3.13.20 Daily Bulletin

Thu Mar 12 15:01:59 PDT 2020

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REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, 3/13/20

CAASP TEST

1.      THE ENGLISH part of the CAASPP Test for all JUNIORS will be administered from through Friday, March 13th.  Juniors will take the state test in their Junior English class. The following is the schoolwide block schedule for all Redwood students during the testing days.
Friday
3/13/20
CAT Portion

Period 0 / pre-first
7:03am- 8:00am
57 minutes
Lunch
12:30pm-1:10pm
40 minutes

Period 2
8:10am-10:10am
120 minutes

Passing period
1:10pm-1:20pm
10 minutes

Passing period
10:10am-10:30am
20 minutes

Period 6
1:20pm-3:20pm
120 minutes

Period 4
10:30am-12:30pm
120 minutes

TODAY:

1.      THE WRITING ON THE WALLS deadline for submissions is TODAY at midnight. For rules, more info or to submit work contact Miss Link at mlink at vusd.us<mailto:mlink at vusd.us>.

2.      PROM DRESS GIVE-AWAY!! Need help with the cost of a Prom Dress? Come to the Wyndham Hotel Visalia from 6am-1p on Saturday, March 28th. All dresses are free for Junior and Senior girls. Sizes 0-30. Every girl receives a dress and 1 accessory (purse or Jewelry). Your name must be submitted by the school prior to the event. Last day to sign up is TODAY. Come by the counseling office and sign up with Mrs. Hayslett.

SPORTS TODAY/EARLY RELEASES:
            Track @ Clovis East 2:00pm/Early Release 9:45am
            Tennis vs Visalia Invitational All day event
            Softball @ Redwood JV Invitational 3:00pm/Early Release 2:00pm
            Softball vs Central Showcase 1:00pm/Early Release 10:30am

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  1.  SATURDAY ACADEMY for Saturday March 14th has been cancelled.

2.      ABLAZE CATHOLIC CLUB SPCA service date is for this Saturday, March 14 at 10 AM sharp. See you there with your permission slip. If you need more forms for your friends, come get them in room 1.  See you all this Saturday at 10 AM, Visalia SPCA.

  1.  CHRISTIANS IN ACTION will be meeting on Monday in the Choir room during lunch. Bring a friend!

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.      COS ENGLISH @ Redwood for 2020-21: A mandatory registration lottery will be held on Monday, March 16th at 8am in the Redwood Cafeteria for JUNIORS who are interested in registering for the Dual Enrollment COS English classes at Redwood for the 2020-21 schoolyear. We are offering 2 sections of COS English so spots are limited. Juniors must be present to enter into the lottery.

2.      NEXT MANDATORY CSF MEETING IS MARCH 18TH in the gym at lunch.  New 2020-2021 officers will be introduced, and there is a community service opportunity that you can sign up for.  In addition, there will be treats, trivia, and audience engagement!  Don't miss out!  Keep your membership active!!!!

3.      MARCH 19TH at 6:00 we will be having our monthly Band & Color-Guard Booster meeting in the band room. We are highly encouraging all parents to attend this meeting so you can hear more about the money that can be earned for your student at the mattress fundraising event. There will be incentives for each student whose family attends this night as well. We hope to see you there!!

4.      THE NEXT Presidents Council meeting will be Wednesday 3/25 at lunch in room 31.  Food will be provided.  We will be discussing battle week, car show, powder puff and more.

5.      A REPRESENTATIVE from California Aeronautical University will be visiting on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 during 6th period in the XL office 2nd floor of the library. Sign up in the XL office. They will be going over their programs in aircraft maintenance, aviation dispatch, aviation business administration, and professional pilot.

6.      CHEER TRYOUT packets are available in the Student Services office.  Completed packets are due March 26 by 4pm in the Student Services office.

7.      BIOLA University will be on campus on March 27th during 4th period. Sign up with Mrs. Hayslett in the counseling office.

8.

9.      REDWOOD XL invites you to shape your future. Career Fair happening on April 14th, 2020 from 1:00-3:30pm in the RHS GYM. We will be having internship job opportunities, technical schools and for you to be able to speak to individuals in the career of your interest. Sign up in the XL office by April 1st, 2020. If you have any questions, come by the XL office or email Maria Munoz at mmunozgutierrez at pyheart.org<mailto:mmunozgutierrez at pyheart.org> we hope to see you there!

10.  THE SATURDAY ACADEMY is here! Spring semester dates are:  March 14, & 21, April 18 & 25, and May 2, 9, 16 & 30.  If you are a senior, this recovers any previous absences.  The Academy is from 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.  Please be on time and enter through the gate between the cafeteria and the auto shop.  Please check with the attendance office to find out which teachers will be holding classes!

11.  FBLA presents The Feelin' Fresh Hygiene Closet. If you need everyday hygiene products (eq. shampoo/ conditioner, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, fem hyg products, etc.) for free, stop by the nurse's office and grab some!

12.  ENJOY GAMING? Come put your skills to the test and take your team all the way to the state championship. This spring Redwood high school will have League of Legends, Rocket League, Overwatch, Fortnite, and a Smash Bros. esports teams. Contact Mr. Cazarez Room 45 with your interest in gaming for this spring season.

SENIORS:

1.      ATTENTION SENIORS! Are you struggling to find scholarships to apply for? Redwood XL has a binder with scholarships you may qualify for. You can come in afterschool to the library any day and ask to see the binder. Contac Maria Munoz for more information at mmunozgutierrez at pyheart.org<mailto:mmunozgutierrez at pyheart.org>

SCHOLARSHIPS:    RHS Scholarship Website:    https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood

  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.      CABRILLO CIVIC CLUBS-
Amount: $500.00
Criteria: Be of Portuguese descent, minimum 3.5 weighted GPA, participated in at least 3 extra-curricular activities, 3 letters of recommendation
Application: http://www.cabrillocivicclubs.org/scholarship.asp

Deadline: March 15

3.      AMERICAN LEGION SIERRA POST

Criteria: Candidates shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great, grandsons or niece/nephew of veterans who served or are currently serving honorably in the United States Armed Forces. Please see below link for additional criteria.

Application Process: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4Ojc2OGI4MzJhM2RkMjE1NzY

Deadline: March 15

4.      ENRICO CARUSO LODGE #1463 SCHOLARSHIPS - SONS OF ITALY
-Enrico Caruso Lodge Scholarships (4)
-Pete Giotta Memorial Scholarship

-Lawrence and Ida Romanazzi Memorial Scholarship

-Adam and Frances Spano Memorial Scholarship

-Tony Buldo Memorial Scholarship - Redwood HS
-Frank and -Frances Cutler Memorial Scholarship - Redwood HS
-Josh Grist Memorial Scholarship
-Mirizzi Family Scholarship
You must be of Italian descent within three generations before you or son/daughter of a member of The Sons of Italy, Enrico Caruso Lodge in Visalia.
<https://sites.google.com/a/vusd.us/redwood/scholarship-applications-1>Application: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjIyNGE2NWRiZTcxOTdjNDM
Deadline: March 20

5.      DANNY ROMANAZZI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - SONS OF ITALY
For any high school senior that has had or is dealing with cancer.
Application: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4Ojc4NmQ2MjNmMWI5ZTQ5NzE
Deadline: March 20

6.      CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISORS OF CHILD ATTENDANCE AND WELFARE-ANTHONY BRUCIA SUCCESS AWARD

Requirements:
1. A Personal Narrative, which tells your story. It describes the obstacles you have faced, your progress despite difficulties and your plans for future success

2. Two letters of recommendation

3. Activities record and employment history

4. Transcript - freshman through first semester of your senior year

5. Attendance record for the first  semester of your senior year

Application Process: apply at https://cascwa.wildapricot.org/Anthony-Brucia-Success-Awards
Deadline: March 27

7.      PROTEUS INC. SCHOLARSHIP

Amount:  Varies

Criteria: Applicant and/or their parents must have received a service from Proteus within the last 4 years. Please review application for additional criteria.

Application Process:

https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjExYmE0ODg3OWIzZDViNzg

Deadline:  March 27

8.      BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: a)Scholastic Achievement; b)Leadership Qualities such as participation in 4-H, FFA, church, clubs, student government and civic organizations; c)Financial need; d)Strong consideration will be given to applicants in the almond growing areas of California.
Apply at http://bluediamondgrowers.com/scholarship-program/ or click on the Scholarship Applications tab
Deadline: March 31

9.      PAL SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $500

Criteria: Participated in or assisted with a Visalia Police Activities League program or activity at some point during K-12 grades. (This includes involvement in sports programs, Youth Leadership programs, volunteer, etc.)

Application: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4Ojc5NDRiNTVmNmJiNWRmNjk

Deadline: March 31

10.  PPAV SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: 3.0GPA or above, PPAV involvement and Portuguese Descent

Application: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjJjY2I2NWNjZTIwOWM3MTY

Deadline: March 31

11.  RAY JONES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Amount:  $2,500- $ 5,000
Criteria: California Indian Decent, minimum 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need

Application Process: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjdkMzkwNDIxMjQ2ZDE5NTE

Deadline:  March 31

12.  TULARE COUNTY LEAGUE OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN (TCLMAW)
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Tulare County, must be entering a post-secondary institution, must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, must demonstrate financial need
Application process: https://docs.google.com/a/vusd.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dnVzZC51c3xyZWR3b29kfGd4OjU2MzY3ODM3OTY5MzMwZjE
Deadline: March 31

13.  REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PTSA

Criteria:

-2.5 GPA or higher

-PTSA Member by January 31st

-Essay/Activity Record

Application Process: https://forms.gle/8Da8qhLWPFrLiQRt7

Deadline: April 10

14.  RHS BAND BOOSTERS

Criteria:

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Be in Good Standing within the Band Dept.

Plan to be involved in Music in their Post-Secondary Education

Application Process: https://forms.gle/uRJY1Lw7YaC3QsV29

Deadline: April 10

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

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