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4. Students interested in participating in the Science Olympiad should plan to attend an info meeting on Wednesday during the last 15 minutes of lunch in room 114. This competition covers all science disciplines and is a fun event. Students who took AP Chemistry last year should see Ms. O'Connor by Thursday of this week concerning shirts.

5. MyAccess User Info for 9 th Graders: First Initial.(period)Last name@cpatc Default password: 999Last Name NO 10th or 11th grade information has changed

6. ATTENTION STUDENT DRIVERS All Student Drivers MUST fill out the “Parking Permit Application” found in the main office before parking on school campus. You must also provide a copy of your drivers license, insurance, vehicle registration and the $20.00 application fee. Driving on campus without a permit will result in a ticket– and towing as of today. Display your Parking Pass on your dashboard so it can be see from outside the car. All Student Drivers MUST fill out the “Parking Permit Application” found in the main office before parking on school campus. You must also provide a copy of your drivers license, insurance, vehicle registration and the $20.00 application fee. Driving on campus without a permit will result in a ticket– and towing as of today. Display your Parking Pass on your dashboard so it can be see from outside the car.

7. Lunch from Liberty Bell’s Deli on Tuesdays Orders may be placed during lunch on Monday IN FRONT OF ROOM 114 $5.00 full wrap Turkey and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion or Ham and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion or Spicy Salami, Pepperjack Cheese, Chipotle Mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion Drinks 75 Cents Chips 75 Cents or ½ wrap & chips: $4.00 Orders may be placed during lunch on Monday IN FRONT OF ROOM 114 $5.00 full wrap Turkey and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion or Ham and Provolone, mayo, tomato, lettuce, onion or Spicy Salami, Pepperjack Cheese, Chipotle Mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion Drinks 75 Cents Chips 75 Cents or ½ wrap & chips: $4.00

8. Kiki’s Italian Ices Kiki’s Italian is on campus TODAY!! Kiki’s will be selling: Hotdogs: $2.00 Icees: $1.00 Hamburgers: $3.00 Corndogs: $2.00 Kiki’s Italian is on campus TODAY!! Kiki’s will be selling: Hotdogs: $2.00 Icees: $1.00 Hamburgers: $3.00 Corndogs: $2.00

9. Friday’s are Jeans and School Tee Shirt Day!! Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—19 left open http://www.eftours.com/ Tour Number: 1583135YW Friday’s are Jeans and School Tee Shirt Day!! Class of 2016 Spring Break Trip London/Paris/Rome. Registration is now open 40 seats total—19 left open http://www.eftours.com/ Tour Number: 1583135YW Announcements

10. Spring Break 2015 There are still seats left open on the Costa Rica trip. Horse back riding through the rainforest, white water rafting, kayaking, planting a tree in the jungle, zip lining, exploring volcanoes and hot springs, and so much more. To learn more about the trip and register online for only $95, go to http://www.eftours.com/http://www.eftours.com/ Tour Number: 1454119EX If you would like Mrs. Rains to host an informational meeting about this trip for your parents, email her at rains.erika@cpatc.org. If there are enough interested (not already signed up) she will schedule a meeting. rains.erika@cpatc.org There are still seats left open on the Costa Rica trip. Horse back riding through the rainforest, white water rafting, kayaking, planting a tree in the jungle, zip lining, exploring volcanoes and hot springs, and so much more. To learn more about the trip and register online for only $95, go to http://www.eftours.com/http://www.eftours.com/ Tour Number: 1454119EX If you would like Mrs. Rains to host an informational meeting about this trip for your parents, email her at rains.erika@cpatc.org. If there are enough interested (not already signed up) she will schedule a meeting. rains.erika@cpatc.org

11. 5 Announcements Peer Tutoring Program will begin the week of Aug. 25: » Mondays: English Room 103 or 104@ lunch » Tuesdays: TBA Room TBA @ lunch » Wednesdays: History, Room 109 @ lunch » Thursdays: Science Room 114 @ lunch » Fridays: Spanish Room 106@ lunch After School tutoring will begin the week of Aug. 25. » Math: Mondays » Detention: Tuesdays » English/Reading: Thursdays » Social Science: After School By Appointment » Sciences: Wednesday

12. 6 Announcements Come by the office if you need your lunch number. Detention: Tuesday, August 26, Room 103 with Mrs. Danese. Place trash in the garbage cans. Beef Jerky for sale in the main office Sign up for school texts: text @cpat to 339-309-0997. Vending machines are off limits during class.