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rterahCsgnriCoral SpPanther PostOctober2013A Message from Mr. Springer It’s amazing that we are already in October and more than halfway through the first quarter ofschool. As we enter the fall season, we are in full swing with academics and looking forward to greatsuccess as the year progresses.In addition, I am thrilled to see our students involved in extracurricular activities and competitions.Our SGA is busy planning Spirit Week and Homecoming. This year the football game is scheduled forFriday, October 18th at the Sportsplex and the dance will be held on Saturday, October 19th at theHeron Bay Marriott. This year’s theme is “Under the Big Top!”By now you should have received your child’s interim report for the first quarter. If you need another copy or would like to schedule a meeting with your child’s teachers, please contact the GuidanceDepartment at 954-340-4134. In addition, please look for your child to bring home his/her reportcard in mid-November. It is important that you play a role in your child’s academics and encouragetheir maximum effort. As a school we value the relationships with our parents that are focused onthe best interest of their child.Should your child need additional assistance in specific classes, please encourage your child to coordinate with their teachers to receive extra help after school. If there is also a need in the core areas of reading, math, or science, our after school tutoring (Panthers Excel Program) has just begun.I hope that you take advantage of this program to compliment your child’s daily academics. If youdid not yet enroll your child and would like him/her to participate, please contact Mrs. Self at 954340-4130.As for open house, I feel that it was an incredible success. The feedback and involvement is what Ilook forward to for the remainder of the school year. I appreciate those who attended the PTSOmeeting that same evening. If you have not already done so, please consider joining the PTSO. Thecost is 10 per family and the money is used to fund the many activities & projects for the school. Iencourage all of our parents to start early and often with their involvement in our many meetingsthat allow you to begin earning hours towards your volunteer requirement. Your attendance at PTSO,SAC, and guidance programs keep you abreast of current school activities and provide us an opportunity to receive your valuable feedback.I love to see you on our campus or at events in the community because I enjoy the family environment that we have created over the years. I commend our faculty, students, and parents for ourpositive culture. Thank you for being a part of CSCS!With Panther Pride
IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER16th Grade Ice Cream Social, 3pm,Cafeteria1Chorus Booster Club Meeting, 7pm4Blood Drive, Library Parking Lot, 7:30 am-3:00 pmBand Car Wash, 9am-1pm, Mobil,Atlantic & CS DriveFootball Fundraiser at Chipotle, 5pm578PTSO Meeting, 7pm10Band Concert, 7pm, Auditorium12Senior Class Car Wash, 9am-2pm,7-11, CS Drive & Royal PalmHomecoming Football Game, 7pm1819Homecoming Dance, 7pm, Heron BayMarriott21SAC Meeting, 7pm24Picture Re-takes24Early Release25Employee Planning—No School for StudentsOFFICE DEPOT 5% BACK TO SCHOOLSRemember to shop for your school supplies at Office Depot and provide them with ourschool ID number. CSCS will receive credits equal to 5% of the qualifying purchases foruse for free supplies. CSCS ID# 70021362. If you forget to bring the number, pleasemention the name of our school and they will credit us.JUNIOR THESPIANSJunior Thespian Auditions will take place Tuesday, October 8th andWednesday October, 9th from 3pm to 5pm. Please prepare a monologue, scene or a song from a musical. Any questions, please see Mr.Richards in room 218.2
Important NumbersMin Office: 954-340-4100MS Attendance: 954-340-4128HS Attendance: 954-340-4129Guidance: 954-340-4134ESE: 954-340-4139Registrar: 954-340-4108School Store: 954-340-4123Athletics: 954-340-4106Clinic: 954-340-4107Activities: 954-340-4120MS Dean: 954-340-4118HS Dean: 954-340-4125BLOOD DRIVECSCS will be sponsoring its annual fallblood driveon Friday, October 4th at 7:30 AM inthe libraryparking lot. All parents will receive twoservicehours for donating blood. Please seeMrs. Hockeror Mrs. Wildroudt with any questionsor email atdhocker@coralspringscharter.org orcwildroudt@coralspringscharter.org.Help Save Lives and Raise Money forScholarships!ur website:Check out o.orgngscharterriplsrao.cwwwHigh School peercounseling classesparticipated in PeaceWeek activities byworking with middleschool classes. Overall, they taught over160 students aboutkindness and compassion.Middle School peercounseling students participatedin “Chalk 4 Peace”, an activitythat raises awareness about theneed for empathy and respect inour school, community and world.They also worked with 6th gradestudents to create peace bannersfor the school.OctoberPage 33
The Guidance Department will offer many opportunities this year for parent interaction andinvolvement. Please place the following dates on your calendars to keep up to date on schoolrelated issues. Graduation requirements, testing information, parenting skills, our Cambridge program and so many other important topics will be presented throughout the year.Tuesday Night - October 8th - 7:30 PM College Night for Senior ParentsTuesday Night - November 12th - 7:30 PM Eleventh Grade Parent NightSaturday - November 16th - 8:30 AM - 12:00 High School Parent UniversityTuesday Night - January 14th - 7:30 PM Tenth Grade Parent NightTuesday Night - February 11th - 7: 30 PM Ninth Grade Parent NightTuesday Night - March 11th - 7:30 PM Cambridge High School Parent NightTuesday Night - April 8th - 7:30 PM Letting Go for Senior ParentsSaturday - April 12th - 8:30 AM - 12:00 Middle School Parent UniversityBroward College FairThe annual Broward College Fair will be held at the Broward Convention Centeron Wednesday, October 23rd. Parents and students should plan to attend and receive valuable information on local, state and national colleges and universities. This is a great opportunity for middle and high school students/parents in their quest for information on futurepossibilities for higher level education. The time for the evening fair is from 5:30-8 pm.PSATAll 10th graders will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16th. This is an excellentbenchmark tool for 10th graders to understand the SAT and have test results to move forward in their studies.Eleventh graders may sign up to take the PSAT. The cost is 14.00 (cash only). Eleventhgrade students have until October 16th to sign up for this once a year opportunity. NationalMerit Scholarships are based on the 11th grade PSAT results.Page 4Panther Post4
B.R.A.C.E NEWSBroward Advising for Continuing EducationSENIORS!!! The next SAT will be held on November 2, 2013. Please log ontowww.collegeboard.com to register. The next ACT will be held on December 14, 2013.Please log onto to www.act.org to register.Please keep in mind the first university admissions deadlines are around the corner. Tofind out more about a university’s admissions deadline, pleaselog onto the individual schools’web page or contact me,Michelle Chirichella, BRACE Adviser, in the Guidance Office.Please call Susan Monti for anappointment at 954-340-4134or email her atSMonti@coralspringscharter.orgUpcoming College VisitsJuniors and Seniors are invited to attend. Sign Up in Guidance!UNF – October 13, 2013 from 7:45 – 8:30 AMFAU – October 31, 2013 from 9:10 – 9:50 AMNATIONAL COLLEGE FAIRThe Ft. Lauderdale National College Fair will be held Wednesday, October 23rd at theBroward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This fair will provide valuable resources for students and parents attempting to navigate the college-admission process.Sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), thisevent is free to the public, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. For more information about the Ft.Lauderdale National College Fair go to www.nacacnet.org.To print an electronic bar code card that will allow you to swipe your student informationfor colleges at the fair, pre-register at: www.gotomyncf.com.OctoberPage 55
**The Junior Experience**On Wednesday, October 23rd Coral Springs Charter School will take 50 juniors to the Junior Experience at the Broward County Convention Center. The students will have a chance tomeet with over 200 colleges and universities, financial aid representatives and scholarshipcounselors. Sign ups will begin on October 7th in Guidance.PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTOctober 8, 2013 – Parents of Seniors, please join Mr. Frazier and Mrs. Chirichella for a Senior College Night. It will be held right after the PTSO meeting at 7;30.Topics will include:How and When to Apply to Colleges and UniversitiesImportant Deadline DatesGPA RequirementsFilling out FAFSA formsScholarship OpportunitiesCollege Entrance Examinations: S AT and ACTThe State University System Admissions MatrixQ and ACHORUS NOTESThe Chorus will start collecting items for the Trash to Treasure sale starting Oct. 8. Anything from clothes to kitchen items will be graciously accepted. Please bring donations tothe chorus room or leave them in the front office marked “Chorus”. The sale is on Nov 9 atMullins Park from 8-11am. We will also have our annual Cheesecake sale starting Oct 4.These delicious frozen desserts (and snacks) can be purchased from any chorus member.Delivery is the week before Thanksgiving. They will be the perfect addition to any Holidayfeast.Chorus is continuously collecting Box tops for education. These little coupons can be foundon many grocery and household items. Simply clip them and put them in a baggie or an envelope and drop them off in the front office!We will always accept donations of bottled water, blank CD’s, tissues and paper towels!Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Chorus students!!www.cscschorus.com6
PROSPECT PROFILE: ALONZO TAYLORSEPTEMBER 13, 2013 BY ERIC WALLACEFLORIDAHOOPS.COMThis time of year it is common for college coaches to be in search of two things, size andpoint guard play. Coral Springs Charter senior Alonzo Taylor is an under the radar leadguard prospect that will likely turn some heads this season.Former Division I coach and current Coral Springs Charter Head Coach Alex Groothius hashigh praise for Taylor who was an honorable mention All-Broward County selection lastseason. “Alonzo is the heart and soul of our team. He’s a great playmaker with a knack forknocking down big shots,” said Groothius.The 5’10 lead guard is starting to pick up interest from Division I programs includingNorthwestern State, Wisconsin-Green Bay and North Florida but Taylor is concentratingon improving his game for the upcoming season.“I am working on getting quicker and improving my on-ball defense.” said the senior guardwho is in such of a program with solid academics and a chance to compete for minutes early in his college career.The Panthers will rely heavily on Taylor and junior guard Austin Vaughn in a very competitive district that includes Pine Crest, University School and North Broward Prep. “He’s awinner. He makes his teammates better and is a coachable lead guard with a high basketball IQ and a great understanding for the game,” added Groothius.OctoberPage 77
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTHSenior class is selling Pink Breast Cancer Awareness bracelets the entire month of October for 2.00. Please see asenior class officer to purchase your bracelet!SAT/ACT PREP COURSES AVAILABLEAny 11th grade student who is interested in taking an online SAT or ACT prep course withone of our teachers as the facilitator, please see Ms. Robins to add your name to the list.PANTHER EXCEL PROGRAMCoral Springs Charter is offering the Panther Excel Program (PEP) weekly starting on October14th with the following subject areas available to students in Reading, Math, Writing, and Science. This program is designed to focus on skill building for students and to help them achievehigh standards of understanding in core subject areas. The weekly lessons will reflect bothFCAT 2.0 and Common Core Standards, in order to prepare our students for college and career readiness. This program is strongly recommended for students who achieved a level oneor two on the 2013 FCAT 2.0; however, it is open to students receiving a level 3 and above aswell.PEP classes will be offered Monday through Thursday this year from 2:45-4:15pm. The program will begin Monday, October 14th and will continue through Thursday, April 17th ofthe school calendar. All students enrolled will be contacted after applying and informed as towhere to report for class and which subject they are enrolled in. There will be a student application sent home with students starting the second week of school. Please make sure tosend the completed form back to school and turned in to Mrs. Foley or Mrs. Self in the frontoffice.8
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWSThe Coral Springs Charter School’s National Honor Society held itsfirst general meeting on Monday, September 16th and didn't waste any time preparing for an excitingand meaningful year. Mr. Singer and his team of officers had spent the summer planning activitiesfor NHS. The first meeting was the time to share these plans with the general membership. Judgingby the members’ reactions, it looks like this might be the best year ever for CSC NHS.Club President Daren Bailey led the meeting. He reminded members that they are part of a prestigious organization of student leaders who have exceptional grade point averages and are committedto performing community service. He plans on not only upholding this reputation but building on it.Calvin Iu, VP of Tutoring, informed members that tutoring middle school students in math is ourprimary mission. He brought Ms. Sonders and Mr. Leibowitz to the meeting to speak to the membersand explain how vital this service is. NHS is made up of overachievers dedicated to service. Thisschool just happens to have a small population of middle school students who find math very challenging. NHS members, together with the MS math department, help these kids overcome these challenges. Their presentations were quite inspirational. Tutoring began the next day! Members can signup for tutoring outside Mr. Singer's room (128).Su Hninyi, VP of Events, informed the membership that each of them must attend/participate inat least two special events each semester. She has already planned several events for the membersto choose from such as creating holiday cards for wounded veterans and raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Pennies for Patients" campaign. This particular event has been a favorite of our chapter. For the last 2 years we have raised more money than any other school our size.VP of Finance, Camila Gonzalez, presented the dues structure. Dues are 45.00, 25.00 is due bythe first meeting in October. The balance is due by the end of the semester. Members may "workoff" the other half of their dues by selling coupon books or healthy granola bars (NHS doesn't sellcandy!)Domenica Vera, our VP of Communications, presented a brand new communication system for members. She had each member text a message to a special on-line service. Now when we have a message for the membership, Domenica can text it in her phone and it will be disseminated to all themembers. We will be using the service to inform members of meeting dates and opportunities to fulfill their service obligations. She also reminded the members to check the bulletin board outside Mr.Singer's room for other communications.Finally, Sarah Dozil, VP of Compliance, informed the members that she will keep all records oftheir tutoring hours, events, dues, grade point average, etc. Members who do not fulfill their obligations or whose grades drop below the NHS threshold, will be given a warning. If the situation doesnot improve they will be removed from the organization. This isn't a pleasant task but we must maintain the integrity of the organization.When asked what his main function is as faculty advisor, Mr. Singer responded: "my job is to makesure CSC NHS continues to live up to the reputation they have earned these past years and that themembers take pride in boasting that they are members of NHS."OctoberPage 99
2014 CSCS Middle School YearbookThe 2014 Middle School yearbook is now on sale for 50. Fill in the information below and return to Mrs. Murray (257). As an added convenience, you may also order and customize youryearbook online at www.yearbooksforever.com, using your Visa or MasterCard.As there are only a limited number of yearbooks available, and we sold out the last few years,don’t miss out on your chance to purchase this year’s book.**Make all Checks or Money Orders payable to CSCS**Name: Grade: Phone#Period 1 Teacher: (YB’s are delivered to period 1 class)#of Yearbooks ordered: Price per book: Total Enclosed:DON’T BE LEFT OUT IN THE RAIN .It’s raining, it’s pouring and you are getting wet! Want to stay dry and supportthe Marching Panthers at the same time?The Coral Springs Charter Band and Color Guard are selling CSC Panther Golf Umbrellas for only 20. Ifyou would like to purchase a golf umbrella, fill in the information below and send it (along with your payment) to either Mrs. Dinino-Fernandez (Band) or Mrs. Murray (257).**Please make all checks or money orders payable to CSCS Band Boosters**Name: Student’s Name: GR:Phone Number:Number of umbrella’s ordered: Amount Enclosed:Thank you for supporting The Marching Panthers!10
Thank you to all the Middle School Families who participated in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser, it was very successful. We are looking forward to our Casino Night, which will be held onFebruary 8th instead on November 9th. This gets us away from the holidays and gives us a little more time to plan. If you would like to be involved with the casino night committee pleaseemail ptso@coralspringscharter.org. We are looking for donations from businesses as well astable sponsors for the event. If you have a business or know of a business that would like toparticipate, please let us know at ptso@coralspringscharter.org.Please remember to pick up your parent volunteer forms in the front office. As a parent of aCoral Springs Charter School Student, you are required to volunteer 20 hours per schoolyear if you have 1 child attending and 30 hours for 2 or more students. These forms are dueto Kris Miller in the front office no later than May 13th, 2014.NURSES’ NOTESWelcome to a new year at Coral Springs Charter. My name isMrs. Willoughby and I am the school nurse at CSC. Thereare a few things, just as reminders to discuss. At the start of each school year there is a"Code of Conduct" that you and your student had to sign. This outlined the policy for medication in school. Even over the counter drugs are not allowed in school without a special formfrom the county. If your student has to take any medication in school, please make sure thata form is filled out. This does include inhalers. If your student has severe allergies and requires or carries an Epipen, it is very important that we are aware of this in case of an emergency. If you have any questions regarding medications in school please call me. My contactinformation will be at the end of this letter.The required 6th grade screenings with be done this year and are listed on the school calendar. First hearing will be done, then vision and BMI and finally scoliosis. Forms were senthome explaining this and asking if there were any screenings that you DID NOT want done.Hopefully your student sent them back in if you wanted to opt out of any. If you wantedthem done you did not have to send the form back.I am in the office every day between the hours of 9am and 2pm. Please contact me for anyconcerns that you may have (ewilloughby@coralspringscharter.org or 954-340-4107).OctoberPage 1111
CSCS READING CHALLENGE!The research shows “ that the more children read, the bettertheir fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.”* These factorsaffectachievement in all subject areas. With that research in mind,CSCS and its sister schools have initiated a new program called “The Reading Chal-lenge.” The great thing about this program is that students get to choose the booksthey will enjoy. The expectations for the program are that students in middle schoolmust read 50 books during the course of the school year, and high school studentsmust read 30 books. Teachers are also getting with the program, as well, and mustalso read 30 books for the year.After reading, students will be required to fill out a card withthe author, title, and number of pages (A total of 200 pages will count as one book).They will also have a choice among questions to answer about each book. Cards forstudents and teachers will be posted on a display to celebrate their achievements.Mrs. Martin, our library media specialist, will tabulate numbers of pages and makereports of our progress.Students will be given two suggested titles a month to consider,although they are not required. Students should be encouraged to read to their level.The program officially starts October 7th, but everyone is encouraged to start reading now! Any book read since the beginning of the school yearcounts! Students, at their teacher’s discretion, will be given raffle tickets for booksread in order to earn a chance at various prizes throughout the year. The attachedflyer (see link below) will be distributed and changed monthly with new suggestionsfor reading. CSCS will meet the challenge!!* Report of the National Reading Panel, 2000challenge poster.docx12
Happening at the Library .Teen Animation Club starting October 5th, 2:30-4:30:It is the first Saturday of every month. Teens in grades 6-12 get together and workon making projects with Pencil Animation, a free online software that is like Flash. Theteens can also bring in short animations that they have made using Pivot, Pencil, Ajax,or other free online software, to share with the group. Teens can register at the youthservices desk. They should bring a 1GB or larger USB to the program.There will be a family movie for all ages on Saturday October 12 from 2-4 pm. Pleasecall the youth services desk for the movie title.The Teen Advisory Board is putting on a Murder Mystery on Saturday October 26thfrom 1-2:30. The TAB members will be performing a “death” in the stacks for the audience to solve. Light refreshments will be served.The annual Teen Scary Stories Party will be on Wednesday, October 30 from 4-5:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. We read scary stories, some written for thescary stories contest, some from books and the internet. Free tickets will be availableat the youth services desk 15 minutes before the program. Space is limited. For rulesand deadline, please visit the Youth Services desk.All programs are for students in grades 6-12.CSCS HAS AN AUTHOR IN THE HOUSE .Congratulations to Gina Liguori, a CSCS teacher of Language Arts and Cambridge who has herfirst book out on Amazon. It is a novel called Samsara. The book begins, "When I went tobed on the night of April 30th, I was an average housewife, living in Forest Hills, Queens.When I woke the next morning, I wasn't." For more information on how to get the book,please contact Ms. Liguori at gliguori@coralspringscharter.org.13
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College Tour 2014Don’t miss this great opportunity for the first 100 juniors!!!Florida College Tour – traveling north into the panhandle and then returning throughGainesville and Orlando in the heart of the sunshine state, this tour of five highly esteemed universities and colleges will give students an opportunity to see and experience the character and diversity that each of these institutions provides. This tour represents an immeasurable opportunity for students to seek the best school that will compliment their individual personalities and future goals. Find your perfect match.Gulf Coast College, USF – University of South Florida, FSU – Florida State University, UF– University of Florida, and UCF – University of Central FloridaRoundtrip deluxe motor coach transportation2 night’s hotel accommodations3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinnersTours and visits of campuses listed above*Services of a personal TVI Tour DirectorTrip Insurance*All tours and info sessions are based on availabilityWhen: February 5-7Cost: All for only 330.00.You need a 100.00 deposit by October 152nd payment of 100.00 due by November 15final payment of 130.00 is due by January 15Contact:Susana Halleck – shalleck@coralspringscharter.org, room 133Wanda Sanchez – wsanchez@coralspringscharter.org, 954-340-4120, front office17
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Registrar: 954-340-4108 School Store: 954-340-4123 Athletics: 954-340-4106 Clinic: 954-340-4107 Activities: 954-340-4120 MS Dean: 954-340-4118 . Broward College Fair The annual Broward College Fair will be held at the Broward Convention Center on Wednesday, October 23rd. Parents and students should plan to attend and receive valua-
