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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>VISALIA TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE</span></i></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>HOME OF THE WOLVERINES<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><img width=94 height=95 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D31819.977A4CA0"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Daily Bulletin - Volume 6; Issue 8<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>**Students: The last day for schedule change requests will be Tuesday**<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>**Students were issued an ID card on Friday. If you misplace your ID card – you may purchase another one for $5**</span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoTitle style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoTitle style='text-align:justify'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>MONDAY-THURSDAY SCHEDULE <o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=DA>Period 1-2 8:13 - 10:03 1:50<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=DA>Break 10:03 - 10:13 0:10<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=DA>Period 3-4 10:13 - 12:03 1:50<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b>Lunch 12:03 - 12:38 0:35<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>Period 5-6 12:38 – 2:28 1:50<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>Period AVID 2:28 – 3:14 <span style='font-size:8.0pt'>everyday </span>0:46<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>STUDENT INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Picture Re-Takes – </span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>September 26<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Sheep Meetings</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> will be held EVERY Wednesday at 6pm. See Mr. Baker if you have questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Goat Meetings</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> will be held EVERY Thursday at 6pm. See Mr. Baker if you have questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Students - the front parking lot is for Staff and Visitors only – please do not park in the front parking lot.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>ASB Elections</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> – If you are interested in being in ASB – See Mrs. Lefler in Room 8 for an Application<b>. Applications are due by FRIDAY, AUGUST 25<sup>TH</sup></b>. Election will be held on Friday, September 1<sup>st</sup>. Freshmen applications will be accepted after the first grading period.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Back to School Night</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> – Thursday, August 31<sup>st</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>VTEC Spirit shirts</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> are for sale in the office - $10!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Make plans to attend <b>TCOE's College Fair on Tuesday, September 12th 5:30-8:00pm.</b> VTEC will sponsor a bus to the Visalia Convention Center. Sign up with your AVID teacher if you'd like a ride. This fair only comes once a year. Let's represent VTEC! Seniors who attend can apply for a scholarship.</span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Sign up for a <b>Khan Academy</b> account and begin studying for the PSAT and SAT.</span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>PSAT October 11th</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>- All sophomores and juniors will test. Juniors are eligible to earn scholarship money!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>SAT October 7th</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>- All Seniors will take the test. Registration deadline, September 8th. Register in AVID.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>COS INFORMATION</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Successful college students will be on time, be prepared, and be proactive. Take pride in this endeavor and strive your best. This is a big commitment!!!</span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Buy books, bus pass, and/or parking pass if needed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Use COS resources, and see Mrs. Williams for assistance. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Check COS email daily!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Notify AVID teacher and Mrs. Williams immediately of any issues. Students are required to notify AVID teacher and Mrs. Williams if they drop from a class so we can schedule a class at VTEC. Note: This may have a detrimental effect on future financial aid, as well as cause attendance issues at VTEC.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Important Note! <b>August 25th is the last day to drop a COS class without a "W."</b> October 20th is the last day to drop with a "W". "W's" may affect your future financial aide, so make every attempt to complete the class, but drop before this deadline if absolutely necessary. If you earn less than a "C" at COS, you must retake the course, and again, this will affect your future financial aide! Your grades will follow you, good or bad.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Below are several volunteer organizations if you still need to complete your 12 hours per year of community service...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>SCICON Counselors</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> wanted for the 2017-18 school year! Dates TBA. Seniors who have not yet served will have first priority, juniors second, and you can earn 100 community service hours. Students must complete all missed work while away at SCICON, as well has have a high Career Readiness Rating. Students with low attendance, grades, or CRR's will need to improve by Spring to be considered. Prospective counselors must attend mandatory SCICON training. Applications may be picked up from Mrs. Roebuck in the office.</span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Students interested in volunteering for our 8<sup>th</sup> annual event <b><i>AgriNation </i></b>on September 23<sup>rd</sup> can view the informational flyer on the bulletin board. The purpose of the event is to show our girls and community members the importance of agriculture in our valley through various activities and game booths, and local vendors.</span><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Habitat for Humanity’s Restore</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>, </span></u></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>637 S Lovers Lane, Visalia, ** 17 year olds can volunteer at their store with signed parent authorization form, </span><a href="http://hfhtkc.org/volunteer/how-to-help/"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>http://hfhtkc.org/volunteer/how-to-help/</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Sequoia Riverlands Trust:,</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></u></b><a href="http://sequoiariverlands.org/what-you-can-do-see/"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>http://sequoiariverlands.org/what-you-can-do-see/</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Visalia Emergency Aid:</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></u></b><a href="http://veac.org/tester/"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>http://veac.org/tester/</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>or: </span><a href="http://veac.org/substance/uploads/core/TS-Merchandiser.pdf"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>http://veac.org/substance/uploads/core/TS-Merchandiser.pdf</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Happy Trails Riding Academy</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>:, </span></u></b><a href="http://www.happytrailsridingacademy.org/volunteer/"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>http://www.happytrailsridingacademy.org/volunteer/</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Tulare County Library:,</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></u></b><a href="http://www.tularecountylibrary.org/volunteers.html"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>http://www.tularecountylibrary.org/volunteers.html</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#4D4D4D'>ImagineU Children’s Museum</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#4D4D4D'>:, </span></u></b><a href="https://www.imagineumuseum.org/"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://www.imagineumuseum.org/</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century 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