Daily Bulletin 2-7-18

[Hayslett, Lorei]

REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL             [cid:image001.jpg at 01D39F5D.99747F00]
BULLETIN
2/7/18

TODAY:

1.       VALENTINES's GRAMS are being sold in the QUAD TODAY thru Tuesday February 13th.  Get your friends or that special someone a gift and support your local LINK CREW.

2.       IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ALL CSF MEMBERS & FRESHMAN!  If you forgot to apply for membership last week using the Fall 2017 grades, please come by Room 108 ASAP!  This is especially important for seniors who want to qualify for lifetime status.  See Mrs. Cheatwood if you have any questions TODAY.

3.       Pro-MED Students! There is a Mentorship meeting TODAY. We will meet outside the library at 3:40pm and walk to Kaweah Delta. If you have not already picked up or submitted your permission slip, please do so asap! Feel free to stop by the XL Office located in the upstairs library if you have any questions. See you on Wednesday!

4.       AP TESTING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.  AP Testing will take place May 7 - May 18.  To register for an AP Exam, students must complete a registration form and pay a $15, non-refundable, deposit per exam.  Registration forms are in the Counseling Office outside of Ms. Ashford's office.  The deadline to register is Thursday, March 22 at 3:30 p.m.  The cost is $94 per exam and any remaining balance not paid by March 22nd, will be due on the day of the exam.  If you qualify for free or reduced lunch or meet Federal Income Guidelines, you may qualify for a fee waiver.  All students qualify for a one-time fee waiver for one exam.  Please see Ms. Ashford to apply for other fee waivers.  If you have any questions regarding AP testing, please contact Ms. Ashford.

5.       The FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE has a MEETING TODAY in Mr. Cazarez's Room 43.  We will be going over the new logo and updates on the fundraiser and the book reading!
SPORTS TODAY/EARLY RELEASES:
Boys Varsity Wrestling/Early Release 10:30a.m.
Boys JV Soccer/Early Release 2:45 p.m.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT:

1.       CSF MANDATORY MEETING for ALL CURRENT MEMBERS on THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8th, at lunch in the Band Room.  Important information will be discussed on upcoming community projects, the senior lifetime luncheon, graduation procedures, new officer interviews, yearbook pictures and much more!  Attendance will be taken; plan on being there!

2.       BLAZE PIZZA - help support our ART PROGRAM by getting delicious pizza this Thursday February 8th from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Blaze near the Visalia Mall!  Show our flier or say you are there for REDWOOD ART.

3.       INTERACT CLUB: Dr. Seuss day is quickly approaching! If you would like to participate this year, please come to our next meeting (with a book to read) on TUESDAY 2/13 at lunch in room 101!   (You may visit the Visalia Public Library and rent one if you would like!) :)

4.       Overwatch, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Rocket League. These competitive video games are recognized worldwide with hundreds of organizations, businesses, and schools supporting them. Redwood XL has joined this arena and brings to you RHS eSports! eSports (Electronic Sports) comprises the competitive play of competitive games, with emphasis on real time strategy and multiplayer online battle arena. Join us for the first meeting after school from 3:30-5:30, upstairs in the library, on Monday February 5th to hear more information and join in the skrims and rosters. The program will be held Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30.

5.       "Looking to enhance your public speaking and interpersonal skills? Interested in learning how to manage conflict, engage in small talk, or even flirt? Register for SPEECH 1 for the 2018-2019 school year. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email Mrs. Moore at smoore at vusd.org<mailto:smoore at vusd.org> OR come by Ranger Hall 203 and ask any questions you may have."

6.       SENIOR PANORAMIC PICTURE is scheduled for Tuesday February 13th at 11:45 a.m.  Teachers please release students at 11:40 a.m. and direct them to the Mineral King Bowl.  Senior Students will attend a senior meeting after in the Gym.

7.       FBLA: CORRECTION--The state competition meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, February 8th has been changed to FRIDAY, February 9th at LUNCH in Mr. AVILA"S room (74), due to a conflict with the CSF Meeting. Important Note: You MUST attend this meeting if you are planning on going to the State Competition in April. If you cannot attend Friday's lunch meeting, you need to contact an Adviser prior to Friday to let us know if you plan to attend: Mr. Avila (room 74, javila at vusd.org<mailto:javila at vusd.org>), Ms. Saputo (RH 208, nsaputo at vusd.org<mailto:nsaputo at vusd.org>), or Mrs. Moore (RH 203, smoore at vusd.org<mailto:smoore at vusd.org>). If you commit to go to state and then back out, you will be responsible for paying the FULL COST, so please confirm with your parents and your calendar before you make a commitment!
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.       8th GRADE PARENT NIGHT will be on Thursday February 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Gym.

2.       STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY:  STUDENT NON-ATTENDANCE DAY will be on Monday February 12th.

3.       8th GRADE VISITATION to Redwood will be on Friday February 16th.

4.       Monday FEBRUARY 19th HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL!

5.       Come and get your Redwood Scarf and or Beanies for $20 each to benefit REDWOOD BOY's SOCCER TEAM.  If interested, please stop by and see Mrs. Torres in the Counseling Office.

6.       Hey Redwood!  WRITING ON THE WALLS IS BACK!  Yes, the annual RED INK WRITING AND ART CONTEST is open for this year.  Rules and submission guidelines can be found in Room 103 or by emailing mlink at vusd.us<mailto:mlink at vusd.us>.  Submissions can be turned in or shared at that same address.  Any type of writing or art is welcome.  Anyone who is a current Redwood student can participate.  See your work published and hanging on the walls around campus, submit to WRITING ON THE WALLS before March 3rd.

7.       Still stressed out about SATs/ACTs?  Well now you can stress a little less because Redwood XL is offering FREE Kaplan SAT/ACT prep courses.  These prep courses include official textbooks, word banks, and practice tests.  As some of you may know Kaplan prep courses are valued at $300+, and we can only offer a limited amount of accounts.  To learn more and to sign up please visit the XL Staff in the upstairs library after school ASAP.

8.       REMINDER:  There are student tutors everyday afterschool from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.  If you need help in your classes schedule an appointment with XL Staff at 559-731-5628 or walk-in and look for the students with nametags on black lanyards.
SENIORS:

1.       SENIOR MEETING:  A Senior Meeting will be held in the Gym on Tuesday February 13th from 12:10 - 12:30 p.m.  ALL SENIORS will be excused from their 4th period classes at 12:00 p.m.  We will be presenting information about Grad Nite.

2.       GRAD NITE TICKET SALES:  GRAD NITE TICKETS for MAGIC MOUNTAIN will be available for SENIOR to purchase on Wednesday February 21st at 7:00 a.m. for $110 - CASH ONLY!  Tickets will be sold in the Redwood Gym.  SENIORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON CAMPUS UNTIL 7:00 a.m.!  ALL FINES must be cleared through the Finance Center before seniors can purchase a ticket.  GRAD NITE is Thursday May 17th.  We will be leaving Redwood from the Mineral King Parking Lot to head to Magic Mountain at 7:00 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIPS:

1.       CIF/FARMERS SCHOLAR-ATHLETE:  Amount:  up to $5,000; criteria:  3.5gpa or above, Varsity sport at least two years including senior year, display the 6 Pillars of Character; visit http://www.cifstate.org/parents-students/awards_and_scholarships/sa/SCHOLAR-ATHLETE_2018_APPLICATION_FINAL.pdf to apply;  Deadline:  Must be postmarked by February 12th.

2.       Sons of Italy Western Foundation
Amount:  $500 to $5,000 Criteria:  Must be wholly or partially of Italian descent.  Application Process: Apply at http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply
 Deadline:  March 1

3.       Tulare County Farm Bureau-Amount: Varies ($500-$2000)
Criteria: Must attend high school or have graduated from a high school in Tulare County, must complete and return application (paper or online), must submit two letters of recommendation, must submit a copy of current school transcript. Apply at www.tulcofb.org<http://www.tulcofb.org/index.php?page=formScholarshipIntro>.  Deadline: March 1

4.        The following 5 scholarships are available through the Visalia Rotary Community Foundation- Applications are available in the RHS Counseling Office or visit http://www.visaliarcfoundation.org/scholarships/ to apply now!

5.       The Dwelle Four Year Scholarship is a four year college scholarship for the Redwood High School graduate who maintains a 2.8 or greater grade point average. The scholarship can be as much as $3,000 per year for a full four years.

6.       The Provident Salierno Family Foundation Music Scholarship is for students interested in a music career who maintains a 3.0 or greater grade point average. The scholarship currently provides about $600 per year for the student at the five high schools listed in the purpose.

7.       The Richard B. "Dick" Watson $2,000 STEM Scholarship (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) scholarship consists of two, one-time scholarships awarded each year to students from either Redwood, Mt. Whitney, Golden West, or El Diamante high schools who have demonstrated excellence in both the classroom and extracurricular activities.

8.       The Robert Harrell Career and Technical Education Scholarship currently gives approximately 30 scholarships at $1,000 each for various vocational technical programs. The scholarship is for a student who is from Visalia and is pursuing a vocational technical school in an accredited institution.

9.       The Jane & Bill Nash Scholarship consists of a $4,000, one year college scholarship for a graduating Redwood High School senior who maintains an unweighted, grade point average between 2.8 and 3.5. Deadline: March 1

10.   National Association of Theatre Owners of California/Nevada
Amount: $5,000 to $10,000  Criteria: Must be employed by a CA/NV member movie theater
Application Process: Apply at www.natocalnev.org<http://www.natocalnev.org/index.php/scholarship-programs>  Deadline: March 2

11.   C.S.U. Fresno Scholarships Amount   Varies  Criteria:  Plan on attending Fresno State University
Application Process:  Apply at www.csufresno.edu/scholarships
<http://www.csufresno.edu/scholarships>Deadline:  March 2

12.   Ruiz 4 Kids Scholarship Amount:  Varies Criteria:  HS senior, minimum 3.0 gpa, sealed school transcript, essay (instructions on web site), letter of recommendation, one-page resume.
Application Process: Apply at  www.ruiz4kids.org/<http://www.ruiz4kids.org/>  Deadline:  March 9

13.   Visalia Education Foundation- Various scholarships available  Amount: up to $30,000

Visit: Visalia Ed Foundation<http://www.visaliaedfoundation.org/student-scholarships.html> to apply or see Mrs. Jauregui for an application Deadline: March 9




Lorei Hayslett
Secretary Student Services/Activities
Redwood High School

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