Panther Families,

I hope you and your student enjoyed the Thanksgiving holidaybreak.  I certainly enjoyed my extendedtime with family, and our continued Kim family tradition of frying ourturkey!  As we wind down the firstsemester, I’d like to share with you some important school-wide news items:

Finals Schedule: First Semester final exams will be administered on the following dates and times.Please encourage all of your students to study and prepare for their final exams, and to give their very best effort as they close out the semester.

• Parent Drug Prevention Awareness Presentation: On Tuesday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. in our school library, PTSA will be hosting a presentation regarding alcohol, tobacco, and substance abuse awareness.  The presentation covers tobacco, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, prescription drugs, ecstasy, heroin, drug trends and some recent legislation regarding these and other substances.  The presentation will cover the basics of what the substances are, how they affect the body, and how to detect if someone is using drugs.  Also included will be videos going into more detail about the substances.  Please join us for an informational night as we work together on keeping our kids drug free and aware of the dangers of drugs.

• Winter Formal “Snow Ball”: ASB will be hosting our annual Winter Formal Dance this Saturday, Dec. 1 from 7pm to 11pm.  Tickets are on sale for $40.00 with a CHS ASB card, or $45.00 without.  The dance will feature a fabulous DJ, a lounge area, a complimentary chocolate fountain, and beverage station.  This year’s dance will be on campus in the Panther Gymnasium.  I look forward to seeing your student at our Winter Formal!
• Voice of Democracy Essay Contest: Congratulations to Kristy Drutman and Christopher Morales for placing 3^rd and 4^th place, respectively, in the Riverside County Voice of Democracy taped essay contest.  These two students competed against 325 other students and successfully communicated their views on why the Constitutions is still relevant today.  Thanks goes to Ms. Viki Phillips for coordinating this event on campus, and for Mr. Chris Peterson who provided technical/video support.
• BIG VIII Fall Sports All-Academic First Team: Congratulations to the following Panther scholar-athletes on their selection for this prestigious honor.  These scholar-athletes were selected based on their participation in Varsity level sports, and their high academic achievement.  I applaud these students for their fine work and dedication to their success in and outside of the classroom.

Thanks Panther Families! Don’t hesitate to call if you need any more information regarding theabove items.  If you have a friend orneighbor with a student at Corona High School that is not receiving this email,please encourage them to contact our school at 951-736-3211.

Go Panthers!

Danny Kim, Ed.D.

Principal

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