Summer reading assignments posted on Connelly Web site
Connelly faculty members have provided summer reading assignments for students in the 2011-2012 school year. Please go to the Summer Reading page in the Academics section of the Connelly Web site to view the assignments.  

Second tryout set for Cheerleading and Song on June 7
A Cheer and Song clinic will be held June 6, and tryouts will follow on June 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Attendance at the clinic is mandatory for tryouts. Click here to read the Cheer and Song Tryout Flier.

 Register by June 11 for ballet auditions 
Cornelia Connelly School students are invited to audition for a New Libretto Ballet, "Our Lady of Lourdes," which will perform at Catholic middle schools in January 2012. A gala performance will be held at Marywood Pastoral Center Auditorium in February 2012 and tickets will be available to the general public.

About 70 dancers will be selected. Auditions are open to experienced dancers in fourth grade through high school and college. Adult dancers with beginning to advanced dance experience also may audition. For more information, click on the flier posted at the right.  

To audition, you must first register online by June 11.
To view the audition schedule and register, please go to www.projectmarian.org. If you preregister via the Web site, the audition fee is $15. The fee is $25 at the door, if you do not register in advance. All fees are nonrefundable. For more information, please contact Adrianne Witthoeft at [email protected]

Immunizations required for all Connelly students
All California students entering 9th through 12th grades in the 2011-2012 school year MUST be immunized with the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap. Click here to read the Vaccine Information Flier. 
Ralphs Pharmacies offer this vaccine and will donate $5 to Connelly for each pertussis vaccine that his purchased there.  The Ralphs Pharmacy vaccinates individuals 11 years and older. The pharmacy is not available in all stores. For a Ralphs Pharmacy near you, call 888-437-3496 or visit http://www.ralphs.com. Click here to view the Ralphs Pharmacy Flier.

Recital cancelled
The may 17th recital has been cancelled (as of May 10).

Connelly hosts Speaker Jerry Weichman, Ph.D. & OC's gourmet food trucks

Join us March 2
Gourmet food trucks from 5-6:30 p.m.
Jerry Weichman, Ph.D. speaks at 7 p.m.
RSVP to [email protected] 

Parents and Educators
LEARN HOW TO DEAL

Jerry Weichman, PhD.
speaks about teen issues:
- Self-confidence
- Academic performance
- Bullying & gossip

Gourmet Food Trucks: 10% of your purchase at this event is donated to Cornelia Connelly School. Most menu items range from $4 to $7 and include sushi, BBQ tri-tip, specialty hot dogs, vegetarian tacos and sweet potato fries, cupcakes and frozen yogurt. Click on the Web links below to see their menus.     

Rolling Sushi van

Review PSAT scores on January 11 at 6 p.m. in Alumnae HallParents and students, please join us in Alumnae Hall at 6 p.m. on January 11. Revolution Prep will host an evening to explain and review of PSAT scores. For more information, please call College Counselor Andrea Velasquez at 714-776-1717 Ext. 222 or email her at [email protected].  

Progress Reports posted on Edline

Teachers have posted your daughter's progress report for all your daughter's classes.  Please be sure to check these on Edline. I remind you that students earning a C- or below in any course are required to report for tutoring during the Conference block of time at the end of the day. In addition to her teachers, students in the National Honor Society are available as tutors.

Do not hesitate to be in direct contact with your daughter's teachers as needed.

Thank you for your attention.

 - Mrs. Serrano, Assistant Head of School

CIF Championship: Servite vs. Mission Viejo - December 11 @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Servite Business Office (next to the main office)
Tuesday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Prices: CASH ONLY
Reserved tickets (clubs and view only)  $15
Student tickets                                             $5
General (field, terrace and view levels)  $12
Child General (field, terrace, view)          $5

• We are required to sell all reserved seats before we sell any general tickets.
  Tickets are available at Anaheim Stadium all week, during their box office hours. They only have general tickets.
• Tailgating is allowed, but no alcohol is allowed. The parking is $10 for each spot you use. The parking lot will open at 11:30 a.m. for the game before ours.
• The ticket booth opens at 6 p.m. the day of the game. The gates to the stadium will open at 6 p.m. also.  

Book Buyback day is Friday, June 3 in Alumnae Hall, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to read the Book Buyback Day flier with all the information on how to prepare your books
for resale. Click here to read the BuyBack list of books - a myschoolbookstore.com-provided list of books which the company will purchase back, including prices. The Web site also offers a list of Connelly's textbooks which the company will buy back and the list shows the amount offered for each used book. Damaged books or excessively highlighted books will not be accepted back.
To start the resale process:
Please go to www.myschoolbookstore.com and click the BuyBack tab to begin your BuyBack request. You may select "Campus BuyBack" if you're dropping your books off at school on June 3 (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on this date only), or "Individual BuyBack" if you're planning to ship them from home. Books must be submitted no later than 2 weeks after the end of school. You will need to print the completed BuyBack Request to submit with your books.

Gardening Days set through summer
Join us for gardening days on campus:

Purchase a GRAD AD to congratulate your favorite Connelly Senior

Now is the time to purchase your Senior's Grad Ad! Don't miss this great opportunity to congratulate your daughter for her accomplishments by placing an ad in the Cornelia Connelly High School Yearbook.

Two easy ways to buy your student's ad:
1.      At school: Pay with cash, check or money order. See Ms. Tormey.
2.      Online: Pay by credit card or check at www.yearbookforever.com/corneliaconnellyhighkoalas/ads.

Grad Ad prices are: 
 - Full Page: $285                                                        
 - Half Page: $230
 - Quarter Page: $185

Don't wait - space is limited and ad sales end in February.
These are the days your Koala will want to remember forever. Buy her a congratulatory ad today!

College Financial Planning Night is available by Webcast on November 11
The persentation will go live at 7 p.m., November 11, 2010. If you are unable to watch during that time you may access the presentation at a later date as well. Please go to www.getcollegefunding.org/tv to access the Webcast.

Connelly Junior launches canned food drive to culminate at Mater Dei v Servite game Oct. 29
   Connelly Junior Alexine Gallagher is leading a canned food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank, Orange County again this year. It will culminate with a collection at the Mater Dei v Servite football game on Oct. 29. Barrels are on the Connelly, Rosary, Servite and Mater Dei campuses for canned food collections.
    Last year, Alexine organized the drive that collected 316 pounds of canned food for the Irvine-based assistance organization. Alexine said she doesn't have a specific goal, but would like to exceed last year's donations. The Connelly Family of students, faculty, staff and supporters is encouraged to donate canned food to help feed Orange County's hungry and impoverished families. Additional collection barrels and a large truck will be at Angel's Stadium for the Oct. 29 game, Alexine said.
   According to Second Harvest Food Bank 1 in 6 Orange County residents is at risk of hunger. The increased unemployment rate means more families are struggling. More than a third of those at-risk of hunger in Orange County are children. Children account for 35% of the 615,000 individuals in Orange County that have to worry about going to bed hungry.
   For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank, Orange County and stories about real families that YOU can help with your donation, go to  http://feedoc.org/WhoWeHelp/Hunger101.aspx

Connelly students' volunteerism featured on the Holy Child Schools Web site
Click here http://www.holychildschools.org/hcn.nsf/pages/servicein to read the spotlight on Cornelia Connelly School students and how they made a difference this summer volunteering, teaching English, building, mentoring, and representing their school and their cities. The article also mentions the Connelly community's recent rally to send volleyballs to alumna Liz Lizzari '05 in Afghanistan, and how students participate in many annual events to help others in their surrounding communities.  (The article will be posted through Nov. 9.)

Josten's schedule announced
Parents, please review the Josten's schedule and make note of when the company's representatives will be on campus to assist with class ring and graduation announcements.

PARENT MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Senior parents meet Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.
Junior parents meet Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.
Sophomore parents meet Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER? We've got an idea for you...
Eat at Ruby's in Anaheim (1128 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim,CA 92805) May 17-20 and Ruby's will donate 20% of your tab to Connelly's Music Program. That's right, eat at Ruby's anytime - day or night - Monday through Thursday (this week only) and you'll help Connelly too! It's just that easy! Please PRINT THIS FLIER, give it to everyone you know, and TAKE THIS FLIER WITH YOU when you dine at Ruby's anytime between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. May 17-20. Did we mention you have FOUR DAYS to choose from?

RSVP NOW FOR THE SENIOR FAMILY DINNER - June 9
Please RSVP for the 6 p.m. dinner at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Anaheim by Monday, May 31. Tickets are $50 per person. The Senior Family Dinner is a dinner and reception hosted by the juniors and their parents for the graduating seniors and their families.  As part of the preparations, we're asking each senior to submit four photos.
Please submit:
1) A non-nude baby picture
2) An elementary school picture
3) A current picture
4) A group shot of your daughter and her Connelly friends
Please email the pictures to [email protected] as soon as possible. In the subject line of your email, please put "CCS Pictures (Your daughter's name)."  Hard copies or discs of photos will be accepted, if necessary, though email is preferred.  Please be sure to put your name on them and submit them to the school office.  Please contact Aykesha Walker at (714) 776-1717, ext. 248 if you have any questions.

PRE-SALE FOR THE BEST PRICE ON THE GRADUATION DVD
An experienced videographer is filming graduation and editing it with titles and music. It will be like a professional wedding DVD. The cost is $50 and the payment is due to Mrs. Anderson by Monday, May 17. The price increases after May 17. A flier was mailed to you last week. In order to obtain the videographer's services, we must have at least 30 families participating. You may purchase your DVD online at http://www.thevideoman.com/connelly2010.shtml. For more information, please contact Mrs. Anderson at [email protected].

CHEER TRYOUTS - Mandatory May 11 meeting
If you plan to tryout for the Cheer squad, please attend the May 11 mandatory meeting at 6 p.m. in alumnae and bring your parent. Try out clinics follow from 3:30 to 5:30 on May 24, 25, and 26. Students can learn jumps, dance and cheer moves at these clinics before tryouts. The tryouts will be held Thursday, May 27 at 3:30 p.m.

JAMBA JUICE FUNDRAISER - orders due by May 14; delivered May 21
The Connelly Parents Association is selling Jamba Juice as a fundraiser for the school. Please fill out THIS FORM with your advance order and return it in a sealed envelope to the front office by Friday, May 14. Cash please; no checks will be accepted. You may purchase:
Mega Mango             12 oz   $3.25
Peach Perfection      12 oz   $3.25
Strawberry Whirl        12 oz   $3.25
If you have questions, please call Mrs. Velasco at 714-776-1717 Ext. 221.  

NEED UNIFORMS FOR NEXT YEAR?
Vicki Marsha will be in Alumnae Hall Monday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 19, 3:15 to 6 p.m. for uniform ordering and fitting. 

GIVE BLOOD - SAVE LIVES!
Cornelia Connelly School will host the Red Cross on May 25 for a blood drive. The Connelly Community is invited to donate blood from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are not necessary, but are encouraged for parents. One pint of blood can save three lives! For more information about this event, contact Evelyn Dinnen at [email protected]. Alumnae, please contact Cerise Metzger at [email protected].

POPS CONCERT - May 25  
Please join us at the Connelly Pops Concert, May 25 at 7 p.m. at Servite. More than 75 Connelly students will perform in Connelly's internationally renowned choir and handbells ensembles. The night's collection of songs includes tunes from: Star Wars, Sister Act, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, The Wizard of Oz, The First Wives Club and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. For more information about the concert, call 714-776-1717.

USED BOOK BUY-BACK - June 10
Sell your textbooks back to myschoolbookstore.com on Buy-Back Day, June 10. ASB will collect books at Connelly on June 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please speak to librarian Mrs. Daugherty for details.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM - June 21-25
Do you know a 6^th or 7^th grade girl looking for a summer program?
Connelly will host 6^th and 7^th-grade girls at its Summer Enrichment Program June 21-25. Girls can have the Connelly Experience and take classes in English, science, math, religion, art and Spanish and learn about the transition to high school. For more information about the Summer Enrichment Program, call Connelly Admissions at 714-776-1717 Ext. 234.

Senior Maya Karon wins title at statewide thespian festival
Maya Karon '10 and members of the Tri-School Theatre attended the California State Thespian Festival March 26-28 at the Ontario Convention Center. Students competed and earned many awards and honors at the festival of more than 1,000 students. Karon was selected for All State Tech Crew for scenic painting and named as Outstanding Technician.  

Girls Athletic Association Banquet set for May 12
The banquet will be held in the Connelly Auditorium at 6 p.m., May 12. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for anyone 5 years and younger. Your RSVP and payment are due to Mrs. Henry by May 7, please.

Connelly students share the Holy Child experience in Killiney, Ireland
Sophomores Emily Dubelbeiss and Catherine Wippler spent seven weeks studying at Holy Child School in Ireland, as part of the Holy Child Network of Schools exchange program. The girls wrote home to chronicle their experience in Ireland. Read all about it at http://www.connellyhs.org/page/5820.

Connelly students' art in exhibit at Laguna College of Art and Design
Fourteen pieces of art by 13 Connelly students were featured in "Color it Orange" - a prestigious, countywide art exhibit organized by the Designing Women of Laguna. The students' work was selected from thousands submitted for the competition. Their art was displayed at the Laguna College of Art and Design March 14-21. Congratulations to Rebecca Brunter '12, Hayley Byk '12, Marisa Castaneda-Garcia '12 (2 pieces), Sierra Christy '12, Hannah Dementor '12, Vanessa Hernandez '12, Caroline Hiatt '12, Brenna Mullally '12, Monica Nguyen '10, Marissa Ortiz '12, Andrea Rodriguez '12, Molly Schaefer '12, and Jasmine Sturr '12.

Connelly Science Fair Winners Announced February 23
1st Place Physics - Maya Karon
1st Place Chemistry - Rebecca Brunter
1st Place Botany Applications - Madeline Nolde
1st Place Zoology - a tie between Cassandra Stambuk and Cecilia Becker
Most Original Project - Audrey De Los Reyes
Best Display - Liana Rizkalla
Honorable Mentions: 
Physics - Katherine Breiding
Physics - Nicole Yost
Chemistry - Rebecca Dizon and Catherine Wippler
Chemistry - Kristin Obligacion

Community  Compassion  CONNELLY
Connelly's students continue to reach out and help others
Students raised $545.50 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Pennies for Patients program. Connelly rallied in groups by graduating year to compete in Penny Wars. Each grade level gathered money in large jugs. The entire proceeds were donated.

Each grade level put pennies in a jug marked with their year, but other classes were allowed to put silver coins or bills into those jugs to cancel out the cash equivalent in pennies collected. All four classes succeeded in cancelling the pennies collected and all four classes ended with negative balances - collect more cash and silver coin than pennies. The Senior class won with the least negative total of $65.95. 

Congratulations students
Click here to see the First Semester Honor Roll for 2009-2010.

Saron Shiferaw '10 and Rachel Michael '10 are Connelly's nominees for the National Honor Society 2010 Scholarship. They were chose to represent Connelly as models of high academic achievement and service to school and community.

News from the Garden Guardians
It's been a nice wet month since the last Garden Day, and the plants and weeds are growing vigorously. Come help us from 8 to 11 a.m. March 20 to get the garden tuned up for spring. We invite you to stay for the Garden Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and Orchid and Plant Sale 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. We especially invite the 19 generous families who have adopted garden areas and cared for them all year. This is an opportune time to come out and show them off!

We welcome your donations of plants, gift cards, and garden decorations for our popular silent auction. Proceeds go toward new garden projects in August 2010. Please bring donations to school by Wednesday, March 17. 

10-9-09 A letter from the Head of School regarding influenza
Parents, We need your help to contain the flue virus and prevent infecting others. Please read the 10-9-09 letter from Sr. Francine Gunther regarding using your good judgment in keeping your daughter and those around her healthy. Click here for the letter.