Dragonwear!

Show your spirit!  A variety of items can be ordered with the puzzle piece logo on front pocket and new Dragon on the back. Orders accepted now through October 5th, 2016 and delivered Friday, October 14th.

Visit the PTO School Store to order today!

Know how you're going to pay for college?  There are many opportunities to get free money for your education through scholarships.  Most are open to multiple grade levels... and some are even open to junior high!

See attached Student Scholarship flier for some opportunities (scroll down for later deadlines).

Also, see attached flier on "Cash for College" FAFSA application workshops, offered on local school sites October 4 - November 30.

Walerga 7-12 Grade students: celebrate Homecoming week with Circus Spirit Days!

• Mon: Stripes & Polka Dot Day
• Tue: Twin Day
• Wed: Mime Day
• Thur: Animal Day
• Fri: Grade Level Themes:
  • 7th: Fortune Tellers
  • 8th: Circus Food
  • 9th: Clown
  • 10th: Freak Show
  • 11th: Circus Tent
  • 12th: Ringleaders

High School students are also welcomed to the Homecoming Dance, 7-10 PM on Friday.  Tickets are $7 each, permission slips due in advance.

Leadership has been working hard on planning CCAA's Homecoming 2016 which will be held on September 30th from 7:00-10:00. This is our 1st high school dance of the year.

Here is a list of desired donations (count toward parent hours):

Please e-mail Desire.DeaneHanson@twinriversusd.org if you are interested in donating or helping:

• Balloons- assorted packaged circus colors and shapes
• mustard-2
• ketchup-2
• chopped onions-3
• jalapenos-2 cans
• relish-1
• circus animal cookies- 3 Large bags
• ice- 60 lbs. the night of the dance
• decorations-clowns, animals, carnival people
• white string lights
• helpers to set up dance-we only have 3 confirmed parents so far
• chaperones-we have staff and a few parents but could use 2 more

CCAA's annual carnival will be held Saturday, October 15th from 4-9 PM.  Come for games, food trucks, a bounce zone and the haunted house.  6th-12th grade students--stay after for the Monster Mash Ball!

Tickets and Wristbands can be preordered through October 12th.  Order online at our PTO School Store or through the paper flyer sent home with students.

Many hands and supplies are needed to make this night of fun a success.  Click on Volunteer Opportunities to sign up for your class level booth (elementary) or other volunteer positions, (including cast for our Haunted House). Options are available to either work the day of (Saturday, October 15th) or donating/loaning items beforehand. All purchased items count toward parent hours. Hours for purchases are based on the effort (i.e. shopping, assembling/cooking, delivering items to school) not the $ value of the items purchased.

Thanks in advance for making this an awesome event! 

SAT/PSAT/NMSQT

These tests will be administered to grades 8-12 at no cost to students at CCAA on Wednesday, October 19^th, 2016.

Why should your student take the tests?

Free SAT/PSAT/NMSQT Test Prep from Khan Academy

Students will receive:

a tailored online practice plan that targets their strengths and weaknesses

Practice questions

Detailed feedback on progress

Opportunities to enter scholarship competitions

Take an Important Step to College

These tests are an important step towards reaching college and career goals

Students who meet entry requirements will be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Program (www.nationalmerit.org)

Discover Your AP Potential

After taking the tests, students will receive feedback on their readiness for AP courses.

Connect with Colleges that Are Interested in Your Student

Through the Student Search Service, you can receive free information about admission and financial aid from colleges, universities, and scholarship programs.