[VTEC-Bulletin] Bulletin 2.26.18

[Roebuck, Karen]

VISALIA TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 6; Issue 117
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION

Spring Fling (formally known at Sadies) will be held Saturday, March 3rd at MWHS.  The theme is Let It Glow.  Tickets are $15 w/ASB, $25 w/o ASB and $35 at the door.  Tickets are priced per person.  Tickets are on sale in the student store from 1:30pm-6pm.  You must have a completed permission slip in order to purchase a ticket.

Enchanted Evening Event - Prom Dress Give Away - March 17, 2018 at 6:30am at the Wyndham Hotel.  Sign up in the office if you are interested.

Tux-N-Tails will be offering a discounted tuxedo rental to seniors for prom.  Sign up in the office if you are interested.

Attention all students!  VTEC is now a CSF (California Scholarship Federation) approved!  See Mrs. Fraley in Room 6 if you missed Tuesday's meeting or if you have additional questions.



Denim and Diamonds/Foundation Meetings every Thursday at 6pm in Room 4.



Denim & Diamonds Help Needed - Denim & Diamonds, Saturday, March 3rd.  We are in need of parent help.  We are also in need of student help - Students needing Community Service hours may sign up in the office.


ACT Dates ~

Test Date                        Deadline                                           Late Registration

04/14/18                         03/09/18                                            03/10/18-03/23/18



Yearbooks for Sale - Yearbook Pricing/Deadlines:  $50 until May 21st and $55 for the remaining school year.  There will only be a hardcopy option available this year.  See Mrs. Fraley in Room 6, or any yearbook staff member with questions.

COS Bus Passes are available for sale in the office.  They are $10 and you must have your COS ID card.

**Students were issued an ID card on picture day.  If you misplace your ID card - you may purchase another one for $5 in the office**

SENIOR INFORMATION
Complete FAFSA ASAP and check your emails regarding FAFSA. FAFSA application deadline March 2nd.  Check your email frequently for updates.

Scholarship Listing - Please check the Scholarship Listing on the website.  It is updated with the most current scholarships.  Be sure to complete Scholarships in a timely manner.


Attention Class of 2018! If you are a senior planning to attend College of the Sequoias next year, please stop by the office to explore the COS Career Technical Education Look Book. You can find information about COS CTE Degrees and Certificates. There is a sign-up sheet in the office for you to list your name and major. There's even a chance to be recognized by COS during National CTE Month in February. Please stop by before Friday, March 2.  For more information, sign up for an appointment on Mrs. Williams' College & Career clipboard.  You may also talk to your Ag and/or AVID teachers and discuss your interest and assist you in signing you up.



Congratulations to Devon Lee for earning the Smittcamp scholarship!  Your hard work and determination paid off in a big way!  Congratulations to Vin Bui, Grace Cunningham, Devon Lee, Kimberly Montiel, and Grace Webb on receiving college acceptance letters!  VTEC is so proud of you!



Congratulations to seniors completing FAFSA and hearing back about Cal Grants, and other financial aid!  There is one week left for those still needing to complete!

JUNIOR INFORMATION

Parents of Juniors - How to Apply to College - May 15, 2018, VUSD Board Room @ 6pm.


VTEC juniors will visit Cal Poly SLO on April 27th as part of our AVID College and Career curriculum. More details to follow!



VTEC sophomores and seniors will visit Fresno State on May 4th as part of our AVID College and Career curriculum.  More details to follow!

AVID INFORMATION -


After meeting with each AVID class, Mrs. Williams will finish up counseling appointments with all juniors, and will meet with all sophomores in the coming weeks. Students will complete counseling forms in preparation for their appointment and must obtain parent signatures.  Freshman, stay tuned as Mrs. Williams is heading your way late March!

COS INFORMATION


*         The deadline for dropping with a "W" is March 23rd.  "W's' negatively impact your future financial aid and courses earning a "W," "D," or an "F" , must be retaken the following semester before students may take another COS class.



Guest Speaker, Margarita Camacho from COS/CTE will present to all AVID classes in the coming weeks.  Students will learn about programs offered, Career Coach, etc. Check the bulletin board for schedule of visits.


COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

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

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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