11.06.19 Daily Bulletin

Tue Nov 5 14:56:35 PST 2019

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DAILY BULLETIN
11/06/19

TODAY:

1.       AP TESTING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.  AP TESTING will take place May 4th - May 15th.  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. Molina's office.  THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS TODAY AT 3:30P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS. 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. Molina to apply for other fee waivers.  If you have any questions regarding AP testing, please contact Ms. Molina she will be available all week during lunch.

2.       CSF MEETING is TODAY in the gym at 12:35. Topics include upcoming community projects, t-shirt delivery, the SPCA & SOUP Kitchen project reports, senior luncheon and graduation info, trivia quizzes, and lots more! Attendance will be taken and doors will be locked at 12:40. Don't miss out!!

3.       GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY representative will be on campus Wednesday November 6th during 5th period in the upstairs library.  Sign up in the Counseling Office.

4.       WANT TO BE MORE POLITICALLY ACTIVE? Come join the Teen Age Republicans as we meet to discuss issues and make big plans. TODAY, lunch, room 103.

5.       BOYS SOCCER BOOSTERS will have their first meeting of the season in the Redwood Library on TODAY at 7:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

SPORTS TODAY/EARLY RELEASES:

Central Section CIF Division I Boys' Water Polo playoffs 1st round #9 Redwood @ #8 Clovis East 4:30pm/Early Release 12:00pm

Central Section CIF Division I Girls Water Polo playoffs 1st round #10 Redwood @ #7 Buchanan 4:30pm/Early Release 12:30pm

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT:

1.       KOREAN CLUB meets Mondays at lunch in room 205.  Come join us to learn about the Korean culture and language.

2.       Do you like tacos from Javi's Taco Shack? So do we!  Buy tickets for a taco dinner for $8.00 to help support Redwood Mock Trial.  Includes 3 tacos (choice of chicken or beef) and rice and beans.  Sign-up for your ticket with a Mock Trial member or come to room 44 to sign-up.  Then exchange your ticket on Nov 27th at Javi's Taco Shack for a delicious dinner.  Mock Trial receives 40% of sales.

3.       WE KNOW YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR IT. WELL THE WAIT IS OVER. Red Ink and the Redwood Gigantea are sponsoring the Fall Flash Fiction Contest. Tell an entire story, beginning, middle, and end in 55 words or less. 3 entries per person max please. Winners will be published. All entries due by Dec 6 at 11:59. Share with or email to mlink at vusd.us<mailto:mlink at vusd.us>. Think you're up for the challenge? Do you have what it takes? Throw down that story man! This could be fun.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.       ATTENTION REDWOOD TRACK ATHLETES: In case you missed the track meeting last Wednesday; sign up for the Track Google Classroom to stay updated on all current events and specific dates.  For further questions contact Coach Roebuck. Track Google Classroom code: p55xck

2.       XL PROGRAM invites you to come by every Wednesday and Thursday from October 23rd to November 21st to the RHS Library from 3:30pm-4:30pm. They will be helping out with any questions or support you may need in your COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, FAFSA, OR CA DREAM ACT. There will be chrome-books available for you to use

3.       A FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY representative will be on campus Thursday November 7th during 6th period in the upstairs library.  Sign up in the Counseling Office.

4.       FALL ORCHESTRA CONCERT will be performing Thursday November 7th at 7p.m. in the L.J. Williams Theatre.

5.       FRESNO STATE SMITTCAMP HONORS COLLEGE PRESENTATION:  Our own Redwood alumni Adam Miller and Brianna Lopez will be presenting information about Fresno State's Smittcamp Family Honors College to any interested Redwood students.  The criteria for current seniors to apply are a minimum 3.8 GPA, OR ranking top 10% of graduating class, OR combined score of 1200 on SAT or ACT average score of 27.  The presentation will be during 2nd period in the Cafeteria this Friday, November 8th.  Any interested student can sign-up in the Redwood Counseling Office if you would like to attend.

6.       FALL STUDENT RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY, Friday November 8th

7.       The ASVAB TEST will be held on Tuesday November 12th for those interested in taking it.  The test begins at 8:00 a.m. in the Downstairs Library. Sign up in the Counseling Office.

8.       The annual PTSA SUPERFAN fundraiser has begun!  This is PTSA;s primary fundraiser so we can provide 5 senior scholarships, provide a teacher and staff appreciation lunch and donate a SUPERFAN t-shirt to every RHS student!  We need your help to do this!  Please go to:  gofundme.com/redwood-PTSA-superfan-fundraiser to donate.  Anyone who donates $100 or more will have a chance to win one of five SUPERFAN t-shirts!  PTSA thanks you for your support.  Go Rangers!

9.       SAVE THE DATE!!!  The Redwood Ranger Marching Band and Color Guard's 15th Annual Holiday Home Tour will be December 14th from 12pm-5pm.  Stay tuned for information on ticket sales!!!

SENIORS:

1.       1,000 WORDS FOR $1,000!  The Michelson Memorial Award is open to all seniors who are current members of CSF.  Members have until December 22nd to submit essays in response to the prompt published at the CSF state website:   https://csf-cjsf.org/csf-awards/.  Our chapter number is 512 and will be required to submit an entry.  For questions, see Mrs. Cheatwood in room 108.
SCHOLARSHIPS:

1.       JUNIORS AND SENIORS: College Board has launched the College Board Opportunity Scholarship. Please visit https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/ for additional information. Scholarship deadlines vary.

2.       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<https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers/?utm_source=ComContacte1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Comcast2019&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--a7uehwkX17gq1jYWLG16nMbln8YpLwQy4Kxi2IwA9HBrEy158MHyQT4WZxYOG67KcGe4YWRFwtvCeGefGeZnQeq9Cxg&_hsmi=66958278>
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 6

3.       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.
Access Application at: https://www.myeecu.org/home/news-resources/financial-resources/student-grant-program
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 6

4.       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 13

5.       The Burger King Scholars

AMOUNT: SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO $50,000. Criteria: high school senior with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or above, and must be active in their community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations.
Apply at http://burgerkingscholars.com/
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15

6.       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 16

Christina Cisneros
Redwood High School
Admin Assistant Spanish Student Services
(559)622-3485 ext. 255

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