Daily Bulletin 9-30-19

[Hayslett, Lorei]

REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL             [cid:image001.jpg at 01D5753E.2FB32770]
DAILY BULLETIN
9/30/19

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.       CHRISTIANS IN ACTION (CIA) CLUB will be MEETING in the choir room TODAY during lunch. Come strengthen your faith in prayer, live in community with others, and build relationships. Pizza on us!

3.    Redwood's Parents Teachers Students Association PTSA MEETING TODAY at 12:15 p.m. in the Redwood library.  Thank you to those that attended the August Meeting, we plan on continuing our tradition of informative and efficient meetings.  You do not need to join/volunteer PTSA to attend meetings.  If you haven't already joined PTSA, it's not too late!  Parent, family members, friends, and staff are welcome!  Click on the link below - it's that easy!  https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/redwood-high-ptsa

4.       The RHS ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS will be having a meeting TODAY at 7:00 PM in the Choir room. Please join us for information on upcoming Fall events.

5.       MOONLIGHT HARVEST DANCE: Will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH from 8:00p.m.-11:00 p.m. in the Mt. Whitney High School Gym. TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE beginning TODAY - Friday, October 4th. You can purchase tickets in the Finance Office with Mrs. Bruder before school, during lunch, or after 6th period. There will be NO SALES afterschool on Friday October 4th, only before school and lunch. Tickets are sold as single tickets only and are $15 w/ASB, $25 w/o ASB & $45 at the door. If your date to the dance is NOT a VUSD student you must have an approved guest pass. You can pick up guest passes in the Finance Office. All students must be cleared of all fines in order to be eligible to purchase a ticket. In addition, you must have a valid student I.D. to purchase your ticket and at the door to be admitted to the dance. No exceptions!
SPORTS TODAY/EARLY RELEASES:
Girls Tennis vs. Lemoore 4:00 p.m./Early Release 2:15 p.m.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT:

1.       COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS is hosting an event for both parents and Junior/Senior High School students with an interest in Majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).  October 25th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., sign up at:  www.cos.edu/ndc<http://www.cos.edu/ndc>

2.       A UC SAN DIEGO representative will be on campus Monday October 7th during 5th period in the upstairs library.  Sign up in the Counseling Office.

3.       FALL CHOIR CONCERT Tuesday October 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the LJ Williams Theatre.

4.       FALL PLAY October 9th - 12th 7:00 p.m. at the Rotary Theatre.  Saturday September 12th showings at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.       MANDATORY GIRLS SOCCER MEETING: Wednesday October 2nd at lunch in Room 30.  See Coach Vieira if you have any questions.

2.       HIP HOP CLUB MEETING Wednesday, October 2nd at lunch in the dance room.  Fundraiser is due.  Slice of pizza for those that participated in the Parade.

3.       RHS INTERACT CLUB would like to invite all students interested in "Youth Exchange."  This is an opportunity of a lifetime... You can spend up to a year living with host families and attending school in a different country. Join us at the library for an informational presentation on October 2nd during lunch. See Ms. Contreras at the library for more details.

4.       CSF'S FIRST MEETING is WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND in the gym at lunch!  Doors will be closed at 12:40 so don't be late!  CSF officers will be discussing senior lifetime procedures, freshmen membership, community service opportunities, and our new t-shirt design.  There will be treats and a chance to win a CSF t-shirt! We can't wait to welcome our freshmen into our club!

5.       UNDERCLASSMAN PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY for is Thursday October 3rd from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Redwood Library.

6.       SENIOR PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY is Thursday October 3rd from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Library.

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.       CSF is selling t-shirts to all current members and to freshmen for $10 each.  We will wear these for community service projects, club days, and for our yearbook picture.  Don't miss out! Come by room 108 to order by October 4th.

9.       GIRLS WRESTLING CONDITIONING starts Monday October 7th from 6pm-7pm in the wrestling room. Conditioning will be on Monday's and Wednesdays.

  1.  THE WIZARD OF OZ 2020 AUDITIONS ARE COMING October 15th at 6:00 pm or October 16th at 4:00 pm. Drama Room 15 Sierra Vista. Callbacks will be October 17th at 6:00 pm.

11.   Soroptimist International of Visalia will be hosting a one-day DREAM IT BE IT CAREER CONFERENCE for girls on October 26th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  There is no charge to attend but preregistration is required.  Register online at https://www.sivisalia.org/dream-it-be-it.  The conference will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Visalia with activities and lunch will be included.

12.   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.

SENIORS:
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.       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

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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