• Congratulations to Ariel and Isabella Mesenbrink for receiving superior ratings in piano at the Northwest Music Fest in Spokane.  Ariel was a finalist in the Romantic category.  Isabella received the gold medal in the Baroque category.
• Girls in grades 8-11 interested in playing basketball next season should attend a mandatory team meeting today during Study Lab in the high school MPR.
• National Honor Society members won’t want to miss the last and probably best meeting of the year!  Come to Dr. Proser’s room Friday–not Thursday, as usual–during Study Lab.  That’s TOMORROW!
• There will be a mandatory meeting for high school boys basketball players tomorrow during lunch in Mr. Hallett’s room.
• Turn in your tennis uniform to the middle school office by tomorrow.
• Letterpoint submissions are due by tomorrow.  We would love your original works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or author shout-outs.  See informational flyers posted around school or talk with Mrs. Solsvik.
• The middle school Track Team Awards Night is Wednesday, May 23, at 6:00 P.M. in the high school MPR.  Please bring a dessert to share and an eagerness to celebrate a very successful season of track & field.  Flyers are available in the middle school commons.
• Speech and Debate students applying for a letter this year should see  Mrs. Barry for the application form.  Forms are due by Thursday, May 24^th.
• Enroll for Summer Drama Camps hosted by Charter and CHS. Choose one or two weeks: June 18 – 22 and June 25 – 29.  Please see Mrs. Vaughan for more information

• We are preparing for the 8^th Grade Celebration on June 13^th and need a baby/toddler picture and a current photo of your student.  Please email photos (jpeg or tif format, please) to Angie Shope at ashope@cdacharter.org.

Summer Cotillion Classes

• The National League of Junior Cotillions will host a three week session of training in all of the first year material in etiquette and ballroom dance for 5th grade and up on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on August 20 in Hayden.  Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, and popular line dances are blended with instruction on introductions, escorting partners through receiving lines, refreshment lines, on and off of the dance floor, seating properly, and all of the social graces that can help a young person excel in all future endeavors.  For more information please contact bjrstarr@gmail.com

• Panther Track & Field qualified 11 athletes for the Idaho State Championships at the Regional meet in Lapwai this past weekend.  We had two Regional Champions–Susie Leifheit in the Triple Jump and Hannah Meyer in the 3200 meter run.  Regional runner-ups that automatically qualified for State were Becca Arts (twice), Katie Johnson, Asia Bloodgood, Megan Forster, Maddie Iott, and Emma McCormick for the Lady Panthers.  For the boys, David Conway was a runner-up in both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs and Leif Fredericks and Zach LaBenne received at large bids for their performances.  Congratulations Panther Tracksters and good luck at State this weekend in Boise!
• High school track practice today is at 3:30 P.M.
• Girls in grades 8-11 interested in playing basketball next season need to attend a mandatory team meeting on Thursday during Study Lab in the high school MPR.
• Turn in your tennis uniform to the middle school office by Friday.
• Speech and Debate students applying for a letter this year should see  Mrs. Barry for the application form.  Forms are due by Thursday, May 24^th.
• French students will sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts during the morning break today in the high school MPR.

• We are preparing for the 8^th Grade Celebration on June 13^th and need a baby/toddler picture of your student.  Please email a photo (jpeg or tif format, please) to Angie Shope at ashope@cdacharter.org.

Summer Cotillion Classes

• The National League of Junior Cotillions will host a three week session of training in all of the first year material in etiquette and ballroom dance for 5th grade and up on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on August 20 in Hayden.  Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, and popular line dances are blended with instruction on introductions, escorting partners through receiving lines, refreshment lines, on and off of the dance floor, seating properly, and all of the social graces that can help a young person excel in all future endeavors.  For more information please contact bjrstarr@gmail.com

• The senior class photo in caps and gowns is TODAY.   It will be taken right after the AP Government test.
• There will be a brief meeting for all returning high school volleyball and boys basketball players in Mr. Child’s room during lunch today.
• If you’re over 12, love parades, and want to highlight local WWII veterans, then see Mrs. Coughenour today to sign up to be in the Lilac Day Parade in Spokane on Saturday, May 19.  Sign ups end today.
• Girls in grades 8-11 interested in playing basketball next season need to attend a mandatory team meeting on Thursday during Study Lab in the high school MPR.
• Turn in your tennis uniform to the middle school office by Friday.
• Letterpoint submissions are due by Friday.  We would love your original works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or author shout-outs.  See informational flyers posted around school or talk with Mrs. Solsvik.
• The Spring Choir Concert by the Jr. High and High School Choirs is tonight in MMPR at 6:30 P.M.  Everyone is invited to come!

• In accordance with the President’s Proclamation, Governor C.L “Butch” Otter has directed flags at the State Capitol Building and other state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2012.

• We are preparing for the 8^th Grade Celebration on June 13^th and need a baby/toddler picture of your student.  Please email a photo (jpeg or tif format, please) to Angie Shope at ashope@cdacharter.org.

Summer Cotillion Classes

• The National League of Junior Cotillions will host a three week session of training in all of the first year material in etiquette and ballroom dance for 5th grade and up on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on August 20 in Hayden.  Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, and popular line dances are blended with instruction on introductions, escorting partners through receiving lines, refreshment lines, on and off of the dance floor, seating properly, and all of the social graces that can help a young person excel in all future endeavors.  For more information please contact bjrstarr@gmail.com

• At the District Tennis Tournament Mindi Grantham placed 1st in Girls’ Singles, Lynn Babich, 3rd in Girls’ Singles, and Parker Matthews, 2nd in Boys’ Singles.  Congratulations  and best wishes as they head to the state competition on Friday.
• All students who are signed up to travel to Washington, D.C. in 2013 need to see Mrs. Coughenour at lunch today.
• The senior class photo in caps and gowns is TOMORROW.   It will be taken right after the AP Government test.
• Girls who will be in high school next year that are interested in playing soccer, should see Mr. DePew for more information and a soccer packet.
• All students who are over 12 years old and would like to be part of the Spokane Lilac Festival Parade on Saturday, May 19, please see Mrs. Coughenour for information.

• We are preparing for the 8^th Grade Celebration on June 13^th and need a baby picture of your student.  Please email a photo (jpeg or tif format, please) to Angie Shope at ashope@cdacharter.org.

• Be a part of making our school a better place.  PTO is in need of parents to get involved at the board level for the 2012-2013 school year.  We are looking for individuals to serve on our PTO Board.  Election of a new board will be held TODAY at 1:30 P.M. in the high school teacher’s lounge.  Please plan to attend and get involved.  For more info contact Cheri at 755-4262.

• The National League of Junior Cotillions will host a three week session of training in all of the first year material in etiquette and ballroom dance for 5th grade and up on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on August 20 in Hayden.  Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, and popular line dances are blended with instruction on introductions, escorting partners through receiving lines, refreshment lines, on and off of the dance floor, seating properly, and all of the social graces that can help a young person excel in all future endeavors.  For more information please contact bjrstarr@gmail.com

• SENIORS: Applications for the Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy Scholarships are due by 3:00 PM TODAY.  Please turn applications in to the high school office.
• Want to share your creative writing prowess with the entire student body?  Letterpoint submissions are due by Friday, May 18^th.  We would love your original works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or author shout-outs.  See informational flyers posted around school or talk with Mrs. Solsvik.
• Regional Track meet participants are released after 2nd period.  You must have parental permission and check out at the office before leaving.
• Today is Jamba Juice Friday!

4th Quarter Progress Reports

• 4th Quarter Progress Reports were handed out yesterday in Study Lab.  If your child did not bring a progress report home, please contact Melissa at mthompson@cdacharter.org or call 676-1667.

Parents of 8^th Graders

• We are preparing for the 8^th Grade Celebration on June 13^th and need a baby picture of your student.  Please email a photo (jpeg or tif format, please) to Angie Shope at ashope@cdacharter.org.

• Be a part of making our school a better place.  PTO is in need of parents to get involved at the board level for the 2012-2013 school year.  We are looking for individuals to serve on our PTO Board.  Election of a new board will be held May 14, at 1:30 P.M.  Please plan to attend and get involved.  For more info contact Cheri at 755-4262.

• The National League of Junior Cotillions will host a three week session of training in all of the first year material in etiquette and ballroom dance for 5th grade and up on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on August 20 in Hayden.  Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, and popular line dances are blended with instruction on introductions, escorting partners through receiving lines, refreshment lines, on and off of the dance floor, seating properly, and all of the social graces that can help a young person excel in all future endeavors.  For more information please contact bjrstarr@gmail.com

• Last night’s Talent Show was another night of great entertainment!  For Middle School — 1^st Place was won by Daniel Drechsel, Jake Alderink, and Abel Siemens who performed a hilarious Charter Academy version of “Bohemian Rhapsody”;  2^nd Place went to Tiger Ashtiani who sang “Never Far from Home”;  3^rd Place was Heather Gabrielsen who played guitar and sang “Brighter than the Sun”.  For High School — 1st Place went to “Rindercella”, a story told in spoonerisms by Tiffany Clements-Taylor and acted out by Miranda & Marissa Koski; 2^nd Place was “Rolling in the Deep” performed by a rock band and singers made up of Rachel Anderson, Chia Ikefuna, Kendall Parrett, and Patty, Jenny & Sean Iiams; 3^rd Place was “Beethoven’s Fifth”, a comedy routine by Jordan Gibbs & Kendall Parrett.  Thanks to David Minerath and Parker Matthews for being great MC’s.
• The National Junior Honor Society will meet today at 3:00 P.M. in room 12.
• Girls Chorus Club will meet today at 3:00 P.M. in the choir room.

• Be a part of making our school a better place.  PTO is in need of parents to get involved at the board level for the 2012-2013 school year.  We are looking for individuals to serve on our PTO Board.  Election of a new board will be held May 14, at 1:30 P.M.  Please plan to attend and get involved.  For more info contact Cheri at 755-4262.

• The U.S. Secretary of Education announced the selection of Katie Waltar as one of two Presidential Scholars in the state!  Presidential Scholars are selected based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.  She will receive a Presidential Scholar Medallion in a ceremony on June 16.
• Congratulations to our sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Nancy Larsen, for earning her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) officers ONLY will meet today during Study Lab in the middle school MPR.  The officers need to check in with their Study Lab teachers first, then go straight to the MMPR.
• Tomorrow the entire NJHS will meet at 3:00 P.M. in room 12.
• The newly elected middle school ASB officers will also meet today  during Study Lab in room 11.
• Girls Chorus Club will NOT meet today.  They will meet tomorrow at 3:00 P.M. in the choir room.
• Charter’s 13^th Annual Talent Show is tonight at 6:00 P.M. in the HSMPR. Traditionally this is a fun night of entertainment. No tickets are needed. Everyone is welcome!
• Senior class photo in caps and gowns will be during lunch on Wednesday, May 16.  Bring a lunch that day that you can eat quickly.
• Staff and students! The 2^nd edition of Letterpoint, CCA’s literary magazine, will be distributed at the end of May.  The deadline for entries is Friday, May 18^th.  Please consider submitting your fiction, poetry, book reviews, etc. to letter.point@yahoo.com or hsolsvik@cdacharter.org.   See information flyers posted around campus for details.

• Thank you to all the wonderful parents and students that made Teacher Appreciation Week so special!  You are awesome!!

• Be a part of making our school a better place.  PTO is in need of parents to get involved at the board level for the 2012-2013 school year.  We are looking for individuals to serve on our PTO Board.  Election of a new board will be held May 14, at 1:30 P.M.  Please plan to attend and get involved.  For more info contact Cheri at 755-4262.

• The French students are selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts during morning break in the high school multi-purpose room.
• All Talent Show acts will have a rehearsal TODAY after school starting at 3:15 P.M. in the high school MPR.  Everyone involved needs to help with set up.
• After school study hall will be in the middle school MPR today.
• National Junior Honor Society officers ONLY will meet tomorrow during Study Lab in the middle school MPR.  The officers need to check in with their Study Lab teachers first, then come straight to the MMPR.
• The NJHS will meet Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. in room 12.
• Senior class photo in caps and gowns will be during lunch on Wednesday, May 16.  Plan on bringing a lunch that day that you can eat quickly.
• Interested in volunteering at Ironman?  See Mr. DePew.

• Thank you to all the wonderful parents and students that made Teacher Appreciation Week so special!  You are awesome!!

• Be a part of making our school a better place.  PTO is in need of parents to get involved at the board level for the 2012-2013 school year.  We are looking for individuals to serve on our PTO Board.  Election of a new board will be held May 14, at 1:30 P.M.  Please plan to attend and get involved.  For more info contact Cheri at 755-4262.

• Mr. Childs’ Study Lab class will meet in the high school MPR today.
• There will be middle school track practice TODAY to turn in uniforms and receive ribbons and plaques from Districts.
• The ASB is hosting a double feature movie night tonight at 6:00 P.M. in the high school.  Entrance fee is by donation only and there will be lots of food booths set up for snacks, etc.  so, bring your bean bag chairs and have a fun night at the movies!
• All Talent Show acts will have a rehearsal after school on Monday starting at 3:15 P.M. in the high school MPR.
• Senior class photo in caps and gowns will be during lunch on Wednesday, May 16.  Plan on bringing a lunch that day that you can eat quickly.
• Attention Charter Academy student — are you interested in volunteering?  Ironman is looking for volunteers for 2012 race week- June 20-24.  Students ages 16 or older interested in volunteering should see Mr. DePew  OR  students ages 13 through 15 interested in volunteering  (must be accompanied by an adult) please have your parent contact Mr. DePew for sign-up.
• All students need to clean up after themselves on the playground during lunch otherwise lunch will be eaten only in the multi-purpose room.  That means, when you finish your lunch, throw your trash away immediately.
• Today is Jamba Juice Friday!

• Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has ordered flags to half-staff  at all Idaho state owned facilities  on Friday May 4, 2012 from dawn to dusk in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Chris Workman, 33 from Rupert, Idaho.  Sgt. Workman was killed in a rescue mission when his helicopter went down in bad weather in Afghanistan.

• Be a part of making our school a better place.  PTO is in need of parents to get involved at the board level for the 2012-2013 school year.  We are looking for individuals to serve on our PTO Board.  Election of a new board will be held May 14, at 1:30 P.M.  Please plan to attend and get involved.  For more info contact Cheri at 755-4262.

ASB Sponsored Movie Night

• The ASB is hosting FAMILY Movie Night on FRIDAY from 6:00 – 10:30 P.M.  The cover charge for the movies (Despicable Me and Inception) is donations only and there will be food booths set up for snacks for a small fee.  Bring the family for a good, clean time!