!!
We did it! Thanks to the wonderful support of Mr. Cross, the wonderful CRHS staff, PTSA and especially our Environmental Chair, Sofia
Peruzzi. We won the Texas PTA Gold Environmental Award for
2011-2012! CRHS is truly a Green School a school that cares about
its environment. Thank you for your support.
Cinco Ranch High School PTSA is pleased to announce our
2012 Scholarship Winners
Lindsay Bartlett
Kevin Cooke
Jacob Farmen
Emily Greenstein
Lauren Hines
Sam Mullican
Kristan Schiele
For information on applying for the 2013 scholarship go to
http://www.crhsptsa.org/scholarships.html
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The CRHS-PTSA would like to
thank all the parents, teachers and students for their outstanding support!!
The Cinco Ranch High School PTSA wishes to thank everyone who helped in any capacity with
fundraisers, donations, and the many volunteer hours spent by parents, faculty, staff, students,
neighbors, friends, families, and community members during the 2011-2012 school year. Because
of your generosity, the CRHS PTSA was able to purchase and donate $17,812.00 worth of needed
items to Cinco Ranch High School. Our amazing CRHS volunteers donated over 35,000 hours of
volunteer time during the 2011-2012 school year as well. Thanks to each and every one of you for
the role you played in support of CRHS.
PTSA WISH LIST PURCHASES
13 Lenovo Think Pads
13 Think Pad Warranties
12 Electronic Balances
3 CPS System (clickers)
2 Ray Optic Laser System
2 Demonstration Mirror - Concave
2 Demonstration Mirror - Convex
1 Smart Document Cameras
2 Battery Chargers
500 Rechargeable Batteries
PTSA Garage Sale!!!
Annual Cougar Community Garage Sale
Saturday, October 6, 2012
(Rain Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012)
7AM - 12PM
CRHS Parking Lot
To reserve a space please complete the form located on the CRHS
PTSA website and submit with a check by October 1st for the early
bird pricing.
Additional information: http://www.crhsptsa.org
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Thank you to our 2012-2013 PTSA Sponsors
Gold ($100+)
Bronze ($25-49)
Ariel Janitorial Service
Cindy, Damon, Anna & Drew Beyer
Monica & Thomas Black
Cris, Darren & Brian Bowden
Terri, Alec, Dylan & Kyle Bray
Else, Jim & J T Earley
Anissa & Austin Frailey
Jan, Larry & David Gros
Linda & Taylor Holt
Michelle & Jason Knudsen
Misty & Katelynn Moore
LeeAnn, Brad, Jack & Katie Rinderknecht
Wendy & Jonathan Schiele
Carolyn, Blake & Megan Simmons
Diane, Poonsak & Victor Tran
Vision Sign & Graphics
Janet, Fred & Caitlin Alverson
Susan, Paul, Taylor & Riannon Banks
Dana, Mitch & Connor Beique
Karen & Lauren Bodkin
Jennifer & William Brown
LuAnn, Thomas & Christine Butterfield
Debra & Samantha Chastain
Joseph & Nevita Deepa
Lin & Amanda Ermon
Holly, Dale & Jarett Gibson
Renee, Richard & Rebecca Guilbeau
Janet & John Heppard
Lynne & Sam Hudson
Margaret & Matthew Hutson
Abby & Emily Kech
Ruey-Chang Lu & Jefer Yu
Hale, Kayla & Lauren McDaniel
Barbara & Kyle Meurer
Mitra Nahavandi
Carol Nutter
Kelli & Leslie Penick
Karen & Oliver Powell
Barney, Diana & Allison Smith
Kavita & Kaushiki Tewary
Tina, Connor & Andrew Ughetta
Sherri, David, Ashlyn & Madelyn Wagner
Bill, Priscilla & Hilary Webking
Sylvia & Sydney Wright
Kelly & Kathryn Zabcik
Silver ($50-99)
Pauline, Ashley & Josephine Pham
Randy & Caitlin Acree
Debra & Andrew Bayliss
Jana Carmichael
Lydia & Erin Chasen
Cindy & Andrew Cochrane
Colleen, Ward & Catherine Dempsey
Evelyn, Arthur, Stephanie & Josh Fitts
Kathe, Ranson & Charlotte Fowler
Esme, Joel & Sarah Greer
Donna & Michelle Gross
Pam, Ken & Blake Koepke
Ann, Scott, Cody & Clayton Lyons
Loree & Nicholas Macri
Connie & Caleb Maddox
Fiona & Eilidh McKay
Clara & Trey Parker
Janet & Kathryn Plummer
Jessie Qui & Jenny Wang
Maria, Gabriel & Daniel Sobarzo
Melissa & Daniel Teague
Silver ($50-99) cont.
Linh & Matthew Ward
Marla, Rachel & Rebecca Ward
Maroon (<$25)
Nancy & Emily Burleson
Swati & Sarina Madhavan
Cibeles & Gustavy Niewtschik
Ann, Gregg & Ashlee Shipp
Liqun & Anvi Wang
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We love doing nice things for our teachers, staff and students, but we need YOUR help to make
CRHS a better place to teach and to learn. Last year’s 1000 PTSA members contributed over
$17,000 to CRHS in instructional materials and school equipment!
PTSA awarded $3500 in scholarships to its senior student members. Students eligible for scholarships must be members for at least two years prior to applying along with one parent.
All PTSA members enjoy discounts with the following: T-Mobile, Sea World, La
Quinta, Nationwide, Enterprise, Dell, Shlitterbahn, Six Flags and Office Max.
Our Goal each year is to have 100% participation – that’s approximately 3000 members. Join
PTSA and make a real difference in our school community! Membership applications can be
found at www.crhsptsa.org. (Parent $10/Student $7)
FBLA National Leadership Conference
This summer, 8,000 members of Future Business Leaders of America from around the country attended the National Leadership Conference in San Antonio. Participants competed in
many events, ranging from public speaking to
business math. Students attending from Cinco
Ranch had previously qualified by competing at
the State Leadership Conference in March.
Upon arrival in San Antonio, the team visited
Fiesta, Texas, enjoying some relaxation time
before the conference began. Over the course
of the next five days, participants attended the
Institute for Leaders, competed in business
events, attended workshops, explored the city
of San Antonio, and even made some new
friends. Patel says, “It was exciting to meet new
people you never would have otherwise met.”
Another team member adds, “FBLA really
opened me to new experiences and I hope to attend another National Leadership Conference
next year.”
Cinco Ranch students pictured above include:
(back row) Ashley Ramsey, Selena Ilbeig, Jacqueline Huang, Saloni Tandon, Brinda Penmetsa, Vennela Pothugunta, (front row) James
Han, Viraj Chaudhary, Sriram Chilukuri, Raaz
Pathan, Deepa Patel, and advisor John Bryan.
Students interested in joining FBLA this year should turn in an application to Mr. Bryan in room
2504.
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Project Grad 2013
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents!!
CRHS Project Graduation is a parent and community-supported non-profit organization, whose purpose is to help students celebrate graduation from Cinco Ranch High School in a safe and responsible manner. Project Grad 2013 is gearing up for the best senior graduation party yet and we need
senior parents and students to participate in events and fundraising to make it so. To learn more
about the party and volunteer opportunities, visit our website at http://crhsprojectgrad.org for everything you need to know about Project Graduation 2013. If you have a question or need assistance
email us at crhsprojgrad2013@hotmail.com .
Scheduled Events:
Date
Oct. 1- 15
Activity
Tamale Sales for delivery
Time
Throughout the day
Location
CRHS
Oct. 6
PTSA Garage Sale - Snack Booth
7AM - 12 PM
CRHS Parking Lot
Oct. 13&14
Katy Rice Harvest Festival
All Day
Downtown Old Katy
Oct. 26
Food Frenzy
Breakfast & Lunch
CRHS
If FUNDRAISING IS NOT FOR YOU L JUST WRITE A CHECK
No Selling
No distribution of products
100% of the proceeds go to CRHS Project Grad 2013
Your donation is 100% tax-deductible and may qualify for matching funds from your employer.
Contributions can be made by check made payable to
CRHS Project Grad 2013
Cinco Ranch High School
Attn: Project Grad 2013
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Katy, TX 77494
CRHS Project Graduation is a parent and community-supported non-profit
organization, whose purpose is to help support students graduate from
Cinco Ranch High School in a safe and responsible manner.
Project Graduation is a 501(c)(3) Registered Charity - any donation you
make is tax deductible.
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Upcoming Cinco Ranch Choir Events
October 9 - Fall All-Choir Concert 7:30 Performing Arts Center
October 18 - Cougar Revue 7:30 CRHS Choir
Fundraiser ---Main Commons $8 includes dessert and beverage.
November 1 - Choir Coffee House 7:30
December 7 - Bravo Show Choir Snowball
Social 7:30
December 11 - Winter All-Choir Concert 7:30
Performing Arts Center
Pictured: Front Row: Austin Crosby, Jessie
DeFranco, Eric Ander, Ashley Shipp, Reid Akers,
Rachel Treistman, Meredith Taylor, Eubie Pabilona, Second Row: Miles Ellis, Kimberly Coolidge, Carlos Torres, Victoria Sweitzer, Ryan Pierson, Morgan Manley, Third Row: Eric Morgan,
Hannah Ballard, Scotty Lewis, Jessica Melancon,
Connor Ughetta, Madison Rice, Back Row: David
Tait, Allie Kane, Matthew Hubble, Maria Dean
Cinco Ranch Theatre Company
CINCO RANCH THEATRE COMPANY
presentsL One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
October 4, 5, & 6 at 7:30 pm
Based on the novel by Ken Kesey, this show tells the funny, sad, and
thought provoking story of a group of patients in a mental ward, each cast
out by society. After new patient, Randle P. McMurphy, is admitted into
the hospital, he tries to rebel against the system, changing the patients’
reality. Come join us to discover how this story unfolds at the Cinco
Ranch Performing Arts Center on October 4, 5, & 6 at 7:30 pm. The Box
Office opened on September 24th, selling tickets in advance. Students will
pay $6, and adults will pay $8. Call 281-237-5290 to reserve your seats.
See you there!
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CLOSE UP WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP
SENIORS & JUNIORS – MAKE THIS YEAR A MEMORABLE
ONE!
ATTEND THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION!!
BE A PART OF HISTORY!!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
ROUND UP YOUR FRIENDS AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
DATE: JANUARY 17-23, 2013 7 Days / 6 Nights – All Inclusive
All absences excused and don’t count against exemptions!
COST: $2,512*
Includes airfare, hotel, food, bus transportation for the week, admission to all scheduled events, hotel security (all night), registered nurse from George Washington Hospital in hotel. * Financing available –
See Coach Marsh for details.
Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a presidential inauguration and see Washington, D.C., in a very “close up” manner. Attend the Close Up Inaugural Ball; see such sights as the Arlington Cemetery, National Archives, Holocaust Museum, Supreme Court, Jefferson, FDR and Lincoln
Memorials, Capitol Hill, Library of Congress and much more!
WANT TO KNOW MORE? Go to www.CloseUp.org
CONTACT: COACH MARSH TonyLMarsh@KatyISD.org, Rm 2625
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During the summer, continuing with our tradition, CRHS Orchestra summer picnic was attended
by over 40 students at Mary Jo Peckham Park on Jun 20th. It was an opportunity for the students, faculty and parent volunteers to catch up over a number of fun activities.
Meanwhile, we welcomed Mr. Oscar Vera back to CRHS as our full time assistant orchestra
director. We thank Mr. Troy Eads for his service and dedication to the students of the orchestra
program and wish him well in his newly assigned role within Katy ISD. Furthermore, we are fortunate to have Ms. Constance Shing, a senior at Baylor University, as our Student Teacher this
fall.
Before the start of the formal school year, many of the CRHS Orchestra participants got started
with the Orchestra Camp, held at CRHS Aug 06-09. Led by Mr. Brett Nelsen, Mr. Oscar Vera
and assisted by Ms. Constance Shing and attended by over 110 students, this was a great
event especially for incoming freshmen to interact with the faculty and fellow students. This was
followed by a breakfast gathering on Aug 10, which was equally well attended.
In parallel, CRHS Orchestra students have been breaking new grounds. Already recognized as
one of the top high school orchestra programs in the state of Texas, we added another feather
in our cap as Spencer Taylor was recognized as an Outstanding Soloist based on his performance of the Saint-Saens Cello Concerto at the 2012 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition. He is only one of six students during the history of the program to receive this honor and
the most recent one since 2004.
We thank all the parents who joined Open House on Sep 05 and Parent Information Meeting/
Ice Cream Social on Sep 13. It was nice meeting everyone and we expect to see you at upcoming fall and winter concerts. Special thanks to the CRHS Orchestra Friends (CRHSOF) volunteers for organizing and supporting summer picnic, orchestra camp, parent information session etc.
By this time, all current CRHS orchestra members should have verified their contact information
in CHARMS and paid the annual due for uniforms etc.. If you have not done so, please do
asap. Visit CRHS Orchestra website and click on ‘Announcement’s section for more information/forms etc..
Upcoming events:
Fall Concert
Regions Auditions
Cluster Concert
Area Auditions
Picture Day
Region Clinic & Concert
Winter Concert
Oct 04
Oct 13
Oct 18
Oct 27
Nov 08
Nov 15-17
Dec 06
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Cinco Ranch High School
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Katy, TX 77494
Main Campus Phone: 281-237-7000
9th Grade Center: 281-237-7090
Web site: http://schools.katyisd.org/campus/crhs
CRHS Administration
Principal
James Cross
281-237-7006
jamesmcross@katyisd.org
Associate
Patti Smith
281-237-7079
pattibsmith@katyisd.org
9th Grade
Cheryl Morrison
281-237-7046
cheryljmorrison@katyisd.org
10th Grade
David Calfee
281-237-7080
davidcalfee@katyisd.org
11th Grade
Teri Faigle
281-237-5050
terijfaigle@katyisd.org
12th Grade
Jane Baker
281-237-7076
janembaker@katyisd.org
Assistant Principals:
President
Cindy Beyer
281-395-2241
cmbeyer@aol.com
1st VP Programs
Jane Smith
281-647-6035
djmges@yahoo.com
2nd VP Membership
Susan Banks
281-371-3441
spbanks@consolidated.net
3rd VP Fundraising
Marla Ward
281-693-7054
mward1014@hotmail.com
Laura Peddicord
laurapeddicord@comcast.net
4th VP Volunteers
Terri Bray
281-395-7011
crhsvips@me.com
Secretary
Wendy Schiele
281-395-2816
schieleclan@comcast.net
Treasurer
Theresa Wilkinson
281-347-6469
tk5wilkinson@comcast.net
Historian
Julie Haddix
281-395-0159
jchaddix@aol.com
Parliamentarian
Maria Sobarzo
281-395-8946
sherriesobarzo@comcast.net
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