April 2008 Minutes
CHS School Library
Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 7 pm
The CHSPO meeting opened at
7:06 p.m. Nancy Faaren reported on the success of Challenge Day. Tami Questi
and Teri Weaver both assisted at Challenge Day and said the day was tremendous
and significantly affected many teens in a positive way. Nancy said they would
like to see Challenge Day return next year.
Nancy also reported that this is a particularly challenging week with WASL
testing, ninth grade student led conferences and afternoon sports.
Nancy gave an overview of Navigation 101. Student led conferences are part of a
larger curriculum plan that leads to a portfolio and the High School and Beyond
plan.
Marnie Buckland (mbuckland@osd.wednet.edu)
gave an overview of some of the cultural exchanges available to our high school
students. Marni works with Cultural Homestay International and is glad to
answer questions about that program. Dawn Cope (dcope@osd.wednet.edu) is the high school
exchange coordinator. Capital High typically has five or six exchange students
each year. There is a summer program that brings Chinese students to Olympia
for three weeks. Linda Sulenes (phone 754-2073) has hosted through this
program. Other local programs include a tour trip to Europe coordinated by Mr.
Deakins (mdeakins@osd.wednet.edu)
and a trip to Germany for CHS German students coordinated by Mr. Joling (kjoling@osd.wednet.edu). Finally, some
students take advantage of overseas programs through Running Start at South
Puget Sound Community College.
Teri Weaver reported on the recent parent forum on underage drinking. About
sixty people attended. The next forum will be Tuesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m.
and the topic is preventing depression and suicide in youths.
Debra Miles gave a TreasurerŐs Report. We should have approximately $10,000 on
hand at the end of the year.
Cynthia Wolfe said she had received six applications for spring grants. All
seemed appropriate requests. Ellen Rice made a motion to fund all six grants.
Pam Hahn seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The grants are:
$100 for Spanish movies
$800 for disc golf equipment for the Health and Fitness classes
$700 for library books, including a series on US Presidents
$70 for Business Ed material on female entrepreneurs.
$1,800 for a slab for Ceramics
This is a total of $3,400 in spring grants.
Ed Thorpe asked for volunteers to step forward to carry on the work of the
CHSPO for next year. Teri Weaver thanked Ed for his excellent leadership this
school year,
There is one more newsletter this year. Please make submissions to Amy Dreesbach
(adreesbach@osd.wednet.edu) as
Elizabeth Asher will be out of town.
Ron Gross suggested that we have a written re-cap of the yearŐs CHSPO
accomplishments.
There was a general discussion on the grocery rebate program. No actions taken.
The Freshman class representatives are collecting email addresses. Contact Teri
Weaver to get involved (teriweaver@comcast.net).
The Sophomore Class will host the Father/Daughter dances next year. Cori Mayes
(mayesdc@comcast.net) is coordinating.
The Junior Class parents recently had a good meeting. Bus Volunteers are needed
for graduation night. Contact Tammy Questi to help (866-7078)
The Senior Class has prom plans underway. Contact Bette Hall (betteah@hotmail.com) to assist.
Pam Hahn expressed her appreciation of Nancy Faaran and CHS staff attending
CHSPO meetings this year.
The meeting ended at approximately 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Rice