CFHS Charge Up!

Happy Sunday, CFHS Chargers,

I hope this message finds you well. As we approach the Thanksgiving break, I wanted to share some important updates and exciting news with you.

Firstly, this is the last week before Thanksgiving break. Please remember that this Friday is a student holiday, giving our students a well-deserved 4-day week. We hope everyone enjoys a restful and enjoyable break with family and friends.

I am thrilled to announce that our CFHS Volleyball team has achieved a remarkable victory against Cinco Ranch High School last Friday. They have now advanced to the State Semifinal round and will be competing against Austin Westlake High School. (Final 4) This is a significant achievement, and we are incredibly proud of our team. Let’s cheer them on as they aim for success in the semifinals!

Our CFHS Football team also had an outstanding performance, defeating Katy Paetow. They will now face Houston Lamar High School this Friday in the UIL Area Round game. Let’s show our support and school spirit as they strive to continue their winning streak.

In other exciting news, please join me in congratulating our Assistant Principal, Mr. Chris Wood, who has been named Interim Head Principal at Foster High School. Mr. Wood has been an invaluable member of our staff, and while we will miss him, we are excited for his new opportunity. He will begin his transition this week and officially start his new role on December 2nd. We wish him all the best in his new position.

Additionally, please be aware that the exemption window will open when we return from Thanksgiving break for all students who do not have any fines or fees. It is important to get these cleared this week, as they are posted in the cafeteria and outside the library.

Upcoming Events:

• CFHS Volleyball State Semifinal: Our volleyball team will compete in the UIL State Volleyball Semifinal game against Austin Westlake at Texas Lutheran University, 6:30 PM. Let’s show our support and cheer them on to victory!
• CFHS Football Area Round: Our football team will compete in the UIL Area Round game against Houston Lamar at Rhodes Stadium, 7 PM. Let’s rally behind our team and show our school spirit!

Let’s come together to support our teams - Go CFHS!

Reminder: Exemption request window opens after Thanksgiving break, please note the exemption absence policy: "A student shall have no more than three absences without a note from a medical professional or up to five absences with a note form a medical professional for at least two of those absences."

If you think you have extenuating circumstances, you must see Ms. Ware in the front office for an absences exemptions appeal form. This must be submitted before Dec 3rd at 4pm!

If you have questions AFTER READING THOUGH ALL THIS INFORMATION, please contact your student's Assistant Principal for help! I have included their contact info below to make it easy for you.

Our Admin Team is ready and willing to support! We are available (via email) during business hours and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance.

Please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal (alpha split by last name) for student specific concerns or assistance.

Associate Principal Support

Kassandra McCann - Associate Principal kmccann@lcisd.org

Assistant Principal Support Team (ALPHA split by LAST NAME)

Quantas Floyd - Assistant Principal (A - COR) qfloyd@lcisd.org

Tracey Williams - Assistant Principal (COS - HOH) tracey.williams@lcisd.org

Allison Groce-Ryans - Assistant Principal (HOI - MOR) allison.groce@lcisd.org

Matthew Tomas- Assistant Principal (MOS-ROW) mtomas@lcisd.org

Christopher Wood - Assistant Principal (ROY - Z) christopher.wood02@lcisd.org

Nick Codutti - Campus Athletic Coordinator

Nicholas.codutti@lcisd.org

Micah Kowalski - Assistant Campus Coordinator

Micah.kowalski@lcisd.org

Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar Squad!

Our CFHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are ready and available to support you. The best way to contact them is via email and they will be getting back with you for assistance within 24 business hours. From schedule questions, college questions, transcript requests, to any student concern our CFHS team is here to assist you and your child. Feel free to email them with any questions or concerns.

Counselors Support Team:

CFHS Counselor:(counselors are divided up by last name alpha split)

Kacy Warren (alpha split A-CARR) kacy.warren@lcisd.org

Christy Tucker (alpha split CART-GARW) ctucker@lcisd.org

Tien Davis (alpha split GARZ-LEO) tidavis@lcisd.org

Karla White (LEP-OLZ) karla.white@lcisd.org

Charlene Henderson (alpha split OM-SEZ) charlene.henderson@lcisd.org

Wendy Howe (alpha split SHA-Z) wendy.howe@lcisd.org

Monica Farrell (504, Dual Credit, AP) monica.farrell@lcisd.org

Mary Saville - College Career Facilitator (CCF) masaville@lcisd.org

Jennifer Kipping -Fulshear High School Registrar jkipping@lcisd.org

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Christopher Wood, Assistant Principal at Fulshear High School, has accepted the position of Interim Principal at Foster High School. Mr. Wood will begin his transition on Nov. 18, 2024, and will fully assume his responsibilities as principal on Dec. 2.

Mr. Wood joined Lamar CISD in 2023, bringing extensive experience in both instructional and administrative roles. His commitment to our district has been evident in his contributions as Assistant Principal at Fulshear High School and as Principal for Lamar CISD Summer School, where he has shown a clear dedication to educational excellence and student success.

Mr. Wood’s educational career began at Milby High School in Houston ISD, where he served as an English teacher, coach, and sponsor for the school magazine. His administrative journey has included roles such as Dean of Instruction and Principal at various schools, where he focused on fostering student achievement and school improvement. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Mr. Wood holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education from Buffalo State College and a master’s in Educational Administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

As Mr. Wood joins the Foster High School family, we are confident that his experience and vision will help continue the school's tradition of excellence. We look forward to the positive impact his leadership will have on our Foster Falcons students and staff.

Please join us in welcoming Christopher Wood to Foster High School.

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"Get-It-Done Mondays" will be academic support sessions in the CFHS Library . These sessions will run from 4:00 - 6:00 PM and will give students a chance to work with FHS teachers on classwork and studying for ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and English Language Learning. This is a great opportunity for students to catch up on missing assignments and get help if they need it.

Students can sign up using the QR code in the attached flyer. Those who attend will need to arrange transportation home when the sessions finish at 6:00 PM.

Please contact Kevin Carpenter at kevin.carpenter@lcisd.org or Ross Macha at ross.macha@lcisd.org if you have any questions.

My name is Wendi Palomera and I am a coordinator for the Expose Excellence Youth Program created by the Fort Bend County District Attorney, Brian Middleton. EEYP is a nonprofit organization that ensures that young people are given the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed and become leaders.

We are sponsoring the SAT Bootcamp tutoring sessions for students taking the SAT this fall. Sessions will take place at Houston Community College Missouri City campus on Saturday, October 26th.

Students can sign up using this link: https://form.jotform.com/222583490721153, or by scanning the QR code on the flyer attached.

We are also sponsoring the SAT Bootcamp tutoring session at Wharton County Junior College Richmond campus on Saturday, November 23rd. The sign up form will be available on November 1st. Please feel free to share with students as well: https://form.jotform.com/222583839400154

The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved new secondary campus zones for the 2025-2026 school year, and I am writing to inform you of some important changes that may affect your child’s campus assignment starting in the 2025-2026 academic year if they are currently in grades 5 - 11. To determine if you and your family will be impacted by the rezoning, please follow the steps below.

• Go to the Lamar CISD website – www.lcisd.org
• At the top of the page, click on “Find My School”
• Using the dropdown arrow next to “School Year 2024-25”, select “School Year 2025-26”
• Begin entering your home address in the search bar
• Once you see your address, click on that address
• On the lefthand side of the site, you will see the elementary, middle school, junior high school, and high school that your home is zoned for in Lamar CISD

Families who are impacted by the rezoning will be directly contacted to provide detailed information regarding these changes later this school year.

Should you have any immediate questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Enrollment Management directly at 832-223-0424. You can also reach out to me if you have any questions as well. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

"A student shall have no more than three absences without a note from a medical professional or up to five absences with a note form a medical professional for at least two of those absences."

If you think you have extenuating circumstances, you must see Ms. Ware in the front office for an absences exemptions appeal form. This must be submitted before Dec 3rd at 4pm!

https://lcisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/6645/315/False/True

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025!

ALL CFHS CLASS OF 2025 STUDENTS MUST HAVE A SENIOR PORTRAIT TAKEN TO BE IN THE 2025 YEARBOOK AND IN THE SENIOR SLIDESHOW AT GRADUATION!

Seniors MAY order additional portrait packages from Cady Photography as needed!

Students have 2 options to take their cap and gown picture:

Option 1: Sign Up and take picture onsite at Cady Location – Please use this link: cady.com/schedule

or

Option 2: Senior Roadshow on campus at CFHS Sept 5th, Oct 10th, Nov 15th

(Please see below attachment Roadshow Booking Guide)

DEADLINE for all Senior Portraits is Dec 6th - No Portraits will be accepted after this date.

(We must send yearbook portrait pages to publisher)

CFHS College and Career Updates

Open Lab

CFHS College and Career Updates

Next week, I will have Open Lab for seniors on Monday and Tuesday during 1st, 6th, and 7th.

LCISD FAFSA Night – Parents of the Class of 2025

FAFSA will open in December. To help parents navigate the process, we hope you all will join us on 11/19 at Terry High School. We will guide you step-by-step through the financial aid process, answer your questions, and help you take the next big step toward funding your student’s future.

Please bring a laptop, your social security number, and your student’s social security number.

LCISD FAFSA Night for Senior Parents

November 19th

6pm

B.F. Terry High School Cafeteria

Class of 2027 – College Community Career

Sophomores, are you interested in college, but unsure where to start? College Community Career fosters a college-going culture with low-income, first-generation (the first in your family to go to college) high school students and families. They prepare students for admission to and graduate from a four-year university based on these four pillars: College Success, Leadership Development, Civic Engagement, and Career Discovery.

College Community Career (CCC) will be here at Fulshear HS on November 19th during advisory in 1500 to hold an interest meeting. If this opportunity interests you, please complete the form below and you will be sent a pass to attend the interest meeting. Please reach out to

Mary Saville at masaville@lcisd.org with any questions or concerns that you may have.

College Community Career Interest Meeting Sign- Up - https://forms.office.com/r/tLW99Tt4q7

ASVAB Testing Sign-Up – 10th – 12th Graders

Students in grades 10-12 that may be interested in seeking a career in the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard) have the opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test on December 13 at Fulshear High School. The ASVAB exam may also be used as a career exploration tool for students to see what career or college major may be best suited for them.

Students interested in taking this assessment can register to take the test by clicking https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/testing-information . The deadline for registration is Tuesday, December 3. More information regarding the ASVAB can be found on the link below. https://www.asvabprogram.com/

PSAT Scores – 9th – 11th

Students in 9th – 11th grade will receive 2024 October PSAT scores in three releases: on October 24, November 7, and November 14, 2024. Be sure you are keeping an eye out for a College Board email or set up your Big Future account. Parents do NOT have access to student CB accounts. Students will need to log into their College Board account to view their scores.

If you haven’t already created an account, you will need to create one to access your score report. Please remember to use your personal email NOT your school email address when creating your CB account. If you are unsure if you already have an account or not, you will need to go through the “forgot password” process, not create a new account.

Students, please remember you will use the same College Board account for PSAT, SAT, and AP courses. (ACT is not part of SAT or College Board.) Be sure to keep your login information somewhere safe and easily accessible.

Click the link below for PSAT resources such as getting your scores, understanding your scores, and how to use your score. https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/scores

Service Cord Information and Deadlines

If you are a student or parent who is interested in learning more about Service Cord, please click the link below. You will find the LCISD guidelines, deadlines, and instructions for how to log your hours.

https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/fulshearhs/extracurricular/service-cords

The next Service Cord deadline will be December 15th. All service hours completed between September 15st and December 14th will need to be submitted in SchooLinks and verified by your supervisor. Students are not required to participate in the Service Cord.

Support the Class of 2025 Project Graduation by participating in the online basket raffle! Go to the link below to view the baskets and descriptions. Winners will be drawn on November 10. Baskets must be picked up in Fulshear.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1067680241693009/

Raffle tickets can be purchased at:

https://fulshear-high-school-project-graduation.square.site/

Fundraiser

Sign up now for the biggest Prograd fundraiser of the year!!!!

• Any senior students who sign up for Senior Serve by 10/18 will be in a drawing for a $50 amazon gift card
  

$250 a table (8 seats) if you register by 10/25 $300 a table (8 seats) if you register after 10/25

https://fulshear-high-school-project-graduation.square.site/

Senior Serve is a dinner event where graduating high school seniors serve as waiters or waitresses for their guests. Here are some aspects of Senior Serve:

• Theme: Seniors choose a theme for their table, such as sports, hobbies, favorite movie, or music.
• Decorations: Seniors decorate their tables to highlight their theme, including centerpieces, trophies, pictures, plates, and more!
• Serving: Seniors serve dinner to their guests.
• Entertainment: Senior Serve events include musical introductions, heads or tails, and much more.
• Auction: Events include silent and cake auctions.
• Cost: Senior purchases a table or purchase and invite guests to serve and have fun!

Website for All Fulshear Athletics Information- coaches are updated their teams sites each week. https://gocfhschargers.com/

Welcome to the Gene Tomas High School Updates Corner of CFHS Charge Up. Principal Lilly Rincon will be providing updates for the students and families that will be attending Tomas High School next school year 2025-2026. If you have direct/specific questions, you may use the following contact information to reach out.

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