Center Line

High School

Dear Families,

We are pleased to report that our students are meeting the expectations of

our community service initiative. This initiative is in place to extend learn-

ing beyond the traditional classroom walls and connect with our community

on meaningful levels.

In October, our Community Service Class and Community Outreach Club

helped advertise the CLPS coat drive at the high school which increased the

amount of donations this year; our students also volunteered to work at the

clothing drive. They also held a toiletries drive at CLHS for a local homeless

shelter. They collected 14 shampoos and conditioners, 7 toothpaste tubes, 3

toothbrushes, 6 dental floss rolls, 22 bars of soap, 10 deodorants, and 3 lo-

tions! Mrs. Cook and our students delivered the goods as well.

Continuing with our service to the community, JROTC cadets mentored Cub

Scout Troop 1708 (the “Wolf Cubs”) and taught them proper flag etiquette

and procedures. The Cub Scouts enjoyed learning these skills and interact-

ing with our JROTC cadets.

For students in need of their required community service hours, the Arc of

Macomb County (an organization that has been supporting persons with

disabilities and their families since 1953) needs volunteers for their gift

wrapping booth at the Macomb Mall from December 1 - 24. Shifts of 3-5 peo-

ple usually last 3-4 hours; call Mrs. Laurie O’Meara at the Arc of Macomb

County (586-469-1600) to sign-up.

IMPORTANT DATES

November Nov. 17 Band Booster Mtg.

Nov. 18 Senior All Night Party Mtg.

Nov. 19 JROTC Pictures

Nov. 20, 21,22 Drama Production Nov. 25, 26, 27 No School

Thanksgiving Break

December

Dec. 1 JROTC Blood Drive

Dec. 2 Moms’ & Dads’ Club Mtg.

Choir Concert

Dec. 8 Coffee with the Principal

Dec. 15 Student Advisory Mtg.

Dec. 21 Holiday Break Begins

January

Jan. 4 School Resumes

Jan. 6 Financial Aide Night

Jan. 13, 14, 15 Exams

Jan. 15 End of First Semester

Jan. 18 Records Day—No School

Jan. 21 Test Out Day

February

Feb. 10 Count Day

9th Grade Vision Screening

Feb. 15, 16, 17 Mid Winter Break

March

March 8 No School

Professional Development

March 17, 18, 19 First Robotics

March 25 No School

Good Friday

March 30 PTC 5:00—8:00

March 31 PTC 4:00—7:00

Message From Principal Gurk

Fall Newsletter November 2015

The Panther Paw

The firefighting class has been working hard to give back

to our community. They decided to do what firefighters

do best- save lives and protect property! Our students are

installing brand new smoke detectors (graciously donat-

ed by Home Depot) in Center Line residents’ homes. Go-

ing door to door this past month, flyers were passed out

to let homeowners know the class would be by on Novem-

ber 7th, should they need a new smoke detector. For resi-

dents who already have a working smoke detector, re-

placement batteries are offered focusing on the elderly

and handicapped that may have trouble climbing a lad-

der. Our students partnered with Center Line Police De-

partment and Center Line Firefighters, who went to door

to door with our students to ensure safety. We have also

been learning the basic fundamentals of search and res-

cue in a smoke filled home. We have a simulated house

that fills with smoke in which students must crawl

through to find their victim and drag them to safety. The

class has taken turns volunteering at public safety

events demonstrating to children how to get out of a

burning house.

CLHS Firefighting Students Serve the Community

As our EMT students prepare for clinical rotations at our local emergency departments and ambu-

lance companies to gain field experience through one on one patient contact, we have been spending

a lot of time learning hands on skills. After countless hours of practice and studying, our students

have earned their Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certifications through the American

Heart Association. They have also learned how to secure an airway during emergency situations

using both a combi-tube and the KING airway device

which allow ventilations to be given to patients not

breathing on their own. Finally, we have been honing

our skills on one of the most common and critical as-

sessments in pre-hospital care, vital signs. By the end

of this month, our students will be experts at taking

blood pressures, pulses and respirations. All of their

hard work has been paying off and they were treated

to a day of fun! We spent the day before Halloween

showing the students how to make fake (yet realistic)

wounds using clay, wax and paint. It was a learning

experience enjoyed by all!

CLHS EMS Program Prepares Students for Success!

Page 2 The Panther Paw

Moms’ & Dads’ Club

The Hardest Working Band in the Land!

Fall Newsletter November 2015 Page 3

The first of our monthly Student Showcase Breakfasts is December 5th in the cafeteria from 8am-

12pm. This month’s students are from our CLHS Robotics programs and all proceeds will benefit

their department.

Mark your calendars – The Moms’ and Dads’ Club Bowling Fundraiser is January 30th at Regal

Lanes. Information for bowling or to sponsor a lane is available in the front office or by emailing

madclub@clps.org.

Future meeting dates for Moms’ and Dads’ Club are December 2nd in the cafeteria (Christmas par-

ty, please bring a dish to pass) and on January 6th also in the cafeteria. Help us continue to help

the students of Center Line High School.

Dan Snyder

President

Center Line Moms’ and Dads’ Club

The Center Line High School Marching Band has had a very successful fall season. Our students

began rehearsing in July with a two week band camp. In addition to their summer practices, each

summer the band is asked to perform for the residents at the Father Murray Nursing Center Sum-

mer Fair. This performance allowed our band to prepare for their upcoming season, provide enter-

tainment for the residents and staff, and acquire community service hours.

In addition to performances at our home football games, they also participated in the Harper Woods

Band O Rama, and the MSBOA Marching Band Festival, held at Mott High School. There they per-

formed their best show of the season, earning a Division I rating and high praise from all the judg-

es!

Our theme this year was "The Blues Brothers" featuring great rhythm and blues songs from artists

like Aretha Franklin and Cab Calloway. The band performed I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul Man,

Rawhide, Peter Gunn, Minnie the Moocher, and Think.

26300 Arsenal

Center Line, MI

48015

Phone: (586) 510-2100

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of the Center Line Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry,

gender, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimi-

nation during any program or activity or employment. For information, contact the Superintendent of Center Line Public Schools at 26400 Ar-

senal, Center Line, MI 48015 or call at (568) 510-2000.

ALL CENTER LINE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PERSUE HIS/HER TRUE INTERESTS

REGARDLESS OF GENDER OR TRADITIONAL GENDER ROLLS

“LEARNING FOR ALL” Center Line

High School

Superintendent………….......Eve Kaltz

Human Resources…………...Andrew McKinnon

Curriculum……………..…....Lisa Oleski

Principal………...……...…....Ben Gurk

Assistant Principal………....Casey Conaton

Student Relations Director..Bill Stirrett

Board Of Education

President

Karen Pietrzyk

Vice President

Gary Gasowski

Secretary

Pamela Grey-Pugliese

Treasurer

Darrell Vickers

Trustee

Karen Harrington

Trustee

Dee Lindeman

Trustee

Henry Newnan

Center Line High School

26300 Arsenal

Center Line, MI 48015