Used Sports Equipment Sale

This week (April 1-April 5)...

Monday, April 1

• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Boys State Applications Due
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m., in CHS Library

Tuesday, April 2

• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Youth Risk Behavior Survey (for selected students)
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m., in CHS Library

Wednesday, April 3

• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m. in CHS Library

Thursday, April 4

• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m., in CHS Library

Friday, April 5

• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.

• Link Leader Applications due by 2 p.m.

• Used Sports Equipment Drop Off, 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, April 6

• Used Sports Equipment Sale, 9-3 p.m., in CHS cafeteria 

Important Dates During the Week of April 8-12

Attention Seniors

2013 Scholarship Applications are due Tuesday, April 9

Click this link to access the 2013 Scholarship Applications

Term 3 ends on Tuesday, April 9

Term 4 begins on Wednesday, April 10

Reports Cards will be sent via email on April 17

Distractology makes a powerful impact

State-of-the-art experience teaches 

CHS students valuable lessons

Nicole Nachef photo

Recently, nearly 90 Canton High School students walked into a large yellow Distractology 101 trailer, not knowing what to expect. They walked out with perspectives, knowledge and lessons that could save their life.

Using state-of-art video modules, students learned about the negative effects of driving while distracted. They faced many different everyday scenarios.

Texting. Cell phone calls. Fooling around with friends. Reaching for an item on the car floor. Looking in the mirror to check your appearance. Eating. Changing the radio station.

Nicole Nachef photo

In every case, CHS students experienced the tremendous impact of their actions -- and, more specifically, their lack of attention. Just a split second of distraction resulted in many simulated crashes.

The students spoke very highly of Distractology 101, stating it was a good experience that made them think about their driving habits and the importance of paying attention on the road. In striving to develop responsible young adults who make good decisions, Canton High School hopes every lesson from the simulation transfers to the real world of driving. We want our students to be safe.

Nicole Nachef photo

The Distractology staff put students through many
simulations and instructional videos.

Canton High School would like to thank Arbella Insurance and Dowling Insurance for sponsoring the event. Additionally, kudos to K-12 Wellness Director Katey Swanson who coordinated Distractology 101, with assistance from staff member Jim Duncan and CHS administration. Special thanks to Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, Fire Chief Charlie Doody, Superintendent Jeff Granatino, and Canton Driving School Coordinator Jerry Sullivan for the support.

Nicole Nachef photo

Dowling Insurance Agents Scott Edwards and Dave Rooney, Canton Driving School Coordinator Jerry Sullivan,  K-12 Wellness Coordinator Katey Swanson, Superintendent Jeff Granatino, CHS Principal Derek Folan, Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, Fire Chief Charlie Doody, School Resource Officer Det. Chip Yeaton

Secretary of Education Dr. Matthew Malone

visits Canton High School on March 27

Secretary of Education Dr. Matthew Malone
with Gov. Deval Patrick (www.mass.gov photo)

Canton High School is pleased to announce that Secretary of Education Dr. Matthew Malone will be visiting CHS on Wednesday, March 27, from 8:15 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

Secretary Malone will have the opportunity to meet the Student Council, Department Heads, teachers, students and staff in the main office.

At 8:25 a.m., he will observe a demonstration by the Robotics Team, followed by a visit to the Strategies Room and various classrooms.

It is an honor to host this visit, and we are looking forward to showcasing the fantastic students, the talented staff, and the great learning at Canton High School.

Thank you to Superintendent Jeff Granatino for making the arrangements.

This Week (March 25-29)...

Monday, March 25

• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• MCAS ELA Composition for Grade 10 students, 8:15 a.m.
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m., in CHS Library

Tuesday, March 26

• Course Selection Day 2013-14 CHS Program of Studies
• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m., in CHS Library
• CHS Concert, 7 p.m. in CHS Auditorium
• German Exchange Parent Meeting, 7 p.m. 

Wednesday, March 27

• Course selection for "D" Period
• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Secretary of Education Dr. Matthew Malone visits Canton High School, 8:15-8:55 a.m.
• Chris Herren presentation to CHS students, 12:30 p.m. in CHS Gymnasium
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m. in CHS Library
• Chris Herren presentation to Canton Community, 7 p.m. in CHS Auditorium

Thursday, March 28

• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• MCAS ELA Composition Make-Up, 8:15 a.m.
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m., in CHS Library
• School Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. in Distance Learning Lab

Friday, March 29

• No School (Good Friday)

SAVE The DATE: March 27

Chris Herren visits Canton High School

Sponsored by Canton Public Schools and the CHS Athletic Booster Club

Wednesday, March 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the CHS gymnasium 
(for CHS students and staff only)

Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium 
(Open to the Public, Free)

Canton Citizen article on Chris Herren

CHS cordially invites all parents and community members to see Chris Herren and his powerful and important presentation about redemption, addiction, basketball dreams, family and decision making. Chris Herren, a former Boston Celtic and Durfee High School standout, is the author of Basketball Junkie.

Attention Seniors!

2013 Scholarships

Deadline: Tuesday, April 9

The 2013 Scholarship Applications are now available on the CHS homepage. These applications represent the strong tradition of Canton High School and the great community connection that exists. Current seniors are urged to apply for any and all scholarships that he or she feels qualified to receive.

2013 Scholarship Packet

4th Annual Scott Herr Memorial 

Floor Hockey Tournament

Students organize another great event to remember and honor Scott Herr

Amazing things happen when you empower students. Even more so, their compassion for a fellow student and family is unparalleled. 

For the 4th straight year, CHS students organized the Scott Herr Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament to compete, have fun and honor the legacy of Scotty Herr. This year, senior Kelly Bradley and sophomore Caitlin Hutchinson stepped up and coordinated the fundraiser, which benefits the Scott Herr Foundation. A 2009 CHS graduate, Scott Herr tragically died in a car accident.

The 2013 Scott Herr Memorial Floor Hockey Champions

"It's important not to forget him," Bradley said. "He's a classmate. [The floor hockey tournament] is a tradition that we need to keep going." 

Hutchinson added, "My brother (John) ran the tournament before he graduated, so I wanted to do the same. It's a good way to keep (Scott's) memory alive -- to remember and honor him. It keeps all of us together."

14 Teams filled the CHS gymnasium during the week of March 11-15, and each day students played pick-up floor hockey games with the enthusiasm and excitement of, well, kids. The staff supervised, but really stayed out of the way. In an old-school way, the students created a competitive environment with tons of laughs and great moments.

The Championship Team -- Anthony Franscescon, Billy Hines, Ben Lodge, Eric Wong, Andrew Howlett, Sam Hrubec -- took home the tourney title with a 4-3 win in overtime. 

On Friday, March 15, the Championship Team battled the Faculty Team, headed by MVP goalie Leo Nelson. At the end of a hard-fought game, the students once again prevailed with a 6-4 win over a slightly fatigued faculty crew. Everyone was so pleased to see Joe and Linda Herr stop by and watch the game. Their smiles were priceless and they thanked all involved. 

"It's a good way to get all the students together and unified for a great cause," Franscescon said. "We had fun. It's really meaningful for the [Herr family]."

Scott Herr grew up in Canton, attended Canton Schools and played many sports. He was an extremely kind young man, always putting others first. Passionate about hockey, Scott experienced the highlight of his CHS career with a trip to the MIAA state championship game in 2009. The Bulldogs came up just short.

After graduating from Canton High School, Scott went on to study at Northeastern University. That winter break, he was killed in a tragic car accident. 

Just months later, the CHS boys hockey team made a return trip to the Boston Garden in honor of Scotty, and this time the Bulldogs won the 2010 Division 2 State Championship. 

Scott's family -- his mom Linda, dad Joe and brother Joey -- established a fund in his memory and have been raising money for scholarships every since. In 2010, CHS opened the Scott Herr Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art fitness center open to all CHS students. The room was funded by an anonymous donation in Scott's memory.

The 2013 Faculty Team with Joe and Linda Herr.
Faculty team members included: Derek Folan, Jacques Fabian, Jim Goff, Kelley Blake, Leo Nelson and Ben Stitch.
Goalie Leo Nelson earned MVP honors.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly cast 

presents a moving performance

Congratulations to the cast and crew of I Never Saw Another Butterfly for the wonderful performances on last Friday and Saturday evening. In an emotional and intimate manner, our students conveyed the human condition and the horrors of the Holocaust. It was powerful and moving.

Bravo to all!

I Never Saw Another Butterfly cast

CHS Concert on Tuesday, March 26

Up next for the Performing Arts Department...The CHS music concert on Tuesday, March 26, from 7-9 p.m., in the CHS Auditorium. Please join our students for a terrific night of music. 

TEC College Fair tonight

Wednesday, March 20

Westwood High School, 7-9 p.m.

The Education Cooperative (TEC) and the Higher Education Committee are hosting a College Fair tonight (March 20) at Westwood High School, from 7-9 p.m. This event will serve as a great way to start and/or continue the post-secondary search process. For the full brochure, please click on the link below.

TEC College Fair Brochure


Additionally, the Canton High School Guidance Department will be hosting a Post-Secondary Planning Night for current CHS juniors and their parents on Thursday, March 21, from 6:30 -7:30 p.m., in the CHS Auditorium. At the conclusion of the evening, at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Mike Curry, CHS Mathematics Department Coordinator, will review the mathematics elective options for upperclassmen. In particular, he will address Calculus AB, BC and Honors.

Two-Hour Delay on Tuesday, March 19

Due to the inclement weather, Canton Public Schools will have a two-hour delayed opening. The Canton High School Bell Schedule for Tuesday, March 19 is as follows:

Tuesday, March 19 Bell Schedule

D Period               9:20-9:52 a.m.

A Period               9:56-10:28 a.m

B Period               10:32-11:55 a.m.

                             1st lunch --  10:32-10:57
                             2nd lunch -- 11:02-11:22
                             3rd lunch --  11:28-11:55

C Period              11:59 a.m. -12:31 p.m.

G Period              12:35 - 1:07 p.m.

E Period               1:12-1:44 p.m.

2013 Scholarship Applications

available on CHS homepage

Attention Class of 2013

The 2013 Scholarship Applications are now available on the CHS homepage. These applications represent the strong tradition of Canton High School and the great community connection that exists. Current seniors are urged to apply for any and all scholarships that he or she feels qualified to receive.

All scholarships are due on Tuesday, April 9.

2013 Scholarship packet

MCAS ELA Composition 

Postponed to Monday, March 25

Attention Grade 10 students

Due to the potential for inclement weather tomorrow (March 19), the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has decided to postpone the administration of the MCAS ELA Composition until Monday, March 25. The make-up day for the MCAS ELA Composition will be Thursday, March 28.

As scheduled, Grade 10 students will take MCAS ELA Sessions 1 & 2 on Thursday, March 21 and MCAS ELA Session 3 on Friday, March 22. 

This Week (March 18-22)...

Monday, March 18

• Distractology (all day for students who signed up)
• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• MCAS/Scheduling Assembly for 10th graders, 8:15 a.m.
• Scheduling Assembly for 11th graders, 9:20 a.m.
• Scheduling Assembly for 9th graders, Noon
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m., in CHS Library
• Parent Information Meeting for Course Selection
• Parent/guardians of 8th graders -- 6-7:15 pm in the CHS Auditorium
• Parent/guardians of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders -- 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium

Tuesday, March 19

• Distractology (all day for students who signed up)
• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Grade 10 Students: MCAS ELA Composition, 8:15 a.m. (Postponed)
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m., in CHS Library

Wednesday, March 20

• Distractology (all day for students who signed up)
• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m. in CHS Library

Thursday, March 21

• Distractology (all day for students who signed up)
• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Afterschool Academic Support Center, 2-3:30 p.m., in CHS Library
• Grade 10 Students: MCAS ELA Session 1 & 2
• Junior Post-Secondary Planning Night, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in CHS Auditorium
• Parent meeting for Calculus AP & Honors courses, 7:30-8:00 in CHS Auditorium

Friday, March 22

• Distractology (all day for students who signed up)
• Breakfast in CHS cafeteria, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
• Grade 10 Students: MCAS ELA Session 3

SAVE The DATE: March 27

Chris Herren visits Canton High School

Sponsored by Canton Public Schools and the CHS Athletic Booster Club

Wednesday, March 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the CHS gymnasium 
(for CHS students and staff only)

Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the CHS gymnasium 
(Open to the Public, Free)


CHS cordially invites all parents and community members to see Chris Herren and his powerful and important presentation about redemption, addiction, basketball dreams, family and decision making. Chris Herren, a former Boston Celtic and Durfee High School standout, is the author of Basketball Junkie.

Canton High School Drama Presents...

I Never Saw Another Butterfly

Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16

7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium

Tickets are $8 Students/Seniors, $10 Adults

From 1942 to 1944 over 15.000 Jewish children passed through the Terezin Concentration Camp.  Less than 100 survived.  Terezin was  a stopping-off place for hundreds of thousands on their way to the gas chambers of Auschwitz.  

The stories of the children who passed through Terezin remain in drawings and poems collected and published in the book I Never Saw Another Butterfly.   The appendix to I Never Saw Another Butterfly briefly notes the names of the children, the dates of their birth and transportation to Terezin.  For most of the children whose work appears in the book, the brief biography ends, “perished at Auschwitz…” 
 
But one child, Raja Englanerova, “after the liberation, returned to Prague.” This play is an imaginative creation of her story from documentary materials: poems, diaries, letters, journals, drawings and pictures.  -- Stephanie Shapiro, CHS Drama Director

Cast of I Never Saw Another Butterfly

Junior District Music Festival

Eleven students from Galvin Middle School and Canton High School auditioned and were selected to participate in the SEMMEA (Southeastern Massachusetts Music Educators Association) Junior District Festival on March 9 and 10 at Taunton High School.  

This is the first year that Canton has had students participating in all of the performing groups -- Band, Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus, Jazz Band and Orchestra!

Bravo to all! Well done!

Galvin Middle School Participants with Principal Dr. Bill Conard

Canton High School Participants with K-12 Performing Arts Director Sarah Collmer,
CHS Band Director Brian Thomas and CHS Assistant Principal

CAPE Spring Event 2013
March 22, 2013
Brookmeadow Country Club
7:00 p.m. - 12:00
Dressy Casual Attire 
Dinner, DJ, Dancing, Raffle, Silent Auction

$50 Per Ticket
If you are interested in buying tickets, click the following link: CAPE Spring Event 2013

If you are interested in donating an item for the Silent Auction, please contact Mary Beth Nelson at mbnelson@verizon.net. 


If you are interested in purchasing an advertisement in our program, please purchase the advertisement on-line and send your advertisement information to Mary Beth Nelson at mbnelson@verizon.net. 

Scheduling for Next School Year

Scheduling for next year is fast approaching.

I will be presenting the CHS Program of Studies (POS) to the School Committee on Thursday, March 14. If the POS is approved, a copy will be emailed to you.

Just a reminder that scheduling and the POS will be the focus of the the informational meetings on Monday, March 18. (See the letter below)

Additionally, Grade 9, 10 and 11 students will attend scheduling assemblies on Monday, March 18 to learn about elective offerings, new courses and graduation requirements.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I hope this letter finds you doing well and having a wonderful school year. Believe it or not, it is time to think about next year as we begin our course scheduling process. We are excited by the many rich and varied learning opportunities that we can offer you at Canton High School.

We will be hosting the following scheduling informational nights so that we can walk you through process of course selection and help you make “informed decisions”. In particular, we will review graduation requirements, elective offerings, Advanced Placement courses, course levels, and pathways that will place your son/daughter in position for great success after high school.

Parent Scheduling Meetings

Monday, March 18 in the CHS Auditorium

For parents of current 8^th grade – 6:00 -7:15 p.m.

For parents of current 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grade students  -- 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Information will be presented, but we also will answer your questions as well.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

Sincerely,

Derek Folan

Principal

What is Distractology 101?

A Crash Course on Distracted Driving

CHS students will learn about the dangers of texting and driving during a free training program, sponsored by Arbella and Dowling Insurance

So what exactly is Distractology 101?

That was the key question at today's Junior/Senior assembly about the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of being safe behind the wheel.

Students received words of caution, concern and care from Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, Fire Chief Charlie Doody, School Resource Office (SRO) Detective Chip Yeaton and Canton K-12 Wellness Coordinator Katey Swanson. They emphasized the CHS social expectations of being responsible young adults and making good decisions, while also addressing the deadly impact of driving and texting (and other distractions) on our lives.

Their genuine statements and anecdotes will be enhanced by Distractology 101 -- a free training program that features a video simulator. On Sunday, March 17, the large yellow Distractology trailer will arrive and it will be remain on campus during the week of March 18-22. 

Seniors and juniors who have their licenses or permits have the opportunity to sign up this week. All necessary information is included in the following Distractology 101 press release:

The Distractology 101trailer

Seems like every day, we hear about teens dying behind the wheel because of texting and driving.  Distracted driving is something that affects us all but is proving to be especially lethal for young inexperienced drivers.  If you’re a parent of a newly licensed or permitted driver, it must worry you – and it definitely worries us.

That’s why we are excited to tell you about Distractology 101, a free training being offered by the Arbella Insurance Group Charitable Foundation, Inc. (“Arbella”) and Dowling Insurance Agency.  Distractology 101 is a mobile simulator designed to train and educate new drivers on the dangers of distracted driving.  The University of Massachusetts, Amherst created the simulations used in the Arbella trainings. When we heard about this great program, we knew we had to become involved and volunteered to host the tour at our school!

The training is 45 minutes of instructional learning behind the wheel of a simulator console.  In addition, students are asked to complete a reinforcement web based training which can be completed from any computer.  Any driver licensed three years or less or has their permit is eligible for this free training.  Your teen will get firsthand experience of how distractions interfere with his or her ability to react on the road, see hidden hazards and avoid accidents all while safely being behind the wheel of a driving simulator.  It’s real.  It’s useful.  It’s memorable. 

But it will only be at Canton High School between Monday, March 18^th and Friday, March 22^nd.

•       Students must have a learner’s permit or a license for less than 3 years

•       Scheduled appointments will be  either during their study or Wellness class, or after school

•       How to schedule an appointment:

•       Registration will take place during all 3 lunches March 13^th and 14^th.

•       Seniors only on Wednesday March 13^th  registration

•       Juniors and Seniors on Thursday March 14th

•       Students must bring their license/permit and class schedule with them to make an appointment

•       First come, first serve, if they have everything with them!

Each student participating in Distractology 101 will receive a $15 gas card

It makes us very proud to be able to offer this to our students.  It’s not every day we get to help save a life.  I urge you to take advantage of this rare opportunity to educate your teen and keep him or her safe.

The Distractology 101 simulator