Scholarship News

Attention Senior Girls! The deadline for the Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum Scholarship is almost here. Complete the online-application and transcript request by this Friday. All senior girls are encouraged to apply! Attention Golfers, the Houston Golf Association is offering six (6) $25,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in the Houston area. The categories are: General Studies, Technical Studies, Engineering & Geosciences and the Randy Arnaud Memorial Junior Golf Scholarship. Seniors! Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the December Scholarship Bulletin. The best Christmas gift you can give to yourself is a scholarship to help cover college tuition!!

Baseball Tryouts

Baseball tryouts will be held January 29th, January 30th, and February 1st. Please pick up a tryout form from Coach Pridgeon in room 2318, Coach Turnbow in room 2405, Coach Nichols in room 2309, or Coach Forcha in room 1608. You must have all paperwork initialed, signed, and turned in to Coach Pridgeon by Thursday January 28th before tryouts in order to participate in tryouts.

Athletics

Girls Basketball December 18, 2015 (Friday) Woods vs Cy Ranch (home) 1, 2:30/4 Boys Basketball December 18, 2015 (Friday) Woods vs Eisenhower (away) 4/5:30/7 Wrestling December 18, 2015 (Friday) Dual (home) 4p December 19, 2015 (Saturday) Doc Hess Classic (away) 9a

Baseball Tryouts

Baseball tryouts will be held January 29th, January 30th and February 1st. Please pick up a tryout form from Coach Pridgeon in room 2318, Coach Turnbow in room 2405, Coach Nichols in room 2309 or Coach Forcha in room 1608. You must have all paperwork initialed, signed and turned in to Coach Pridgeon by Thursday January 28th before tryouts in order to participate in tryouts.

SPARKS

Attention members of SPARKS: please join us for our Christmas social after school on Thursday, December 10th, in the teaching theater. Bring a treat to share and hope to see you there!

Spanish Club

Spanish Club will be hosting a Basics for Babies resource drive from December 1 to December 11. We will be collecting baby items such as bottles, formula, clothes, and baby food to help feed and clothe babies in need in our comunity. Boxes will be in rooms 2010 and 3004. Please, donate to help the families and babies in need!

Project Linus Meeting

There will be a project Linus meeting this Friday, Dec. 11th, and Next Monday, Dec. 15th. Please bring new toys for the Project Linus Toy Drive benefiting Memorial Hermann Memorial City; pediatric ward. They need toys for teens, infants and PG Movies. The drive ends next Wednesday. Bring toys to room 2209, (Mrs. Self's room).

Collecting for the Homeless

This year, Santa flew by and asked us to help him bring Christmas to the Homeless. Sanata knows that many people in Houston who do not have necessary items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, and he needs our help! Santa dropped off "Christmas for the Homeless" boxes in front of the school and needs us to fill them with toiletries to help him bring Joy to the World. Help Santa and Help the Homeless!

NTTS Members

Attention NttS menmbers! Our next meeting is this Wednesday at 6:30pm or this Thursday at 6:40am. Brand NEW members meet in the teaching theater. Old members meet in Mrs. Self's room, 2209 for a come and go meeting between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

SPARKS

Attention members of SPARKS, please join us for our Christmas social after school on Thursday, December 10th, in the teaching theater. Bring a treat to share and hope to see you there!

Scholarship and College News

•Hey Wildcats, the wave of the Crimson Tide is rolling towards The Woods today! That’s right, representatives from the University of Alabama will be here today to answer your questions about admissions, scholarships and on-campus student activities! Be sure to stop by their table during your lunch period. And, “Roll Tide” •Attention Seniors. The Cy-Fair Education Foundation has over $330,000 in scholarships for graduating seniors in CFISD! Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to win money to help pay for college. All seniors are encouraged to apply for this award. •Seniors! The Cy-Fair Community Credit Union Scholarship, the Cy-Fair Women’s Club Scholarship, and the Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum scholarships, are in full-swing. Each award is for $1,000 and are only available to CFISD graduates! •Attention Seniors! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship is open to ANY graduating high school senior. There are nine scholarships in the amount of $18,000 each. Seniors, do not miss out on this amazing opportunity. Participation in FFA and AG is NOT required! Information is available in the Registrar Office. •Seniors, if you are applying for scholarships whose due date occurs over Christmas Break, you should request your “Official Transcript” by next Wednesday, December 16. Mail service slows during the holidays and we want to ensure that your transcript is received on time.

SPARKS Club

Attention members of SPARKS, please join us for our Christmas Social after school on Thursday, December 10, in the teaching theater. Bring a treat to share and hope to see you there!

Spanish Club's Basic for Babies Resource Drive

Spansih Club will be hosting a Basics for Babies resource drive from December 1 to December 11. We will be collecting baby items such as bottles, formula, clothes, and baby food to help feed and clothe babies in need in our community. Boxes will be in rooms 2010 and 3004. Please donate to help the families and babies in need!

Help out the Homeless

Every year as the majority of us celebrate the holidays, the homeless people of America must suffer through harsh winters, enduring the cold and doing what they can to survive. Help ease this pain by donating toietries at the front of the school. Items such as socks, water bottles, heat pads and hand warmers, tissues, cough drops, and more are greatly appreciated. This year, choose to share your holiday cheer and joy with those who cannot afford to do so.

NTTS Members

Attention NttS Members! Our next meeting is this Wednesday at 6:30pm or this Thursday at 6:40am. Brand NEW members meet in the teaching theater. Old memebers meet in Mrs. Self's room, 2209 for a come and go meeting between 6:30pm and 7:15pm.

Heart of the Woods Shirts

Heart of the Woods Shirts go on sale starting today at all lunches. Ony $15, and all proceeds pay postage for the Heart of the Woods Boxes.

Spanish Club's Basic for Babies

Spanish Club will be host a Basics for Babies resouce drive from December 1 to December 11. We will be collecting baby items such as bottles, formula, clothes, and baby food to help feed and cloth babies in need in our community. Boxes will be in rooms 2010 and 3004. Please donate to help the families and babies in need.

Help the Homeless

This year, Santa flew by and asked us to help him bring Christmas to the homeless. Santa knows that many people in Houston do not have necesasry items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste and he needs our help! Santa dropped off "Christmas for the Homeless" boxes in front of the school and needs us to fill them with toiletries to help him bring Joy to the World. Help Santa and help the homeless!

Boys Basketball Toys for Tots Drive

Next Tuesday, December 8th, the boys basketball team will be hosting the North Shore Mustangs. Please help Boys Basketball provide a Merry Christmas for all local boys and girls by donating a new unwrapped toy to their Toys for Tots Drive. Students can bring a toy to the December 8th home game and get into the game for free. You can also donate your toy in the AP ofice or the athletic seacretary's office from now until December 8th. If you have any questions, please ask of the basketball coaches.

Scholarship News

•Scholarships and College Visits Attention Seniors! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship is open to ANY graduating high school senior. There are nine scholarships in the amount of $18,000 each. Seniors, do not miss out on this amazing opportunity. Participation in FFA and AG is NOT required! Information is available in the Registrar Office. •The University of North Texas will be here today during all lunches. If you are interested in STEM, Aviation, or Business, then UNT could be the school for you. If you have applied to UNT or want to learn more about the university, then why not take advantage of this opportunity to meet your admissions counselor. •The CFISD Career Options Fair is tonight at the Berry Center. Parents and students in grades 6-12 are invited to browse the Career Fair to learn about the Career and Technology programs, certifications, and electives, available in CFISD. •The Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship to African-American seniors who are graduating from CFISD.

SPRING DUAL CREDIT CLASS

Students that are taking a SPRING DUAL CREDIT CLASS: you should have received a reminder call from Lone Star this week for payment of your courses. However, PLEASE make sure that you are charged the correct amount. If you are not sure, please stop by the counseling office to discuss. If you are taking 1 course, the price is about $66. If you are taking 2 courses, it is around $120. If your amount is higher, please wait until December 7th to pay!

Key Club's Karaoke Night

Do you know that only $1.80 can save a newborn by giving the mother a MNT vaccine? Stop by the Key club booth and drop your change during all lunches. We have free candy for your generour heart. Today, Key Club Karaoke Night will start at 5pm-7pm in the Cy Wood's auditorium. $1 to vote for your friends will be Friday during Karaoke. So bring as many friends as you can. We cannot wait to see you there. All money will be donated to the Eliminate Project.

Spanish Club's Basics for Babies Resource Drive

Spanish Club will be hosting a Basics for Babies Resource Drive from December 1, to December 11. We will be collecting baby items such as bottles, formula, clothes, and baby food to help feed and cloth babies in need in our community. Boxes will be in rooms 2010 and 3004. Please donate to help the families and babies in need!

Boys Golf Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the boys golf team, you need to contact Coach Neill by December 4th 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 December 8t & 9th at Cypress Golf Course.

Spanish Club

Spanish Club will be hosting a Basics for Babies resource drive from December 1 to December 11. We will be collecting baby items such as bottles, formula, clothes, and baby food to help feed and clothe babies in need in our community. Boxes will be in rooms 2010 and 3004. Please, donate to help the families and babies in need.

Scholarship News

•Attention Seniors, if you have committed to Baylor University, you should apply for the Carr P. Scholars Program. Applications are available in the registrar office. •Seniors! The Cy-Fair Community Credit Union Scholarship, the Cy-Fair Women’s Club Scholarship, and the Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum scholarships, are in full-swing. Each award is for $1,000 and is available to graduating seniors in CFISD, ONLY! •Senior Wildcats! Here it is. . .The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship applications are now available online! Each year, this organization awards more than $2,000,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Houston area. Participation in FFA or AG is NOT required

Help the Homeless

This year, Santa flew by and asked us to help him bring Christmas to the homeless. Santa knows that many people in Houston do not have necessary items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste and he needs our help! Santa dropped of "Christmas for the Homeless" boxes in front of the school and needs us to fill them with toiletries to help him bing Joy to the World. Help Santa and Help the Homeless!

Spring Dual Credit Class

Students that are taking a SPRING DUAL CREDIT CLASS: You should have received a reminder call from Lone Star this week for payment of your courses. However, PLEASE make sure that you are charged the correct amount. If you are not sure, pease stop by the counseling office to discuss. If you are taking 1 course, the price is about $66. If you are taking 2 courses, it is around $120. If your amount is higher, please wail util December 7th to pay!

Girls Golf Tryouts

Girls golf tryouts will be December 8th! The sign up will be on the door of the girl's coach's office 1105. You must have a physical on file in the training room and proper paperwork completed before tryouts. See Coach Ahlfinger for details!

Spanish Club's Basic for Babies Resource Drive

Our Spanish Club will be hosting a Basics for Babies resource drive from December 1 to December 11. We will be collecting baby items such as bottles, formula, clothes, and baby food to help feed and clothe babies in need in our community. Boxes will be in rooms 2010 and 3004. Please, donate to help the families and babies in need!

Boys Golf Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the boys golf team, you need to contact Coach Neil by December 4th 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 8th & 9th at Cypress Lakes Golf Course.

Help the Homeless

This year, Santa flew by and asked us to help him bring Christmas to the homeless. Santa knows that many people in Houston do not have necessary items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, and he needs our help! Santa dropped off "Christmas for the Homeless" boxes in front of the school and need us to fill them with toiletries to help him bring Joy to the World. Help Santa and Help the Homeless!

Boys Basketball Toys for Tots Drive

Next Tuesday, December 8th, the boys basketball team will be hosting the North Shore Mustangs. Please help boys basketball provide a Merry Christmas for all local boys and girls by donating a new unwrapped toy to their Toys for Tots Drive. Students can bring a toy to the December 8th home game and get into the game for free. You can also donate your toy in the AP office or the athletic secretary's office from now until December 8th. If you have any questions, please ask one of the basketball coaches.

Scholarship News

The December Schorarship Bulletin is ready! Copies are available in the Registrar Office. Burger King Scholars Program is offering up to $50,000 in scholarships to a graduating high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The deadline to apply is December 15th. See Mrs. Graves for complete details.

Key Club Karaoke Night

Do you know that in 21 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of childbirth into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every eleven minutes. Key Club organizes the Karaoke Night to support those newborns to get vaccines. You can vote for a teacher to sing on the stage by donating $2.00, or donate a dollar to vote for one of your friends to sing. You can also volunteer to sing on the stage for free! Let others know how good you are. Please come and join the Key Club Karaoke Night, this Friday, December 4th, in the auditorium. Food and drinks will be provided. Voting for teachers will start on Tuesday through Thursday during all lunches, and voting for friends will be on Friday during the activity.

Scholarships and College Visits

Attention Seniors! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship is open to ANY graduating high school senior. There are nine scholarships in the amount of $18,000 each. Seniors, do not miss out on this amazing opportunity. Participation in FFA and AG is NOT required! Information is available in the Registrar Office. The University of North Texas will be here today during all lunches. If you are interested in STEM, Aviation, or Business, UNT could be the school for you. If you have applied to UNT or want to learn more about the university,why not take advantage of this opportunity to meet your admissions counselor. The CFISD Career Options Fair is tonight at the Berry Center. Parents and students in grades 6-12 are invited to browse the Career Fair to learn about the Career and Technology programs, certifications, and electives available in CFISD. The Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship to African-American seniors who are graduating from CFISD.

Junior Statesman Meeting

Junior Statesman meeting wil be held this Tuesday, Dec.1 in room 2214 at 2:40. We will be having our elections!

Spanish Club

Spanish Club will be hosting a Basic for Babies resource drive from December 1 to December 11. We will be collecting baby items such as bottles, formula, clothes, and baby food to help feed and clothe babies in need in our community. Boxes will be in rooms 2010 and 3004. Please donate to hepl the families and babies in need!

Key Club

Do you know that in 21 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of children into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every eleven minutes. Key Club organizes the Karaoke Night to support those newborns to get vaccines. You can vote for a teacher to sing on the stage by donating 2 dollars, or donate a dollar to vote for one of your friends to sing. You can volunteer singing on the stagae for free! Let others know how good you are! Please come and join the Key Club Karaoke Night on Friday, Decmeber 4th, in the auditorium. Food and drinks will be provided. Voting for teachers will start on Tuesday through Thursday during all lunches, and voting for friends wil be on Friday during the activity.

Boys Golf Team

If you are interested in trying out for the boys golf team, you need to contact Coach Neill by December 4th 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 8th & 9th at Cypress Lakes golf course. Thanks, Coach Neil!

Projecct Linus/Community Service Hours

Need community service hours? Project Linus works to create warm blankets that are delivered to sick children in hospitals. With your help, we can put smiles on their faces. Come this Friday to room 2209 right after school. See you there!

Girls Golf Tryouts

Girl's golf tryouts will be December 8th! The sign up will be on the door of the girl's coach's office, (1105). You must have a physical on file in the training room and proper paperwork completed before tryouts. See Coach Ahlfinger for details!

Boys Basketball -Toys for Tots

Next Tuesday, December 8th, the boys basketball team will be hosting the North Shore Mustangs. Please help boys basketball provide a Merry Christmas for all local boys and girls by donating a new unwrapped toy to their toys for tots drive. Students can bring a toy to the December 8th home game and get into the game for free. You can also donate your toy in the AP office or the athletic secretary's office from now until December 8th. If you have any questions, please ask one of the basketball coaches.

Interact Club

This year, Santa flew by and asked us to help him bring Christmas to the homeless. Santa knows that many people in Houston do not have necessary items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, and he needs our help! Santa dropped off "Christmas for the Homeless" boxes in the front hall, by the elevators, and needs us to fill them with toiletries to help him bring Joy to the World. Help Santa and Help the Homeless!

Need Community Service Hours?

Need community service hours? Project Linus works to create warm blankets that are delivered to sick children in hospitals. With your help, we can put smiles on their faces. Come this Friday to room 2209 right after school. See you there!

Girls Golf Tryouts

Girls Golf tryouts will be December 8th! The sign up sheet will be on the door of the girl's coach's office 1105. You must have a physical on file in the training room and proper paperwork completed before tryouts. See Coach Ahlfinger for details!

Boys Basketball Toys for Tots Drive

Next Tuesday, December 8th, the boys basketball team will be hosting the North Shore Mustangs. Please help boys basketball provide a Merry Christmas for all local boys and girls by donating a new unwrapped toy to their Toys for Tots Drive. Students can bring a toy to the December 8th home game and get into the game for free. You can also donate your toy in the AP office or the athletic secretary's office from now until December 8th. If you have any questions, please ask one of the basketball coaches.

Boys Golf Team Try outs

If you are interested in trying out for the boys golf team, you need to contact Coach Neill by Decmeber 4th 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 8 & 9 at Cypress Lakes Golf Course.

Key Club

Do you know that in 21 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of childbirth into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every eleven minutes. Key Club organizes the Karaoke Night to support those newborns to get vaccines. You can vote for a treacher to sing on the stage by donating 2 dollars, or donate a dollar to vote for one of your friends to sing. Or, you can volunteer singing on the stage for free! Let others know how good you are! Please come and join the Key Club Karaoke Night Friday, December 4th, in the auditorium. Food and drinks will be provided. Voting for treachers will start on Tuesday through Thursday during all lunches, and voting for friends will be on Friday during the activity.

Boys Soccer Tryouts

Boys Soccer tryouts will be today at 2:45 on the practice fields behind the tennis courts. Anyone wanting to tryout will need a physical on file. Bring your running shoes with your soccer shoes. Any questions, see Coach Day.

Athletics

Swimming December 3, 2015 (Thursday) College Park JV/D (away) 5/6 December 4, 2015 (Friday) Spring Branch Invite D (away) 3/5 December 5, 2015 (Saturday) Spring Branch Invite V (away) 6a/9:30a Girls Basketball December 3-5, 2015 (Thurs.-Sat.) Varsity Clear Creek Tournament (away) TBA Boys Basketball December 1, 2015 (Tuesday) Woods vs Cinco Ranch 4/5:30/7(home) December 3-5, 2015 (Thurs. - Sat.) Varsity Katy Tourn. (away) TBA CFISD 9A Torn. (away) @ Cy Creek TBA Wrestling December 2, 2015 (Wednesday) Tri (away) @ Cy Lakes 5p December 4-5, 2015 (Fri.-Sat.) The Woodlands Invitational The Woodlands (away) 5p/9a

Girls Golf Tryouts

Girl's golf tryouts will be December 8th! The sign up will be on the door of the girl's coach's office 1105. You must have a physical on file in the training room and proper paperwork completed before tryouts. See Coach Ahlfinger for details!

Project Linus

Need community service hours? Project Linus works to create warm blankets that are delivered to sick children in hospitals. With your help, we can put smiles on their faces. Come this Friday to room 2209 right after school. See you there!

Boys Golf Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the boys golf team, you need to contact Coach Neill by December 4th about tryout informaton. 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 8th & 9th at Cypress Lakes Golf Course.

Boys Soccer Tryouts

Boys' soccer tryouts will be November 30th, the Monday we get back from Thanksgiving break on the practice fields behind the tennis courts. All boys wanting to participate will need a physical on file with the trainers. Tryouts will begin at 2:45, bring your running shoes and soccer cleats. Any questions, see coach Day.

Scholarship and College News

Attention Seniors! If you are applying to UT Austin, Texas A&M, or The University of Houston, today is the last day to guarantee that your transcript will arrive on time. Log onto your account to confirm that your application is complete. University Admissions Offices will not consider or process incomplete applications! Required documents must be received by December 1st. Seniors, have you picked up the Houston Livestock Show and rodeo scholarship flier? There are (9) scholarships for $18,000 each! Participation in AG is NOT required. All graduating seniors should apply. The Ethel Hedgemen Lyle Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship to African-American seniors who are graduating from CFISD. The Gulf Coast Section of Society for Petroleum Engineering will award $2,000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who are planning to study Petroleum Engeineering and related fields. Please see Mrs. Graves in the Registrar Office for scholarship applications.

Athletics

Swimming OFF Girls Basketball November 24, 2015 (Tuesday) Woods vs. Barbers HIll (away) 11/12:14/1 Boys Basketball November 23, 2015 (Monday) Woods vs Dulles (home) 9/10:30/12 November 24, 2015 (Tuesday) Spring Boarder Battle Spring HS (away) time: TBA Wrestling November 24, 2015 (Tuesday) Quad. @ Cy Woods (home) 5p Katy/Cy Ranch/Mayde Creek/Cy Woods

Scholarship News

Attention Seniors! If you are applying to UT Austin, Texas A&M or The University of Houston, please log onto your account to check the status of your application. University Admissions Offices will not consider or process, incomplete applications! Required documents must be received by December 1st! Southern A&M University will be here today during all lunches. Southern is recognized nationally for their College of Business, Engineering, Computer Science, and the College of Sciences & Agriculture. Stop by their table hear about their Out-of-State fee waiver initiative and scholarship opportunities at Southern! Website: www.subr.edu Seniors, have you picked up the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship flier? There are (9) scholarships for $18,000 each! Participation in AG is NOT required. All graduating seniors should apply. Website: www.hlsr.com Seniors, now that you have submitted your application it is time to start looking for ways to help pay for your college education. Pick up a copy of the November Scholarship bulletin, today!

Boys Soccer Tryouts

Boys Soccer Tryouts will be November 30th the monday we get back from Thanksgiving break on the practice fields behind the tennis courts. All boys wanting to participate will need a physical on file with the trainers. Tryouts will begin at 2:45, bring your running shores and soccer cleats. Any questions see Coach Day.

Girl's Golf Tryouts

Girl's golf tryouts will be December 8th! The sign up will be on the door of the girls coach's office 1105. You must have a physical on file in the training room and proper paperword completed before tryouts. See Coach Ahlfinger for details!!

Boys Golf Try Outs

If you are interested in trying out for the boys golf team, you need to contact Coach Neill by December 4th 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 8 & 9 at Cypress Lakes Golf Course.

Need Community Service Hours?

Need community service hours? Project Linus works to create warm blankets that are delivered to sick children in hospitals. With your help, we can put smiles on their faces. Come this Friday to room 2209 right after school. See you there!

Scholarship and College News

The University of St. Thomas will be here today during all lunches. Stop by their table to meet the admissions counselor and to learn about all of the amazing academic, scholarship, and extracurricular opportunities available there. Attention Seniors, if you have committed to Baylor University, then you should apply for the Carr P. Scholars Progeam. Applications are available in the registrar office. The Italian Cultural & Community Center will award several $1,000 RENEWABLE scholarships to graduating high schools seniors who are of Italian descent. The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship is available to graduating high school students who will major in Fine Arts. Scholarships range from $2,500 to $7,500. Hey Wildcats! CFISD Guidance & Counseling Department will host Military Acadcemy Night tomorrow evening at The Berry Center. Tickets for this event are availabe in the Counselor's office See Mrs. Graves in the Registrar Office for complete details.

Boys Soccer Tryouts

Boys' soccer tryouts will be November 30, the Monday we get back from Thanksgiving break, on the practice fields behind the tennis courts. All boys wanting to participate will need a physical on file with the trainers. Tryouts will begin at 2:45, bring your runing shoes and soccer cleats. Any questions see Coach Day.

Junior Statesmen Meeting

Junior Statesmen meeting Tuesday, 11/17/15, after school in Mr. Wilson's room,(2214)

Class of 2019

Class of 2019! This Thursday is a special Freshman Class T-Shirt Day! Wear your freshman class shirts this Thursday! They will be on sale all this weeek for $15.00 during all lunches!

Athletics

Swimming November 17, 2015 (Tuesday) Non TISCA Qualifiers Cy Ranch HS (away) 4/5 November 20-21, 2015 (Fri. & Sat.) TISCA CISD Natatorium 7a/9a Girls Basketball November 17, 2015 (Tuesday) Woods vs. Bush (home) 4/5:30/7 November 19-21, 2015 (Thurs.-Sat.) Texas Invitational, Varsity only time: TBA Pasadena Texas Men’s Basketball November 19-21, 2015 (Thurs.- Sat) CFISD JV Tournament @ Jersey Village HS (away) November 20, 2015 (Friday) Woods vs Klein Forest (home) 4/5:30 Wrestling November 19, 2015 (Thursday) Clear Creek Meet Klein Oak HS 5pm November 20-21, 2015 (Fri. & Sat.) Cy Ridge Classic Tournament @ Cy Ridge HS (away)

Scholarships and College News

The Cypress Historical Society will award (2) CFISD graduating seniors $1,000 each to students interested in History, Social Sciences, Library Science, or Education. Howard University will be here today during all lunches. Howard offers programs in medicine, communications and journalism for all students regardless of race, gender, or religion. Meet their admissions counselor during your designated lunch period to hear about scholarships, financial aid, and admissions requirements to Howard University. The University of St. Thomas will be here Monday, November 16, during all lunches. Stop by to visit with the admissions counselor to learn about all of the opportunities available to you at St. Thomas. Seniors, are you planning a career in education? Do you need money to pay for college? Then, stop by the registrar office and ask Mrs. Graves about a new full-ride scholarship offer for Education Majors. The Frontier Fiesta Scholarship is available for graduating seniors who will be attending The University of Houston. The award is $1,000 and recipients are selected on the basis of leadership and academics. Increase your chances of winning by applying early! The Thurgood Marshall Foundation and Department of Defense scholarship is for students who are planning to major in STEM related fields. This $25,000 award includes summer internship at one of the DoD laboratories. Burger King Scholars Program is offering up to $50,000 in scholarships to graduating high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/application-information/ The Italian Cultural & Community Center is offering $1,000 renewable scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are of Italian descent. http://www.iccchouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ICCC-Merit-Based-and-Financial-Need-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Junior Statesmen Meeting

Wildcats, come to the Junior Statesmen meeting November 17th, in Mr. Wilson's room 2214. There will be information on leadership positions available.

Interact Club

Interact Club is eradicating polio from the planet. With your donations, we will be one step closer to wiping out polio. Buy a End Polio Now Bracelet for $2. Every $2 can save 3 lives! Come donate to the Purple Pinkie Project to elinimate polio from the planet during all lunches. Be a Polio Hero!

FCA Meeting

Come out to the next FCA meeting this Thursday morning at 6:30 in the third gym. There wil be donuts, games, and a great message from Coact Crumedy.

Attention Seniors: Transcript requests for December 1st deadline must be submitted before Thanksgiving Break. Stop by the registrar office before school, after school, or during your scheduled lunch period. Seniors, now that you have submitted your application, it is time to start looking for ways to help pay for your college education. Pick up a copy of the November Scholarship bulletin, or check out the scholarship board for new scholarship opportunities. Howard University, located in Washington DC, will be here Friday during all lunches. Howard is ranked among the top HBCU’s for degrees in Business, Education and STEM. The CFISD Guidance & Counseling Department will host Military Academy Night on Tuesday, November 17th, at the Berry Center. Tickets for this event are available at the Counselor Office.

Interact Club

Interact Club is eradicating polio from the planet. With your donations, we wil be one step closer to wiping out polio. Buy a End Polio Now Bracelet for $2. Every $2 can save 3 lives! Come donate to the Purple Pinkie Project to eliminate polio from the planet during all lunches. Be a Polio Hero!

Crimson Cadettes Drill Team Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out to be a member of the Crimson Cadettes drill team, tryout packets are now available in the dance room, room 1990. You can go by the dance room all this week and grab a packet and also sign up to tryout. The tryout process will begin the week of Decemger 8th. All Crimson Cadette hopeful candidates must attend a parent meeting on November 16th at 6pm and tryout packets are due to Mrs. Gregor in the dance room by November 17.

FCA Meeting

Come out to the next FCA meeting this Thursday morning at 6:30 in the third gym. There will be donuts, games, and a great message from Coach Crumedy.

National Honor Society

Attention NHS Members! Our next meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday November 11th, and Thursday, November 12th. Please attend one of these meetings.

AFJROTC Celebrate Veterans Day/ Week

Cy Woods will celebrate Veterans Day/Week beginning today. So many men and women have sacrificed their lives to ensure our ability to live in such a wonderful country. You can celebrate the lives of some of the men and women who served our country from World War One until Present date, by visiting our "Wall of Heroes", located in the main lobby. We will also highlight each branch of the service. This week beginning with the Army.

Crimson Cadettes Drill Team Try Outs

If you are interested in trying out to be a member of the Crimson Cadettes Drill Team, tryout packets are now aviaable in the dance room, room 1990. You can go by the dance room all this week and grab a packet and also sign up to tryout. The tryout process will begin the week of December 8th. All Crimson Cadette hopeful candidates must attend a parent meeting on November 16th at 6pm and tryout packets are due to Mrs. Gregory in the dance room by November 17th.

Interact Club

Interact Club is eradicating polio from the planet. With your donations, we will be one step closer to wiping out polio. Buy a End Polio Now bracelet for $2. Every $2 can save 3 lives! Come donate to the Purple Pinkie Project to eliminate polio from the planet during all lunches. Be a Polio Hero!

Athletics

Swimming November 10, 2015 (Tuesday) Cy Falls @ 5/6pm Girls Basketball November 10, 2015 (Tuesday) Woods vs. Atascocita (home) 4/5:30/7 November 12-14, 2015 (Thurs.-Sat.) Baytown Tournament (Varsity) Pasadena Tournament (JV and Fresh.) All away – time TBA Men’s Basketball November 13, 2015 (Friday) Scrimmage Katy Tompkins (away) 4/5 Wrestling November 11, 2015 (Wednesday) Tri. Meet (away) 5pm November 14, 2015 (Sat.) Tournament Big 12 Invitational (away) 8:30am Girls Golf November 13-14 (Fri.-Sat.) Cinco Ranch Tournament Eagle Point (Varsity) 8:00am

Senior Girls! The Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum Scholarship is available now! All senior girls are encouraged to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Attention Seniors! The Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union & the Cy-Fair Women’s Club is offering $1,000 each, to graduating seniors of CFISD. The online scholarship application for the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union is available at: https://www.cyfairfcu.org/community/upcoming-events/scholarship-program/ The Cy-Fair Women’s Club scholarship application is available in the Registrar’s Office. Prairie View A&M University will be here on Tuesday, November 10th, during all lunches. Students this is your opportunity to meet admissions counselors and get valuable information about their admissions process, degrees offered and scholarships that are available. See Mrs. Graves in the Registrar Office for complete details.

Attention Wildcats! The CFISD Guidance & Counseling Department will host Military Academy Night on Tuesday, November 17th, at the Berry Center. Tickets for this event are available in the counselor office. Seniors! The Cy-Fair Community Credit Union Scholarship, the Cy-Fair Women’s Club Scholarship, and the Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum scholarships, are in full-swing. Don’t miss out on these opportunities which are ONLY available to seniors in CFISD. The Children’s Defense Fund “Beat the Odds Scholarship” is available for students who have experience and overcome adversity. The amount of this award is $5,000. The Princeton Prize in Race Relations scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations. This award is $1,000 and is due in late December.

Crimson Cadettes Drill Team Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out to be a member of the Crimson Cadettes drill team, tryout packets are now available in the dance room, 1990. You can go by the dance room this week and grab a packet and also sign up to tryout. The tryout process will begin the week of December 8th. All Crimson Cadette hopeful candidates must attend a parent meeting on November 16th at 6pm and tryout packets are due to Mrs. Gregory in the dance room by November 17th.

Bell Schedule Change on Nov. 10

On Tuesday, November 10, Cy Woods will be on a different bell schedule due to ASPIRE testing. Early release times are impacted. Visit the school website to view the bell schedule for that day.

Boys Basketball tryouts

Boys basketball tryouts will be held Friday, November 6th, beginning at 2:45 and ending at 4:45. All boys interested in trying out must have an athletic physical on file in the Athletic Trainers office. If you have any questions please see Coach Draudt.

7th Period Pep Rally

This Friday, we will have a 7th period pep rally. Wrist bands go on sale today during all three lunches. They are only $1.00 and will sell out fast. Let's see which class will take the spirit stick away from the sophomores. All money collected will be donated to needy families for the holidays.

Project Linus Club

For those of you interested in being able to change children's lives, Project Linus is the Club for you. Project Linus is a national organization that makes blankets for sick children in hospitals. If you are interested, come to our first meeting this Friday, Nov. 6, in room 2209 (Mrs. Self's room). We will be holding offier interviews this Friday!

Scholarship News

The GE-Reagan Foundation will award up to $40,000 in renewable scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, integrity, and outstanding citizenship. Apply online at: www.reaganfoundation.org Senior girls, have you applied for the Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum Scholarship? The criteria for this $1,000 award is community service, academic achievement and financial need. The Ron Brown Foundation is offering a $40,000 scholarship to graduating African-American high school seniors who exhibit academic excellence, leadership, and community service. The deadline to apply for this award is December 18th. Attention SENIORS!!! Transcript requests for December 1st application deadlines, must be submitted before Thanksgiving Break.

Pep Rally

This Friday, we will have a 7th period Pep Rally. Wrist bands go on sale today during lunches. They are only $1.00 and will sell out fast. Let's see which class will take the spirit stick away from the Sophomores. All money collected will be donated to needy families for the holidays.

Senior Panoramic pictures

Senior Panoramic pictures may still be purchased online. Shop at www.herndonpanoramics.com Senior Portraits may still be taken at Prestige until Satuurday, November 14. Schedule at www.prestigeportraits.com A Senior portrait MUST be taken to be included in the yearbook. Balfour Grad will be here during all lunches TODAY to collect grad orders.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Boys Basketball Tryouts will be held Friday, November 6th, beginning at 2:45 and ending at 4:45. ALl boys interested in trying out must have an athletic physical on file in the Athletic Trainer's office. If you have any questions, please see Coach Draudt.

Project Linus

For those of you interested in being able to change children's lives, Project Linus is the Club for you. Project Linus is a national orgnization that makes blankets for sick children in hospitals. If you are interested, come to our first meeting this Friday, Nov. 6, in room 2209 (Mrs. Self's room). We will be holding officer interviews this Friday!

Bell Schedule change due to ASPIRE Testing

On Tuesday, November 10, Cy Woods will be on a different bell schedule due to ASPIRE testing. Early release times are impacted. Visit the school website to view the bell schedule for that day.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Boys Basketball tryouts will be held Friday, November 6th, beginning at 2:45 and ending at 4:45. All boys interested in trying out must have an athletic physical on file in the Athletic Trainer's office. If you have any questions, please see Coach Draudt.

Scholarship News

Scholarships and College Events: Attention Seniors! If you are applying to a college or university which has a December 1st due date then, your transcript request must be submitted before Thanksgiving Break. Remember, official transcripts for most Texas schools are free. So, don’t delay! You’ve heard of the Texas two-step; Now, meet the “Texas Trio!” Seniors.., The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University and The University of Houston have teamed up to provide one last “Information Session” before the December 1st application deadline. This is your chance to ask lingering questions about their university, the application process and other general university information. This “ONE-TIME” event will take place at The Berry Center on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00pm. Mark your calendar!!! Don’t forget to take advantage of these scholarships which are still in full-swing: Comcast Leaders & Achievers ($5,000), Thurgood Marshall Department of Defense Scholarship ($25,000), The Chuck Hall Scholarship for bowlers ($6,000) and, the Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship for Engineer Majors. See the November Scholarship Bulletin for additional scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship News

Seniors, you’ve completed your college application now, it’s time to find money to help pay for it. Whether you are majoring in Engineering, Education, Science or Medicine, there is a scholarship out there for you. Pick up a copy of the November scholarship bulletin and start applying today! Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana will waive their out-of-state fee for incoming freshman who meet certain criteria. The Sophomore of the Year Scholarship application is due today! Please turn in your completed application to Mrs. Graves by 2:30p. The Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum Scholarship is available to ALL graduating senior female students. The award amount is $1,000. The Cy-Fair Women’s Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors in CFISD.

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Boys Basketball tryouts will be held Friday, November 6th beginning at 2:45 and ending at 4:45. All boys interested in trying out must have an athletic physical on file in the Athletic Trainer's ofice. If you have any questions, please see Coach Draudt.

Dual Credit Registration Forms

All Dual Credit registration forms (PINK), have to be completed and turned into the counseling office by Monday, Nov. 2. Please see the Dual Credit counselors if you have any questions!

Senior Panoramic Pictures for Sale!

Senior Panoramic Pictures are on sale today, at all lunches! Balfour wil be here on campus next Monday and Tuesday. Order your senior supplies now! Senior Portraits MUST be taken to be included in the Year Book! November 14, is the last day for appointments with Prestige. Schedule your appointment today!

Athletics

Football Varsity November 7, 2015 (Saturday) Middle School Night Woods vs. Cy Springs (away) Berry Center @1:00pm JV and Freshman November 5, 2015 (Thursday) JV – home 5/7; Freshman – away 5/7 Cross Country November 7, 2015 (Saturday) State Meet Round Rock TX Swimming November 5, 2015 (Thursday) Cinco Ranch Cinco Ranch HS 4:30/5:30 Girls Basketball November 3, 2015 (Tuesday) Scrimmage Aldine Davis – (away) 4pm November 7, 2015 (Saturday) Scrimmage Katy Tompkins – (away) 8am Men’s Basketball November 7, 2015 (Saturday) Scrimmage Kingwood Park (away) 9am