reetings Seahawks!

I hope you had an awesome Spring Break and that you are well rested and

ready to finish the year strong. The school year is winding down, but these next

two months are extremely important. We have several testing sessions, school events, and

a number of exciting activities to look forward to. Please be sure that you are aware of your

all of your testing dates as we have quite a few that are upcoming, including AP, IB, Florida

Standards Assessments, and EOC’s. While this is an important and sometimes stressful time,

we will also take some time to have fun and recognize the many great accomplishments that

our students and teachers have made. We recently held a breakfast to reward students with a

first semester GPA of 4.0 or higher and we will soon have Senior Week, Grad Bash, Prom,

Senior Awards Nights, and several other fun events that will lead up to graduation. Make

sure to look out for all of this information in the coming days. In order to make your

high school experience a positive and memorable one, it is really important to get

involved in all that we have to offer.

Cape Coral High School Parent Newsletter

A Publication for the Parents, Students, Staff, and Community of Cape Coral High School

Cape Coral High School

Phone:239-574-6766Website:cch.leeschools.net

Principal’s Message

ADMINISTRATIONScott Cook– Principal

Christian Engelhart – Assistant Principal for Curriculum Tara Bode – Assistant Principal for Administration

Julie Powell – Assistant Principal for Student ServicesTroy Beall – Assistant Principal for Student Services

April 11, 2016 Volume 19 Issue 1

‘Seahawk Talk’April 2016

Published Five Times A YearCape Coral High School

2855 Colonial Blvd.Fort Myers, FL 33966

Issue #2

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School Board of Lee County, FL2855 Colonial BlvdFort Myers, FL 33966

Cathleen O’Daniel Morgan,District 3, Chairman

Steven K. Teuber,District 4, Vice Chairman

Mary Fischer, District 1

Jeanne S. Dozier, District 2

Pamela H. LaRiviere, District 5

Gregory K. Adkins, Ed.DSuperintendent

Website: cch.leeschools.net

The School Board of Lee County, Florida, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation.

“Si usted require esta información en español, favor de comunicarse con Mrs. Medina en Cape Coral High School 239-574-6766.”

Test CalendarApril 6 & 7 10th grade FCAT and FSA ELA

Reading RetakesJuniors and Seniors who have not passed exam

7 - 24 FSAA approx. 15 ESE students who do not take the FSA or FCAT

8 NGSSS Alg 1 Retake Students who have not passed Alg 1 exam

11 & 12 9th grade FSA ELA Reading 398 Freshmen, 2 groups of students each day. Exam takes 2 days.

19 & 20 10th grade FSA ELA Reading 408 Sophomores, 2 groups each day. Exam takes 2 days.

26-27 FSA Algebra 1 176 current Alg 1 studentsMay 2 - 20 IB testing See Separate Schedule

2 - 13 AP testing See Separate Schedule3 & 4 FSA Geometry 478 current Geometry students, 2 exam

days10 & 11 FSA Algebra 2 335 current Alg 2 students, 2 exam days12 NGSSS Biology 274 current Bio students and 18 transfer

students13 NGSSS US History 416 current US History students and 6

transfer students16 & 17 Math Makeups makeup days for students absent on

April 26, 27, May 3, 4, 10, or 11 June Semester and Final Exams July 11 FSA Algebra 1 Retakes for Summer

School

IB Exam ScheduleIB Exams Week 1Date Morning Exam Times Afternoon Exam Times5/2 English - Paper 1 7:30 – 9:305/3 English - Paper 2 7:30 – 9:30 5/4 Biology - Papers 1 and 2 (15 minute

break)7:30 – 9:45

5/5 Biology - Paper 3 7:30 – 8:305/6 History - Paper 1 12:15 – 1:15

IB Exams Week 2Date Morning Exam Times Afternoon Exam Times5/09 History - Paper 2 12:15 - 1:455/10 Spanish – Paper 1 7:30 – 9:00 Math SL – Paper 1

Math Stud. – Paper 1(calculator)12:15 – 1:45

5/11 Math SL – Paper 2 Math Stud. – Paper 2

7:30 – 9:00 Spanish – Paper 2 12:15 – 1:45

5/12 Chemistry – Papers 1 and 2 (15 minute break)

7:30 – 9:45 History – Paper 3 12:15 – 2:45

5/13 Psychology – Paper 1 12:15 – 2:15

IB Exams Week 3Date Morning Exam Times Afternoon Exam Times5/16 ITGS – Paper 1 7:30 – 9: 45 Psychology – Papers 2 and 3 (15

minute break)12:15 – 3:30

5/17 ITGS – Papers 2 and 3 (15 minute break)

7:30 – 10:00 French – Paper 1 12:15 – 1:45

5/18 Environmental systems and societies – Paper 1

7:30 – 9:45

5/19 Business – Paper 1 12:15 – 2:305/20 Business – Paper 2 7:30 – 9: 45 Environmental – Paper 2 12:15- 2:15

Out of Field TeachersOut of Field ESOL Teachers

Out of Field Subject Area

Melissa DominguezKeeley FornalJessica Lawrence

Kylee ShirakawaLamar Bryant

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May 2016 AP Testing ScheduleDate Subject Start Time Total Testing Time (including break)Mon, May 2 Environmental 8 am 3 hours 10 minutes

Psychology 12 pm 2 hours 10 minutesTue, May 3 Spanish Language 8 am 2 hours 55 minutes

(+18 minutes per group for speaking)Wed, May 4 English Literature 8 am 3 hours 10 minutesThu, May 5 Calculus AB/BC 8 am 3 hours 25 minutesFri, May 6 US History 8 am 3 hours 25 minutesMon, May 9 Biology 8 am 3 hours 10 minutesTue, May 10 Spanish Literature 12 pm 3 hours 10 minutesWed, May 11 English Language 8 am 3 hours 25 minutes

SENIORS – Important InformationGRADUATION DAY: Sunday, June 5, 2016, 2:30 P.M. Alico Arena on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University

GRADUATION TICKETS: Each graduate will receive 5 tickets for the graduation ceremony. Every guest must have a ticket regardless of their age. (This includes infants. We suggest that small children be left at home with a baby-sitter.) If you do not need all 5 tickets, please return the excess to Ms. Marrero. Students who need additional tickets or handicapped seating for guests will remain after the graduation rehearsal on June 3rd. There is no guarantee that you will receive additional tickets; it depends on how many students attend the ceremony and how many tickets are returned.

GRADUATION FEES: The CCHS $40 graduation fee includes: CCHS Stole, Senior Breakfast, Programs, Tickets, Flowers, Class gift

SENIOR CAPS AND GOWNS: SENIOR FEES DO NOT COVER THE COST OF CAPS AND GOWNS THE COST OF CAPS AND GOWNS WILL INCREASE SOON. HAVE YOU ORDERED YOURS? WWW.GRADPROINC.COM **Borrowed cap/gowns must match the current dye lot of the gowns being ordered. We will not know if they match until gowns arrive in the spring. You will take personal responsibility for the colors matching and they must be approved by Ms. Marrero. Seniors do not save money if they have to place a cap and gown order after the order deadline. Late fees are applied by Herff Jones. We do not have control over any of the fees.

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Music Department News

This year’s All County Jazz Band had a STELLAR performance. It was possibly the best All County Jazz Ensemble that we have had in many years. Seahawk Dannah Dolorfino did a fantastic job and was recognized for a solo. Three CCHS Flutists recently performed their solos at the State Solo and Ensemble festival for a judge. Maddy Aubuchon, Dannah Dolorfino, and Emily VanDyke all came home with Superior ratings! Emily snagged Superior with DISTINCTION for playing her piece from memory and not a single memory slip.

Quill and Scroll International Honor Society Members

Congratulations to the newly inducted Quill and Scroll International Honor Society Members. Quill and Scroll chapters include in their membership students who have excelled in the editorial, literary, business, art and graphics departments of their high school publications, and whose scholarship places them in the upper third of their respective classes. - Mrs. Braun, AdviserGerardo Alvarez Emma BarcenaMara Cornwell Shreeya DesaiGeorge Dogantzis Joseph EdwardsMia Glickman Ranata GoodmanKelly Keith Amanda LeeStefania Lugli Erin McLoughlinDana Odeh Xavier PineroMatias Rodas Michael RousseauRylan Rumbaugh Megan SaftchickBrianna Thibodeau Casey WilliamsKiya Mornston Rory Snyder

A few spots are left!

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Fundraiser Four IB seniors and Mr. Reimer worked together to host the First Annual Seahawk Walk a Thon. This fundraiser will benefit various clubs, sports, and programs here at CCHS. At press time, they have raised just over $8500!

FBLA State Competition FBLA had a wonderful time at the State Competition in Orlando. Junior, Chris Samuels, won 1st place in Agribusiness! There were over 5,000 students (not including chaperones and adults) in attendance and 35 competed in Chris’ category.

Excellence in Science Conor Dougherty recently attended the Kiwanis Luncheon in Fort Myers for students displaying excellence in regards to the science fair projects. Conor earned the top mark at the Thomas Alva Edison Regional Science Fair this past January in his category and will be representing Cape High at the statewide science fair later this month.

Step Competition

In March, the BLUE PRINT step team participated in a step competition at Dunbar and won second place!

SGA Talent Show In March, SGA hosted its annual talent show. It was a really great program, and the kids did a phenomenal job. All of the acts were great, but the night’s winners were:1. Daniela Barata (Dancing)2. Julie Nguyen & Tony Nguyen (Singing)3. Amanda Garner (Singing and playing piano)

Other participants included: Noah Burns, Levi Masters, Brianna Katin, Karina Valencia, Tahiah Heger, Nick Bryan, Leo Contrucci, Alyssa bell, Lily Daum, Rose Lee, Andrew Fiechter, Matthew Meunier, and Nate West. Performing in front of your peers is very nerve wracking, but all of these kids were very brave and did an awesome job. The SGA students did a great job putting together the show. They really took ownership of the show and were hands on taking care of most aspects. A special thanks to Mrs. Matos, Ms. Koehler, Mrs. Medina, Ms. Canada, and Mrs. Dominguez for their help at the show! – Ms. Morgan, sponsor

Foreign Language Fair The World Language Department and the Hispanic Honor Society had a great time last Saturday at the Foreign Language Fair.

Here are the results:1. Scrabble (French) 2nd Place2. Media/Technology (Spanish) 3rd Place: Frankie Brea and Jeremy Jimenez3. Video (Spanish) 3rd Place: Breanna Anderson, Connor Dougherty, Cole Delong4. Declamation (Spanish) 2nd Place: Emily Ferguson, Nick Stockwell and

Elizabeth Poppa5. Entertainment (Spanish): 2nd place: Latin Rhythm group

Congratulations to all participants, and a big thanks to Mrs. Silvia Abeas for helping my group during those long hours of practice!!!! - Mrs. Matos The American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) is pleased to announce that Megan Galbreath has received a 2016 AATF Excellence in French Award. This award is made annually to a student who had demonstrated excellence in the study of French as well as exceptional commitment to the French language and the many cultures where it is spoken. Recipients must be non-native speakers of French. Megan Galbreath has studied French for four years and is the student of Susan Ferkel. She participated in Honor Society.

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Odyssey of the Mind CCHS’s Odyssey of the Mind teams recently competed at the Regional competition. We had four teams competing, each in a different problem. CCHS had the best showing we’ve ever had! All teams will be moving on to State competition in April. Below are the problem titles, place the students took and the team members. Something Fishy: 2nd Place • Team Members: Cassie Jakubuwski, Chloe

Ermmarino, Rachel Cain, Sydney Mason, Morgan Clouse

Aesop Gone Viral: 1st place • Team Members: Mara Cornwell, Shreeya

Desai, Erin McLoughlin, Raymond Veliz, Xavier Pinero, Kaitlin Murnane, Dana Schiff

Stack Attack!: 2nd Place • Team Members: Harrison Ford, Jacob

Zidek, Kaley Grau, Miles Crockett, Kyle Prendergast

Fins, Furs, Feathers and Friends: 3rd Place• Team Members: Brittany Newman, Bella

Allen, Dorian Orozco, Arthur Jumalon, Shanjida Rauf, David McMahan

Teen Trendsetters The Teen Trendsetter reading mentors participated in Read Across America Day on March 4th at Pelican Elementary. The mentors did read-alouds of Dr. Seuss books for all grade levels and judged the door-decorating contest. They even ran into CCHS alumni Nate Allen who was supporting the event as well!

Regional Math Competition In March, CCHS hosted a Regional math competition on the FGCU campus that attracted hundreds of students from schools along the west coast of Florida. This was our third and final competition of a regular competition season that has been challenging to say the least. During January and February our students saw their State Ranking drop for the first time in several years as they found their opponents were much better prepared than they had been in past years. Luckily, we turned it around at just the right time. We not only saw several awards from our students, but our State Ranking leapt up from 39th (barely qualifying for the state tournament) to 22nd (Among the top 10%).

Highlights of our Results:Overall School Ranking: 6th place• Calculus Overall: 6th Place• Precalculus Overall: 6th Place• Statistics Overall: 6th Place• Algebra II Overall: 6th PlaceIndividual Winners:Top 15 win awards:• Algebra II: Tori Molloy—4th Place• Precalculus: Ethan Howe—12th PlaceTop 10 win awards:• Statistics: Brooke Ciccone—6th PlaceWe also had several students break into the top 20, but fall short of awards.• Calculus—Anan Quan and Ray Huang (tied for 18th)• Statistics—Vivian Garcia (15th )

Our attention will now be focused on the State Math Convention in April.

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S The wrestling team ended the season on a high note by sending Chris DePaola to the State Tournament held in Kissimmee, FL. He won 2 and lost 2 during the tournament and beat ranked wrestlers along the way. However, he came up one match away from placing in the top 6. Congratulations on an outstanding season! The team is looking good, with a lot of young talent coming back for next season. Be ready for them to make some noise. If you are interested in joining the high school team, the offseason practices are going on now and you need to have your physical turned in to participate. Also, if anyone is interested in the Cape Coral Youth Wrestling Program, we are currently offering sessions for kids in grades k-8th. No experience is needed. Please see Coach Elliott for more details. You can contact him by email as well:trevore@leeschools.net

Girls Tennis Results from District Tournament at Three Oaks ResultsSingles#1. Ana Dieng (Fr) - Advanced to Quarterfinal Round#2. Laura Moreno (Fr) - Advanced to District Championship#3. Samantha Smart (Sr)- Advanced to semifinals#4. Yevheniya Krasynska (So)-Advanced to District Championship#5. Jessica Vu (So) - Won District ChampionshipDoubles#1. Krasynska/Dieng - Advanced to semifinals#2. Moreno/Smart - Won District Championship

The boy’s tennis team finished second in the districts and qualified for the first round of regionals. CCHS ended with 23 points - just 4 under Cypress. It was a close match and hopefully we will see them in Regional finals in April. In addition, #1 Doubles team Rey and Ian defeated Cypress Lake #1 Doubles (They qualify for States Tournament).

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Boys Soccer The Cape High Boys Soccer Program is proud to announce that we are once again (4th time in the last 6 years!) the recipients of the Southwest Florida Soccer Officials Association’s Team Sportsmanship Award! The award is voted on by all the Southwest Florida Match Officials and is also based on the statistical data regarding the teams with the fewest Yellow Cards and Red Cards.(Cautions and Ejections) Pictured (L-R) Seahawk Captains Christopher Iturbe and Camilo Avendano accept the award on behalf of our school at the Senior Bowl from SWFSOA Vice President Mr. Kerry Abernethy. Six Seahawks represented Cape High at the Southwest Florida Senior Soccer Bowl held at Fort Myers High School on February 27. The

“North Team” defeated the South 2-0. Cape’s own Camilo Avendano assisted the winning goal and scored the “insurance goal” with a spectacular direct free kick. Standing from Left to Right: Christopher Iturbe, Angel Arango, Camilo Avendano, Christian Iturbe, and Gianni Cognata. Seated from Left to Right: Head Coach Aldo Nardiello, Goalkeeper Kyal Weber, and Assistant Coach Dieter Eittenberger.

In appreciation of the multiple fund-raising opportunities that Culvers Restaurant offered our Boys Soccer Program, Team Mom Cheryl Caserio and Head Coach Aldo Nardiello presented the store managers with an autographed team poster of the 2015-16 Boys Varsity Soccer Squad!

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Cape Coral High School Parent Newsletter

A Publication for the Parents, Students, Staff, and Community of Cape Coral High School

April 2016 Volume 19 Issue 2