Daily Bulletin 11-16-18

Hayslett, Lorei lhayslett at vusd.org
Thu Nov 15 15:03:42 PST 2018


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BULLETIN
11/16/18

TODAY:

1.       FRENCH CLUB MEETS TODAY at lunch in room 47.  Plans are underway for Christmas celebrations!

2.       ATTENTION BAND AND ORCHESTRA STUDENTS:  pictures will be taken TODAY during class.

3.       FRESNO STATE SMITTCAMP HONORS COLLEGE PRESENTATION:  Our own Redwood alumni Adam Miller and Logan Kearnan will be presenting information about Fresno State's Smittcamp Family Honors College to any interested Redwood students.  If you meet or exceed one or more of the following criteria, then you should definitely consider applying:  Minimum 3.8 high school GPA, Ranking in the top 10 percent of your high school graduating class, Combined SAT score of 1200 or ACT average score of 27.  The presentation will be during 3rd period in the Cafeteria TODAY.  Any interested student can sign-up in the Redwood Counseling Office if you would like to attend.

4.       A THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE SPONSORED BY CSF CLUB will be held this week.  Please bring nonperishable food to room 108 by TODAY.  Food will be donated to the Visalia Rescue Mission.  Be sure that the goods have not expired and that they are in good condition (no dents, torn wrappings, etc.).  Let's show our gratitude!!!

5.       GOBBLE GRAMS ARE HERE!!! LINK CREW will be selling THANKSGIVING GRAMS in the Quad at lunch all next week. Send a thank you to your friends for being there or simply get yourself some candy to get you through Friday before break. All grams will be delivered TODAY during 5th period.
SPORTS TODAY/EARLY RELEASES:
Girls Water Polo/Early Release Varsity 12:00 p.m.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT:

1.       ATTENTION STUDENTS:  The Office DOES NOT ACCEPT food deliveries from parents or any delivery food services!!

2.       ABLAZE CATHOLIC CLUB MEETING on Tuesday, November 27, room 30. We will be voting for club positions. Be prompt!

3.       UPDATE:  FALL BLOOD DRIVE will NOW be held on December 5th from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.  The Blood Drive will take place in the Blood Center's Mobile Trailer instead of the Gym.  Signing up for a spot will begin on Tuesday November 27th when we get back from Thanksgiving break.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

4.       Hello Rangers! CHRISTIANS IN ACTION (CIA) are hosting a CHRISTMAS SHOE BOX PROJECT called Operation Christmas Child. You will have the chance to help children in need around the world. If you would like to be a part of this, please contact Mr. Tadeo at atadeo at vusd.us<mailto:atadeo at vusd.us> or pick up your Pack A Shoe Box form in Mr. Orosco's classroom in room 39. Deadline and drop off will be November 19th in Room 39.

5.       THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS will be November 19th thru November 23rd.  Students return to school on Monday November 26th!

6.       Here we go again: RED INK PRESENTS THE NOVEMBER CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST. Due date to enter November 27th. Our themes this month are Family, Nostalgia, Being Thankful, or The Weather. Optional lead in sentence (if you need some inspiration to get started): "The weather wasn't the only thing that changed." Entries must be shared with Miss Link via doc at mlink at vusd.us<mailto:mlink at vusd.us>. Poetry or short stories. Enter today for the chance to get published in the Gigantea and win a prize to boot. Any Redwood student can enter. We look forward to hearing from you.

7.       Come Support REDWOOD DANCE FORCE at Chipotle Mexican Grill Tuesday, November 27th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Dance Force will receive 33% of all sales.

8.       FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY will be on campus during Periods 3 and 4 on Wednesday November 28th in the upstairs Library.

9.       ATTENTION: All girls who are interested in PLAYING SOFTBALL for the Rangers this spring, softball tryouts will be held Dec. 3-7. Varsity: Dec. 3 & 4, JV: Dec. 5-7. If you are currently in another sport you will be allowed to tryout at the conclusion of your sport. If you're interested, please notify Coach Rooney in room 56 or Coach Sanchez in room 201. You must be athletically "cleared" to participate.

10.   CSF NEWS:  Our next CSF MEETING is December 5th at lunch in the gym.  In addition, there is a community service opportunity at Kaweah Preserves on November 17th from 9:00 -11:00 am.  If interested, please pick up forms in room 108 and return them by November 14th.  To receive updated notices, text "@rangercsf" to 81010.

11.   Come and get your REDWOOD SCARF for $20 (CASH ONLY!) to benefit REDWOOD BOYS SOCCER TEAM.  If interested, please stop by and see Mrs. Torres in the Counseling Office.

12.   INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL is being held every Tuesday and Thursday in the Gym during lunch.  No lunch basketball on December 20th (Thursday during finals).
SENIORS:

1.       SENIORS:  The CSF Michelson  Award is open to all CSF members who are currently seniors. MEMBERS HAVE UNTIL DECEMBER 22ND TO SUBMIT ESSAYS in response to the prompt published on the CSF website. One award of $1,000 will be given.  For more info, go to:  https://csf-cjsf.org/csf-awards/ or see Ms. Cheatwood in room 108.
SCHOLARSHIPS:

1.       *College of the Sequoias Scholarship Application
Amount:  Varies Application Process: Apply at https://cos.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=496

Deadline:  November 26

1.       COMCAST LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS(r) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria:  *Have a demonstrated commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity and leadership  *Be enrolled as a high school senior  *Reside in a community served by Comcast and/or in one of the following NBC or Telemundo markets: Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, Los Angeles, McAllen (TX.), New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. Please enter zip code below to confirm eligibility  *Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or vocational-technical college in the United States for the entire 2019-2020 academic year  *Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)  *Demonstrate financial need.  Application process: Apply at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers/?utm_source=ComContacte1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Comcast2019&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--a7uehwkX17gq1jYWLG16nMbln8YpLwQy4Kxi2IwA9HBrEy158MHyQT4WZxYOG67KcGe4YWRFwtvCeGefGeZnQeq9Cxg&_hsmi=66958278  Deadline: December 7

2.       EECU EDUCATIONAL GRANT SCHOLARSHIP
Amount:  $2,000 Criteria:  You must be a member, joint member or joint owner of Educational Employees Credit Union a minimum of 6 months prior to application close date. Account must be in good standing.  Application Process: http://www.myeecu.org/home/resources/mycommunity/student-grant-program
Application Deadline: December 7

3.       FOOT LOCKER SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Up to $20,000  Criteria:  *Be entering college in the Fall of 2019 as a Freshman at a four-year school for an undergraduate degree. *Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports. *Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  *Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).  *Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.Application Process: https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about#judgingDeadline: December 14

4.       EDISON INTERNATIONAL'S $1.2 MILLION EDISON SCHOLARS PROGRAM will award $40,000 scholarships paid over four years to 30 high school seniors planning to major in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) fields at accredited four-year colleges and universities. The Edison Scholars Program eligibility requirements include: High school senior must live or attend a high school in Southern California Edison (SCE)'s service area or attend an eligible high school surrounding SCE's San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, plan to be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer and Information Services, Management Information Systems, Natural Resources and Conservation or Physical Sciences and demonstrate financial need. Please visit www.scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars<http://www.scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars> to learn more  Deadline: December 14

5.       FOOT LOCKER SCHOLARSHIP   Amount: Up to $20,000  Criteria: *Be entering college in the Fall of 2019 as a Freshman at a four-year school for an undergraduate degree.  *Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.  *Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  *Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).  *Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.  Application Process: https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about#judging  Deadline: December 14

6.       Redwood High School Local Scholarship Application
Amount: Varies  Criteria: Varies  Sign up for the RHS Google Classroom to access application: class code ljb3sp   Deadline: December 21



2.       *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_2019_APPLICATION_FINAL.pdf to apply
Deadline: Must be postmarked by February 19

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
Lorei Hayslett
Secretary Student Services
Redwood High School






Lorei Hayslett
Secretary Student Services
Redwood High School
559-730-7723



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