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Colgan Newsletter Final
Colgan Newsletter Final
1, Issue 2
October 2016
The beginning of the school year has gone extremely well. Our students are immersed into their
classes and to life around Colgan High School. So many new and exciting things are happening at our
school it is tough to keep up with everything.
Over the last several weeks, administrators have made it to every English class to speak with students
about procedures, expectations, and the Prince William County Code of Behavior. Our conversations
have been excellent and we have enjoyed connecting with students in these small group settings.
Students have been positive and have asked great questions.
Hopefully, you already know that Monday, October 10 is a student holiday from school. Parent touch
base conferences are being held from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the school. This opportunity allows you to
have a brief meeting with your childs teachers and check on his/her progress.
Please note other important activities and schedule changes in the coming weeks.
October 17 Fall Academic Awards (based on performance from 2015-16 students received
notification by letter)
October 19 Homecoming Pep Rally (during the afternoon of the school day)
Tim Healey
13833 Dumfries Road Manassas, Va 20112 Office 571.374.6550 Fax 571.350.9648
School Counseling
CFPA News
Colgan News
2
4
6
Library
Clubs, Departments, Act.
Nurse
11
12
16
Boosters
Colgan Athletics
Yearbook Order Form
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19
20
October has arrived, and our counseling department will be diving into different activities we have
planned for our Colgan students. On October 6, counselors will take sophomore and junior students
to the 12th Annual Transportation Career Fair for High School Students hosted by the Virginia
Department of Transportation. The event, "Transportation: Your Ride to the Future!" will offer
students a wide variety of information about careers in transportation-related fields such as
engineering, aviation, transit, architecture, technology, construction and the environment. The
career fair is for students who are college bound as well as those wanting to enter the workforce
immediately following high school. There will be over 75 exhibitors and a variety of activities, handson experiences and giveaways for every student.
On October 11 and 12, counselors will visit all 9th grade HPE I classes for a Colgan counseling
orientation, as well as a presentation on bullying and harassment. Counselors will review the
functions of the counseling department and other support resources at Colgan High School.
Students will understand graduation requirements and how important their 9th grade year is in
building the foundation of their GPA. Additionally, counselors will discuss what bullying and
harassment looks like and how students can report it. Students will also view two videos to help
them understand potential consequences. The bullying and harassment portion is a district-wide
preventative program to help eliminate bullying in PWCS.
During the week of October 27, qualified professionals of Colgans Counseling staff will present the
Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program to 9th grade students in all HPE I classes. SOS is a
universal, school-based depression awareness and suicide prevention program designed for
high-school students. In this program, students learn to recognize the signs of depression in
themselves and others. The goals of the SOS program are to 1) decrease suicide and suicide
attempts by increasing student knowledge, 2) encourage personal help-seeking and/or help-seeking
on behalf of a friend, 3) reduce the stigma of mental illness and acknowledge the importance of
seeking help or treatment. The program includes a video (Friends for Life) which informs students
about how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell). The program emphasizes the importance of
contacting a responsible adult whenever students observe signs of depression in themselves or
others. Students will receive follow-up counseling upon request.
Two counselors sponsor Healthy Communities Healthy Youth (HCHY), which is a Search
Institute initiative developed to motivate and equip individuals, organizations and leaders to
unite for the purposes of nurturing competent, caring and responsible youth. The Students
Learning Essential Assets of Development (L.E.A.D.) Team is comprised of students from each
high school in Prince William County, focusing on the 40 Developmental Assets. These assets
serve as a framework that is used to energize youth and radically change the traditional
problem centered approach to working with youth to a strength based approach. The program
focuses on engaging and empowering youth. The students will meet at least once a month as
the District Team to communicate and plan for asset building in the schools and in the
community.
The Academic Letter Ceremony will be held on Monday October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Colgan
Auditorium. Letters are being mailed home to invite eligible students and their families. Academic
letter award eligibility is based on 2015-16 final grades. Current 10th and 11th grade students who
were enrolled in at least six classes last year, earned a grade point average for the year of at least
3.5 (non-rounded), and earned a grade equivalent to 3.0 or better in each class meet the criteria for
Academic letter awards.
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Touch Base will be held October 10 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Students do not report
to school, as this will be a teacher workday.
Parent Portal information/assistance will also be available during Touch Base.
STUDENT SERVICES
Pamela Johnson, School Nurse
571.374.6173
Rebecca Zaja, School Psychologist
571.374.6346
Cynthia Brown, School Social Worker
571.374.6337
John Barnes, New Horizon Counselor
571.374.6354
johnsopr@pwcs.edu
zajarh@pwcs.edu
browncx@pwcs.edu
WORK PERMITS
Students who need work permits may visit the Department of Labor and Industry at
www.doli.virginia.gov
Attendance Office
When your child is absent from school, please have him or her bring a note to the attendance office
(room 1001) within two (2) days of his or her return to school.
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CFPA NEWS
Vocal Music: McKenna Stenson- I am extremely excited to announce that 28 students were
accepted in to all county and we also have five alternates. I am so proud of every student who
auditioned and look forward to helping students prep for district chorus auditions coming up
November 7 at Forest Park High School. The following Colgan students were accepted: Tya
Robinson, Tessa Ramirez, Katie Huber, Maria Pittella, CJ Monroe, Dean Barton, Benn Lynn,Clay
Ward, Jeremy Thomas, Xavier Howard, Jordan Roderick, Adellaie Jung, Julia Worthen, Peyton Weil,
Kate Bresnahan, Rosie Hagan, Maddie Burner, Kiki Juma, Jhilian Bremby, Emily Rotramel, Suprove
Chowdhury, and Kiara Grove. Alternates are: Tyler Pierson (first alternate), Kayro Mendoza (first
alternate), Natalie Basham - (4th alternate), Nicoletta Karamanis - (4th alternate), and Rachel
Meltzer - (5th alternate).
The Colgan Choir fall concert is Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. in the Colgan Auditorium. Please
come out and support our choir students, admission is free!
Orchestra: Ben Bernstein- Five Colgan Orchestra students successfully auditioned into Senior
Regional Orchestra. The Senior Regional Orchestra event is an honors orchestra that auditions
students from 17 counties and five independent cities in the North Central Virginia region. The
event will take place on November 4-5 at Massaponax High School in Fredericksburg, VA. A huge
congratulations go to these students: Madelyn Kline Violin, Ashley Deng Violin, Kana March
Viola, Katie Huszcza Cello, and Morgan Blanks Cello. Congratulations!
The following student also successfully auditioned into Junior Regional Orchestra: Ethan Calangi,
Erika Cho, Rachel Ometz on Violin; Millie Prince on Viola; Daniel Aviles and Stephen Martin on
Cello; and Milysha Castaneda on Bass. Also Emily DeGroodt placed as a violin alternate.
Congratulations to all!
The first CFPA concert in Colgan history was held on
Wednesday, October 5. The evening chamber concert
featured our Orchestra musicians performing in small groups
and was held at Jirani coffeehouse in Old Town Manassas.
The concert was a unique opportunity for the students
to experience chamber music while also getting out into the
surrounding community.
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CFPA NEWS
Band: Donald Magee- The Pride of Colgan Marching Band will give their debut performance at
the Stafford Showcase of bands on October 8. The students have worked very hard and were
extremely proud of their efforts. Congratulations!
The Colgan High School Concert Band and Wind Symphony will present a Fall Concert on October
26 in the Colgan High School concert hall. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and admission is free.
Amphitheatre Performances- Colgans talent is being showcased during lunch shifts in the
beautiful outdoor Amphitheatre. Students are entertained during all lunch shifts while they are able
to relax and enjoy the variety of performances by their fellow classmates. Tyler Plazio played
acoustic guitar with vocals, Hip Hop dancers Gianna Flores, Vicky Beach, Jalyn Evans, and Amaya
Dickens performed and invited students onto the stage to learn their Hip Hop moves, Kiera Grover
sang while playing piano, and Nicoletta Karamanis sang and played guitar.
Photography: Lauren Braney- Photography students transformed an unused science room into
a Camera Obscura. Students used black trash bags and tape to cover all light sources. A small
circular opening was cut into one of the bags covering an exterior window to create an aperture.
Students experimented with contrasting sizes of openings examining light on an overcast day and
a sunny day and the relationship of the size of the aperture to the contrasting light. A white screen
was hung to capture projected images from outside of the building. Examining depth of field,
students experimented with the perfect location for the white screen to capture a clear image
which is projected upside down. This hands on experience provided a clear understanding of the
function of a camera in preparation of creating pinhole cameras.
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COLGAN NEWS
Junior Class Ring information meeting will be on October 18 @ 1 p.m. in the auditorium. Ordering
will begin November 2-4 during all lunches or on November 2 from 6-8 p.m.
For more information, please visit the Herff Jones website.
Colgans first homecoming dance will be held on October 22 from 7-11 p.m. at Colgan High School.
Tickets will be sold starting October 17. Tickets are $20 per person (cash or checkpayable to
CCHS). Tickets will not be sold at the door. Any student attending from another school will need the
guest permission form filled out prior to purchasing a ticket.
Homecoming week schedule:
Monday, October 17: I woke up like this/ PJ Day
Tuesday, October 18: Age Swap
Wednesday, October 19: Class Color Day/PSAT & Pep-rally/Tailgate and Homecoming Football
Game
Thursday, October 20: Blast from a Cast
Friday, October 21: Future Friday
Saturday, October 22: Homecoming Dance
Monday-Friday: Sophomore class will be selling and decorating stars for the Homecoming dance
during all lunch shifts. There will also be a contest between classes on which class can purchase the
most stars. Stars costs: Large $3 Medium $2 and Small $1
The tailgate is sponsored by the Junior class and will take place before the JV game at 4:30 p.m.
There is not fee to attend, but there will be a fee for food and drinks.
Friday the Freshman class will host the lip-sync contest. Students may sign up at lunch or in Ms.
Munns room 1106 now through October 20. Students must send their songs by Thursday (10/20)
to Ms. Munn at munnSG@pwcs.edu Performers are free of charge and tickets will be sold at the
door for $5.
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COLGAN NEWS
Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School
Homecoming Guest Permission Form
(Limited to one guest per Colgan student)
1.
Phone #
Other Guest: Please r ead and sign the section below, record the name of the last high school you attended, record the
name of the college you ar e attending (if applicable). All guests must be under the age of 20 and not a middle school
student.
I, (print name)
, agree to respect and abide by all the school rules,
regulations and policies of Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School while I am a Guest at Homecoming on October 22, 2016.
Signature of guest
Last High School Attended
College Attending
(if applicable)
Phone #
Signature
(Please print)
School Name
Telephone Number
The Colgan student must present this slip when ticket is purchased
Please return form to Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School no later than Wednesday, October 19, 2016.
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COLGAN NEWS
SCHOOL WIDE PSAT
ADMINISTRATION AT
October 19
*Please arrive by 7:15 a.m.*
PSAT (Preliminary SAT) Test Information:
PSAT scores are useful in determining how you will prep for the
SAT or ACT. The AP Potential web-based tool from College Board
utilizes PSAT scores to help school administrators find potential AP
students from among PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 takers. The
PSAT has two sections: Math and Evidence-Based Reading and
Writing. Youll encounter passage-based questionssometimes
accompanied by tables, graphs, and chartsand math problems
drawing upon algebra, geometry, and a little trig.
An information presentation on the PSAT is available at:
http://tinyurl.com/gwm2ura
The test usually takes about 4 hours to complete.
Please bring at least two #2 pencils. You may bring a standard
scientific or four-function calculator for the math portion of the
test.
Home-schooled students are required to present an acceptable
photo ID to be admitted to the testing area.
Cell phones must remain off during test administration and
brakes.
**Please confirm your attendance and direct any questions to:
Mrs. Marshall, Testing Coordinator, at whaleycp@pwcs.edu**
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COLGAN NEWS
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COLGAN NEWS
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LIBRARY NEWS
Phone:
(571) 374-6550
x6190 circulation desk
Library News
Hours
Student Logins
Book Club
Library Olympics
Librarians
Lisha Viens
ViensLW@pwcs.edu
Amy Ivory
IvoryAE@pwcs.edu
Library Assistant
Lesley Kubicek
KubiceLJ@pwcs.edu
Library Statistics
#CHSLibSharks #ColganReads
Remember that you can check out the
CHS Library Sharks and take them on
adventures. They love to go to sporting
events and other school functions!
@ColganLibrary
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All seniors and juniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend one of the college fairs
scheduled this fall to explore post-graduation options. Representatives from various colleges,
universities, technical schools, and the military will attend.
The Eastern Prince William County Regional College Fair will be held on Thursday, October 13 from
68 p.m. at Gar-Field High School, 14000 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge.
**When arriving to Colgan coming East on 234, please stay in the right hand turn lane. This lane
will then direct you to the student parking lot.**
Its that time again to RE-LINK your VIC at Harris Teeter card! Our Together In Education program
kicks off August 1 each year! Please be a supporter for our school and RE-LINK your VIC cards! You
can link your card at the register, customer service desk, or www.harristeeter.com
Colgan High School Organization Number is: COMING SOON!
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Sponsor
Contact Information
Makenna Stenson
stensoMM@pwcs.edu
Amy Ivory
ivoryAE@pwcs.edu
Karen Dalfrey
dalfrKE@pwcs.edu
Christopher Martin
MartinCL1@pwcs.edu
Dance Team
Natalia Anaya
Julie Colgan
anayana@pwcs.edu
stagedoorjc@aol.com
Debate
Matt McDonald
mcdonaMR@pwcs.edu
Drama
Lanny Warkentien
warkenL@pwcs.edu
FBLA
Nicole Duncan
duncannm@pwcs.edu
Emily Minium
MiniumEL@pwcs.edu
Forensics
TBD
French Club
Matthew Forrester
forrestMJ@pwcs.edu
Matthew Forrester
forrestMJ@pwcs.edu
Freshman Class
Kristen Misencik
Gabrielle Munns
Misencks@pwcs.edu
munnSG@pwcs.edu
Andrew Heron
heronAJ@pwcs.edu
boydYX@pwcs.edu
brownCX@pwcs.edu
griffiSW@pwcs.edu
Junior Class
Misencks@pwcs.edu
Key Club
Michele Bordelon
Heather McGrath
Debi Siler
Literary Magazine
Garrett Carlson
CarlsoGX@pwcs.edu
Trisha Turner
turner@pwcs.edu
Trevor Aleo
Kristine Beckman
Cheryl Jackson
AleoTC@pwcs.edu
Beckmaks@pwcs.edu
Jacksocy@pwcs.edu
Robotics
Brian Eichas
Eichasba@pwcs.edu
SCA
Levette Hull
Dakota Beach
JonesLJ@pwcs.edu
beachDS@pwcs.edu
Sophomore Class
Emily Minium
Cassandra Pettit
MiniumEL@pwcs.edu
Petticx@pwcs.edu
Spanish Club
Rosa Urena
urenarl@pwcs.edu
Monica Camazon
camazMX@pwcs.edu
Tri-M Music
McKenna Stenson
stensoMM@pwcs.edu
Yearbook
Elizabeth Skaggs
SkaggEJ@pwcs.edu
silerDX@pwcs.edu
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Brentsville
Colgan
Forest Park
Freedom
Gar-Field
Hylton
Osbourn Park
Patriot
Potomac
Stonewall Jackson
Woodbridge
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Wednesday, October 12
Wednesday, November 16
Brentsville
Wednesday, December 14
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Colgan
COMING SOON
Forest Park
Freedom
Monday, November 21
Monday, December 12
Monday, January 9, 2017
Gar-Field
Thursday, November 17
Thursday, February 19, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Hylton
Thursday, November 17
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Osbourn Park
Wednesday, October 26
Wednesday, November 30
Patriot
Wednesday, October 19
Wednesday, November 16
Potomac
Stonewall Jackson
Wednesday,
Wednesday,
Wednesday,
Wednesday,
Woodbridge
Monday, October 24
Wednesday, November 16
October 5
December 7
February 15, 2017
April 27, 2017
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I hope that you find this chart helpful, it is just a guide. If you have any questions, please
contact Nurse Pam in the clinic.
Fall is a beautiful time of the yearLets stay healthy and enjoy it!!!
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BOOSTER CLUB
Colgan High School Band
2016-17 Membership and Information Form
Booster Questionnaire
It takes a lot to run our Band Booster organization. It requires commitment, dedication, and participation by our
volunteers. It can be many hours of work if only a few do it but it can be only a few hours of work if many do it. Band
parents and band boosters have a huge impact on the success of our band and guard. We invite you to make a
commitment now of your valuable time to help the CHS Band Program.
Please let us know where your talents can be used. We are a diverse group and you may have more to offer than you
think. Please check any of the following areas in which you can offer assistance.
____Chaperoning
____Photography
____Fundraising
____Pit Crew
____Band Camp
Sponsor Donations
____I would also be interesting in helping with
____Sewing
___Game Day Meals
____Tag Day
___Special Events
____Handyman (help with assembling instruments)
The Band has established a WEBSITE (www.colganband.com) to keep you informed of schedules and activities related
to band and marching band. It will also include photos taken of band students at events.
____ Yes, I give permission for my childs photo or likeness to appear on the Band Boosters website
____ No, please do not post pictures that include my child on the Band Boosters website
___________________________________________________
______________
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BOOSTER CLUB
Please join the Colgan Sharks Athletic Booster Club! Membership has many benefits to include, being a
part of making informed decisions for current activities and purchases, the way forward, as well as,
major purchases for sports equipment etc. for Colagn High School Athletic Program. Your ideas and
active involvement are invaluable to the school, the community and our athletes.
Membership Levels
Bronze $35
Silver - $100
General Membership Bronze +
Voting Rights
1 Stadium
Colgan Decal
Cushion
Gold - $250
Silver +
1 additional
Stadium Cushion
1-10 Punch Colgan Athletic
Event Pass
Name in Fall Sports
Program
Platinum - $500
Gold +
1 additional 10-Punch
Colgan Athletic Event
Pass
Recognized as a
Platinum Member on
colganathletics.org
Member Information:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
COLGAN ATHLETICS
Sport
Head Coach
Basketball (Boys)
Jason John
johnj@pwcs.edu
Basketball (Girls)
Fred Milbert
colganball.hc@gmail.com
milberfa@pwcs.edu
Indoor Track
Dave Davis
Bill Stearns
Melissa Tirone
davisdw53@gmail.com
stearnbl@pwcs.edu
tironem@pwcs.edu
Kristen Misencik
misencks@pwcs.edu
Wrestling
Douglas Milburn
milburd@pwcs.edu
Athletic Sports passes are available! Get your pass today! Contact Hilda Layne at
571.374.6300 or email: layneHG@pwcs.edu
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Student Name:
Address:
Parent/Guardian:
Grade:
Phone:
Personalize your yearbook for $5 for 1 line, $10 for two lines up to 27 characters per line.
To order your book use the online platform YBPAY.com and school ID 12997117 OR Return this form and
check/money order made payable to: Colgan High School. Drop it off in the main office or mail to:
Colgan High School Att: Yearbook Staff
13833 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112
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1ST
REPORT
CARD
INTERIM
2ND
REPORT
CARD
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End of Grading/Interim
Period
Sep 29
Nov 3
Oct 4
MS/HS Grade/Interim
Ready for Pick Up
Grade/Interim Go Home
ES Print File to Information
Technology (NLT 4 p.m.)
Days in Period
2ND
3RD
INTERIM
3RD
REPORT
CARD
4TH
INTERIM
4TH
REPORT
CARD
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Dec 13
Jan 27
Mar 3
Apr 6
May 16
June 15 **
Nov 9
Dec 16
Feb 2
Mar 9
Apr 19
May 22
Jun 20
Oct 7
Nov 15
Dec 20
Feb 7
Mar 14
Apr 24
May 25
Oct 11
Nov 16
Dec 21
Feb 8
Mar 15
Apr 25
May 26
** Elementary Report Cards are given to students on the last day of school
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Interims
Report Cards
October 11
November 16
December 21
February 8
March 15
April 25
May 26
ES June 15
Mailed by
June 26
School Board
Mr. Ryan Sawyers
Chairman
Mrs. Lillie G. Jessie
Vice Chairman
Occoquan District
Mr. William J. Deutsch
Coles District
Brentsville District
Neabsco District
Potomac District
Gainesville District
Woodbridge District
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Steven L. Walts
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against qualified individuals on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. PWCS provides equal access to the
Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following individual (s) will handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, including Section 504 and Title IX: Associate Superintendent for Human Resources Prince
William County Public Schools
P.O. Box 389 Manassas, VA 20108
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