Carlé High School would like to give a special thanks to an incredible woman named Annette Fender.

Annette is our school's lunch provider. Along with always taking such good care of our students for many years now, Annette has also donated brand new winter coats for students who can't afford or aren't able to supply themselves with a coat during this cold season.

We truly appreciate the kindness and generosity Annette has shown us.

On anther note, the Lower Lake Community Action Group's monthly dinner was held on Nov. 10 at the Russell Rustici Lower Lake Park. Students Ellie Hackler, Karalena Cole, Stevie Cook and Tyler Sterling helped set up the dinner and served a Thanksgiving themed turkey supper to the attendees.

It was a fantastic evening as the students worked together to ensure a productive night, while having a fun time doing so.

Student of the week last week was Jorge Viera. Jorge received this honor for being an outstanding student who is constantly doing extra things to help out the school and the community.

This Thursday, Nov. 18, gold-level students will be going on their horseback riding trip at the Wiloth-Salmina Family Riding Center to reward them for all of their hard work. This will be an exciting new experience for most students but is well deserved. Congratulations, gold-level students!

This Friday, Nov. 19, will conclude the end of this the second of our six-six week grading periods. Thanks to secretary Barbara Dye's hard work students will be collecting their report cards soon after.

Students will be able to enjoy a little break after this grading period for Thanksgiving break. The break will start on Monday, Nov. 22, and will last until Friday, Nov. 26.

Upcoming portfolios this week: Manuel Armijo's portfolio which will take place this Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 1:45 p.m. On Thursday, Nov. 18, Stephanie Trout at 1:45 p.m. and Lisa Davis at 2:15 p.m.

Then when students get back from Thanksgiving break, Amanda Gamble will have her portfolio on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 1:45 p.m.

Students have the chance to re-take the CAHSEE test if they so choose. The re-take will take place at the adult school on Dec. 4.

Karalena Cole is a student at Carle Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.