Daily Bulletin 9-5-19

Hayslett, Lorei lhayslett at vusd.org
Wed Sep 4 15:59:06 PDT 2019


REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL             [cid:image001.jpg at 01D56339.ADCF7E40]
DAILY BULLETIN
9/5/19

TODAY:

1.       JUNIORS: The PSAT will be held on Wednesday October 16th; cost is $18.00 per student.  REGISTRATION STARTS TODAY AND WILL CLOSE ONCE ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED.  SPACE IS LIMITED AND IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SIGN-UP BASIS. Students can pay $18 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 Fall PSAT is designed for 11th grade students only.  9th and 10th grade students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT in Spring 2020. There are a limited number of fee waivers available.  See Mr. Matta regarding fee waiver guidelines.

2.       CSF MEMBERSHIP DRIVE for Spring 2019 grades will be held the week TODAY through September 9th.  Bring the following to Room 108 during lunch:  *completed application form (pick up early in Room 108) *official copy of Spring semester report card or a transcript (juniors and seniors) from the office requested 1 week prior to when needed by signing up  *a donation of one hardback book for the Redwood Library and  *$5 to cover the graduation materials fee.  Monday September 9th is the deadline to apply.  Freshmen are not eligible to apply for membership until January 2020 but may attend meetings and activities.  If you have any questions o9r concerns, please email Mrs. Cheatwood at gcheatwood at vusd.org<mailto:gcheatwood at vusd.org> or come by her room.  The first CSF meeting this year will be announced later.  CSF Rangers RocK!!

3.       PERU TRIP & ICELAND TRIP- If you are interested in exploring Peru or Iceland while earning 3 units of college credit, bring your parents and come to an informational meeting TODAY at 6pm in room P3 (sierra vista) or see Mrs. Yates!

4.       MULTICULTURAL CLUB MEETING TODAY at 12:40 in Room 70. Everyone is welcome!

5.       What? There's a COLORING CLUB at Redwood? How did I not know about this? Well, you see, we took a year off because our advisor was tired but now we're going to see if there's enough people interested to start it up again. Oh cool. When's the FIRST MEETING? TODAY. Room 103. Anyone and everyone is welcome. Coloring Club, it's like recess for your mind.

6.       UNITY HOUSE MEETING at lunch TODAY Elections and discussion on homecoming. Come join us in room 36!
SPORTS TODAY/EARLY RELEASES:
Girls Golf @ Monache 2:00 p.m./Early Release 11:30 a.m.
Girls Tennis @ Lemoore 4:00 p.m./Early Release 2:00 p.m.
Football @ Tulare Union - Frosh 5:00 p.m./Early Release 3:00 p.m.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT:

1.       Do you have a furry friend at home that you adore? Do you dream of owning a pet of your own? Whether you are a proud pet owner or someone who would love to have a four legged companion someday, you can easily help shelter animals by participating in CSF'S DONATION DRIVE for the Valley Oak SPCA. The SPCA seeks donations of dog and cat toys, cans of Pedigree and Friskies food, small bags of dry Purina kitten chow, puppy potty pads, and other items; please BRING DONATIONS TO ROOM 108 BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 19 AND OCTOBER 11. Your donations will go directly to sweeties such as Carmen the cat and Toby the dog. P.S: Many of these items can be purchased at your local Dollar Tree for just a buck!

2.       SCICON TRAINING will be on Tuesday September 17th during 2nd period in the upstairs Library for those who want to be a Scicon Counselor.  Sign up in the Counseling Office.

3.       Ok, do-over. TARS TEEN AGE REPUBLICANS is having our for reals, "official" FIRST MEETING Wednesday  September 11th.  Come find out what we're all about.   Get on our remind Text  @rhstars to 81010.

4.       FCCLA (FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA) will be having a MEETING on Tuesday, September 10th in Room 29 at lunch to elect officers and Homecoming nominees.

5.       ATTENTION SENIORS, JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES:  Just a reminder that if you accumulate 10 unexcused tardies and or 10 Unverified/Unexcused Absences then your off campus lunch privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the grading period. Please get to class and be on time. If you have absences for being sick, court, or family emergencies please have your parents call the attendance office. Freshman if you accumulate 10 unexcused tardies you will serve detention to make up missed time during lunch.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.       REDWOOD BOOK DRIVE!  CSF is sponsoring a book drive benefit our fantastic library.  If you have a almost new hardback book, please bring it to Room 108 now through September 9th.  Monday September 9th is the deadline.  Please note that we will not be taking softback covers.  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Cheatwood at gcheatwood at vusd.org<mailto:gcheatwood at vusd.org> or come by her room.  Rangers Give back!!

2.       If you're looking for safe, fun, creative place where you can express yourself then do we have a club for you. RED INK, The REDWOOD CREATIVE WRITING CLUB is having our first meeting of the year Tuesday September 10th, Room 103 at lunch. We'll be electing officers, discussing homecoming and being creative.  Come join us!

3.       STUDENTS:  RHS MINI COLLEGE FAIR will be held on Tuesday September 10th during 6th period in the Cafeteria.  Several college representatives will be on campus for you to talk to.  Sign up in the Counseling Office.

4.       UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS will be on campus September 11th during 2nd period in the Upstairs Library.  Sign up in the Counseling Office.

5.       UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO representative will be on campus September 12th during 5th period in the upstairs library.  Sign up in the Counseling Office.

6.       BIOLA UNIVERSITY will be on campus September 13rh during 4th period in the upstairs library.  Sign up in the Counseling Office.

7.       Redwood Students, do you need volunteer hours for your service club or college entrance requirements? Mineral King Elementary School's PTA is looking for students interested in volunteering for their annual carnival on October 4th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. If you or your club is interested in volunteering please call Mary Garcia from Mineral King PTA at 559-799-9161.

8.       Be a SCICON COUNSELOR!   Come to the Counseling Office to sign up!  JUNIORS AND SENIORS!

9.       STUDENT LOCKERS:  If you are in need of a locker you may check one out in the office with Mrs. Gonzalez, before school, during lunch and afterschool only.

10.   OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS:  For students who need Official Transcripts throughout the year, we now have an online Official Transcript Request system.  It is located on the Redwood Website Homepage (www.vusd.org/Redwood<http://www.vusd.org/Redwood>) under the Quick Links on the right-hand side.  Official Transcripts can be picked up at the office.

11.   CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - TRANSCRIPTS will be ready for pick up in the Counseling Office five (5) days from the date requested.

SENIORS:
SCHOLARSHIPS:

1.    AES Engineer Scholarship
Criteria:  Future leaders in all areas attending a college or university, it is not required
to be an engineer to receive this scholarship
Application Process:  Apply at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline:  October 6

2.    Gates Scholarship:
Criteria:*A high school senior-From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American*Pell-eligible-A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
*In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) *Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
Ideal Candidate  - An ideal candidate will have:
*An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
*Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
*Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

Apply at: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship Due Sept 15th

3.    Haz La U Scholarship
Amount: up to $15,000 grant
*Be of Hispanic heritage.  *Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).  *Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. *Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate degree *Have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U. S. Virgin Islands, or Guam during the next academic year  *To apply, applicants must currently be a high school senior, entering a two year or four year college next school year.  *Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Apply at : www.colgate.com/hazlau<https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/core-values/community-responsibility/make-the-u>  Deadline: October  15

4.    Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 to $5,000 per year
Criteria:  Applicants must be:  *Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools)  *U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees  *Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application  *Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution  Application Process: Apply at https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
Deadline:  October 31

5.    Elk's National Foundation Most Valuable Student

Amount:  $1,000-$12,500 per year
Criteria:  Must be a U.S. citizen and have a financial need; open to high school seniors who exhibit leadership qualities Application Process: Apply at www.elks.org<http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/mvs.cfm>  Deadline:  November 5.


Lorei Hayslett
Secretary Student Services
Redwood High School







Lorei Hayslett
Administrative Assistant Student Services and Activities
Redwood High School
559-730-7723

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