Daily Bulletin 3-16-18

[Hayslett, Lorei]

REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL             [cid:image001.jpg at 01D3BC6E.986EA990]
BULLETIN
3/16/18

TODAY:

1.       The English part of the CASSPP TEST FOR ALL JUNIORS will be administered from TODAY.  Juniors will take the state test in their Junior English Class.  The following is the schoolwide block schedule for all Redwood students during the four testing days.






Friday
3/16/18
CAT Portion







Period 0 / pre-first
7:06am- 8:03am
57 minutes







Period 2
8:12am-10:07am
115 minutes







Passing period
10:07am-10:27am
20 minutes







Period 4
10:27am-12:22pm
115 minutes







Lunch
12:22pm-1:12pm
50 minutes





Passing period
1:12pm-1:22pm
10 minutes





Period 6
1:22pm-3:17pm
115 minutes



2.       MR. RANGER WEEK!  And Mr. Ranger will be chosen TODAY in the Rotary at 7:00 p.m.  Dress Up Days TODAY ": "Ranger's Rock Blue" (Ranger Pride)!

3.       CALIFORNIA WINE GRAPE GROWERS FOUNDATION
Amount: up to $8,000
Criteria: children of vineyard employees working in the wine grape growing season
Applications Process: apply at http://cawgfoundation.org/  Deadline: TODAY

4.       TCAAAW
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: 2.5gpa or above, African-American, complete application
Application: Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application Deadline: TODAY

5.       TRASHION SHOW CALL FOR ARTISTS! We are looking for artists/teams for this years recycled fashion show contest! Sign up before TODAY! See Mrs. Yates for more info (rm P4, Sierra Vista)

6.       ATTENTION ALL CLUB PRESIDENTS AND ADVISORS!  If you want your club to have a group photo in the YEARBOOK, you need to schedule it, get the word to your club, and tell Mr. Feehan when you want to take the photo; these must be completed by TODAY!

7.       ENCHANTED EVENING PROM DRESS GIVE-a- WAY IS HERE!  Saturday March 17th from 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel located in Visalia.  It is for Junior and Senior girls - your name must be submitted by TODAY!!  ALL DRESSES ARE FREE!!!!  1000 plus dresses, Sizes 0-30 in many colors, short and long.  Every girl receives a dress and (1) accessory (either a purse or jewelry)!  If anyone wants to help you can donate your clean, gently used dresses, jewelry and purses!  This will help make another young lady's Prom event and night, a night to remember!  SIGN UPS ARE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE!

8.       TUX-N-TAILS is partnering again this year with ENCHANTED EVENING for the upcoming Prom.  They will be offering a discounted tuxedo rental to SENIORS.  A wide range of options in style, colors and price.  SIGN UPS ARE TODAY IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE:  when purchasing your Tux you must show a school ID, be a senior.  Be fitted two weeks prior to Prom (vest and tie colors may be chosen closer to Prom).
SPORTS TODAY/EARLY RELEASES:
Baseball @ Righette- Varsity 7:00 p.m.
Track & Field @ Redwood Invitational 2:00 p.m./Early Release 12:30 p.m.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT:

1.       SPRING BREAK will be from Monday March 26th thru Monday April 2rd.  Students return to school on Tuesday April 3rd.

2.       Are you interested in what it takes to become a Chiropractor? Ever wonder what a typical work day is like for a Chiropractor? If you answered yes to either of those questions then, come join Pro-MED for a guest speaker on Monday, March 19th at 3:30pm in room 94. See you there!

3.       Pro-MED Students, we will be taking a yearbook photo on Wednesday, March 21st at 3:30pm in front of the library. If you want to be part of the photo you must attend as there will be NO retakes! Business casual attire is required. If you have any questions, please stop by the XL Office in the upstairs library.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.       Saturday University will be running this Saturday March 17th.  Students must sign up before Friday.  If you are a senior, this recovers any previous absences.  Saturday University is from 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.  Please be on time.  Classes are closed to students at 8:15.  Enter through the gates between the cafeteria and auto shop.

2.       REDWOOD OPEN HOUSE will be on Monday March 19th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Information will be sent home with your student when the date gets closer.

3.       Redwood High School Cheer Try-out Applications and Handbooks are available to be picked up in your office.  Deadline for applications to be turned in is Wednesday March 21 @4pm.

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.       ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS:  Beginning on Tuesday April 3rd the Dollner Gate on the Sierra Vista Campus will NO LONGER BE AN ENTRY POINT FOR STUDENTS!!  This gate will remain locked before, during and after school.  All students or visitors must use the Main Door on Dollner to enter and exit the Sierra Vista Campus.

6.       Redwood Gates:  We will be using less school gates on campus as entry and exit points for before and after school.  The following gates will be available for students to use before and after school: 1) Gate between Administration Office and Ranger Hall that faces Main street. 2) Gate between Ranger Hall and Room 28 that faces Conyer Street.  3) Student parking lot gate between Industrial Ed building and the Science Building.  4) Gate on West side of LJ Williams nearest the Tennis courts.  5) Giddings gate under the Blue Bridge on the Main campus side.  6) Sierra Vista parking lot gate that faces Dollner St.  Please make sure you and your student take this update into consideration when arriving to school.  Student should be in class by 9:06am on Mondays, and in class by 8:12am on Tuesdays - Fridays.

 1.  XL FIELD TRIP: The Xl program is happy to invite you to tour the USC campus. We will be attending the college and visiting a museum on April 30th. Permission slips are available for pick up in the XL office in the upstairs library. They must be picked up from and returned to XL staff ONLY. Remember seats are limited and on a first come first serve basis. See you here!

8.       The WRITING ON THE WALLS CONTEST is officially closed for this year.  RED INK extends a sincere thanks to all the writers and artists who contributed.  We received 98 writing entries and 44 art entries.  Good luck to all our contributors and stay tuned for news about Poets On the Plaza to find out who won.  Finalists will be notified once judging is concluded.  Last year's banners will be up on Ranger Hall in time for National Poetry Month.  Thanks for keeping art alive at Redwood!!
SENIORS:

 1.  SENIOR CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION:  SENIORS need to report the Redwood Gym at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21st.  Jostens will be distributing pre-ordered graduation caps and gowns.
SCHOLARSHIPS:

1.       Enrico Caruso Lodge #1463 Scholarship
You must be of Italian descent within three generations before you or son/daughter of a member of The Sons of Italy, Enrico Caruso Lodge in Visalia.
<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1>Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application Deadline to apply is March 20


2.       Danny Romanazzi Memorial Scholarship
For any high school senior that has had or is dealing with cancer.
Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application Deadline to apply is March 20


3.       Sun Pacific Scholarship
Amount: up to $20,000
Criteria: Parent must be an employee of Sun Pacific
Application Process: Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application Deadline: March 23

4.       Masonic Lodge
Amount: $500
Criteria: Submit application and essay.
Application Process: Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application  Deadline: March 23


5.       Caltrans District 6/Central Region Transportation Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Criteria: 2.5GPA or better, plan to pursue a career in any transportation related fields
Visit http://www.dot.ca.gov/d6/scholarships/ to apply Deadline: March 30

6.
Caltrans District 6/Central Region Employee Family Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Criteria: Related to a current or former Caltrans District 6 employee, 2.5GPA or better, plan to pursue a career in any transportation related fields
Visit http://www.dot.ca.gov/d6/scholarships/ to apply Deadline: March 30


7.       CSEA-
Amount: $250
Criteria: Plan to attend an accredited college or university, have at least one parent or legal guardian who is a member in good standing in local Chapter 83 of the CSEA, have a minimum 2.0gpa
Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application Deadline: March 30

8.
Anita de la Vega Scholarship
The FHCN is offering a $600 scholarship to a student who meets the following criteria: female student preferred, 2.5GPA or above, migrant or seasonal farm working family background, community service, and pursuing a health degree.
Click here<http://www.fhcn.org/about/scholarship-fund/> to Download the application Deadline: March 30

9.       BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: a)Scholastic Achievement; b)Leadership Qualities such as participation in 4-H, FFA, church, clubs, student government and civic organizations; c)Financial need; d)Strong consideration will be given to applicants in the almond growing areas of California.
Apply at http://bluediamondgrowers.com/scholarship-program/ or click on the Scholarship Applications tab Deadline: March 31


10.   California Women for Agriculture Scholarship
Amount: up to $1,000
Criteria: 3.4 gpa or above, planning to major in Agriculture
Application Process: Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application Deadline: March 31


11.   Calcot-Seitz Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,000
Criteria: Plan to major in agriculture at a four-year university.
Apply at www.calcot.com<http://www.calcot.com/calcotseitz.asp?post=applications&flag=calcotseitz>  Deadline: March 31


12.   Central Valley Women's Network
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
*         The applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
*         Applicants must have a Grade Point Average of at least a 3.0 (B average) for the most recent academic year.
*         The criteria for scholarship selection will be based on varying degrees of the following:  academics, school and community involvement, stated goals and career objectives.
*         The applicant must be at least 17 years of age.
*         The applicant must be a resident of Tulare or Kings County.
*         The applicant must be a legal citizen of the United States Apply at http://cvwn.org/Scholarship_Application.html Deadline: March 31

13.   PPAV Scholarship
Criteria: 3.0GPA or above, PPAV involvement and Portugese Descent  Application: Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application Deadline: March 31

14.   Tulare County League of Mexican-American Women
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Tulare County, must be entering a post-secondary institution, must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, must demonstrate financial need
Click here<https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjRkY2FkOTk0Y2JlNmM2NTQ> to download application Deadline: March 31


15.   Sequoia Visalia Kiwanis Club

Amount: $250-$1,000
Criteria: 3.0 GPA or above, community involvement, citizenship, extra-curricular activities
Click here to download application<https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjJmZGUyZWNlMDliZDgwNTg> Deadline: April 1


16.   The Elbow Creek Grange Scholarship
Criteria: 2.5 GPA or above, active in the promotion of the rural setting in America
Application process: Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application Deadline: April 2



17.   Redwood High School PTSA

Criteria: 2.5 GPA or higher PTSA Member by January 31, 2018-Essay/Activity Record  Application Process: Submit Google Form on the RHS Scholarship page and complete the Redwood High School Scholarship Application  DEADLINE: April 2



18.   Pursuing Victory with Honor Scholarship
Criteria: 3.0gpa, exhibit exceptional sportsmanship, student athlete
Click on the scholarship applications tab or visit www.tcoe.org/pvwhscholarship<http://www.tcoe.org/pvwhscholarship>  Deadline: April 04


19.   Read for Life
Criteria: Students must be a graduating high school senior in Tulare County, have a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service outside of school, which focuses on improving literacy in Tulare County, cumulative GPA of 2.5, plan on attending a college, university, or trade school in the US.
Application : Visit www.readforlife.org<http://74.220.207.129/%7Ereadforl/?page_id=12> the application can be found under Resources and is the Pass the Word for Literacy Scholarship.Deadline: April 6


20.   Valley Oak Quilt Guild
Amount: $750
Criteria: interest in continuing education in fiber arts or quilting.
Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to apply Deadline: April 6

21.   California Association of Supervisors of Child Attendance and Welfare-Anthony Brucia Success Award  Requirements:
   1. A Personal Narrative, which tells your story. It describes the obstacles you have faced, your progress despite difficulties and your plans for future success       2. Two letters of recommendation  3. Activities record and employment history  4. Transcript - freshman through first semester of your senior year   5. Attendance record for the first semester of your senior year Application Process: apply at http://cascwa.org/student-scholarships-2/  Deadline: April

22.   Sequoia Chapter/Triple X Fraternity Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Armenian descent, pursuing college education.
Application Process:
Application: Click here<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1> to download application Deadline: April 15

23.   Visalia Unified Teachers Association
Criteria: Must have a 3.0gpa or better and plan to major in education studies to become a teacher.  Click here<https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjUzMjg3OGVkMmY5M2I5MjM> to download application or see Mrs. Jauregui in the Counseling Office Deadline: April 18


24.   RHS Football Boosters
Criteria:  3.0 GPA, 4-year RHS Football member, sealed transcript, and essay.
Click here<https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjUzMjg3OGVkMmY5M2I5MjM> for more information or see Mrs. Jauregui in the Counseling Office Deadline: April 20




Lorei Hayslett
Secretary Student Services/Activities
Redwood High School





Lorei Hayslett
Secretary Student Services/Activities
Redwood High School

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