City Honors Seniors

From Mrs. Natali (11/19/09):

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:38:00 +0000

PJ Pants & Shorts: There are 2 leftover Large pants $25), 1 Large shorts, and 2 small shorts ($15) (located in Room 203) if anyone is interested.

WALDEN GALLERIA EVENT:
All slots are filled at present. Our table location is: First Level of the Walden Galleria Mall, between Sephora & Ruhel. You should have received instructions from me already. If anyone else is interested, I will put you on a waiting list in case someone can't make it.

WINTER HOLIDAY BAZAAR:
Thank you to those who already contacted me to volunteer. Jobs include setting up/decorating after school on Friday 12/4, helping out at the Class of 2010 table on 12/5 (10 am -1 pm), entertaining, and clean up. These can be used as CAS hours.

Any questions or to volunteer, contact Mrs. Natali 868-1578 (cell) or twnsrfun@aol.com Thank you!

Important Senior Information

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:38:00 +0000

MESSAGE FROM MRS. BANAS:

Senior hoodies will be available for pick up the day before Thanksgiving. Only seniors who have paid their dues in full will be able to pick them up. Students will fill out the order form for their cap & gown when they pick up their hoodies.

MESSAGE FROM MRS. NATALI:

PLAID PANTS & SHORTS:
Are in! Please pick up from Room 203 starting Thursday, November 12. A few students still need to pay for their order. There are also a few extras ordered, so let me know if you are interested.

WALDEN GALLERIA EVENT:
Last chance to earn individual money towards senior dues or trip by selling Enjoy the City Coupon Books, Senior Dollars, and Fowler's chocolates at the Galleria Mall. Only a few slots are still open. It will be Sunday, 11/29/09 from 10 am to 9:30 pm.

HOLIDAY WINTER BAZAAR:
Will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10 am to 1 pm at School 56. Volunteers are needed to sell items at the Class of 2010 table. Students are also needed to entertain on stage (and will be eligible for CAS hours).
This is a group fundraiser (helps the entire class). Remember, your senior dues are based on projected group fundraising for the year. Any leftover money will be used towards discounts on prom tickets and an after-graduation party.

Please contact Mrs. Natali at twnsrfun@aol.com or call or text me at 868-1578 for more information or to sign up.

Upcoming important dates/items of interest

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:10:00 +0000

Reminders for the class:

1. The second senior trip payment of $300 is due on Wednesday, October 28th.
2. Innisbrook orders are in and can be picked up in room 203 before homeroom, during first and eighth periods, and immediately after school.
3. This is the only week to sign your senior hoodie and choose your hoodie size. Come by room 203 before homeroom, during first and eighth periods, and immediately after school. You can order an extra hoodie for $25 if you bring in the money by Monday, November 2nd.
4. Enjoy the City sales end Friday. Bring in your sample book, orders, and money to room 203 on Friday. Books will be in before Thanksgiving.
5. Senior dues and senior dollars are due November 30th.

Items of note from Ms. Natali (senior parent extraordinaire)

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:39:00 +0000

INNISBROOK SALES: Are now over! Congratulations to Ashley Brown, the top seller, who sold over $650 worth of items! 15 students participated and had over $2500 total sales! Stay tuned for delivery dates. Any students available to help put orders together at that time will be much appreciated. Thanks to Mrs. Ellie Mason for handling this fundraiser and giving us the opportunity to earn individual money for senior trip & dues. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Mason at emason@traverscollins.com

CLASS OF 2010 PLAID PANTS & SHORTS:

Final final call for anyone wishing to order flannel plaid PJ pants ($25) and boxers ($15). Sizes available are Youth S,M,L and Adult XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Bring your payment and let me your size by this Thursday, October 15, 1:30 to 2:45 pm, Room 203 (Mrs. Banas's room)
Contact me (Mrs. Natali) at twnsrfun@aol.com or 868-1578 (call or text) if you have any questions.

WALDEN GALLERIA EVENT on Sunday, 11/29/09 from 10 am to 9:30 pm

Your last chance to earn individual money towards trip & dues. Minimum two (2), maximum three (3) students per hour (plus one parent per hour).
Contact me (Mrs. Natali) or visit Room 203 on Thursdays to sign up (first come, first served). We will be selling Enjoy the City Books, Senior Dollars, and Fowler's chocolate bars.

Important Senior Dates

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:44:00 +0000

Every Thursday from 1:30-2:45, Mrs. Natali will be in room 203 to accept money for dues, senior dollars, and Enjoy the City books. She will also write receipts.

10/28/2009: second payment of $300 due for senior trip
10/30/2009: money due for Enjoy the City Book orders
11/29/2009: Walden Galleria fundraising event - last chance for individual sales
11/30/2009: final payment of $490 due for senior trip
11/30/2009: Senior dollars must be turned in by this date
11/30/2009: Senior dues are due
12/2/2009: Senior Dollar raffle drawing (Wednesday)
12/2009: Hoodies delivered
1/24-1/29/10: Senior Trip to Kennedy Space Center and Disney World (Sunday-Friday)
5/2/2010: Senior Fundraiser - Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser from 8-10 am
5/26/2010: Senior Dinner (Wednesday)
6/24/2010: Graduation at Kleinhans (Thursday)

Are you coming to the Senior Breakfast? Let us know!

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:50:00 +0000

The Senior Breakfast will take place on Saturday, October 3rd at 9:30 a.m. at School #56 (on West Delavan). Please click on the link below to RSVP for the event BY the end of the day on Tuesday, September 29th.

Click Here to take survey

Class of 2010 Information from the first senior meeting

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Senior Information & Important Dates

SAT Dates:
• October 10 (register by 9/9; late registration by 9/23)
• November 7 (register by 10/1; late registration by 10/15)
• December 5 (register by 10/30; late registration 11/12)

ACT Dates:
• October 24 (register by 9/18; late registration 10/2)
• December 12 (register by 11/6; late registration 11/20)

Class Officers: Same Dolce, Demetrius Williams, Ashley Brown, Latesia Manuel, Julia Morrissey, Leah Natali, Randy Toth.

Magazine Assembly: Date: TBA – Students who want to help/develop the senior skit should see a class officer ASAP.

Senior Breakfast: Saturday, October 3rd in the cafeteria. The start time will be 9:30 a.m. It should last no longer than 2 ½ hours. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. The guidance counselors and administrators will speak on very important senior year topics. There will also be an opportunity to pay your class dues.

Senior Hoodie Design Competition: Designs due to Mrs. Banas by Friday, September, 25th. You must provide a design for the front and back of the hoodie (taking into account that zips will be a choice again). Students will vote on the designs at the senior breakfast. Hoodies will be ordered after ALL senior dues are all paid.

Senior trip information: Trip information is being handed out today. Registration forms are available from Mrs. Banas – only pick one up if you are DEFINITELY going. The price did not go up this year. Your $150 non-refundable deposit is due by Friday, September 25th. Bring the registration form and $150 check or money order, made payable to Travelogs, to Mrs. Banas. NOTE that the class is paying $45 towards each senior’s trip.

Senior blog: Go to seniorschs.blogspot.com for all senior information.

Senior dues: Dues will be $210 ($110 if you use your $100 credit towards dues and not the senior trip). Senior dues cover your yearbook, senior page, senior hoodie, senior dinner admission, cap & gown, rental of Kleinhans, flowers at graduation, diploma cover, and class gift. They are due by Monday, November 30, 2009.

Senior Dollars: Available now in the IB office (room 203). All raffle ticket stubs must be turned in with the corresponding monetary amount by Monday, November 30, 2009. Students don’t have to wait to turn them in, they can be brought in once 10 or more tickets (dollars) are sold. They can be turned in each Thursday during 8th period. The raffle will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

Turning in money: This year, I will be receiving some much needed (and very much appreciated) help with collecting money. Ms. Natali will be in Room 203 every Thursday during 8th period and until 2:45 p.m. All senior dues and senior dollar deposits will go to her. I will only be collecting and writing receipts for the senior trip this year. However, if you cannot make it Thursdays from 1:38-2:45 p.m., then you can drop off your deposit to me in an envelope and Ms. Natali will write receipts when she comes in on Thursdays and the receipts will be placed in your homeroom mailbox.

Graduation!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:54:00 +0000

Seniors: remember to arrive at Kleinhans at 1:30 p.m. SHARP on Thursday, June 25th for graduation rehearsal. You will NOT be allowed to walk at graduation if you do not come to the rehearsal. You are then to report back to Kleinhans by 6:00 p.m. that evening to prepare for the ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Also, there will be a reception (punch and cookies) immediately following the ceremony in the Mary Seton Room at Kleinhans.

Very Important Reminder for Seniors!!!

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:08:00 +0000

Seniors who have not cleaned out their lockers and/or returned locks to Security:

The administration would like you to come into School #8 between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm on Monday, June 22, 2009 to clean out your locker and/or return your lock to Mr. Gunsauley.

This will be your LAST opportunity to remove your belongings from school. After 1:30 pm on Monday, the lockers will be opened and all contents will be thrown out or given to Goodwill.

Additionally, you will owe the school the cost of your locker combination lock if you do not return it to security.

Senior updates

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:17:00 +0000

1. Attention seniors who received scholarships:

You are invited to the scholarship recognition celebration for graduating Buffalo Public School Seniors:

Date: Thursday,June 4,2009
Time:5:30 -7:30
Waterfront School #95
95 Fourth Street
Buffalo, NY, 14202

Please contact Mrs. Bertucci (sbertucci@buffaloschools.org) or Mrs. Meyer (jtmeyer@buffaloschools.org) by Monday June 1st (by 2:30) if you plan to attend. Thank you!

2. If you were unable to attend the senior dinner, be sure to pick up graduation announcements from Mrs. Banas in room 203.

3. Remember to pay book fees for lost books, return all books, parking permits, and other school owned property as soon as possible. Also do not forget to turn in your internship time log and reflection sheet once your internship ends. Not returning these materials means you will not receive your diploma on June 25th.

4. You cannot attend the senior picnic on June 15th if you do not turn in a permission slip ahead of time (meaning BEFORE the day of the event).

Prom After Party

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:15:00 +0000

Get Your After Prom Party Tickets
Limited Space Available!

Tickets will be sold during lunches (the next time will be Tuesday, May 26, 2009)

They will be sold on a first come first serve basis!(200 maximum capacity)

Tickets will also be sold at the Senior Dinner

Prom after party on the Miss Buffalo II
Cruise Date: June 12, 2009
Cruise From: Erie Basin Marina
Boarding Time: 11:15pm
Sailing Time: APPROXIMATELY 11:30pm
Return Time: 2 hours later

Tickets $5.00 Each. Ticket price includes soft drinks, snacks, music, dancing & a fun filled two hour "casino" cruise with prizes!!

For more information call Karen Sansone
818-0513 or 877-7138

End of year information

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:06:00 +0000

- Seniors who received parking tags from Mr. Gunsauley at the beginning of the year must return them to him as soon as possible. Diplomas will be held until they are returned.

- The senior year information sheet is past due. It was due to Mrs. Banas on Monday, May 11, 2009. Diplomas cannot (and therefore will not) be printed for those seniors who do not turn their forms in - they are already late. Please turn them in by Friday.

- The senior dinner will be held at the Pearl Street Grill on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. It starts at 6:00 p.m. Seniors' dinners are covered by dues. Family is invited and encouraged to attend and the cost is $25/person. Seniors who plan on attending MUST let Mrs. Banas know by Friday, May 15, 2009. Payments for family members are also due that day. Graduation announcements will be given to the seniors that night as well.

- Seniors who do not let Mrs. Banas know they are attending the senior dinner will be turned away at the door. A guaranteed count must be given and it is assumed that a senior is NOT attending unless she is told otherwise.

- Each senior will receive $15 off their prom ticket this year.

- Tickets are not required to attend graduation.

- Rehearsal for graduation will take place at Kleinhans at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Seniors who do not attend rehearsal do not participate in the graduation ceremony.

- Seniors are to arrive at Kleinhans by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Graduation starts promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Senior Trip Meeting - TONIGHT! (Thurs. 1/15/09)

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The mandatory senior trip meeting will take place this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of City Honors @ #8. A parent/guardian and participating student MUST attend unless other arrangements (meeting with Mrs. Banas another time) have been made.

Senior Trip Meeting Time Change

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:56:00 +0000

The mandatory senior trip meeting on Thursday, January 15th will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the aud. at School #8 (not 5:00 p.m.). It is mandatory for at least one parent/guardian and the participating senior to attend. Please email Mrs. Banas with any questions or concerns (ebanas@buffaloschools.org).

Seniors trip and dues information

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:46:00 +0000

The last payment for the senior trip (in the amount of $450) was due Friday, November 14, 2008. If you have not paid, payment MUST be brought in to Mrs. Banas before homeroom on Monday, November 17, 2008.

On Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m., we will have a meeting for all trip participants and at least one parent/guardian of each participant. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of School #8. The necessary district and legal forms will be filled out, behavioral expectations will be discussed, and questions will be answered. The meeting should take no longer than 45 minutes. It is a MANDATORY meeting. In extreme circumstances, an appointment can be made to meet with Mrs. Banas at another time. However, this is not preferred!

Senior Dues are due on Monday, December 1, 2008. The amount is $210 this year. Additionally, senior dollars are due that day as well. The senior dollar raffle drawing will take place Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

Rotary Exchange Information - hurry!

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:44:00 +0000

Dear City Honor’s Students and Parents,

The Rotary Club of Buffalo and the Sunrise Rotary Club of Buffalo are again accepting applications for the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. There are currently two City Honors graduates that are overseas in Japan and Austria. There are three (3) “inbound” students attending City Honors from Austria, Hungary and Brazil. Don’t miss this opportunity.

What is Rotary Youth Exchange?

Each year, more than 7,000 young people have the opportunity of a lifetime - a chance to live and study in another country for a year. We exchange with 19 different countries around the world.

As a Rotary Youth Exchange student, you will live with host families in another country, attend high school, learn a new way of living, maybe a new language, and a great deal about yourself.

Students will depart for their country during the Summer 2009 and will return home the following summer. There are no program fees, students will need to pay for their plane ticket and insurance, but receive a monthly stipend each month for their host Rotary club. Prior to departure students will go through a six-month orientation
process during which they will spend time with many foreign students who are living in Western New York and Southern Ontario.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact John Bradley or Greg Norton to receive a “Preliminary Application”. Interviews will be conducted on November 19th, so please act quickly.

John Bradley
479-0387 cell

Greg Norton
553-0714 cell

Rotary Club of Buffalo Sunrise Rotary Club

Senior Fundraiser at Applebees - Sunday, November 9th from 8-10 a.m.

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:53:00 +0000

On Sunday, November 9th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. the seniors will be hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser at the Applebees in North Buffalo.

Tickets are $5.00 and include pancakes, bacon or sausage, and a drink. $4.00 of every ticket goes right to the senior class.

Presale tickets can be purchased from Mrs. Banas in Room 203 at City Honors @ School #8.

We prefer it if people pay ahead of time, but we will take money at the door the day of the event.

Senior reminders for October

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:42:00 +0000

- Senior Breakfast: Saturday, October 25th at School #56 (West Delavan between Elmwood and Chapin). The start time will be 9:30 a.m. It should last no longer than 2 ½ hours. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. The guidance counselors and administrators will speak on very important senior year topics. There will also be an opportunity to pay your class dues ($210 this year).

- Senior Hoodie designs are due to Mrs. Banas on Monday, October 20, 2008. You must turn in a design for the front and back.

- Second senior trip payment is due to Mrs. Banas on Monday, October 20, 2008. Checks/money orders should be in the amount of $300 and made payable to Travelogs.

Senior Trip Information

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:13:00 +0000

41 student have signed up for the trip, so it will cost $900/person (with the class picking up $45 for each student).

The next payment is due to Mrs. Banas by Monday, October 20. It is for $300 and checks should be made payable to Travelogs.

The final payment is due Friday, November 14. The final payment is $450 and checks should be made payable to City Honors School (the company wants a school check for the last payment).

See Mrs. Banas if you have questions.

Important Information for the Class of 2009

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:09:00 +0000

Senior Information & Important Dates

SAT Dates:
• October 4 (register by 9/9; late registration by 9/16)
• November 1 (register by 9/26; late registration by 10/10)
• December 6 (register by 11/5; late registration 11/18)
• January 24 (register by 12/26; late registration 1/6)

ACT Dates:
• September 13 (registration has passed)
• October 25 (register by 9/19; late registration 10/3)
• December 13 (register by 11/7; late registration 11/20)

Magazine Assembly: October 17th – Students who want to help/develop the senior skit should see a class officer ASAP.

Senior Breakfast: Saturday, October 25th in the cafeteria. The start time will be 9:30 a.m. It should last no longer than 2 ½ hours. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. The guidance counselors and administrators will speak on very important senior year topics. There will also be an opportunity to pay your class dues ($210 this year).

Senior Hoodie Design Competition: Designs due to Mrs. Banas by Friday, October 10th. You must provide a design for the front and back of the hoodie (taking into account that zips will be a choice again). Students will vote on the designs at the senior breakfast. Hoodies will be ordered after ALL senior dues are all paid.

Senior trip information: Trip information is being handed out today. Registration forms are available from Mrs. Banas – only pick one up if you are DEFINITELY going. Your $150 non-refundable deposit is due by Wednesday, September 17th (NOT Friday, September 19th as listed on the itinerary. Bring the registration form and $150 check or money order, made payable to Travelogs, to Mrs. Banas. NOTE that the class is paying $45 towards each senior’s trip.

Senior dues: Dues will be $210. Senior dues cover your yearbook, senior page, senior hoodie, senior dinner admission, cap & gown, rental of Kleinhans, flowers at graduation, diploma cover, and class gift. They are due by Monday, December 1, 2008.

Senior Dollars: Available now in the IB office (room 203). All raffle ticket stubs must be turned in with the corresponding monetary amount by Monday, December 1, 2008. Students don’t have to wait to turn them in, they can be brought in once 10 or more tickets (dollars) are sold. The raffle will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

Class of 2009 Graduation

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:18:00 +0000

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2009 will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Kleinhans Music Hall.

After Prom Party

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:45:00 +0000

This year PTSCO will sponsor the free after prom party at the Delaware Park Casino. We will supply pizza and pop. If you can donate a dessert or snack, drop it off at the casino anytime after 7 p.m. The after prom party will start immediately after the prom and run until 2:00 a.m. So, don't let the evening end with the Statler, come to the Delaware Park Casino for a continuation of the party with music, food, volleyball, pingpong, and more on Hoyt Lake. As always, the after prom party is a drug and alcohol free event.

Lifetouch Graduation Photos available for order

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:52:00 +0000

We are providing a new service to City Honors seniors this year. A professional photographer will be at graduation to take pictures as each senior crosses the stage.

Parents and graduates can access the site to view the crossing the stage photos by going to: www.Lifetouchevents.com

Once there, you will type in the password (in all caps)

CITYHONORSGRAD08

Viewing the photos is free and you will be able to order them online from Lifetouch.

Free After-Graduation Party

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:09:00 +0000

Nineteen families of seniors are sponsoring an after-graduation party at the Empire Grill:

Congratulations!

We’re All So Proud of You
And We Want to Celebrate Your Success

All City Honors Seniors are Invited to
An After-Graduation Party

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
9:30 P.M.
Empire Grill
1435 Hertel Avenue

RSVP by June 20th to:
ehwarner@roadrunner.com

College Info sheet and Senior Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (E. Banas) — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:29:00 +0000

By now, everyone should have received a packet of information on upcoming senior activities.

Please bring in your college acceptance info (and whether you need an IB transcript sent to your college) ASAP.

Also, remember to RSVP for the senior dinner. I am assuming you are NOT attending unless you tell me otherwise. Again, seniors' dinners are included in their dues and others are $25/person.

See me (Mrs. Banas) if you have questions. You can email me at ebanas@buffaloschools.org or call at 816-4235.

BTW, there are no tickets for graduation - you may bring as many people as you would like (within reason).