Daily Bulletin 2-7-19

Hayslett, Lorei lhayslett at vusd.org
Wed Feb 6 15:27:12 PST 2019


REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL             [cid:image001.jpg at 01D4BE30.6E6C5C90]
BULLETIN
2/7/19

TODAY:

1.       CSF FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE will be held the week of TODAY through February 8th 2019.  Bring the following to Room 108 during lunch:  *completed application form (pick up early in Room 108), *fall semester transcripts provided the week of February 4th FOR ALL STUDENTS in YOUR ENGLISH CLASS *a donation of one hardback book for the Redwood Library, and *$5 fee to cover graduation supplies.  Friday February 8, 2019 is the DEADLINE to apply.  Freshmen are now eligible to apply for membership with their first semester grades.  ALL GRADES WILL RECEIVE TRANSCRIPTS IN THEIR ENGLISH CLASS. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Cheatwood at gcheatwood at vusd.org<mailto:gcheatwood at vusd.org> or come to Room 108.

2.       IMPORTANT CSF INFO FOR SENIORS!  Be sure to apply for fall semester 2018 membership during TODAY- February 13th!  Seniors must qualify in order to achieve lifetime membership now and to be invited by to the Senior Luncheon on April 29th.  If transcripts are received late in your English classes, know that the due date has been extended to Wednesday, February 13th!  Seniors who did not qualify last semester will be able to still qualify this semester but will not be invited to the Senior Luncheon.  In addition, it will be noted on the graduation program that these graduates are potentials pending verification.

3.       ATTENTION RANGERS! FCA will be taking their club yearbook picture at lunch TODAY.  Wear Ranger gear and meet in Room 93 by 12:45.
SPORTS TODAY/EARLY RELEASES:
Girls Wrestling at Area Tournament 9:00 a.m./Early Release 7:00 a.m.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT:

1.       REDWOOD SOFTBALL PARENTS, please plan on attending the next BOOSTER/PARENT MEETING on Monday, February 11th at 6pm in Coach Rooney's room. Please plan on attending.

2.       AP TESTING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.  AP TESTING will take place May 6 - May 17.  To register for an AP Exam, students must complete a registration form and pay for the exam in the Finance Office (cash only) or online at our Ranger Webstore.  Registration forms are in the Counseling Office outside of Ms. Ashford's office and on our school webpage.  The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 27 at 3:30 p.m.  The cost is $94 per 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.

3.       Women in Mining Scholarship California Chapter

Amount: $2,500  Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA, women majoring in mining, geology, engineering or environmental studies  Application: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjU1YTRlMjZmZTI3MThmZA

Deadline: March 8
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.       FEBRUARY 11TH IS A STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY; STUDENT NON ATTENDANCE DAY!

2.       LOVE WEEK will be held on February 12th - February 15th.  DRESS UP DAYS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Tuesday February 12th:  Love Of My Life (Circle of life/young, old, etc.); Wednesday February 13th: Perfect Pair (Dynamic Pair (Dynamic Duo); Thursday February 14th: Spotlight Day (Taken/Red, Talking/Pink, Single/White, Player/Black); Friday February 15th: Spirit Day (Wear Your Love Week Shirts!).

3.     Valentines GRAMS are on the way!!! Link crew will be selling Flower grams during LOVE WEEK. We are going to have a table set up by Ranger hall before school and during lunch so you have a chance to send your loved ones a special message with a Rose on Valentine's day. Grams will be delivered during 5th period.

4.       CSF YEARBOOK PICTURE for all current members (as of Tuesday February 12th will be taken on Wednesday February 13th , behind the library (south side) on the steps!  Be sure to wear your CSF t-shirt!  If you do not have a t-shirt, there are a few left to purchase for $10 each on a first-come, first-serve basis!  Freshmen will have qualified, and will be expected to be there for the picture.

5.       ATTENTION CLUB OFFICERS: please speak with your advisers and schedule a yearbook group photo ASAP. Teachers have a link to a form for scheduling. Group photos need to be taken by February 15th.

6.       9th and 10th grades only: The PSAT 10 will be held in RHS Library on Wednesday March 6th 7:45am-12:15pm; cost is $16.00 per student.  REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND WILL CLOSE ONCE ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED.  SPACE IS LIMITED AND IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SIGN-UP BASIS. Students can pay $16 in the Finance Center (Before School, After-school and at lunch).  Cash or Card only.  No checks.  Students may also pay online through the Ranger Web Store.  https://www.vusd.org/redwood  There is a small convenience fee. The PSAT 10 is designed for 9th & 10th grade students only.  Please pick up your student guide and practice in the RHS Finance Center once the PSAT 10 fee is paid.  Any questions please see Mr. Matta.

7.       WRITING ON THE WALLS, the school wide writing and art contest is now open and accepting poetry, prose and art submissions. Anyone who is a current student at RHS can enter. For rules or more info see Miss Link in room 103 or email her at mlink at vusd.us<mailto:mlink at vusd.us>. Winners will be published in the form of posters hung up around school and will be honored at a special event

called Poets On The Plaza. Deadline to enter is March 1.  Good luck and may the odds be always in your favor.

8.       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.
SENIORS:

1.       GRAD NITE TICKET SALES:  GRAD NITE TICKETS for MAGIC MOUNTAIN will be available for SENIORS to purchase on Wednesday February 20th at 7:30 a.m. for $135 - 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 16th.  We will be leaving Redwood from the Mineral King Parking Lot to head to Magic Mountain at 7:00 p.m.

2.       UPDATED:  THE SENIOR PANORAMA PHOTO FOR THE YEARBOOK IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS COMING FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8TH. We will ask that you dismiss all seniors at 12:00 so that they can head to the Mineral King bowl to get arranged for the panoramic photo.  Please also try to remind your students about it on Thursday, so that they dress appropriately.  Dress code will be enforced, including no hats.
SCHOLARSHIPS:

1.       Tulare County School Boards Association
Amount:  $350
Criteria:  Cumulative 2.75GPA or above, good citizenship, extracurricular activities, community involvement
Application Process: <https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/goog_824878629> http://www.tcoe.org/TCSBAform/TCSBAform2019.pdf
Deadline:  February 15

2.       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  http://www.ruiz4kids.org/scholarships/
Deadline:  February 15

3.       *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

4.       Sons of Italy 2019 National Leadership Grant Competition
Amount:  $5,000- $25,000
Criteria:  Visit website
Application Process:  https://www.osia.org/programs/scholarships/  Deadline: February 28

5.       Manuel F. Hernandez PTA Scholarship
Amount: $250
Criteria:  (1) Attended Manuel F. Hernandez Elementary for 3 years (2) Graduating from high school this school year (3) Plans to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school (4) Earned a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative weighted GPA

Application Process: Apply at https://goo.gl/forms/pKqTaVSEdjj8NHR33
 Deadline:  February 28

6.       *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

7.       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!
*  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.
*  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.
*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.
*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.
*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

1.       Tulare County Cattlewomen Scholarship

Amount: Varies Criteria: Academic achievement and agricultural involvement

Application: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjcyNTZkODljOGEwZGIxNw

Deadline: March 1

8.       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 1

9.       Sons of Italy Western Foundation (Language Study Grant)
Amount:  Varies Criteria:  Must be wholly or partially of Italian descent Application Process: Apply at http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply
 Deadline:  March 1

10.   Sons of Norway- Stordalen Lodge Scholarship
Amount:  $200 Criteria: Cumulative 3.0 GPA, attending an accredited institution of higher learning Application Process: Apply at https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjFhMDRjM2U0ZTRiNmRhNQ
 Deadline:  March 1

11.   Tulare County Cattlemen's Scholarship
Amount: Varies Criteria: Academic achievement and agricultural involvement

Application:https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjE0MTQ2NWNmNzM1M2EzYw Deadline: March 1

12.   C.S.U. Fresno Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Criteria:  Plan on attending Fresno State University
Application Process:  Apply at www.csufresno.edu/scholarships<http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/financialaid/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/index.html>

Deadline:  March 2

13.   CIF Central Section Scholar/Athlete of the Year

Amount: $ 500  Criteria: Cumulative 3.25 GPA, participated in two varsity sports in the Central Section for at least two years, good citizenship  Application: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjRhNDlmYjcyYmEzMDEyMDY

Deadline: March 8

14.   Visalia Education Foundation- Various scholarships available
Amount: up to $30,000
Visit http://www.visaliaedfoundation.org/student-scholarships.html to apply
Deadline: March 8

15.   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/<http://cawgfoundation.org/apply-now/>
Deadline: March 8

16.   Tri Counties Bank Scholarship (Merit Award) Requirements-Graduating high school senior from a county listed: Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Yolo, Yuba-Weighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
-Displayed outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and/or business entrepreneurship during high school career-Be an undergraduate student the fall semester following high school graduation Number of Awards10 Award Amount $1,000

https://app.smarterselect.com/prequalify/54647

Deadline: March 13

17.   Tri Counties Bank Scholarship (Income-Based Award)

Requirements-Graduating high school senior from a county listed: Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Yolo, Yuba-Minimum GPA of 2.5
-Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,920 or less - verification required via completion of the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Financial Aid application
-Be an undergraduate student the fall semester following high school graduation

https://app.smarterselect.com/prequalify/54646

Deadline: March 13

18.   Kiwanis Division 18 Scholarship
Criteria: Ag related goals or Key Club member within Division 18, 2.5 GPA or above, community involvement, citizenship, extra-curricular activities.
Application: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjU1ZTNjN2YzNGNlYmU5YTk
Deadline: March 15

19.   Caners Foundation
Criteria: Any high school senior who is planning to major in a horticulture related field
Apply at: http://www.cangc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HighSchoolApplication_2019_.pdf
Deadline:  March 15

20.   Proteus Inc. Scholarship
Amount:  Varies Criteria: Please visit website for more information Application Process: Apply at http://www.proteusinc.org/index.php/scholarship-opportunities
 Deadline:  March 22

21.   PPAV Scholarship
Criteria: 3.0GPA or above, PPAV involvement and Portuguese Application: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjE1ZjI3MWQxNTY2NzdjM2E
Deadline: March 29

22.   Ray Jones Scholarship Fund
Amount:  $2,500- $ 5,000 Criteria: California Indian Decent, minimum 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need  Application Process: Apply at https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjFiMDIxNWU1MjkwYTQ3NTE
 Deadline:  March 31


Lorei Hayslett
Secretary Student Services
Redwood High School




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

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