Wednesday, October 31, 2018

White Out

Happy Halloween from your CWHS Cheerleaders!  Next week is our White Out pep rally and the shirts are almost sold out!  Stop by the spirit store during lunch.

College and Career

Seniors, the November scholarship bulletin has posted to the college and career site.  As you are finishing up your college applications, you can turn your attention to searching for scholarships.  For underclassman, there are several new scholarships that are open to all students, so it's not too soon to start the scholarship search.

Wildcats, next week we will have college lunch visits from Stephen F. Austin State University and Penn State.  Details to follow.

Monday, October 29, 2018

Athletic Events the week of Oct. 29-Nov 3, 2018

FOOTBALL
OPEN WEEK

CROSS COUNTRY
November 3, 2018 (Saturday)
State Championship
Old Settlers Park
Round Rock TX TBA

SWIM AND DIVE
November 1, 2018 (Thursday)
College Park
Conroe Natatorium 5:30/6

GIRLS BASKETBALL
October 30, 2018 (Tuesday)
Scrimmage (away)
Woods vs. Alief TBA

BOYS BASKETBALL
November 3, 2018 (Saturday)
Scrimmage (away)
Kingwood Park 9a

Friday, October 26, 2018

College Information

Seniors, here are the latest college numbers: 301 seniors have submitted applications through Apply Texas and 164 seniors have started to work on the FAFSA.  After we beat Ranch on Saturday, consider spending some time on Sunday working on those applications.  See Mrs. England, your College and Career Specialist if you have any questions about applying to college or applying for financial aid.

Red Ribbon Week

Did you know: 90% of Americans with a substance abuse problem started smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Red Ribbon Week

Did you know: Teen tobacco, alcohol and marijuana users are at least twice as likely as nonusers to have poor grades.  Even more alarming: Teen marijuana users are about twice as likely as non-users to drop out of high school.

Thank you for ALIENating drugs today in your space clothes.  Join us tomorrow as we dress like a favorite character from your childhood because we were born to be drug free!

Comedy Sports Tonight (10/24/18)

Good morning wildcats!  Do you need a break from the stressful life of school and homework?  Well you're in luck, because the Cypress Woods Theatre company is having our first Comedy Sportz match of the year!  For just $5 you can come and enjoy a night full of competition, improv and lots of laughter.  Tonight, October 24 at 7 pm in the Cy Woods auditorium.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Junior Spirit Night

Juniors:  We are having another spirit night at Panera on Friday, October 26 from 4-8 pm.  There will be a flyer to show Panera that will be sent out on the Class of 2020 Remind101.  Make sure to show your 212 spirit and eat at Panera.

Java Cafe

Hey Wildcats, Java Cafe is back this Thursday, October 25 starting at 6:45 am.  Mrs. Hunt and her students have put a new twist on the menu including chicken and waffles featuring whataburger honey butter, Philly cheese steak puffs, Pizza twists and New and improved sausage kolaches.  We also added 2 new smoothie recipes: Berry Blast and Mango Splash.  Our culinary classes have been working very hard this last week to prepare for this event and make it all possible and we hope you all come down and check out all of our new products this Thursday.

Career Options Fair

Attention all Wildcats, are you wondering about alternatives to attending a university after high school?  Consider attending tomorrow night's Career Options Fair at the Barry Center.  There will be representatives from the workforce such as Cypress Dental Assisting School, HCC Barber School, Vet Tech programs, all branches of the military, Houston Police Department and welding schools.  Keep your options open after high school and check out what the career fair can offer you.

Red Ribbon Week

Did you know: Teens who smoke cigarettes before age 15 are significantly more likely to also drink alcohol, smoke marijuana and abuse prescription drugs than those who wait until after age 21.  Research shows that teens can show symptoms of nicotine dependence after just one or two instances of smoking.

Thank you for Teaming up against drugs and dressing like a twin today.  Tomorrow join us as we dress in space, SciFi attire and ALIENate drugs!

Monday, October 22, 2018

Student Council Spirit Night

Hey guys, don't forget to come out tomorrow night to PDQ to support Student Council.  Just mention Cy Woods Stuco when ordering and all proceeds will go towards the backpack drive!

Remember - TOMORROW, PDQ, Eat Chicken, WIN!
and Be One of the Cool Kids

ASPIRE Testing

On Tuesday, October 30, 10th grade students and 9th grade College Academy students will be participating in ASPIRE testing during periods 1-7.  The bell schedule had been changed for students who are not testing.  For details, visit the Cy Woods website.

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.  This year Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated October 22-26 - this week.

The Story Behind the Symbol

Enrique "Kiki" Camarena grew up in a dirt-floored house with hopes and dreams of making a difference.

Camarena worked his way through college, served in the Marines and became a police officer.  When he decided to join the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it.  "I can't NOT do this," he told her.  "I'm only one person, but I want to make a difference."

The DEA sent Camarena to work undercover in Mexico investigating a major drug cartel believed to include officers in the Mexican army, police and government.  On Feb. 7, 1985, the 37 year old Camarena left his office to meet his wife for lunch.  Five men appeared at the agent's side and shoved him in a car.  One month later, Camarena's body was found in a shallow grave.  He had been tortured to death.

Within weeks of his death in March of 1985, Camarena's Congressman, Duncan Hunter, and high school friend Henry Lozano, launched Camarena Clubs in Imperial Valley, California, Camarena's home.  Hundreds of club members pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifices made by Camarena and others on behalf of all Americans.  These coalitions began to wear red badges of satin, red ribbons, as a symbol of Camarena's memory.  The Red Ribbon Week campaign emerged from the efforts of these clubs and coalitions.

Today, Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to preserve Special Agent Camarena's memory and further the cause for which he gave his life.  The Red Ribbon Campaign also became a symbol of support for the DEA's efforts to reduce demand for drugs through prevention and education programs.  By joining us in our dress up days during this week, Cy Woods Wildcats demonstrate their ardent opposition to drugs.  They pay homage not only to Special Agent Camarena, but to all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our nation's struggle against drug trafficking and abuse.

Thank you for wearing Tie Dye today.  Tomorrow join us as we dress like a twin to help Team Up Against Drugs.

Athletic Events the week of Oct. 22 - 27

VOLLEYBALL
October 23, 2018, (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Bryan (away) 5:15/6:15

FOOTBALL
October 27, 2018 (Saturday)
MIDDLE SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAY
Varsity
Woods vs. Cy Ranch (away)
CF FCU 1:00pm

Sub varsity
October 25, 2018 (Thursday)
JV Gold (home) Woods vs. Klein 4:30
JV Red (home) Woods vs. Cy Ranch 6:30

Freshman
Woods vs. Cy Ranch (away) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
October 22, 2018 (Monday)
Region II Championships
Jesse Owens Memorial Complex
Dallas TX

SWIM AND DIVE
October 25 2018 (Thursday)
Cy Fair Natatorium 5/6

October 26, 2018 (Friday)
Tomball Invite
Tomball Aquatic Center 4/5

October 27, 2018 (Saturday)
Swimming
Tomball Invite
Tomball Aquatic Center 7/10a

GIRLS BASKETBALL
October 27, 2018 (Saturday) Scrimmage (away)
Woods vs. Katy Tompkins TBA

Friday, October 19, 2018

Swim & Dive

The Cy Woods swim & dive team took on Klein Collins and Fort Bend Dulles last night.  The team defeated both Klein Collins and Dulles.  They will take on Cy Falls and Bridgeland next week.

Swim & Dive

The Cy Woods swim and dive team took on Bridgeland and Katy Seven Lakes.  The girls defeated Bridgeland and Seven Lakes.  The boys defeated Bridgeland as well but came up short against Seven Lakes.  Great job swim & dive, your Coaches are proud of you!!

Tennis

After 3 days, 3 rain delays, 2 rainouts, 2 trips to Bryan, 1 trip to Brenham and 19 matches, Varisty tennis lost to Round Rock by 1 match in Bi District Playoffs.  It was a crazy season but they had a great one!  Way to go tennis on your amazing accomplishments this season!  We are all so proud of you all and your hard work this season!!

Red Ribbon Week

Wildcat Students and Staff,

Next week we begin our district-wide recognition of Red Ribbon Week.  Join us in our pledge to be drug and alcohol free.  Monday we are going to Tie Up Drugs; wear tie dye.

Tuesday: Team up Against Drugs - Twin Day
Wednesday: ALIENate Drugs - Space Day: wear Sci-Fi, Star Wars, Star Trek, etc
Thursday: Born to be Drug Free - Favorite Character from Childhood
Friday: Lasso Out Drugs ("Wrangle the Mustangs") - Country Day/Western

College Visit

Jefferson University will visit Cypress Woods on Tuesday.  Jefferson is a small college in Philadelphia.  Popular majors at Jefferson are Fashion Merchandising, Architecture, Pre-Med Studies, Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.  Students can earn scholarships from $4,500 to $20,000 a year based on your GPA and test scores.  If you are looking for a small, out-of-state school that's in a big city, Jefferson could be the school for you.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Volleyball

Your Wildcat volleyball girls brought down Cy Ranch on senior night putting them in the hunt for a playoff journey!  The last district match will be in Bryan next Tuesday!  We are so proud of you girls, keep the success going!! 212

University of Alabama

A representative from the University of Alabama will be at all lunches today.  University of Alabama has around 33,000 students and over half of them are from out-of-state!  Wildcats be sure to stop by and learn about the great things happening in Alabama.  Roll Tide!!

Monday, October 15, 2018

Class Office

Attention, Freshman running for class office this week!

You MUST go to room 2216 to verify your name AND the office you are running for on the ballot.

Voting will be conducted at all lunches beginning on Wednesday and finishing on Thursday.  We will not vote on Friday unless there is need for a runoff election.

Good luck to all of the candidates!

Boys Basketball

Attention all boys interested in playing basketball.

Boys' basketball tryouts will be held on Saturday, October 27th from 10:30-12:30 in the Performance gym.  Anyone interested in trying out must have all required athletic paperwork turned into the athletic trainer's office by Friday, October 26th. NO EXCEPTIONS

You will not be allowed to tryout if this is not complete.  This will be the only tryout date so don't miss it!  If you have any questions please see Coach Draudt.

Friday Spirit Day

This Friday is Pink Out day.

College Visits

Wildcats, this weeks' college visitors will be Pepperdine University and University of Alabama.  Pepperdine University is located in beautiful Malibu, California and offers majors such as Sports Medicine, Biology and Psychology.  A representative from Pepperdine will be on campus during B and C lunches on Tuesday.  

The University of Alabama will be at all lunches on Wednesday.  Alabama has about 33,000 students, and over half of them are from outside the state of Alabama!   At Alabama you can customize your major to suit your interests.

Be sure to check out these opportunities this week.

Athletic Events the week of Oct. 15-20

VOLLEYBALL
October 16, 2018, (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Ranch (home) 5:15/6:15
Senior Night

FOOTBALL
October 19, 2018 (Friday)
Varsity
Woods vs. Cy Springs (home)
PINK OUT GAME
CF FCU Stadium 7:00pm

Sub varsity
October 18, 2018 (Thursday)
JV (away) 4:30/6:30
Freshman (home) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
2018 UIL REGION II & REGION III (1A) CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hosted by The University of Texas at Arlington
Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 - Lynn Creek Park - Grand Prairie, Texas

TENNIS
October 15, 2018 (Monday)
Bi District Playoffs
Rayburn Intermediate School
Bryan TX 1:30pm

SWIM AND DIVE
October 16, 2018 (Tuesday)
Gold Swim
Cy Ranch HS 5/6

October 19, 2018 (Thursday)
Red Swim
Klein Collins HS 4/5

Friday, October 12, 2018

Tennis

Varsity tennis CRUSHED it Wednesday night with a complete shut out over Bryan!  This was the last match of district play to secure their SECOND place spot in district!  They are headed on to play Round Rock on Monday, October 15, at 1:30 pm at Rayburn Intermediate School in Bryan, TX.  They have had a GREAT season so far...wish them luck as they head on to bi-district playoffs!  212 Wildcats.

Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum Scholarship

Senior women: the applications have arrived for the Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum $1,000 Service Scholarship.  This award is for senior ladies who have served their community while in high school.  If you are interested, stop by Mrs. England's office located inside the counseling suite.

Choir Concert

Tuesday, October 16th is the first choir concert of the year.  We have a location change because the choirs and audience can no longer fit in our own school auditorium.  The concert will be hosted by Community of Faith Church on Becker Road at 7:00 pm.  Please join us for this free concert as we honor the memory of Mrs. Marsha Robinson, the founding director of Cypress Woods Choir.  The concert will also feature solos from Kendyl Orsak, Kathryn Huffman and a guest appearance by trumpet player, Sam Belcher.

The Choir can't wait to see you there!

Junior Class Spirit Night

Hey Juniors!  PDQ is hosting a spirit night for the Junior class today, October 12th!  A percentage of all proceeds will go towards fundraising for your Senior Prom!  Make sure to bring all your friends and family to PDQ tonight!  Be a winner and get a chicken dinner!  Go Class of 2020!!!

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

The Amazing Race

The Amazing Race wants you!  Stop by the Library to sign up for our annual reading challenge.

2nd Annual Poetry Out Loud Competition

Calling for participants for the Cy Woods 2nd Annual Poetry Out Loud Competition.  See Mrs. English in Rm 2910 or Mrs. Schexnaider in the Library for entry forms.

Water Polo

The Cy Woods Water Polo team will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 9 at 6:30 pm in the Commons.  Anyone interested in joining should attend this meeting.  See Coach Pease or Coach Marucci for more information.

PSAT Testing

Due to PSAT testing, the bell schedule on Wednesday, October 10th has been changed.  Lunch times and early release times have been adjusted.  Visit the Cy Woods website to view the bell schedule.

Homecoming Pictures

If you were at Homecoming Saturday night and took pictures at the awesome photo bus - the pictures are available.  Check the CDub Stuco twitter page for the link.

HOCO Spirit Stick

The Twitter results are in and let's all give a big Congratulations to the Senior class, who got over double the votes.  The class of 2019 has won the HOCO week spirit stick.

Theater

Broadway in Concert

Good morning Wildcats!  Have you ever really wanted to see a Broadway show but couldn't make it to New York City to see it?  Well now the Cypress Woods Theatre Company is giving you the chance to experience the music from not just 1, but from 4 Broadway Musicals!  At Broadway in Concert you'll get to dance and sing to the music from Smokey Joe's Cafe, Les Miserables, Footloose and The Great Comet of 1812!!  Friday October 12 at 7 pm, Saturday October 13 at 2 pm and 7 pm and Monday October 15 at 7 pm for just $10 you can get the Broadway experience in a concert style performance!  Tickets are available at cwtc.weebly.com!


The Seagull

Hey Wildcats!  The Cypress Woods Theatre Company is putting on the Seagull by Anton Checkov!  Get ready for a Grand Russian tragicomedy filled with love, drama and the promise of success on Friday October 19 at 7 pm, Saturday October 20 at 2 pm and 7 pm and Monday October 22 at 7 pm!  Be sure to remember that it is a play for mature audiences!  Tickets are $10 and available at cwtc.weebly.com!

Athletic Events the Week of Oct. 9-13

VOLLEYBALL
October 9, 2018, (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Park (home) 5:15/6:15

October 12, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Springs (away) 5:15/6:15

FOOTBALL
October 11, 2018 (Thursday)
Varsity
Woods vs. Cy Park (away)
KP Stadium 6:30pm

Sub varsity
October 10, 2018 (Wednesday)
JV Gold (home) Woods vs. Westfield 4:30
JV Red (home) Woods vs. Cy Park 6:30
Freshman (away) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
October 12, 2018 (Friday)
District 14-6A Championships
Spring Creek Park, Tomball 9am

TENNIS
October 10, 2018 (Wednesday)
Woods vs. Bryan
Varsity (home)
JV (away)
Weather make up day

Swim and Dive
October 11, 2018 (Thursday)
Pentathlon
Cy Fair Natatorium 5/6

October 13, 2018 (Saturday)
Pentathlon
Cy Fair Natatorium 7a/9a

Thursday, October 4, 2018

College Visit

Today Fort Lewis College will be at A lunch.  Fort Lewis is located in the beauty of Durango, Colorado.  If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you can major in Adventure Education, and Fort Lewis offers tuition waivers for Native American students.

All Wildcats should attend College Night next week at the Berry Center.  College Night is held on October 9 and 10 from 5-8 PM, and students in all grades are welcome along with their families.  Over 200 colleges will be attending College Night, and this is a great opportunity to visit with schools from outside Texas.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Homecoming Week

Today is '80s rapper/singer day.

Tomorrow is PJ day.

Friday is Mum/Spirit day.

Homecoming Spirit Stick

Starting today, two tweets on the Stuco twitter will be sent out.  It's a full blown competition between the classes for the HOCO week spirit stick.  Go out and retweet or like the message that mentions your graduating class!  It's Freshman vs. Juniors and Sophomores vs. Seniors to begin.  May the best classes win!

PSAT Bell Schedule

Due to PSAT testing, the bell schedule on Wednesday, October 10th has been changed.  Lunch times and early release times have been adjusted.  Visit the Cy Woods website to view the bell schedule.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

College Visits

Wildcats, we have more colleges visiting all lunches today.  The University of Arkansas offers a great tuition award based on your GPA and test scores that will bring down the cost of tuition to in-state prices.  The most popular majors at Arkansas are business, nursing and engineering.

Southwestern University is located in Texas's Hill Country in Georgetown, Texas.  It is a smaller school with a rich history.  Fun fact: the first recorded homecoming in US history was at Southwestern in 1909!  Popular majors at Southwestern are biology, communications, political science and psychology.

Stop by and see what these Universities can offer you!

Monday, October 1, 2018

Class Rings

Attention Juniors and Seniors,

Extra class ring order days have been scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, October 3rd and 4th, during lunches in the cafeteria.  Extra ring packets are available in the AP office.  Remember to order your ring on these dates with only $50 on October 3rd and 4th.

Homecoming Week

Homecoming Week is Here!!

Tomorrow is Jersey Day here at the Woods!

Go Gold Week

Wildcats and Wildcat staff,

Thank you for all of your support during Go Gold week! We raised $2,300.00 for childhood Cancer! Way to go!!

College Visits

Today, a representative from Temple University will visit A lunch.  Temple University has over 29,000 students, is located in Philadelphia, and offers scholarships ranging from three thousand dollars to full tuition.

We will also host McNeese State University today during all lunches.  McNeese is located less than 3 hours away from Houston in Lake Charles, LA and its most popular majors are Agriculture, Nursing and Engineering.

Stop by and check them out!

Athletic Events for the Week of October 1-6, 2018

VOLLEYBALL
October 2, 2018, (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland (home) 5:15/6:15

October 5, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Lakes (away) 4/4:30/5:30

FOOTBALL
October 5, 2018 (Friday)
Homecoming
Varsity
Woods vs. Cy Lakes (home)
KP Stadium 7:00pm

Sub varsity
October 4, 2018 (Thursday)
JV Gold (@Creek) Woods vs. Cy Creek 4:30
JV Red (@Lakes) Woods vs. Cy Lakes 6:30
Freshman (home) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
October 4, 2018 (Thursday)
HBU Invitational (away)
HBU

TENNIS
October 2, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Ranch
Varsity (away)
JV (home)