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This Week at Chipman: April 28, 2008

  • 8th Graders eat first this week.
  • It’s that time of year again when we plan for our annual STAR Picnic!  As in the past we will host a lunchtime picnic in order to celebrate the preparation, effort and participation students and teachers made on the STAR test.  All students who have perfect attendance during the star-testing window (beginning April 21 through May 2nd) will receive a ticket to the picnic event (all other students will eat lunch in the cafeteria).  Go Chargers!
  • Tuesday April 21, 2008 is the beginning of STAR testing through May 2, 2008.  It is very important to be PRESENT, RESTED, AND ON TIME for testing.  All students should be ready and in class by 7:37 a.m.   All doctor or dental appointments should be scheduled after STAR testing.  Keep in mind that during STAR testing there are No Interruptions, No Exceptions!  The office staff will not call (page) anyone and no one will be allowed to go into the classroom to retrieve a student.
  • Track practice Monday through Thursday 2 pm.
  • Bakersfield High School Freshmen Pre-registration will be Tuesday April 29th from 3:30 – 6:00 pm in Bakersfield High School Cafeteria (southwest corner of 14th & “F” Street).  You will need the most recent PG&E bill as proof of address.
  • There are a limited number of 2007-2008 yearbooks left.  They will be for sale for $40.00 Cash only in rm. 466.  First come first serve!
  • From the Vice Principal:  In the morning before school starts please be up near the yellow line not out on the blacktop behind the baseball diamond and the gate.  Thank you!
    Also,  Please remember that the length of your shorts/skirts must be arms length at your sides.  When wearing tights under your clothes the item on the top, the shorts/skirt must follow the arms length rule.  You may not wear shorts/skirts on the top of tights that are too short to be worn to school.  Tank tops need to have at minimum 2 inches on the straps and provide proper coverage of undergarments.
  • For STAR test sessions in the next two weeks, report to your 3rd Period MWF teacher on your class schedule.  Some students will be testing with other teachers and their 3rd period MWF teacher will tell them where to report for testing.  If in doubt ask your period 3 teacher.
  • The After School bus has been Canceled during STAR testing, there will NOT be an after school (late) bus.  If you are planning on staying after school for sports practice, color guard, or any other activity, you must have transportation arranged for after school.  Reminder: the office phone is for EMERGENCIES ONLY!
  • May 6, 2008 – O.D. Williams Awards – Stiern (7:00)
  • May 7, 2008 – Norton Simon Museum Field Trip – Gilbert (6:30)
  • May 7, 2008 – Day of the Teacher
  • May 8, 2008 – 6th Grade Orientation – Cafeteria (9:30)
  • May 8, 2008 – Algebra Competency Exam & Algebra Readiness Test Training – MCR (1:30)
  • May 8, 2008 - Constitution Re-Test – Cafeteria (2:00)
  • May 8, 2008 – Juliet Thorner Award BCSD Auditorium – (7:00)
  • May 9, 2008 – Author Visit – Joe Cepeda and Lunch – Cafeteria & Library
  • May 10, 2008 – Young Author’s Fair – Standard MD School
  • Relay for Life will be this Friday May 2nd.  As students and staff of Chipman Junior High we want to support the American Cancer Society and their goal to fight and eliminate cancer.  Many of us on campus have a friend or family member whose life has been affected by cancer.  Saturday, May 3rd is the Bakersfield Relay for Life event at CSUB.  Our event will be Friday afternoon.  Tickets will be available for purchase on Wednesday and Thursday for $3.  We will have water, popsicles, and purple beads available for purchase during the event.  All the money we raise will be donated to the American Cancer Society!  All students may participate in this event, as there are no GPA restrictions.  Tickets for Relay for Life will be available for purchase outside Mrs. Dinsmore’s office during lunch recess.
  • 8th grade students interested in speaking during graduation please stop by room 310 for more information on Thursday May 1st after school.  This will be a brief 10-15 minute meeting, but if you ride the bus you must find other means to get home. 
  • Student Store and A-La-Carte will be open this week. If trash still continues to be thrown on campus and not the trash cans they will be closed again.  KEEP OUR CAMPUS CLEAN!
  • ATTENTION TRAVELERS: Ireland awaits you. Mrs. Howell's trip to Ireland in July of 09 will be cancelled unless there are 12 or more people registered by May 28, 08. See Mrs. Howell for details.
  • For STAR test sessions report to your 3rd Period MWF teacher on your class schedule.  Some students will be testing with other teachers and their 3rd period MWF teacher will tell them where to report for testing.  If in doubt ask your period 3 teacher.
  • Boys & Girls Softball practice Monday and Tuesday at 2:00 pm.  Game against Sierra Wednesday April 30, 2008 at Sierra @2:45.
  • Mira Monte High School registration BY APPOINTMENT ONLY April 28th & 29th at the AG Pavilion 3300 E. Belle Terrace from 4:00 – 7:30 pm.  Questions call Mrs. Baltazar at 366-1800.
  • May 12, 2008 – 8th Algebra Exam – Cafeteria (8:30)
  • May 13, 2008 - Academic Pentathlon – 5th period lunch – Cafeteria
  • May 13, 2008 – Spring Concert Choir – Cafeteria (6:00)
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