[VTEC-Bulletin] Bulletin 4.20.17

Wed Apr 19 11:39:36 PDT 2017

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Daily Bulletin - Volume 5; Issue 149
Thursday, April 20, 2017

Jostens will be on campus FRIDAY, April 21st @ 8am to distribute cap and gowns and announcements/orders!

Students:  You are required to show your ID card to get off campus during RTI and Lunch

Mandatory Meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 14  for those students attending State Conference -

YEARBOOKS

We are now selling yearbooks for the 2016-2017 school year!  Yearbooks are $50.

You may pay for them in the VTEC office or pre-order one at:  https://vtec17.picaboo.com

SENIOR INFORMATION

Seniors - be sure to complete the VTEC Scholarship Application.  The Application has been emailed to your VUSD account.  You can also get a copy of the Application in the office.

Seniors - If you did not meet with Jostens, you can still place your order by calling 1-800-Jostens or going to www.jostens.com<http://www.jostens.com> or by visiting their offices at 1222 W Murray Avenue, Visalia.  Jostens will be on campus April 21st to distribute cap and gowns and announcements/orders.

For scholarship listings - check out the VTEC website for a listing and deadlines.  There is also a Scholarship Binder in the office.

You must have 94% attendance to participate in graduation activities.  Attend classes daily, on-time, and Saturday School as needed to make up absences.

JUNIOR INFORMATION

Juniors - you should take the SAT prior to December of your Senior year.  Dates are as follows:   May 6, 2017 and June 3, 2017.  Go to: collegeboard.com for more information or see Mrs. Williams.

05/11/17 --------------------Night for parents of juniors: How to apply to college

*         VUSD District Office, Board Room at 6pm

*         Representatives from CSU admissions, UC admissions and COS's Financial Aid Office

*         District Counselor to cover common application, letters of recommendation, etc.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Tuesday/Thursday- Cookies sales at break $1.  Pizza sales during lunch $2 per slice.

COS Early registration will take place on May 2nd.

*         You will need one concurrent enrollment form for summer and one for Fall 2017, along with a signed FERPA form.

*         Use the individual planner, IGETC, and HS/College planner that Mrs. Williams provided in your class visits last month to create your college plan.

*         Begin researching courses and learning of prerequisites, take placement tests, and apply on-line if not currently enrolled in a COS class.

*         Mrs. Williams will deliver COS Add Request forms to those who have turned in Concurrent enrollment forms this week.  These will be due on our priority registration day, on Tuesday, May 2nd.

See Mrs. Williams for assistance

It's Cool to go to School - The drawing to win a car for perfect attendance will be held on May 22nd at 5:30pm.   Will you be eligible??

Drama Club - The VTEC Drama Club will meet Tuesdays at lunch in Room 15.  See Mr. Morgan for details.

Key Club - Meetings every Wednesday at Lunch in Room 9.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Below are several volunteer organizations if you still need to complete your 12 hours per year of community service...

Valley Oak SPCA - volunteer orientation next Wed, April 26, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
29010 Hwy 99, Visalia CA, http://www.vospca.org/volunteer/, ** they require a six month commitment with a minimum of 8 hours per month

City of Visalia - Arbor Day  * Sat April 29* ,http://www.visalia.city/depts/public_works/urban_forestry/default.asp

Serve Visalia - lots of projects to choose from * Sunday April 30* http://www.servevisalia.org/

Habitat for Humanity's Restore, 637 S Lovers Lane, Visalia, ** 17 year olds can volunteer at their store with signed parent authorization form, http://hfhtkc.org/volunteer/how-to-help/

Sequoia Riverlands Trust:, http://sequoiariverlands.org/what-you-can-do-see/

Visalia Emergency Aid: http://veac.org/tester/ or: http://veac.org/substance/uploads/core/TS-Merchandiser.pdf

Happy Trails Riding Academy:, http://www.happytrailsridingacademy.org/volunteer/

Tulare County Library:, http://www.tularecountylibrary.org/volunteers.html

ImagineU Children's Museum:, https://www.imagineumuseum.org/

Food Link Tulare County:, http://www.foodlinktc.org/get-involved/volunteer

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