[MWHS Daily Bulletin] March 6 2019- Daily Bulletin
Mount Whitney High School Daily Bulletin
mwhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org
Tue Mar 5 15:36:16 PST 2019
[cid:image001.jpg at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20]Mt. Whitney High School[cid:image001.jpg at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20]
A California Distinguished School & Home of the Pioneers!
Go Pioneers!
March 6, 2019
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[cid:image001.jpg at 01D0F789.9EFA7A20] [cid:image004.jpg at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20] Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2019
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
Ø Attention Bike Riders: please lock your bikes each day INSIDE the bike rack. Please do not park them on the outside of the bike rack area. Thank you.
Ø Attention Students:
Ø Students who arrive to school after the tardy bell 1st period and the gate is locked will be assigned one day lunch detention that day in B24. IDs will be collected in the office. When the student goes to detention that day, the ID will be returned to them at the end of the detention. Also, ALL students who are not in the gate when the tardy bell rings 5th period will have their off campus privileges revoked for one week. Student IDs will be collected at the gate and returned after school.
[cid:image006.jpg at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20]Student Notes[cid:image006.jpg at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20]
1. Students, please take a few minutes to recognize Pioneers showing PRIDE. You can choose to nominate staff members for Staff of the Month or other students as Everyday Pioneers. Use the Google Form provided. https://goo.gl/forms/2uDgMSgEMeTA8wMy1.
2. Attention All Pioneers, if you are struggling in a class or need extra help with homework assignments XL student tutors are here to help you! XL tutoring services are offered before school on Monday’s 7am to 9am and Tuesday thru Thursday 7am to 8am. After school tutoring is offered Monday thru Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Tutoring services consist of; Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Pre-Calculus, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English, and Spanish. All tutoring services are FREE and are held in the Library. Please take advantage of the tutoring services that XL student tutors are willing to offer you to improve your grades this semester.
3. Do you want to be a part of the 2019-2020 ASB class? Come to K-5 to pick up a packet. All applications are due March 8th.
4. Come attend our First Night Rally! Mr. Pioneer Pageant will take place Friday, March 15th @ 6:30pm in the gym! Come see your seniors! Also, featuring Elevate, games, and lot of laughs! All for Free!
5. Attention all Pioneer students and Mt. Whitney staff, XL is hosting a Salsa Showdown on Friday, March 8st after school in the XL room S-11. Everyone is welcome to enter the Salsa Showdown. The categories are; Sweet, Hot, Best-Looking, and Best Tasting. If you think your salsa is tasty enough to win the showdown, please pick up a registration form at the front office or the XL room S-11. Crowd favorite will win a chance to represent Mt. Whitney High School at the Annual Linwood Elementary “Lettuce Tunip The Beat Nutritional Salsa Contest” on March 19th. For further questions about the Salsa Showdown please reach out to the XL Site Director Ivet.
6. Attention all students and Mt. Whitney staff, the Hip-Hop Club is having a Custom Button-Making fundraiser. Button size are 2 ¼ inches and are only $3 dollars. If you are interested in getting a customized button please email your school appropriate picture to Ivet the XL Site Director at isoria at pyheart.org<mailto:isoria at pyheart.org> Please allow 3-4 for days for pick up. This fundraiser is going on until the end of the school year. For more information on the Custom Button-Making fundraiser talk to a Hip-Hop Club member or stop by the XL room S-11.
7. 48 HOUR FLASH SALE FOR YEARBOOKS! Get yours while you can! We made our final order of books from Jostens and included 100 extra books that we are now selling. Once these are gone, THAT’S IT, we can NOT order anymore! THIS Thursday and Friday, March 7th and 8th will be your first opportunity to get one of these soon to be gone lifetime keepsakes. The books are $90, CASH ONLY at the school but mention the key phrase “YAY YEARBOOK!” and receive $5 OFF your purchase. (You can still purchase your book online at Jostens.com with a credit card but there are no online discounts).
8. Just a reminder that we will be going on a modified block schedule beginning next Tuesday, March 12th and continuing every Tuesday-Friday until April 5th Juniors will be taking the ELA portion of the CAASPP 3/12-3/22 and the Math portion 3/26-4/5. Seniors will be taking the CAST 4/2-4/5. Reminder- Tuesdays and Thursdays, follow the regular order of classes (periods 1st-6th). On Wednesdays and Fridays, your schedule is reverse (periods 6th-1st). Pre-1st doesn’t change.
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Club Notes
1. The GSA Club will meet in J-4 for the rest of the semester. Newcomers are welcome.
2. The Intersectional Feminist Club meets every Monday at lunch in K7. Join us and bring a friend!
3. Come join Hip-Hop Club after school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We have a new Choreographer! Everyone is Welcome!! Come out and have fun with us!
4. Calling all Key Clubbers! We have a meeting on TODAY in B25 at 12:50! Our sponsoring Kiwanis group will be visiting and sharing some more volunteer opportunities for you to participate. Come by and get involved in the community!
5. Attention FFA members- On March 13th, there will be a business meeting at 4:00pm in the cafeteria. After the meetings, at 6:30pm a sectional meeting will be held at Roller Towne until 8:30pm. Price is $5 to go. Money will be due to your AS teacher by March 8th. Hope to see you there.
[cid:image008.jpg at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20] Senior Notes [cid:image008.jpg at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20]
1. Seniors-Come by the counseling office during lunch or before/after school to sign up for college visits.
2. Attention Seniors! Do you want to be the next Mr. Pioneer? If so, sign up w/ Mrs. Naylor in K-5! Mr. Pioneer week is April 8- April 12.
3. Seniors! Jostens will be on campus March 19th in S-12 which is located behind the cafeteria. You will be released at 11:45am to pick up your graduation items. IF you have not ordered your cap, gown and tassel, please order soon so it is ready for pick up by March 19th. The longer you wait, you may not get a perfect fit and you may have to take what Jostens has left in stock. You may either call 1-800-Jostens or go to Jostens.com! If you are only wanting to order a cap, gown, and tassel, cost is $18 plus tax.
4. Attention Students: UC Berkeley will be on campus March 28, 2019 during 2nd period. If you are interested in attending, you must sign up in the counseling office with Ms. Herrera.
5. Attention Students: If you are in need of community service hours, please sign-up for the Conyer Book Fair in the counseling office with Ms. Herrera. Conyer Book Fair will start on Friday March 8th through March 15th. There will also be a Conyer Book Fair after school sign-up sheet for Thursday March 14th @ 5:30-7pm.
[cid:image009.png at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20]College Visit Sign-ups [cid:image010.png at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20]
Not at this time
[cid:image011.jpg at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20]Senior Scholarships [cid:image012.jpg at 01D4D369.2A2E6F20]
Visalia Education Foundation Scholarships<http://www.visaliaedfoundation.org/student-scholarships.html>
Due: 3/8 @ 5:00 pm (RECEIVED BY DATE)
Amount: Multiple awards, amounts vary
Criteria:
· All scholarships listed require ONE application and have the same deadline.
· Various criteria - view the list at the link to determine which scholarships apply to you
You can pick up a copy in the counseling office, click on the link for the fillable application
2019 CAA/ESA Youth Scholarship Program<http://esaweb.org/ysapplyCA>
Due: 3/8
Amount: TBD
Criteria:
· Applicants must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university
· Each eligible student must have a father, mother or natural guardian who meets the following qualifications:
o The student’s school must be located in the state where the parent is a full-time active employee
o Parent must be a full-time paid member of the police or sheriff’s department or fire department. Parent/guardian may also be a volunteer member of a fire department.
o Parent or guardian must be an active duty police officer, firefighter, paramedic, or EMT (public sector).
o Each student must submit a fully completed and signed application. Application and all other required documents must be received on or before the deadline to be accepted.
CANERS<http://www.cangc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HighSchoolApplication_2019_.pdf>
Due: 3/15 (Postmarked Date)
Amount: $500
Criteria:
· This scholarship is intended for students pursuing an education and career in horticulture.
Requirements: Must plan to pursue horticulture related major in Fall 2019, 2 current reference letters, transcript, and application that is typed or written legibly
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hQlnYZR6fCQcz5Z2Wra4vKPtMptrwuO7>
Due: 3/15 (Postmarked Date)
Amount: TBD
Criteria:
· Portuguese descent
· 3.50 GPA
· Participated in 3 extracurricular activities.
Italian Catholic Federation <http://www.icf.org>
Due: 3/15
Amount: $400
Criteria:
· Minimum GPA of 3.2
· Is either a Roman Catholic and of Italian descent or have a parent, grandparent or guardian is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation
· Student is Roman Catholic (but need not be of Italian descent)
Kiwanis Division 18 Scholarship<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Mefp5f4bb9F0d65bODPwqU0wwHtheB0M>
Due: 3/15
Amount: $2,000-$8,000
Criteria:
Two awards Available
· 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, Citizenship, Community involvement, extracurricular activities
California School Employees Association Ch. 83<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FGHrnKEnnK37xPB574JCxiznOTMzDUs3/view?usp=sharing>
Due: 3/15
Amount: $250
Criteria:
· Applicants eligible for this scholarship must be graduating in the current school year
· Must have at least one parent/legal guardian who is a member in good standing with local CSEA Chapter 83.
Visalia Mineral King Masonic Lodge Scholarship # 128<https://drive.google.com/file/d/18cS8Br24Xk3y9zBIiVngh8Nkq-nDI8wq/view?usp=sharing>
Due: 3/23
Amount: $500
Criteria:
· No criteria listed
· Essay regarding “Service to Others” required
Sun Pacific #1<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jVAGJXdY_VigxlH-M--tx_GaDxmf9bu5/view?usp=sharing>
Due: 3/22
Amount: $20,000
Criteria:
* Children of full-time employees working for Sun Pacific are eligible to apply. This scholarship amount is for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
* Recipients will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, community activities, leadership, personal interview and financial need.
For more info go to the following link: Sun Pacific Information<https://drive.google.com/file/d/19nImxSw1RDwYQ7NQKMWGXVd6A_9mgr2M/view?usp=sharing>
Sun Pacific #2<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jVAGJXdY_VigxlH-M--tx_GaDxmf9bu5/view?usp=sharing>
Due: 3/22
Amount: $3,000
Criteria:
* Children of full-time employees working for Sun Pacific are eligible to apply. This scholarship amount is for students planning to attend an accredited trade school or community college.
* Recipients will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, community activities, leadership, personal interview and financial need.
For more info go to the following link: Sun Pacific Information<https://drive.google.com/file/d/19nImxSw1RDwYQ7NQKMWGXVd6A_9mgr2M/view?usp=sharing>
Tulare County Replacement Heifer Sale<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gzyvtuPgqAMb8n2PC1Pwvuh7w92kfG5u>
Due: 3/22
Amount: TBA
Criteria:
· Participated in the Replacement Heifer project for at least two years, one of which must be junior or senior year
· Min. 3.0 GPA
Caltrans District 6 Transportation Scholarship<http://www.dot.ca.gov/d6/scholarships/>
Due: 3/29
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Criteria:
Transportation Scholarships are available to high school students who will pursue a career in a transportation related field.
o Possess a GPA of 2.5 or better.
o Plan to attend a university or junior college, or trade school.
o Applicants will have the opportunity to be selected for a $1,000 or a $2,000 scholarship.
Employee Family Scholarships are available to high school students who will pursue a career in a transportation related field and are related to a current, former, or retired Caltrans District 6 employee.
o Possess a GPA of 2.5 or better.
o Plan to attend a university or junior college or trade school.
o Applicants will have the opportunity to be selected for a $1,000 or a $2,000 scholarships
City of Visalia - Police Activities League (PAL)<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zf-6lU4thbHoFVi_tWSA1b3MMwDYxYOn/view?usp=sharing>
Due: 3/29
Amount: $2,500
Criteria:
· Be graduating from a Visalia High School
· Have 2.5 GPA or higher
· Have applied to and have been accepted at a 2 or 4 year post-secondary education institution
· Participated in or assisted with a Visalia Police Activities League Program or activity at some point during k-12 grades (includes involvement in sports programs, Youth Leadership programs, volunteer, etc)
Omni Family Health Scholarship
Due: 3/29
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
· Must express interest in the healthcare profession
· Current senior
· Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
· 3 letters of recommendation
Interested applicants must see Ms. Bravo or Ms. Herrera in the Counseling Office
Danny Romanazzi Memorial Scholarship – Sons of Italy in America<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fX2v89fRSa9PqLTxVMWdFZTPnXItNEow/view?usp=sharing>
Due: 3/30
Amount: TBD
Criteria:
This scholarship is for a high school senior that has had cancer or is dealing with cancer. There are no restrictions, grades, nationality.
Anthony Brucia Success Award (CASCWA)<https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/e61db7_55c8f8eb65484163b6fe8b820c72ff03.pdf>
Due: 3/29
Amount:$1,000 (5 Awards)
Criteria:
* The award is intended for resilient pupils who have made a turn-around in their lives. The kind of pupil we want to recognize and honor is the pupil who most likely did not have a 4.0+ throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who has had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. We want to acknowledge and support those pupils who may have been burdened by “at risk” circumstances and/or may have “hit bottom” but are now putting things back together and show future promise.
Link for additional info: CASCWA Information Sheet<https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/e61db7_618efadaf87c44afa779b3e744f1faa0.pdf>
Tulare County League of Mexican-American Women Scholarship<https://drive.google.com/file/d/114h3CK5FfiKdqW6djEvmuu5h6SqzuKv_/view?usp=sharing>
Due: 3/31
Amount: TBA
Criteria:
· Applicant must plan to attend a college or university in the fall of 2019
· Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
· Must demonstrate financial need
· Must be a resident of Tulare County
** Read through all instructions on application **
Ray Jones Scholarship Fund<https://drive.google.com/file/d/147m1QT-YSEG1XoJcJIaJ-gB2_7jnxp94/view?usp=sharing>
Due: 3/31
Amount: $2,500-$5,000
Criteria:
· Eligible applicants must be of California Indian descent
· Graduating senior in good standing with a 2.0 or higher
· Demonstrate financial need
· Seek enrollment in a post-secondary degree program at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
PPAV Scholarship<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XaGg1wu6NwneP3ciYLZf4MJVfwiYyzP6>
Due: 3/29
Amount: $500
Criteria:
· Ancestry or PPAV Affiliation - Must be Portuguese decent (state relatives) / State how your family is affiliated with PPAV
· Academics - 3.0 GPA or above - must attach transcripts
· Community involvement - List your involvement in volunteer and/or religious organizations in your community
· Leadership - list your leadership qualities through positions of responsibility in school, church, or volunteer organizations
· Honors - List your academic honors (National Honor Society, etc) that you received from local, civic, or church organizations
· Rating System - Each applicant will be rated in academics, community involvement, leadership, financial needs, and honors.
Blue Diamond Growers Scholarship<http://bluediamondgrowers.com/scholarship-program/>
Due: 3/31 (POSTMARKED DATE)
Amount: TBD
Criteria:
· Applicants must come from almond producing area of CA
· Intend to be a full time student at a 4 year university
· Intend to major in selected fields of agriculture
· Other selection criteria
o Scholastic achievement
o Leadership qualities (such as participation in 4-H, FFA, church, clubs, student government, civic organizations)
o Financial need
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