Oct. 25, 2024 Newsletter
Capital High School Family Communication
October 25, 2024
Upcoming Events
- October 26 - Homecoming Dance
- October 29 - Fall Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m.
- November 5 - CHS Parent Organization Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
- November 5 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m.
- November 7 - Band Concert - 7:00 p.m.
November 8 - Veterans Day Assembly
- November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
Community Connections
Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties is dedicated to addressing the systemic issues of poverty and promoting health and well-being. Programs focus on Health, Housing, Energy Assistance and Weatherization. Energy Assistance appointments are available starting October 4th, 2024
(800) 878-5235
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SafePlace provides free and confidential services to people who have experienced all forms of sexual violence, abuse and intimate partner domestic violence.
24-hour/7 days a week HelpLine - (360) 754-6300
Thurston County Family Justice Center serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. Confidential advocates can provide: safety planning, crisis support, shelter & housing advocacy, support in filing civil protection orders and court accompaniment.
360-754-9297 x 200
Library News
Attention aspiring authors! On Tuesday, October 29th students can attend a Zoom visit with two of the most successful young adult and children’s authors of the past decade - Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander. Students can use the QR code on the attached poster to sign up. The visit will be during 2nd period in the Lecture Hall. The authors will do a writing activity with the group and talk about how cool their career choice has been. Email Mrs. Bonds in the library with any questions. Click HERE for more information.
If your student does not have a touchscreen Chromebook, they can bring their current Chromebook to the library to get a new touchscreen device. Students have heard this in our morning announcements but we know there are more kiddos out there who have our older, non-touchscreen devices.
Brain Train and Tutoring Information
After school tutoring provided by our CHS paraeducators is available every Wednesday in the library from 2:35-3:25 p.m.
Please see the below link regarding information about our after school Brain Train transportation:
https://capital.osd.wednet.edu/news/announcements/brain_train_daily_schedule
CHS Robotics Update
The Capital Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams are now in their fall robotics season and preparing for their first competitions being right here at CHS on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Nov. 23, 10:30-3:00. Come check out the robot action as two of last year's state contenders are competing again this season. Also, on Saturday, Dec. 14, is the FTC Robotics interleague competition at OHS and we need adult volunteers to help with judging. NO! You don’t have to have any experience, there is training and you can be trained the morning of the competition. So, if you are interested in helping and judging (it’s not scary at all!) we need you. Contact Robotics Coach Brenda Diettrich at [email protected].
Roman Conquest Tour
Last call for the summer 2025 Roman Conquest tour! We have a few spots remaining. Interested? Join Ms. Samson for an informational meeting Tuesday, 11/5, 6:30-7:30pm in B-5 at CHS.
IB Test Registration
IB Test Registration is now open and will continue until November 8th.
Students can get registration forms from IB class teachers or from the IB Coordinator, Ms. Young, in B-6 or the IB office outside of Pod A.
Thanksgiving Break Food Support
Capital High School is partnering with 4 the Love Foundation to provide extra food support for families in need during the November break.
If this would be helpful to your family, please complete the Google form: Thanksgiving break food support OR contact Kim Senger, School Social Worker at Capital High School: 360-239-7413, [email protected].
The deadline for requests: November 4th, 2024 by 4 pm.
CHS Student and Family Resources
Please click HERE to learn more about how CHS can help students and families in need.
News from the CCRC (Career and College Readiness Center)
High School and Beyond Plans: Are for all students. SchooLinks is our new High School and Beyond Plan Platform.
For Seniors
Mrs. Smith has been in the Social Sciences classes this past week, giving lessons to your Senior students about how to access SchooLinks. They learned to add Colleges and Careers to their lists and the tasks they need to complete for their High School and Beyond Plan for their Washington State Graduation Requirements. Please feel free to ask your students what they learned and if they missed anything, please remind them they can come get help from the CCRC and ask Mrs. Smith for help.
EVENTS for ALL STUDENTS
October
| Date |
School |
Time and Place |
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28th
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CCRC CLOSED FOR COLLEGE FAIR FIELD TRIP
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29th
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Seattle University
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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31st
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Western Oregon University
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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November
| Date |
School |
Time and Place |
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6th
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Whitworth University
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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6th
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Whitman College
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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7th
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University of Portland
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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14th
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ASVAB TESTING GRAD PATHWAY
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9am-12pm SENIORS ONLY EVENT MUST SIGN UP in SchooLinks 1 week before Event
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21st
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Central Washington University ON THE SPOT EVENT
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SENIORS ONLY-MUST Sign up with Mrs. Smith before event. CWU is WAIVING APPLICATION FEE if you participate and apply during this event.
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22nd
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ASVAB RESULT INTERPRETATION
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CCRC 12pm SENIORS ONLY EVENT WHO TOOK ASVAB
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