Houston Chronicle

Wildcats,

The Houston Chronicle is doing a huge piece about our Go Gold Week!  They will be taking photos at our pep rally.

College Visits Today

Today we have TWO late-breaking lunch visits!!

University of Louisiana - Monroe AND Louisiana Tech University will be at all lunches today.  Stop by and welcome these colleges to the best high school in Texas!  If you are thinking about heading to Louisiana after high school, these are two great universities to learn about today.

College Visits

Wildcats, next week we will have 6 colleges visiting throughout the week.

Monday: Temple University and McNeese State University
Tuesday: University of Arkansas and Southwestern University
Thursday: Fort Lewis College
Friday: University of North Texas

Please make sure to say hi to these admissions counselors and take a look at their information.  You may just find your college fit next week at The Woods!

Varsity Tennis

Varsity tennis OWNED the courts Monday and Tuesday nights against Cy Lakes and Cy Park!!  They are UNDEFEATED as they head into the last 3 matches of district play.  Way to go Tennis!!

Pep Rally

Wildcats Staff and students,

Friday's pep rally is a GO GOLD Pep Rally!!  All of your donations and the entry fee into the pep rally will be given to a local Childhood Cancer Charity!  Wear Gold and buy your bands for the 7th period pep rally!  You can buy your 7th period pep rally bands today at all lunches!

Remember, WEAR GOLD FRIDAY!  We will see you at the pep rally.  Hurry up and buy your band, they will run out.

Pep Rally

Friday is Go Gold at the 7th period pep rally!  Wear Gold on Friday!  Please note the change - NO TIE DYE Friday.  GO GOLD

Mums for Life

Hey Wildcats! Please turn in all mums for Mums for Life into Mr. Self's room 2216 today.  Make sure your name and the person's name you are giving it to is on the back.

Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Week

43 children of all different ages, ethnic backgrounds and economic backgrounds are diagnosed with cancer every single day.  Wildcats, let's work together to Fight Childhood Cancer!!

Students and staff this is an important message about our week here at the Woods.  Monday through Friday, we are "Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness"!  Teachers: Gold ribbons have been placed in your boxes for you to wear all week long!

Students, during your lunches we will be collecting donations for our local Cypress group that is with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supporting Childhood Cancer.  This is a full blown competition between classes!  Donations like yours help save the lives of children every single day.  Donate this week to help your class raise the most money!

District Choir Auditions

This past Saturday were District choir auditions.  Cy Woods was represented very well and we had 26 singers who advanced to the All Region round of auditions next month.  Congratulations to everyone who auditioned!  You showed your 212 effort and ability!

Athletics Events for the Week of Sept 24-29, 2018

VOLLEYBALL
September 25, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Tomball (home) 5:15/6:15

September 28, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek (away) 5:15/6:15

FOOTBALL
Varsity
September 29, 2018 (Saturday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland HS (away)
CF FCU Stadium 6:00pm

Sub varsity
September 27, 2018 (Thursday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland HS
JV (home) 5:30
Freshman (away) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
September 28, 2018 (Friday)
Kempner XC Invite 8am
Imperial Park, Sugarland

TENNIS
September 24, 2018 (Monday)
Weather Makeup Game
Woods vs. Cy Lakes HS
Varsity (home)

September 25, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Park HS
Varsity (away) JV (home)

September 28, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Springs
Varsity (home) JV (away)

SWIM and DIVE
September 28, 2018 (Friday)
Diving Tomball Invite
Tomball Aquatic Center 4p/5p

September 29, 2018 (Saturday)
Swimming Tomball Invite
Tomball Aquatic Center 7a/10a

The Company

Hey Wildcats!  The Cy Woods Theatre Company is having our 1st company Musical Revue performance of the year!  "From the Big Screen to the Big Stage" showcasing music from the Greatest Showman, Annie, Mean Girls, Heathers and all of your favorite musicals!  Tickets will be sold for $5 at the door, this Tuesday, September 25 and 7 pm.  We can't wait to see you there!

Voter Registration

Did you know that Texas has one of the lowest voter turnouts in the entire country?  Let's help change that Wildcats!

The League of Women Voters of Cy-Fair are at the Woods today to register our Seniors and staff.  Seniors will be registered in Government and Economics classes.  If you do NOT have a Government or Economics class or are a staff member who needs to register for the first time in Harris County, or update an address or name in Harris County, please see Ms. Fritz in the office or go to Room 2111 today before 7th period.

To be eligible to register today, you must:
 - Be at least 18 on/before November 21st
 - Be a US Citizen
 - Have lived in Harris County for at least 30 days
 - Have your TX Driver's License/Permit number OR know the last 4-digits of your Social Security #.

Roanoke College

Roanoke College will be represented at C lunch on Wednesday, September 26.  Roanoke College is located in Salem, Virginia and is #4 on US News and World Report's list of Up and Coming Liberal Arts Colleges.  Be sure to check out this option after high school.

Childhood Cancer Month

Wildcat staff and students, this important announcement is just for you.  Did you know that 43 children are diagnosed with cancer everyday?

The month of September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month.  So...next Monday, Cheer is launching a "Go Gold for Childhood Cancer week" here at the Woods.

On Monday, please wear Gold ribbons on your shirts.  Cheer will provide gold ribbons for all staff members.

There will be a huge competition between classes during lunches to see which class can raise the most money for the Cypress Strong Organization - called "Light the Night".  Light the Night services over 30 children and families suffering with childhood cancer.  Please join us and make our "Go for Gold" for Childhood Cancer Awareness a huge success!!

Word has it that the Junior class always wins class competitions!  Go Wildcats and Go Gold for Childhood Caner.

Cy Woods App

Don't forget to download the official Cy Woods App in the Apple store for free!

Also, New!!  Free Android version of the Cy Woods App is available in the Google Play Store.

Download these apps today for FREE!!

PSAT

Sophomores and Juniors - are you wondering how to build a list of colleges that are right for you?  Taking the PSAT is a great way to see which colleges will be a good match for you.  Registration for the PSAT is happening now.  Stop by the counselors' corner or check the Cypress Woods website for registration details.

Dartmouth College

Wildcats, are you looking for a top college that will challenge you after high school?  A rep. from Dartmouth College will visit Cypress Woods during B lunch today.  Dartmouth is a highly selective college in Hanover, New Hampshire well-known for their engineering, geology, and government majors.

Pineapple Race

Wildcats!!  The Pineapple Relay Race was so much fun!!!  Did you see the Wildthings get tossed around like Rag Dolls?  Did you see those Crimson Cadettes having the time of their lives?  Did you see Cheer's 212 Spirit!!  Thank you to everyone that participated and showed up.  It's a great day to be a Wildcat!!

Football Tickets

Football game is Thursday night at CFFCU stadium at 6:30 pm.  We will face Langham Creek HS.

Football tickets are for sale today during all lunches.  Student tickets are $4 and Adult tickets are $7 cash or credit card.

All tickets at the gate are $8.

Tennis

Your Cy Woods tennis team CLENCHED the win against Bridgeland Tuesday in a nail biting match.  Cy Woods came out on top by ONE match.  They really showed that 212 spirit in all of their matches.  Wish your tennis team good luck as they play Cy Lakes tomorrow!

Thank you

Cheer would like to send out a Shout Out to the Math and English departments.  Thank you for always dressing up on spirit days and for attending the pep rallies!  We appreciate your 212 spirit.

Pep Rally

Wildcats,

Wake up early tomorrow morning and join us for the Pineapple Race at 6:50 am at the morning pep rally!  You don't want to miss it. Lei out the Lobos!

Theme Day 9/20/18

Aloha!!

Wildcat staff and students, tomorrow is Hawaiian day at the Woods.  Pull out your Hawaiian shirts and leis!  Go all out tomorrow as we prepare to Lei Out the Lobos!

Athletic Events for the week of Sept 17-22

VOLLEYBALL
September 21, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Bryan (home) 5:15/6:15

FOOTBALL
September 20, 2018 (Thursday)

Varsity
Woods vs. Langham Creek (home)
CFFCU Stadium 6:30pm

Sub varsity
September 19, 2018 (Wednesday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek
JV (away) 4:30/6:30
Freshman (home) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
September 22, 2018 (Saturday)
Brenham Invite (away) 8am

TENNIS
September 17, 2018 (Monday)
Weather Make Up Day
Woods vs. Langham Creek
Varsity (home)
JV (away)

September 18, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Bridgelands
Varsity (away)
JV (home)

September 21, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Lakes
Varsity (home)
JV (away)

Swim and Dive
September 22, 2018 (Saturday)
Red/Gold Inter Squad Meet (away) 7am

Fall College Fair

Start planning your future,

Network with top colleges and universities at the Cypress Woods Fall College Fair, Monday, September 17.

UT Dallas
The Art Institute of Houston
Mississippi State University
Texas A&M University - College Station
University of St. Thomas - Houston
Baylor University
Auburn University
University of South Carolina
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
University of Houston - Downtown
Lone Star College - CyFair
Kansas State University
Louisiana Tech University
Texas State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
University of Houston - Clear Lake
University of Houston - Main Campus
Texas State Technical College
Lamar University
Abilene Christian University

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, The Caribbean and Central and South America.  Lets take this month to celebrate all the amazing Hispanic culture.

Student Council

Hey freshman, if you're interested in running for class officer, make sure to pick up a pass from Mr. Self's room 2216 to come check out what being in STUCO is all about.

Mums for Life

Please consider making or donating a mum or garter for Mums for Life!  These go the Life Skills and Carlton Center students.  There is a link to sign up on the Cy Woods Student Council twitter @cdubstuco.  All mums are due Wednesday, September 26th and will be delivered Thursday, October 4th.  If you have any questions or you are not familiar with sign up genius, please contact Bailey Peschel.  Don't miss this amazing opportunity to make someone's day!

Cypress Woods Fall College Fair

The Cypress Woods Fall College Fair will be held on Monday during all lunches.  Browse the tables of over 20 colleges and universities.  It is never too soon to start thinking about what you would like to do after high school.  Explore your options and see what these colleges can offer you!

UH Downtown

A representative from The University of Houston - Downtown will be at all lunches today.  U of H Downtown accepts an average SAT score of 930 and an average ACT score of 18.  Stop by the table in the main hall and check out U of H Downtown today!

Pass/Fail

Attention Juniors and Seniors:

If you would like to take a class as Pass/Fail, you can pick up an application in the Counselors' office.  The deadline to register is September 17, 2018.

Safari Day

Wildcats and Wildcat staff listen up!  This Friday is Safari Day at the Woods.  Go all out!  We will see you Friday at the 6:50 AM Pep Rally.

Red Out Shirts

If you Love the Red Out shirts with the helmet on the back, but you did not get one, the Spirit store only has 15 left.  Get yours this week.  They will go fast.

Homecoming

Homecoming is almost here.  October 5 and 6 are the big days this year so Wildcats get yourself a date!  Tickets on sale next week.

The University of Houston - Downtown

A representative from The University of Houston - Downtown will be at all lunches on Thursday.  U of H Downtown accepts an average GPA of 2.5 and offers the lowest tuition rate in the city of Houston among 4-year institutions.  Stop by and check out University of Houston - Downtown.

PSAT

Sophomores and Juniors, did you know students who take the PSAT do better on the SAT?  The SAT is used for college admissions, so you want to do your very best.  Why not prepare by taking the PSAT?  Registration is now open.  Check the Cypress Woods' website or stop by counselors' corner for registration details.

Athletic Events for the week of Sept. 10-14

VOLLEYBALL
September 11, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Springs (home) 5:15/6:15

September 14, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Ranch (away) 5:15-6:15

September 15, 2018 (Sat.)
Eisenhower Tournament (away)

FOOTBALL
Varsity
September 14, 2018 (Fri.)
Woods vs. Tomball Memorial (away)
Tomball Stadium 7:00pm

Sub varsity
September 13, 2018 (Thursday)
JV (home) 4:30/6:30
Freshman (away) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
September 14, 2018 (Friday)
Deer Park Invite Deer Park 8am (away) Varsity
CFISD XC Invite Spring Creek Park 4pm (away) all teams

TENNIS
September 11, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Bryan
Varsity (home) JV (away)

September 14, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek
Varsity (home) JV (away)

Tangle the Mane

Tomorrow is crazy, crazy, crazy hair day at the Woods.  Do not hold back as we travel to Spring High School to tame the manes of those baby Lions!  

Crazy hair tomorrow, Wildcats.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month.  To help bring awareness, the cheerleaders and cadettes are wearing Gold today.  Join us in bringing awareness by wearing gold throughout the month of September.

PSAT

Registration for the PSAT is now open for sophomores and juniors.  Visit the Cypress Woods website for registration details.  Taking the PSAT is a great way to prepare for college.

Athletic Events for the week of Sept. 3-7

VOLLEYBALL 

September 4, 2018 (Tuesday) 

Woods vs. Cy Lakes (home) 5:15/6:15 

September 6 & 8 2018 (Thurs., Sat.) 

CFISD/KATY JV VB Tournament (home) 

September 7, 2018 (Friday) 

Woods vs. Cy Park (away) 5:15-6:15 

FOOTBALL 

Varsity

September 7, 2018 (Fri.)  

Woods vs. Spring (away) Leonard George Stadium* 7:00pm
*I-45 & Cypresswood Dr - Spring (23557 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77373)

Sub varsity 

September 6, 2018 (Thursday) 

Woods vs. Spring 

Freshman (away) 4:30/6:30 

JV (home) 4:30/6:30 

CROSS COUNTRY 

September 6, 2018 (Thursday) 

Montgomery Moonlight Madness Montgomery HS Athletic Complex 5:00pm 

September 8, 2018 (Saturday) 

Region III Preview Kate-Barr-Ross Park, Huntsville 8:00am 

TENNIS 

September 7, 2018 (Friday) 

Woods vs. Bryan Varsity (away) JV (home)