PENCADER NEWS YOU CAN USE
Vol. 1, No. 3 - September 30, 2006
INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS MAILED OCTOBER 2, 2006
Interim Reports: This is an indication of how your student is performing in school. For some students, this is a wake up call before the end of the marking period. Remember if you get dismissed from class early for sports, you are required to make up the work you have missed. If you have an excused absence for the day, you have a day to make up the work missed unless other arrangements are made with your teacher. If you have questions about an interim grade, please contact the teacher directly.
OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
Important Dates to Remember:
October 2nd - Interim Progress Reports Mailed
October 9th - Columbus Day - School Closed
October 11th - Open HouseOctober 13th - In-Service Day - School ClosedOctober 17th - PCHS Night @ Friendly's in Peoples Plaza
15% of all sales benefit Pencader Booster
November 2nd - End of First Marking Period
PCHS Night @ Red Robin in Peoples Plaza
20% of sales from sales with flyers benefit PCHS BoostersNovember 3rd - In-Service Day - School Closed for Students
November 7th - Election Day - School Closed - Please exercise your civic duty!
January 8th - Math League Meeting after school in the cafeteriaEmail jerason@aol.com with question about booster events...
DRESS CODE UPDATE:
In addition to the mandatory Pencader shirts & navy/khaki/black pants and - for girls - skirts the following applies:
Girls - no earrings more then 1/2" in diameter or 1/4" in length. All skirts must come within 1" of the knee. All Pencader shirts must be buttoned all the way down with 1 button undone at the top. No shirts are allowed to show underneath or below the Pencader shirt. All necklaces are to be no more then 8" from the neck. Healed shoes are only allowed to be 1/2" at the maximum. Belts are to be discreet & conservative. No wide belt buckles are acceptable. Fleece "lounge wear" pants are not to be worn. Shirts may not be knotted or tied.
Boys - All shirts must be tucked and fit accordingly. No earrings. Belts must be discreet with no "large medallion style" buckles. PANTS MUST BE WORN AT THE WAIST. Hair must be groomed in a discreet/conservative manner. No hats. No pony tails/braids/died or otherwise non-professional styling. You are to dress in a business fashion.
The school reserves the right to make dress code violation decisions.
CLUBS AT PENCADER CHARTER
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer your time, please contact the teacher in charge of the club directly.
Student Council: Mr. Quimby - The student council will be taking an active role in organizing the student body to help improve both the school and local community. Students will be involved in organizing and leading activities to raise funds for and awareness of important issues. We will be spending our first couple of meeting deciding what issues will be our focus for the upcoming year. Our website is studentcouncil.pencadercharter.org.
Music Technology: Mr. Gray - Students in this club will be using synthesizers and computers to create their own music. Sequencing, digital audio and notating music will be explored as students will learn how music and technology are used together. Eventually, students will have their own CDs with one or two songs on them. They will also have their own printed music which will look just as good as a professional printed score.
School Newspaper: Mrs. Ryan - It is the intention of the staff of our new Titan Times to publish a newspaper every other month beginning at the end of October. The various editors will cover sports, a “Spotlight on You” section, the news of the other clubs, surveys, a “Joke and Puzzle Corner” and a UGOK (useless gems of knowledge). We hope to have the publishing provided by a professional printer, but that has not been confirmed yet. The October issue will have a section on "meet the teachers." One reporter is doing an article on Driver's Ed in this issue as well.
Spanish Club: Mrs. Green – This is an opportunity for students of Spanish to further their knowledge of the culture and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. We will be doing community service, studying the cultures of various Spanish-speaking countries, celebrating various holidays, all while practicing the Spanish language. Based upon student interest, we will have movie days, fiestas, bailes (dances), fund raisers, and study days. And, we are going to Spain next summer! Our website is spanishclub.pencadercharter.org.
Science Olympiad: Ms. Yeager, Mr. Franks, Mrs. Averell – Science Olympiad is a competitive science team. We prepare for rigorous science events such as Boomilever, Forensics, Entomology and Bottle Rockets. In March we will participate in a statewide competition at Delaware State University. Our website is olympiad.pencadercharter.org.
Mock Trial: Mr. Arzinger & Mr. Jones - This national competition runs from December through mid February. The contest involves each school presenting in a clear and compelling manner the facts for the Prosecution & Defense. There are 3 attorneys and 3 witnesses for each side. The actual competition against other schools is held in the State Courthouse in mid February. Each school goes up against 3 other schools. Eventually the top 4 scoring schools are pitted against each other with a state champion emerging. That team goes to the national contest in May. Mock Trial teaches organizational, communication and presentation skills. Practice will be held 2 to 4 days a week after school with Lawyers from the U S Attorney's office assisting the team in developing their arguments and honing their presentation skills.
BPA: Mr. Green and Mr. Matthews - BPA is short for Business Professionals of America. This club is all about learning that success takes much effort but is always in reach. Our national mission statement is:
The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.
We have statewide competitions and national competitions held at a different location every year. For our local chapter at Pencader Charter School our officers are as follows:
Shannon Chin -
President
Brian Kelleher - Vice President
Jason Spencer - Treasurer
Helen Rana – Secretary
Stepehn Turner – Historian
Robert Pollman - Parliamentarian
Our website is bpa.pencadercharter.org.
Study Skills: Mrs. Rozanski - Organization, grade tracking, note-taking, study strategies, and long-term project planning will be taught.
DECA: Mrs. Hall – DECA stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America and is a program of student activities related to marketing and marketing education. Membership in DECA is open to all students who are enrolled in a state approved career and technical marketing education program. DECA provides opportunities for students to develop skills in the areas of career and technical understanding, leadership, civic consciousness, and social awareness.
ADVERTISING AGENCY: Mrs. Christopulos – This club will act as in-house advertising/communications agency for Pencader Charter High School. Titan Communications will offer promotional and marketing support to the various clubs, sports teams and activity groups within the school. The intent is to have a centralized group responsible for creating/publicizing/tracking school events and developing print materials pertaining to these events.
YEARBOOK: Ms. Hughey – Students will create the first yearbook of Pencader using a digital media program. Parents are encouraged to send in pictures of events that they have taken. Please send in duplicates, as we cannot guarantee the return of your photo. Advertisements will also be sold to offset the cost of printing.
CLASS OF 2009 AND 2010: Mr. Tetlow and Ms. Aunet – Students in this club will be sponsoring social activities for the school. A winter formal and a spring formal will be held to begin raising money for junior and senior prom. Officers will be elected each year.
MATH LEAGUE: Mr. Townsend, Ms. Quinn, and Dr. Brown – Students will compete in local and statewide math competitions. Our website is mathleague.pencadercharter.org.
DRAMA CLUB: Mr. Heebner – Students will perform a play in the spring.
To have news posted here,
contact:
sherry.geesaman@pencadercharter.org
Dave Jones
School Leader
Pencader Charter High School
off: 302.472.0794
fax: 302.472.0796
dave.jones@pencadercharter.org