“Sweeny Todd” Performance

Pepperdine

“Creating opportunities for our students to be successful while removing barriers of failure.”
Raider Friday Update

“Where we expect success and nothing less"

Terrie Romines - CSF has been busy doing community service. In September, they donated $1 per member to buy popcorn for the troops from a local Boy Scout pack. Last Sunday 10/11 a group of members went to Hueneme Beach to pick up trash for 2 hours. They produced 10 full lawn bags full of debris

Paco Reynoso - Special Programs Counselor

On Thursday October 8, 2009, we had the second English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting at 6:00 pm. We were joined by school principal, Mrs. Bijou Beltran, parent representatives and parent members. Items discussed included programs and services that the school is offering for English learners (EL’s) and English as a Second Language for Parents through Adult Education. The District English Learner Master Plan and the CIHS site ELAC and District ELAC (DELAC) member responsibilities were also discussed. A needs assessment survey was completed. The Special Programs Budget was also discussed. The next DELAC meeting is set for November 4, 2009 at the District office. The ELAC meetings are usually every other month. The next ELAC meeting will be on Thursday December 10 at 6:00 pm in the Library.

The Second Migrant Parent Meeting for this school year was on Thursday October 8, 2009. The meeting was from 6:30-9:00. The ELAC meeting summary was given. Other items discussed included, Multicultural day at Oxnard College, college application nights at the math labs, CAHSEE and CELDT testing and Tutoring schedule were discussed. Additionally, a summary of the different activities and programs such RAP/TASC, APEX and Cyber High that the school is doing to help students graduate and be CSU/UC/University/College ready. Mr. Cvijanovich attended and answered many questions the parents had regarding issues such as the “Hope Center” and the long lines for student lunches.

Band – Mr. Teruel

In preparation for UCLA's Band Day event at the Rose Bowl which will take place the Raider Band performed a Michael Jackson medley as part of their exit music for BTSN.

Peer Resource – Jenna Bernard
Ok, our Peer Resource program has grown so much that we are taking almost 50 students to our Peer Training Camp! I am so looking forward to all the services we will be able to provide on campus when we return! I have set VERY high expectations this year for our Peers. We currently are the largest and most active Peer Program in the district, and our students are very committed to becoming TRUE student leaders.

This event is a lot of fun and encouraging watching how hard these kids work to become Student Leaders! We also blow off a lot of steam on the confidence building Ropes Course on Wednesday.... you can get paid to climb a tree!

The Migrant parent meetings are usually on the second Thursday of the Month. The next meeting is scheduled for November 12, at 6:30 in the Library. Our guest speaker then will be Juan Matus, Mexican Consulate. Please feel free to join us, everyone is welcome.

Words of Wisdom
In our RAP (Raider Advisory Period) classes at Channel Islands HS, we’ve been talking and thinking about Moral Courage and what it means for each of us. The following two quotes align themselves with moral courage in that they are about our “conscience” – that little voice that guides us to do or think about the right thing:

The first quote is from the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., and it states:

“Thou shalt not be a victim. Thou shalt not be a perpetrator. Above all, thou shalt not be a bystander.”

It’s easy to understand why we wouldn’t want to be a victim; and we know why we shouldn’t be the aggressor or the perpetrator of any heinous crimes…. But why is it “above all” that we shouldn’t be a bystander – a person observing what’s wrong and allowing it to continue? Think about the Holocaust and what occurred because very few (almost no one) was willing to take a stand against what was wrong. When we allow things to occur through silence, are we any different than the perpetrator?? Something to think about.

Athletics – Manny Lara
We are 5/0 on both Varsity and Junior Varsity. Friday’s Football game against Oxnard will be live radio, and live video! Also, immediately following the game on Friday night, we would like to invite you the fans, the coaches and the players out to Rusty’s Pizza for the live post-game party on the radio. We’ll be interviewing the coaches and players, and selecting the HFS player of the game.
Best of luck to you Friday. Ryan Miller CEO - Home Field Sports, Inc.

This Friday will a great night to be part of this community. We are expecting a big crowd representing both schools. (Let's not let the Yellow jacket staff outnumber us; many of OHS teachers and staff will be there!). CIHS staff and their friends and family are invited to sit adjacent to the Press box on the scoreboard side. If you want to make an announcement about a school or community program that you are involved in, write something up and we will read over the PA.