CRHS eNews for Friday, September 23, 2016
Homecoming Mum Sales Happening Now!
Sales for this year's Homecoming Mums run Wednesday, September 14 through Monday, October 3. Early Bird
Special: $5 discount if ordered by Friday, September 23. These are beautiful, handcrafted mums made with
pride by Cougar Band parents for the entire school. Sales are during lunch. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
we are in the Main Commons. Tuesday and Thursday in the 9th Grade Cafeteria.
Attendance
Parents are asked to remind their children they must sign out through attendance when leaving campus for ANY
reason unless they are going to Miller Career or have work release in their schedule (for example, Dr.
appointments, leaving early, etc.). If students do not sign out prior to leaving, they will be considered truant and
will have a discipline notice write up.
CRHS Active Volunteer Opportunities
Please join us for any of the below volunteer opportunities!
CRHS PTSA GARAGE SALE: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0449aaae29aa8-crhs4
SOPHOMORE PIZZA SALES: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0449aaae29aa8-crhs3
FRESHMAN PIZZA SALES: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0449aaae29aa8-crhs2
Yearbook Sales
Buy your Panorama Yearbook early and save! Order your personalized copy of the 2017 Panorama Yearbook
now and save before the cost increases. Last year, many students missed out on their year’s amazing memory
book because they did not order before the cutoff deadline. Order today at www.balfour.com to make sure your
student has the one item from this school year that he/she will keep and cherish for years.
SAT Prep Seminar
Katy ISD Community Education is sponsoring the following SAT Prep Seminar, hosted by Sycamore Learning
Company:
September 25
1:00pm-6:30pm
Cinco Ranch High LGI
The cost of the seminar each seminar is $89. To register, go to www.prepforthefuture.com or call 866-2239691.
Salsa Sales
The Class of 2017 is selling the always-popular fire roasted salsa again this year! Pricing is $6/jar or $30/case of
6 jars. Selling began at the Project Grad Parent Meeting on September 21. Stay tuned for other opportunities to
buy. Contact Jeff Boyle, Salsa Sales Coordinator, at jeffboyle@yahoo.com for more information. Buy a case or
more and we'll deliver!
Catalyst's SAT and ACT Bootcamps at Katy ISD are coming up!
These momentum building weekend seminars give students the insight and confidence they need on the day of
the test. Students will also leave with Catalyst's self-study materials for sustained practice right up until the
test. Tuition for each Bootcamp is just $175. To enroll, visit www.CatalystPrep.com and click on the Bootcamp
Sign-Up tab on the website's menu bar or call us at 800-235-0056.
SAT Bootcamp at Seven Lakes High School
Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25
Students attend both days from 1:00pm-5:00pm
ACT Bootcamp at Cinco Ranch High School
Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16
Students attend both days from 1:00pm-5:00pm
CATS Information Session
Students are invited to attend an informational session about CATS (Cougars Achieving Through Service) on
Wednesday, September 28 in the LGI. Students may come to the morning session at 7:00am or the afternoon
meeting after school. Refreshments will be served. To learn more about this volunteering program, visit the
CRHS website, select “Students,” then “Student Zone,” and click “CATS” on the right column. Information is
also available through the PTSA website at www.crhsptsa.org.
Bravo Show Choir Production
The Cinco Ranch High School Bravo Show Choir presents Rogers and Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for
Singing” on September 29, 30 and October 1 at 7:30pm in the Cinco Ranch High School Performing Arts
Center. Advance tickets are priced at $8 and are available from Bravo members, in the CRHS Choir Room, by
calling 281-237-5203/281-237-5204 or emailing melanieppiche@katyisd.org. Tickets sold at the door are
$10. The Katy ISD Gold Card will be honored with a $5 ticket price. The box office opens at 6:30pm and the
house at 7:00pm. This is an open seating event. “A Grand Night for Singing” is a musical revue showcasing the
music of Rogers and Hammerstein. Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie, has given a fresh take to the music of
these classic composers. The show opened on Broadway in 1994, and received 2 Tony nominations including
Best Musical. It features different interpretations of favorite Rogers and Hammerstein songs. A guy sings about
his “problem with Maria”, and “I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Out of My Hair” has a real Andrews Sisters
feel. “Honeybun” and “Kansas City” are also among the many songs featured in the show. Come enjoy singing
and dancing to the music of Rogers and Hammerstein. You will leave “A Grand Night for Singing” with a
smile on your face, humming its wonderful tunes!
Theatre Production
Come rock out at Cinco Ranch Theatre Company’s production of Rock of Ages: High School Edition by Chris
D’Arienzo. Featuring some of the greatest hits of the 80s, we follow a small town girl, Sherrie, and a city boy,
Drew, as they chase their dreams of making it. Show dates will be October 13 and 14 at 7:30pm and October 15
at 1:30pm and 7:30pm in the Cinco Ranch High School Performing Arts Center. The box office opens on
October 3 and can be reached at 281-237-5290 Monday-Friday from 10:00am-3:00pm. Tickets will be sold in
advance for $15 for adults and $11 for students and Gold Card Members. Tickets will also be sold at the door
for $18 for adults and $13 for students and Gold Card Members. Online tickets are available
at www.crtcbooster.com, and a convenience fee of $0.75 will be added to each ticket. Hope to see you there!
The CRHS PTSA bi-annual garage sale is Saturday, October 8. Many students and parents are needed to help
make this event successful. Further instruction and explanation is on the Sign Up Genius link below. If you are
interested in helping please sign up soon, as the slots will fill quickly. As always, if you have any questions,
please contact the CRHS PTSA.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0449aaae29aa8-crhs4
Please see the attached document for information on signing up for a booth at the garage sale.
Homecoming Parade: Lassoing Cougar Pride
The 2nd Annual Cinco Ranch Homecoming Parade will be Monday, October 17 at 6:00pm! The parade is
sponsored by the Cinco Ranch Athletic Booster Club and is open to all clubs and students. This year we have a
new parade route winding from CRHS, down Commercial Boulevard and then onto Cinco Village Center Drive
and returning to CRHS. Attached are the parade guidelines and registration form. We hope you will be able to
participate!
PTSA Enrollment Online
CRHS PTSA Education’s Booster Club—Supporting Every Student and Teacher
Join PTSA today! Visit www.crhsptsa.org to enroll online and learn about our projects and activities. Help
support our campus with your membership: parent or community member for $12, student for $8, and
faculty/staff for $8. The CRHS PTSA is part of the Texas PTA, the largest volunteer child advocacy group in
our state with over 500,000 members. Questions? Contact VP of Membership LeeAnn Rinderknecht
at leerinder@me.com or President Cris Bowden at crisbowden@mac.com or 281-682-0407.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The guidelines for PTSA scholarship eligibility require applicants to have a student and
parent membership enrollment by October 1 of their junior and senior year. Visit the PTSA webpage
at www.crhsptsa.org for more details. Select “Parent/Student Volunteers” and then click “Scholarships” for
specific guidelines.
PTSA Community Rewards
The PTSA would like to remind CRHS families that it is time to update your Kroger Community Rewards. To
be eligible, you must renew each school year! The process is very easy. Each individual must enroll his or her
own Kroger Plus Card online:
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Go to http://www.kroger.com.
Click on Community
Click on Kroger Community Rewards
Select “Sign In” or “Create An Account” or “Re-Enroll Now”
Register with Kroger if you are not already
Link your Kroger Plus Card with code below
Cinco High School PTSA code – 82911
After they have linked your Kroger Plus Card, you will be enrolled for the current school year. Every time you
shop at Kroger and use your enrolled Kroger Plus Card, Kroger will contribute a percentage of your eligible
purchases to CRHS PTSA. Please see the PTSA Retail Rebate Flyer attached for more information on Kroger
and other merchants who offer rebates.
Schedule of Events*
Friday, September 23, 2016
Volleyball vs Seven Lakes – Freshman A & JV @ 4:30pm, Freshman B & V @ 5:30pm – CRHS
Football vs Strake Jesuit – 7:00pm – Crusader Stadium
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Cross Country @ Brenham Invitational
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Volleyball vs Morton Ranch – Freshman A & JV @ 4:30pm, Freshman B & V @ 5:30pm – MRHS
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Cross Country vs La Porte
Sophomore Football vs The Woodlands – 5:00pm – CRHS
Friday, September 30, 2016
Yearbook Picture Retakes for 9th – 11th graders – during lunches
Volleyball vs Tompkins – Freshman A & JV @ 4:30pm, Freshman B & V @ 5:30pm – CRHS
October Dates*
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
KISD College & Career Night
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Homework Free Day
Saturday, October 8, 2016
PTSA Garage Sale
Friday, October 21, 2016
Early Dismissal – 11:35am
Saturday, October 22, 2016
CRHS Homecoming Dance
*All dates and time subject to change
Cinco Ranch High School Choral Department
Bravo Show Choir Proudly Presents
Rodgers and Hammerstein's
Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1 2016
in the Cinco Ranch High School Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $8 in advance and $10 at the door | Katy ISD Gold Card - $5
Box Office Opens at 6:30pm | House Opens at 7:00pm
7:30pm Curtain | Open Seating
For ticket information contact: 281-237-5203 or melanieppiche@katyisd.org
Music by
Lyrics by
RICHARD RODGERS
OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Conceived by
WALTER BOBBIE
Musical Arrangements and Orchestration by
FRED WELLS, MICHAEL GIBSON, and JONATHAN TUNICK
Originally produced by Roundabout Theatre Company, New York City, in 1993
Cinco Ranch High School
2016 Homecoming Parade Guidelines
New Parade Route
(see attached flyer for map)
October 17th starting at 6:00 pm from CRHS rear parking lot to
Commercial Blvd right onto Cinco Village Center and returning to CRHS
(Be there at 5:00 pm. Parade position assigned day of parade.)
Theme: Lassoing Cougar Pride
Each organization or club is invited to participate
 An adult (21 years or older) must drive the float or vehicle.
 Floats cannot exceed 40 feet in length, 10 feet in width and 13 feet in
height. Please make sure your vehicle can navigate all turns on parade
route.
 School dress code is in effect for all participants.
 Floats and decorations are at the at the expense of the club/organization.
 Floats may not be housed at the high school.
 Items may NOT be THROWN from vehicles, but can be handed to
spectators.
 Sponsor or approved parent needs to supervise all students of float.
 KISD student code of conduct rules apply at all times.
 The sponsor and principal must approve all floats.
 Please attach a copy of the insurance card for the vehicle that will be
pulling the float. The vehicle owner is responsible for the liability of the
float vehicle.
 Please contact Clara Parker at Clara.Parker@hp.com or LeeAnn
Rinderknecht at leerinder@me.com if you have any questions.
 Please return completed registration forms to the Front Office in the Main
Campus no later than noon on October 10th.
CRHS 2016 Homecoming Parade
October 17th
Starting at 6:00 pm from CRHS to Commercial Blvd right onto Cinco Village
Center and returning to CRHS (see attached flyer for map)
Registration Form
Deadline: October 10th at 12 pm (return to the Front Office in Main Campus)
Theme: Lassoing Cougar Pride
Club Name: _______________________________________
Sponsor’s Name: ___________________________________
Sponsor or Lead Parent Contract Info.
(Phone and email): _________________________________
Number of People participating: ______________________
Walking
Float
Car Other: ______ (circle one)
I agree to all the Guidelines that have been attached:
(Sponsor’s Signature)
Example of Floats:
Cinco Ranch High School Cheerleader Clinic
Mrs. Loren Williamson, Varsity coach & Mrs. Erica Wood. JV coach
Who is it for:
Any student interested in cheerleading in grades K-5th.
Purpose:
The purpose of this clinic is to teach students about cheerleading technique and exhibiting school and team spirit.
Students will learn chants, cheers, jumps, and practice spiriting.
When:
Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 9:00am-2:00pm. Parents arrive at gym at 2:00pm for a “show off” and bring your
cameras for pictures.
Where:
Cinco Ranch High School – Competition Gym
Tuition:
$35 prior to September 23rd. (Must Be Postmarked by September 23 rd to guarantee a shirt)
Registration:
Please pre-register (T-shirt included) by completing the bottom portion of this form and submitting it with your check!
Please make checks payable to Katy ISD
Mail registration forms to:
Cinco Ranch HS Cheer Clinic
Attn: Loren Williamson
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Katy, TX 77494
Drop-Off registration forms:
Cinco Ranch HS- 9th grade Center
Attn: Loren Williamson
Late Registration Fee:
$40 the day of the event. (T-shirt not included)
Refund Policy:
There are no refunds for this event.
Instruction:
Students will be divided by school grade and will learn age appropriate routines from the 2016-2017 CRHS
cheerleaders.
What to Wear:
Shorts, shirts, and tennis shoes. Please have hair secured in a ponytail. Upon arrival, girls can change into their
clinic t-shirt if they wish.
Show-Off Performance:
All participants (pre-registered and late registered) will have the opportunity to perform at the JV football game vs.
Mayde Creek on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Participants will wear their clinic t-shirt or a CRHS maroon t-shirt to
the game. Participants will have free admission to the game with shirt, but parents will need to purchase a ticket.
Refreshments:
Participants need to bring a light snack (i.e. goldfish/fruit snacks) and sack lunch to enjoy during the day. Due to
allergies, please do not send peanut butter. Also, lunches and snacks need to NOT require heating. We encourage
all participants to bring their own water bottle labeled with their name.
If you have any questions, contact Loren Williamson lorenswilliamson@katyisd.org or Erica Wood ericarwood@katyisd.org
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Mailing Address _____________________________________________________ City _______________________ Zip _______________
In case of emergency, call ____________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________
Payment: Cash $ _______________
Check # _________________
Check Amt. $ ________________
(Please note participant’s phone #, TX DL #, address, and participant’s name on check.)
I give my child, ______________________________________________, permission to participate in the CRHS Cheerleader Clinic. I release and
(Participant’s name)
hold harmless KISD and its employees and CRHS cheerleaders from any responsibility for any injuries that might occur.
CHECK HERE:
Yes, my child will participate in the game performance October 13, 2016
No, my child will not participate in the game performance October 13, 2016
Parent Signature ______________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________
CRHS PTSA Garage Sale: Saturday Oct 8, 2016: 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Is the clutter in your garage keeping your car out in the heat? Are you fed up of
tripping over stuff you no longer need? The Cinco Ranch High School PTSA
Community Garage sale is just what you need! It is the perfect place to sell unique
items at a great price. The CRHS PTSA Fall garage sale is Saturday, October 8 from
7:00 -10:00 a.m at Cinco Ranch High School (23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX
77494). Rain date scheduled for Saturday November 5, 2016.
For more
information, visit http://www.crhsptsa.org.
Vendor Information:
On-line registration and payment is the only way to secure your booth space(s).
Vendor on-line registration: https://squareup.com/store/cinco-ranch-ptsagarage-sale
Vendor Check in:
Garage Sale:
Vendor Dismantle:
5:30 - 6:45 am
7:00 – 10:00 am
10:00– 11:00 am
Early Bird Registration and Payment – to Friday September 16, 2016
 $25.00 per space
 Buy 3 booths get 1 free booth
Regular Registration and Payment September 17 – October 4, 2016
All Booths: $40.00 per space
VENDOR TERMS & CONDITIONS:
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No refunds will be issued. Garage Sale: Saturday October 8, 2016 (Rain
Date: Saturday November 5, 2016)
Booths are pre-assigned and space is limited.
Reservations are not guaranteed until payment is received. Credit card
payment is the only way to reserve your booth.
Reservation space is a 8.5’ x 18.5’ parking slot plus a vehicle parking space.
You may rent more than one space.
Vehicle must have permit displayed at all times.
No vehicles will be allowed to enter the Garage sale area after 6:45 am.
Parked vehicles may exit the sale area after 10:00 am
No food or beverage items may be sold due to health regulations.
You are responsible for the removal of unsold items and all waste.
No tables, electricity, water, or other set up equipment will be provided.
Communication is via email. If you do not have an email address, there is
no guarantee of information.
Katy Christian Ministries truck will be available to take unsold items. All
items must be in bags or boxes. Please no computers, exercise equipment,
mattresses/box springs.
KISD Security is on premises and appropriate conduct is required.
Hours of Operation:
Check In: 5:30 am - 6:45 am
Garage Sale: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Clean Up: 10:00am - 11:00 am