Newsletter of May 11, 2004

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Preliminary Calendar for 2004-2005 Available
With Civitas' activities for 2003-2004 having just been completed, we have posted our preliminary calendar for the coming 2004-2005 school year. We have reduced the number of high school activities to make it easier for students to participate in just about everything.

We're certain that some of our events conflict with school events. If you notice this while reviewing the calendar, please let us know as soon as possible. This makes it easier for us to resolve conflicts.

Thanks to everyone for an outstanding 2003-2004 year.

Preliminary Civitas Calendar for 2004-2005

High School Picnic & Award Session this Saturday

Congratulations once again to our 2003-2004 award and scholarship winners. Since last week's newsletter, we have added two additional recipients. Their names are printed in bold below. We presented six seniors with college scholarships of $500.00 and seven to scholarships to underclasspersons of $250.00.

The award winners are:

Seniors:

1. Laura Casey; Rosati-Kain
2. Bobbi Clemons; Home School
3. Stephen Griffard; Maplewood-Richmond Heights
4. Taylor Joerger; Rosati-Kain
5. Stephen Riley; Hazelwood Central
6. Crystal Williams; Maplewood-Richmond Heights

Underclasspersons

1. Kevin Blanks, Jennings
2. Annie Hobbs, Bishop DuBourg
3. Brent Lang, Lindbergh
4. Andrew Lechner, Parkway South
5. Lydia Mason, Bishop DuBourg
6. Maura McDonnell, Rosati-Kain
7. Raquel Rodriguez, Home School

Checks will be presented in the student's name to the recipient organization once the minimal paper work is presented to us.
View the Evite for details on the Picnic

Do you think that Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld should resign?

As the war in Iraq continues to go poorly for the United States and the scandal regarding the torturing of Iraqi prisoners comes more to light, many public officials have called for the resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Do you think that Secretary Rumsfeld should resign now?

a) Definitely

b) Probably

c) Not Sure

d) Probably Not

e) Definitely Not
Link to Survey on Possible Donald Rumsfeld Resignation
Link to Poll on Civitas Intranet Site

Previous Survey Results (New)

Last week's question was:

More and more students have access to cell phones now. Many of these students bring their cell phones to school. Our survey today focuses on whether students should be able to receive cell phone calls at school?

Under which of the following, if any, circumstances do you think that high school students should be able to receive cell phone calls at school? [you may select more than one option].

Responses:

a) Any Time 0% (0)

b) Lunch Time 50% (11)

c) Between Classes 18.5% (4)

d) During Study Halls 18.5% (4)

e) Not at all 13% (3)

Total: 22
Additional Comments

Taylor Joerger, Rosati-Kain, 2004
At my school, cell phones are not allowed at all, which means that a teacher cannot see you using your cell phone. If a cell phone goes off in class, then the teacher takes it and the student has to pay a fine. In reality, cell phones are used but usually in the bathroom.

Raquel Rodriguez, Home school, 2006
I think they should be allowed to have them on silent or vibrating or whatever. That way in case it's an emergency or something they'll be reachable but if it's not then they can just bounce it to voice mail and deal with it later while not really bothering anyone or disrupting class. I know that's not completely clear and a lot of "what abouts" so I guess the easier thing would be to leave for lunch time and between classes. Cause I guess a real emergency whoever could call the school to reach the student.

Rachel Berry, M-RH, 2007
I think cell phones are ok as long as they are used responsibly, and don't get in the way of class time.

Anthony Keel, SLUH, 2006
I myself have a cell phone that I use when necessary after school is over. I have it turned off during the day in my locker, and my school forbids cell phone calls in class and only lets you use one if you have a note. I think this policy is a bit harsh, but I can see the advantages. Students should be able to talk on phones during lunch if they choose, but I don't think any other time during school is very appropriate unless it's an emergency. Study halls should be devoted to the school and not to outside activities. After school is for that stuff.
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