Athletics

Swimming/Diving November 29, 2106 (Tuesday) V/JV/D Springs/Village (away) 5/6 December 2, 2016 (Friday) Diving (away)Tomball Aquatic Center 5/6 December 3, 2016 (Saturday) JV (away) Tomball Aquatic Center 7a/10a Girls Basketball November 29, 2016 (Tuesday) Woods vs. Mayde Creek (home) 4/5:30/7 December 1-3, 2016 I(Thursday-Sat.) Varsity (away) Peggy Whitley Tournament TBA Boys Basketball November 29,2016 (Tuesday) Woods vs Cinco Ranch (away) 4p/5:30/7 December 1-3, 2016 (Thurs.-Sat.) Katy Varsity Tournament (away) TBA December 1-3, 2016 (Thurs.-Sat.) CFISD 9A Tournament (away) TBA Wrestling November 30, 2016 (Wednesday) Tri Meet (away) 5p December 2-3, 2026 (Fri.-Sat.) The Woodlands Invitational Tournament (away)

Golf Tryouts

If your are interested in trying out for the boys golf team, contact Coach Neil by December 1st about tryout information. You will need to have the athletic physical and packet on file with the athletic trainers in order to tryout. Tryouts will be held on December 6th & 7th at cypress Lakes Golf Course.

YLOE Club

Join the YLOE Club! Young Ladies of Excellence A place all young ladies go to build confidence, self esteem, & skills for life. Club meetings are the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, in room 1373. Come by and sign up.

Scholarship News

The December Scholarship Bulletin is ready! Take advantage of the opportunity to earn additional money to help pay for college. Create a timeline to avoid missing key deadlines. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship application is open. 750 Awards are available to graduating high school seniors. Participation in "AG" is not a requirement. Awards range from $2,500 to $20,000. The Haroldson foundation Scholarship is for graduating seniors who are in the top 10% and will be attending The University of Texas at Austin. The amount of this award is $8,400 and is due by December 7th. The Carolyn Gaines Scholarship is available to graduating seniors who are African American. The deadline to apply for this $1,000 award is December 2nd. Please see Mrs. GRaves for complete details on these and other scholarship opportunities!

Crimson Cadettes Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the Crimson Cadettes, today is the last day you can pick up a packet in the dance room. Tonight at 6:30, there will be a parent meeting in the commons and all tryout paperwork for hopeful candidates is also due today to Mrs. Gregory.

Soccer Tryouts

Soccer Tryouts will be the Monday we get back from Thanksgiving break, November 28th, at 3:00 on the practice fields behind the tennis courts. Bring your soccer shoes and running shoes for the tryout. All physical and athletic paperwork must be on file in the trainer's room to tryout. Any questions, see coach Day.

Golf Team Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the boys golf team, you need to contact Coach Neil by December 1st about tryout information. You will need to have the athletic physical and packet on file with the athletic trainers in order to try out. Tryouts will be held on December 6th & 7th at Cypress Lakes golf course.

YLOE Club

Join the YLOE Club, (Young Ladies of Excellence) A place all young ladies go to build confidence, self esteem & skills for life. Club meetings will be held the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meetings will be in room 1373, come by and sign up.

Girls Soccer Tryouts

Girls Soccer Tryouts will be held the Monday and Tuesday that we return from Thanksgiving break right after school on the girls practice field. You MUST have a physical on file before trying out. If you have any questions, please see coach Trocquet or Coach Brewer.

YLOE Club

Join the YLOE Club, (Young Ladies Of Excellence) A place all young ladies go to build confidence, self esteem, & skills for life. CLUB MEETINGS: 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY of every month Meetings in room 1373, come by and sign up!

Scholarship News

Scholarships •Seniors, if you are applying to a college which has a December 1st application deadline, please submit your transcript request this week to ensure that it is received on time! •The Hot Sauce Depot Scholarship for $500 and, the $25,000 Science & Math Department of Defense Scholarship are due this week. Seniors, don’t forget to request your transcript for these and other scholarships that require them. Your application is not complete until all required documents are received. •The Tom Joyner Foundation will award a full-ride scholarship to graduating high school senior who will be attending a Historically Black College or University. •The Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Scholarship is for graduating “male” seniors who bowl. The deadline to apply for this $6,000 scholarship is November 28th. •Senior girls, please stop by to pick up your application for the Cypress- Woodlands Junior Forum scholarship. This organization will award (8) $1,000 scholarships for community service, academic achievement and financial need.

Scholarship News

Seniors, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship is now online! Over $1,000,000 in awards are up for grabs! Do not miss out on your chance to win one of the $18,000 scholarships which are available. Tulane University will be here tomorrow during all lunches. Stop by their table and ask about your application status, check on housing, and find out about student life at Tulane! ***Please see Mrs. Graves in the Registrar Office for complete details.

Veteran's Week

UNITED STATES ARMY- Today marks the start of veterans' week. Each day, cadets of the AFJROTC will recognize each branch of the United States military beginning with the oldest, the United States Army. For all Army veterans, regardless of their service and era in which they have served, they have paid the price time and time again.... They have defended America through both the best and worst of times...and they performed their duties tirelessly, with little recognition or fanfare. Thank You!

ASPIRE Testing November 8th.

Attention 10th Grade Students: On November 8th, any student who is classified as a 10th grader will participate in ASPIRE TESTING from periods 1-7. ASPIRE is part of the ACT testing program and is being given free of charge at Cy Woods. Visit the Cy Woods website for information regarding snacks and calculators for the ASPIRE TEST. Seniors: Due to testing on November 8th, the bell schedule has been changed. Early release times are impacted. Visit the school website for details.

Athletics

Cross Country November 12, 2016 (Saturday) State Championship Old Settlers Park Round Rock TX Swimming/Diving November 12, 2016 (Saturday) V/JV Swimming Non TISCA Qualifiers (away) @ Cy Ranch 7a/9a Girls Basketball November 8, 2016 (Tuesday) Woods vs Atascocita (away) 4/5:30/7 November 10-12- 2016 (Thurs,-Sat.) Varsity Baytown Tournament (away) TBA JV/Freshman Pasadena Tournament (away) TBA Boys Basketball November 11, 2016 (Friday) Scrimmage Woods vs. Katy Tompkins (away) 4p/5p Wrestling November 10, 2016 (Thursday) Tri meet (home) 5p November 12, tournament (away) Cinco Ranch 8:30

ASPIRE Testing

Attention 10th Grade Students: On November 8th, any student who is classified as a 10th grader, will participate in ASPIRE testing from periods 1-7. ASPIRE is part of the ACT testing program and is being given free of charge at Cy Woods. Visit the Cy Woods website for information regarding snacks and calculators for the ASPIRE test. Seniors: Due to testing on November 8th, the bell schedule has been changed. Early release times are impacted. Visit the school website for details.

Helping Africa Today

Helping Africa Today, is doing a school supply drive for schools in Africa. The supplies can be new or gently used and placed in one of the boxes posted around the school. The drive will end November 11th. Thank you for supporting Helping Africa today.

Crimson Cadettes Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the Crimson Cadettes, tryout packets are now available in the dance room. The packet explains the tryout process and has all dates pertaining to tryouts included. If you choose to try out for the Crimson Cadettes, an application and physical are due to Mrs. Gregory on November 28th. If you have any questions about the Crimson Cadettes drill team, you can see Mrs. Gregory in the dance room.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Attention all boys interested in playing basketball! Boys basketball tryouts will be held today, at 2:45-4:45 in the performance gym. Anyone interested in trying out must have an athletic physical on file in the athletic trainer's office-no exceptions. This will be the only tryout date so don't miss it! If you have any questions, please see Coach Draudt.

Dual Credit Registration

Dual Credit Registration is now until November 4th. If you are interested in Dual Credit Classes, please see the Counselors' office.

A Cappella Club

"A Cappella" is Italian for "in the manner of the chapel" and refers to group or solo singing without instrumental accompaniment. If you are interested in this form of musical expression, the "A Capella Club" is meeting this Thursday, in room 1664 at 2:45. Come join us and make a beautiful noise.

Cadettes Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the Crimson Cadettes, tryout packets are now available in the dance room. The packet explains the tryout process and has all dates pertaining to tryouts included. If you choose to try out for the Crimson Cadettes, an application and physical are due to Mrs. Gregory on November 28th. If you have any questions about the Crimson Cadettes drill team, you can see Mrs. Gregory in the dance room.

HEAT Club

The HEAT squad is having a silent auction to raise money for charity on November 11th. If any student is willing to donate art to this event, please bring it to room 1605!

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Boys Basketball tryouts will be held on Friday, November 4th, from 2:45-4:45 in the performance gym. Anyone interested in trying out must have an athletic physical on file in the athletic trainer's office-no exceptions. This will be the only tryout date, so don't miss it! If you have any questions, please see Coach Draudt.

Dual Credit Registration

Dual Credit Registration is now until November 4th. If you are interested in Dual Credit Classes, please see the counselors' office.

Scholarship News

Attention Seniors! Do you need money to help pay for college? Check out the : AXA Achievement Scholarship offers up to $25,000 in awards The Carolyn Gaines $1,000 scholarship for graduating seniors who are African American Burger King Scholars Program award scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 These are only a few of the many scholarship opportunities available to you in the November Scholarship Bulletin. Seniors, if you are applying to a college which has a December 1st deadline, you must request your transcript before Thanksgiving break to ensure that it arrives on time. The December 1st date is "received by" not, "postmarked by"! ***Please see Mrs. Graves for complete details!***

Red Ribbon Week

Alcohol travels through your bloodstream and can damage your brain, stomach, liver, kidneys, and muscles. As a teenager, your body is still developing, so damage done to it now can affect the rest of your life. Over time, drinking can wreak havoc with your body and mind."

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Attention all boys interested in playing basketball. Boys basketball tryouts will be held on Friday, November 4th from 2:45-4:45 in the performance gym. Anyone interested in trying out must have an athletic physical on file in the athletic trainer's office-no exceptions. This will be the only tryout date, so don't miss it! If you have any questions, please see Coach Draudt.

Crimson Cadetts Tryout Information

If you are interested in trying out for the Crimson Cadettes, tryout packets are now available in the dance room. The packet explains the tryout process and has all dates pertaining to tryouts included. If you choose to try out for the Crimson Cadetts, an application and physical are due to Mrs. Gregory on November 28th. If you have any questions about the Crimson Cadettes drill team, you can see Mrs. Gregory in the dancing room.

FCA's Canned Food Drive

Attention Wildcats: Cy Ranch FCA has challenged the Woods to a canned food drive. Bring any non-perishable food or hygiene products to the large health room or to the FCA huddle Thursday morning. Coach Nichols is speaking. See you at FCA.

Dual Credit Registration

Dual Credit Registration is now until November 4th. If you are interested in Dual Credit classes, please see the Counselors' office.

HEAT Club

The HEAT Squad is having a silent art auction, November 11th, to raise money for charity. If any student is willing to donate art, please bring it to room 1605!.

A Capella Club

"A Cappella" is Italian for "In the manner of the chapel" and refers to group or solo singing without instrumental accompaniment. If you are interested in this form of musical expression, the "A Cappella Club" is meeting this Thursday, in room 1664, at 2:45. Come join us and make a beautiful noise!

Trick-Or-Treat-So-Kids-Can-Eat- Donations/Cypress Woods Theatre Company

The Cypress Woods Theatre Company is currently hosting their annual food drive, Trick-Or-Treat-So Kids-Can-Eat (TOTS)! Cypress Woods Theatre Company is encouraging you to bring food item like canned food, rice, cooking oil, ramen noodles, and other non-perishable food goods into the boxes provided in your English classrooms. Donations are being accepted through November 4th. At the end of the food drive, all donations will directly be donated and benefited by Cypress Assistance Ministries. Thanks Wildcats for helping us feed the need because hunger is a scary thing!

All 10th Graders/ASPIRE Test

Attention 10th Grade Students; On November 8th, any student who is classified as a 10th grader will participate in ASPIRE testing from periods 1-7. ASPIRE is part of the ACT testing program and is being given free of charge at Cy Woods. Visit the Cy Woods website for information regarding snacks and calculators for the ASPIRE test. Seniors: Due to testing on November 8th, the bell schedule has been changed. Early release times are impacted. Visit the school website for details.

Helping Africa Today, School Supply Drive

Helping Africa today is doing a school supply drive for schools in Africa. The supplies can be new or gently used and placed in one of the boxes posted around the school. The drive will end November 11th. Thank you for supporting Helping Africa Today!"

Red Ribbon Week

Teen Tobacco and alcohol users are at least twice as likely as non-users to have poor grades. Even more alarming: Teen marijuana users are about twice as likely as non-users to drop out of high school. Show your ability to be drug and alcohol free and to not get Tied Down by Drugs. Tomorrow, wear tie dye.

College and Career News

College and Career Attention Senior Girls, the Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum Scholarship is just for you! Each year, this organization awards $1,000 scholarships to senior girls at Cy-Woods High School. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to get free money to help pay for college. Seniors, you’ve submitted your college application, now it is time to focus on getting money to help pay for tuition and books. The November scholarship bulletin, list opportunities which past CFISD graduates have been awarded. Scholarships are available for engineering, business, community service, academics, and more!