[MWHS Daily Bulletin] March 1 2018- Daily Bulletin
Mount Whitney High School Daily Bulletin
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Wed Feb 28 15:45:17 PST 2018
[cid:image001.jpg at 01D3B0AB.21F84010]Mt. Whitney High School[cid:image001.jpg at 01D3B0AB.21F84010]
A California Distinguished School & Home of the Pioneers!
Go Pioneers!
[cid:image003.jpg at 01D3B0AB.21F84010]March 1, 2018
Daily Bulletin
[cid:image004.jpg at 01D3B0AB.21F84010] Thursday – March 1, 2018 [cid:image004.jpg at 01D3B0AB.21F84010]
Tuesday-Friday (Regular) Bell Schedule
Period 0
7:20
- 8:17
57 minutes
Period 1
8:23
- 9:20
57 minutes
Period 2
9:26
- 10:29
63 minutes
Period 3
10:35
- 11:32
57 minutes
Period 4
11:38
- 12:35
57 minutes
Lunch
12:35
- 1:15
40 minutes
Period 5
1:21
- 2:18
57 minutes
Period 6
2:24
- 3:21
57 minutes
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1. Do you want to get into Home Games for Free? And get major discounts on dance tickets? Buy an ASB sticker for $30 and save money. ASB stickers are now being sold in the Finance office. They will be sold all year long.
2. Attention Mt. Whitney Students!! The XL program offers a free snack and a variety of clubs. There is tutoring, Skills Club, Mock Trial, 3D-Printing, Weightlifting, Outdoors Club, Ag Science, Activities Club, Media Arts, Brazilian Jui-Jutsu, and Leadership Club. To find out more about these clubs come to Rm. S11!!
3. Step-Up is collecting donation items for cancer patients. We are accepting donations such as beanies, socks, stuffed animals, and monetary funds. The collection will run from January 9th-April 19th. We will have a donation bin set up in the front office, Room B-204, and a collection table in the quad on Thursdays during lunch. Please come by room B-204 for additional questions or information.
4. Come watch a free movie every Friday night with your XL. Movies start @ 4pm, in room B-25, every Friday. There will be free food. Bring your friends and your family! Parents and siblings welcome too! Want more info? Come to room S-11
5. ATTENTION: If you still owe for a yearbook or a senior ad, the deadline to finish payment is TODAY! Any amount still owed after that date will be assessed a late fee and a fine slip will be turned in to the Finance Center. Please bring your payments to Room B-207 before school or at lunch. Thank you.
6. Spring Fling is around the corner, the theme is Let it Glow! All students must stop by the Library to get your Clearance form before purchasing the ticket. Tickets go on sale TODAY and TOMORROW! Prices are as follow: With ASB $15, and W/Out ASB $25, and At the Door $35
7. Attention Senior & Junior girls and boys, the Enchanted Evening Dress Give-Away and Tuxedo Rental is March 17th, 2018. You must sign up with Mrs. Cantu in the counseling office by March 15th! There will be no late sign ups.
8. Sophomores & Juniors, Visalia Unified is looking to create a taskforce to address student issues. They are seeking student volunteers to serve on this taskforce and represent the views of your peers. The group will meet 4-6 times per year on a broad range of topics. If interested please apply online using the link sent out in a letter this week. Deadline to apply is March 7th.
9. Mr. Pioneer Dress Up Days for March 12th – March 16th:
Monday: Movie Monday
Tuesday: Tropical Tuesday
Wednesday: “It’s Wednesday My Dudes” (Meme Day)
Thursday: Time for College Day (Rep your favorite/future college)
Friday: Prideful Pioneers
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SPORTS BULLETIN
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Club Notes
1. Link Leaders! See’s Candy Fundraiser forms are in. Come pick up yours in K7 to raise some money for new Link Crew shirts!
2. Sophomores and Juniors, would you like to join Link Crew next year and help Freshmen and new students become part of Mt. Whitney? Link Crew Applications are now available in K7 and the attendance office. Applications are due to Mrs. Bolden in K7 by April 20th.
3. All band and guard members are to meet in the band room to discuss fundraisers and other things.
4. Link leaders, there will be a meeting at lunch on Tuesday, March 6 in K7. The meeting will start at 12:45. Bring your lunch and a friend!
5. PLS (the poetry club) will meet Tuesday at lunch in J-5.
Mt. Whitney- Remember to show your Pioneer PRIDE- Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Engagement!
[cid:image008.jpg at 01D3B0AB.21F84010] Senior Notes [cid:image008.jpg at 01D3B0AB.21F84010]
[cid:image009.png at 01D3B0AB.21F84010]College Visit Sign-ups [cid:image010.png at 01D3B0AB.21F84010]
None at this time
[cid:image011.jpg at 01D3B0AB.21F84010]Senior Scholarships [cid:image012.jpg at 01D3B0AB.21F84010]
March
Tulare County College Night Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/18
Amount: $1,000
Local/State/National: Local
Criteria:
* 2017* Graduate of a Tulare County High School
* Possess 3.0 cumulative High School GPA
* Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, service involvement, and financial need
* Plan to attend an accredited college/university as a full-time student (12 units or more), for four consecutive years beginning the 2017-2018 academic year
* Participate in College Night Scholarship interview on April 27, 2017 (nine finalists only)
Application Process: Complete: online application, extracurricular activities and honors worksheet, two essays, two academic recommendations, mail official transcript (postmarked by 2/1/17)
Link: http://cnsa.tcoe.org/Welcome
Farm Bureau Scholarships - Various
Deadline: March 1st annually
Amount: Varies
Criteria:
* Student must attend high school currently or have graduated from a high school in Tulare County to be eligible.
* Undergraduate and Graduate students may be considered.
* Must complete and return application (link below)
* Must submit two letters of recommendation (from different individuals)
* Must submit a copy of current school transcripts by March 1 deadline. *** See Frequently Asked Questions for more info.
* Student must be able to attend an in-person interview with selection committee.
Application Process: Scholarship application and all required material pertaining to it must be sent to Tulare County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 748, Visalia, CA 93279 postmarked by March 1st. Applications and/or accompanying documents postmarked after March 1st will not be considered.
Link: http://www.tulcofb.org/index.php?page=formScholarshipIntro
TheDream.US Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/2018
Amount: Varies - up to $29,000
Criteria:
* AB540 Eligible (undocumented student who has or will have completed 3 years of high school in the CA and on track to graduate)
* Available to high school seniors
* For participating schools go to: http://www.thedream.us/about-us/partner-colleges/
Link:http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
Fresno State Scholarship
Deadline:03/02/2018
Amount: multiple awards, amounts vary
Criteria:
* Students planning on attending Fresno State for the 2017 school year who have completed their Fresno State admissions application, have received a student ID number, and have activated their MyFresnoState account with a valid email address should apply.
* In order to be entered in to the scholarship pool for Fresno State please complete the application on the following website: http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/
Stordalen Lodge Scholarship (Sons of Norway)
Deadline: 03/01/2018
Amount: $200 (2 awards)
Criteria:
1. 3.0 GPA and above (copy of official transcript required to verify)
2. Personal references must be signed and delivered in sealed envelopes
3. Applicant must be a senior in Tulare, Visalia, Hanford, Lemoore, or Porterville
4. Must be graduating from high school in 2018
5. Will be attending an accredited institution of higher learning in the fall of 2018
Application Process: Recipients will be selected based on scholastic performance, financial needs, community activities, involvement in school activities, interests, the above listed requirements and a 500 word essay as outlined in application.
Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1igQHs8S9LzgrwKq8pldQPQHG_ny74p4s
Tulare County Dairy Children Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Amount: TBA
Criteria: Graduating high school seniors who live in Tulare county, plan to attend a two- or four-year college and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must have a parent working on a dairy (children of dairy owners are not eligible).
Application Process: Fill out application<https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0jffohvfXxbdzkweXNvX21BYUE> completely and attach high school transcript. E-mail application to Melissa.gomes at farmcreditwest.com<mailto:Melissa.gomes at farmcreditwest.com> by March 1, 2017. For more info, click here<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1acPP1wa5Sqo-IOaDwIVvFDI4APlVw2yd>.
Tulare County Dairy Women Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Amount: TBA
Criteria: for graduating high school seniors who live in the county, plan to attend a two- or four-year college and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This scholarship requires applicants have a career goal that relates to the agriculture industry and have not received this scholarship in the past. Scholarship is open to children of dairy owners.
Application Process: Fill out application <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0jffohvfXxbdzkweXNvX21BYUE> completely and attach high school transcript. E-mail application to Melissa.gomes at farmcreditwest.com<mailto:Melissa.gomes at farmcreditwest.com> by March 1, 2017. For more info, click here<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1acPP1wa5Sqo-IOaDwIVvFDI4APlVw2yd>.
Visalia Rotary Community Foundation: Provident Salierno Scholarship
Deadline: No later than 12:00 p.m. on March 1st, 2018
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
* The student must pursue an education in the field of music.
* The applicant must be a graduating senior from one of the following high school:
Redwood High School
Mt. Whitney High School
Golden West HIgh School
El Diamante HIgh School
Tulare Union High School
* The applicant must graduate with an overall G.P.A of 2.0 or greater
* The applicant must maintain a 2.0 or greater G.P.A their last semester
* The applicant should come from low to middle income family
* The applicant must be enrolled in an eligible institution of education for the next semester
* Applicant must show their identification and social security card to the Foundation representative.
* Scholarships are Not transferable to another eligible institution of education, unless that institution provides a curriculum that your first school does not offer. (E.g. You start at C.O.S. and transfer to another school to finish your four year degree)
* Submit a complete packet to:
Visalia Rotary Community Foundation
℅ Susan Lucas
26773 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, Ca 93277
Application Process: Click on the link to print application
Link: http://www.visaliarcfoundation.org/Scholarships
Visalia Rotary Community Foundation: Richard B “Dick” Watson
Deadline: No later than 12:00 p.m. on March 1st, 2018
Amount: 1 Female- $2,000, 1 Male-$2,000
Criteria:
* Must attend one of the Visalia public high school for at least two years
Redwood High School
Mt. Whitney High School
Golden West High School
El Diamante High School
* Must plan on pursuing a career in Science,Technology,Engineering,or Mathematics
* Must be accepted and planning to attend a four year accredited university/college
* Must graduate in good standing with a grade point average of 3.8 or higher
* Must demonstrate excellence and/or leadership in one or more extracurricular activities during time at a Visalia public high school. Examples: Varsity sport captain or MVP, Multiple Varsity sports, notable achievements in the Arts, recognition for excellence in academic competition (math club, science fair, design contest, etc.)
* Must be someone who will be obtaining a four year degree
* Must maintain a 2.5 or higher G.P.A. over the first year in college
* Submit a complete packet to:
Visalia Rotary Community Foundation
℅ Susan Lucas
26773 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, Ca 93277
Application Process: Click on the link to print application
Link: http://www.visaliarcfoundation.org/Scholarships
Ruiz 4 Kids Scholarship
Deadline: March 09, 2018 (POSTMARKED)
Amount: TBD
Criteria:
* High school senior with minimum 3.0 GPA if applying to a 4 year and 2.5 GPA if applying to trade school or community college
* Extra-curricular participation
* Full time student
* Plan to attend a two or four year college, or an accredited trade school
Application Process: Application packet must include: signed application <https://goo.gl/wIhbOC> with all required information, sealed official transcript, typed essay, short essay, resume and letter of recommendation. Mail packet to: Ruiz 4 Kids Attn: Scholarship Program PO Box 37 Dinuba CA 93618.
Link: http://www.ruiz4kids.org/programs-scholarships.aspx
Visalia Education Foundation Scholarships
The Visalia Education Foundation awards almost $40,000 in scholarships to VUSD high school seniors each year. All scholarships listed below require ONE application and have the same deadline.
Deadline: March 09, 2018 @ 5:00 pm (RECEIVED BY DATE)
Amount: Varies
Application Process: Application packet must include: completed application, essay, 1-2 letters of recommendation, and transcript. Application packet must be received by 5PM on Friday March 09, 2018. Return completed application to: Visalia Education Foundation, ℅ Visalia Unified School District, 5000 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia, CA 93277. Mail or drop off your application with the receptionist in the lobby of the VUSD.
Contact info: Barbara Mayeda (559)909-1462 or (559)635-2422
You can pick up a copy in the counseling office, click on the link for the fillable application
Link: http://www.visaliaedfoundation.org/student-scholarships.html
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California
Deadline: March 15, 2018 (POSTMARKED) after March 15th will be disqualified
Amount: $500
Criteria: Portuguese descent, 3.50 GPA, participated in 3 extracurricular activities.
Application Process: Accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors. Submit the application<http://www.cabrillocivicclubs.org/Scholarship/2016%20Master%20Application%20Form.pdf> along with a transcript and three letters of recommendation. For more information please pick up an application in the counseling office with Ms. Herrera
Italian Catholic Federation
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Amount: Varies
Criteria: High school senior, minimum GPA of 3.2, and is either a Roman Catholic and of Italian descent or have a parent, grandparent or guardian is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation, and student is Roman Catholic (but need not be of Italian descent)
Application Process: For application and more information visit : <http://www.icf.org/scholarships.html> www.icf.org<http://www.icf.org>
Kiwanis Division 18 Scholarship
Deadline: 03/15/2018 **MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THIS DATE**
Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
Two awards provided
* Agriculture Application – (Must have specific agriculture-related goals)
* Key Club Application – (Must be a Key Club member within Kiwanis Division 18)
Criteria: GPA of 2.5, Community involvement, extracurricular activities,
Application Process: Complete application and mail in - must be postmarked by 3/15/18. Click here for application<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Mefp5f4bb9F0d65bODPwqU0wwHtheB0M>.
2018 CAWGF Scholarship
Deadline: 03/16/2017
Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
Criteria:
* Must be a high school senior graduating in 2018
* Plan to attend UC, CSU, or community college in the fall of 2018
* Have a parent or legal guardian employed by a California Vineyard during the 2017-2018 winegrape growing season
Application Process: Application packet must include: 1. Complete Application 2. Official transcript, copy of ACT or ACT if applying for a 4 year, letter of recommendation, essay (500 words). Applications must be postmarked no later than march 24, 2017. Send application packets to: CAWG Foundation 1121 L Street, Suite 304, Sacramento, CA 95814
Link: http://cawgfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CWGGF_APPLICATION_ENG-2018-v1.pdf
Tulare County League of Mexican-American Women Scholarship
Deadline: 03/31/18 (POSTMARKED)
Amount: TBA
Criteria: Applicant must plan to attend a college or university in the fall of 2018, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
Application Process: Complete application packet: application, financial data & family background form, student autobiography, two scholarship recommendation forms; major must be on approved list<https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0jffohvfXxbbW1OS3I1WExnOFE/view?usp=sharing>. Include official transcripts and courses currently in progress. Applications must be typed. Must be postmarked by deadline date. Send to: Attn: TCLMAW Scholarship Chairperson PO Box 4453 Visalia, CA 93278
Applications available in the Counseling Office.
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