School News for October 29, 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Volleyball team is undefeated

Cardinal Middle School's seventh-grade volleyball team finished their season with a perfect 14-0 record, with wins over Berkshire, Kirtland, Newbury, Aurora, Harvey, Hawken and Fairport Harbor. From the beginning of practice in August, they displayed a desire to win and strived to excel throughout the season.

Their constant play as a team ensured their continued success and victories. With each game, they learned more about what it meant to count on each other and play together. Their serving, setting, hitting and defense improved each day as the season progressed.

Congratulations to the entire seventh-grade volleyball team and their coach, Mrs. Melissa Cardinal, for a great 2009 season.

Student Council food drive

Cardinal Middle School student council is sponsoring a dog/cat food drive during the month of October for the Humane Society. The homeroom that brings in the most will win a prize. Collections will be made through Oct. 31. Student council advisor is Ms. Karen Berigan.

Alex's Lemonade Stand at CHS

The Cardinal High School sophomore class will be selling lemonade to help raise money as part of cancer awareness. They are supporting an organization called Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation For Childhood Cancer.

The organization was created by a young girl named Alex from Pennsylvania who developed the idea while she was battling cancer. Unfortunately, Alex passed away from cancer when she was only 8, but managed to raise more than one million dollars prior to her death in hopes that other children could be spared from the dreaded disease.

The sophomores kicked off their campaign at the last home volleyball game. They will be selling lemonade during their lunch periods through Oct. 30.

Contributions can be made on behalf of their stand by mailing donations to: Alex's Lemonade Stand, 333 E. Lancaster Ave. #414, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Or, donations can be made by calling 1-866-333-1213 or by logging in to www.AlexsLemonade.org. The high school stand is registered under the name Blaine V., sophomore class secretary.

Mrs. Bethany Drebus and Mrs. Candi Peters are the sophomore class advisors.

After Prom meetings scheduled

Parents of juniors and seniors at Cardinal High School are encouraged to join the S.A.F.E. (Safe Affordable Fun Evening) After Prom Committee. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month in the high school library at 7 p.m. Next meeting is Nov. 3.

In order to continue the success of years past, many fundraisers must be planned each year. Donations of items, money and time are always welcome. The committee needs and appreciates everyone's help and input.

Come see what we're all about!

Order holiday poinsettias now

The junior class is taking orders for Christmas poinsettias through Oct. 29 for delivery at the high school Dec. 3. The plants are coming from Auburn Career Center, and sale organizers are told that they are beautiful.

The poinsettias come three plants to a pot in a variety of colors and are $15 for each 10-inch pot. Plants will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are only 250 plants available. The plants are available in burgundy, marble, white, pink or red.

For information or to place an order, call Kathy Adams at (440) 636-5253. Orders may also be given to Tammy Cable in the high School office or Diane Baumgartner in the middle school office. Make checks payable to: "Cardinal After Prom."

Proceeds benefit the Cardinal After Prom.

"A Night at the Races"

Cardinal Music Boosters presents "A Night at the Races" Jan. 30 at the Middlefield Fire Hall, 14870 North State Ave., Middlefield. Doors open at 7 p.m.; post time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and includes dinner, beverages and a night of fun. Guests must be 21 years of age.

Naming rights to a horse are $10 each. If your horse wins, you win. Owner need not be present to win. There will be many chances to win. In addition, there will be sideboards, raffles, door prizes and more.

For tickets, to purchase naming rights of a horse or for more information, please contact Rosanne Skitzki at (440) 636-5343. Important Dates to Remember

* Ongoing: Poinsettia orders accepted until Oct. 31; delivery Dec. 3.

* Oct. 26-30: OGT (juniors & seniors); Spirit Week, CHS

* Oct. 29: CMS yearbook picture retakes

* Oct. 30: End of first grading period; Early dismissal for students

* Nov. 2: Cardinal Athletic Boosters meeting, CHS, 7 p.m.

* Nov. 3: S.A.F.E. After Prom meeting - 7PM @ HS library

* Nov. 4: Parent/teacher conferences, CMS, 3 to 9 p.m.

* Nov. 5: Blood Drive, CHS (sponsored by Student Council)

* Nov. 7: SAT administration

* Nov. 9: Jordak/CIS report cards home

* Nov. 11: Fall sports awards; Jordak/CIS PTO meeting, Jordak, 7 p.m.

* Nov. 12: Parent/teacher conferences, Jordak, 4 to 9 p.m.; Parent/teacher conferences, Auburn Career Center

* Nov. 13: Market Day orders due

* Nov. 16: Cardinal Music Boosters meeting, CHS, 7 p.m.

* Nov. 19: Parent/teacher conferences, CIS, 4 to 9 p.m.

* Nov. 23-24: Scholastic Book Fair, Jordak gym

* Nov. 24: Parent/teacher conferences, CHS, 3 to 9 p.m.

* Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School

* Jan. 30: Music Boosters "A Night at the Races," Middlefield Fire Hall