Newshounds

Week of November 1, 2010

Edited by: Kristine Shirley

Lunch and Events

Reporter: Jessica Hale

Lunch

Monday Ravioli, Deli Bar, Nachos

Tuesday Meatloaf, Cheeseburger, Pizza

Wednesday Chicken Nuggets, Nachos, BBQ Rib

Thursday Hand Rolled Burrito, Cheeseburger, Pizza

Friday Macaroni w/ cheese, Fish w/cheese, Nachos

All meals are served with your choice of two of the following with each entrée: Fries, Fruit Cup, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Garden Salad, or Vegetable of the Day. (Milk selection with all meals)

Events

Monday (11/01/10) - N/A

Tuesday (11/02/10) - VB Sectional

Wednesday (11/03/10) - PAWS meeting 7:30pm

Fall Athletic Banquet – Albers Legion 6:00

Thursday (11/04/10) - VB Sectional

BEA Luncheon

Friday (11/05/10) - Freshmen PCCS Career Fair at Kaskaskia College

Board Meeting

By: Melissa Chwascinski

Central High School’s Board of Education recently held a meeting on Monday, October 18. The Board of Education was informed of the work needed to be done on the School Improvement Plan since we are now in the Academic Early Warning status. They anticipate bringing a new, improved, and restructured School Improvement Plan to the December meeting for board approval. The Board of Education was also updated on the status of the Summer 2010 project. They still have two very minor things to check off before closing the project officially.

A two year renewal was approved with J.W. Boyle, Inc. to complete the FY11 and FY12 budgetary audits at a two percent increase in fees. The Board also received an enrollment projection for upcoming class sizes and overall number of students. Enrollment may decline over the next few years. The Building Committee made a report of their recent meeting. They are focusing on the construction of the outdoor restrooms at the Football/Track Facility.

Lastly, the Board of Education took official action to employ a new Teacher Aide. Mrs. Christina Tebbe will be serving as an interpreter for the ESL students, as well as taking some responsibilities in the Guidance Department.

Student of the Week

By: Sam Busch

Congratulations to senior, Chelsie Markus for being chosen student of the week! Central’s Lady Cougar is the daughter of Jim and Donna Markus and an older sister to Haley Markus, who live in Aviston.

According to nominating teacher, Robert Pierce, he states, “Besides her obvious tenacity in the classroom, she is a sincere and courteous classmate.”

Chelsie is planning on attending SIU-E in the fall of 2011 for Computer Management and Information Systems. She also enjoys shopping. She was excited when she found out she was nominated student of the week. Chelsie will receive a free pizza and pitcher of soda from Little Augie’s, compliments of PAWS

PCCS Field Trip

By: Blake Rakers

The sophomore PCCS members recently went to Kaskaskia College for a business ethics workshop just for sophomores. There, students learned about discussing current issues and events. They also worked in teams to decide on ethical decisions in the workplace.

After the ethics discussion, students talked about proper dressing in the workplace. Ms. Davis, a teacher that supervised the students, said, “The workshop was a great opportunity for students to learn about ethics in the workplace.”

Senior Night

By: Clarissa Ribbing

With a record of 23-11, Central’s volleyball team has made it a great year so far. On Thursday, October 21, the team celebrated and honored their seniors with senior night. Coach Jim Cook stated, “It’s such a crazy night. The team is playing better and the seniors contributed a lot.”

On this night, seniors received flowers from the school and will be taken out after the season by head coach, Jim Cook. Senior player, Lauren Markus, quoted, “I think we’re doing good. We are playing harder and more as a team. It’s sad it’s our last year playing together, because we’ve all grown so close and we won’t ever be playing together again after this season.” Cook seemed to agree, when he said, “I think they’re definitely close. All kids have their own groups, but they’ve always been together which makes it better.”

The senior players for 2010-11 school year include, Jessica Hale, Lauren Markus, Chelsie Markus, Jena Hemann, and Shelby Kohrmann.

Teacher Feature

By: Sam Ciborowski

Congratulations to Mrs. Kali Carroll for being this week’s Teacher Feature. Mrs. Carroll has been teaching at Central for five years. She began in August of 2006. Mrs. Carroll has been teaching Special Education at Central for four years. This year she has accepted the position as school counselor.

When asked why she wanted to be a counselor, she replied, “We have a great group of kids here, and I wanted the one on one time with them to help the kids decide on their class, future, and to just be here to help.” Mrs. Carroll has a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Master’s in school counseling. She also helps as one of the supervisors of PCCS.

Mrs. Carroll has one daughter named Ella. When she has spare time, she likes to be with her family and go shopping.

Misty Holtgrave’s article is put on hold until next week!