McFatter News – (Week of 3/02 to 3/06)
Lillie Henry - Magnet Coordinator
Hello everyone,
I want to apologize for the confusion regarding the Writing Test. As you see below, we had a date change from what I reported. Please note that the ninth and tenth grade students will be taking the test on March 3rd/4th. The eleventh graders did receive a “pardon” from the governor this week and will not be tested in ELA writing. If you want to read more, go to http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2015/02/18/florida-gov-scott-concedes-that-kids-are-over-tested-drops-11th-grade-standardized-exam/.
On Thursday, the Shape Club sponsored a field trip to Kabooms. We took a bus load of students to Kabooms as an early release field trip to fill the afternoon. I don’t know if the students enjoyed it more or the staff. It was a great opportunity for all of us to just enjoy the time together. Thank you to those who were there!
Please join us this Tuesday evening at 6pm for dinner and our final Parent Seminar for the school year. This week we will talk about opportunities you may not be aware of that are extended to McFatter students to build success. Please call Ms. Dixson at 754-321-5702 to reserve your seat by Monday, as we will be serving dinner. I hope to see you there!
There is much information below.
Take care,
Lillie Henry
Magnet Coordinator
Today’s
newsletter contains several attachments that explain in more detail activities
mentioned below… for referenced attachments in this email, please go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByXD3QYvLm7jfllKUDl6cWR0cjBvYksxMy1nRVI4WThlR2dKU0d6QnVaRDZvaTJMaDdidjQ&usp=sharing
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Important Dates:
March 3rd – Parent Seminar at 6pm in the cafeteria
March 3rd -ELA Writing (State Assessment) 9th Grade
March 4th - ELA Writing (State Assessment) 10th Grade
March 9th – PTSA Meeting at 6:30 in the Bistro
March 9-13 – Spring Spirit Week
March 9 Pajama Day Basketball Game 1
March 10 Hippie day (60’s Game 2
March 11 Western Wednesday Game 3
March 12 Villains VS Superhero Match sales and dance party
March 13 Class Color day Game 4
March 12th – Technical College Annual FOUNDATION EVENT
March 19th – Early Release Day
March 20th – Teacher Planning Day
March 23rd -27th – Spring Break
April 17th – Fall BC Dual Enrollment deadline
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Lunch Options:
**** See attachments entitled Traditional Lunch 03022015 to 03062015 or 0302 thru 0306 menu
REMINDER:
For traditional school lunch, orders must be placed and paid for in student
services by 9:45am. Please be aware that lunches ordered but not picked
up will incur the charge equal to the student’s lunch rate. The options this
week are available on the attachments. The link to submit your order online is:
Survey: LUNCH
ORDER MARCH 2-6, 2015
URL: http://www.quia.com/sv/696469.html
(Students: Please Type your Full Name on Survey)
Your username you set up should be your first name and lunch
number
Your password should be "Lunch"
Be sure to select one choice for each Entree and one choice for Milk per day. (Note: You must select milk for each meal)
It is very important that you pick up your order each day. If it is not picked up, your lunch is returned to throw out and noted on your account by the service provider.
Please be in line before 12:45.
Print your order so you know what to pick up each day. If you know in advance that you will not be picking up your lunch order, please let me know before 9:30 a.m.
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RSVP ASAP - Parent Seminar:
Don’t forget to RSVP for our upcoming March 3rd parent seminar on McFatter Successes. We plan to showcase additional opportunities available to students to help to set them apart as individuals in our McFatter Community. RSVP to Ms. Dixson at 754-321-5702
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Academic Resources:
Below are some resources which can be utilized in your classes, or independently by your students (Home). Khan Academy offers virtual lessons on different concepts in an array of subjects. FLVS offers Free EOC study tools. Quizlet offers virtual study tools such as flash cards, tests, and study games. Thank You
http://www.flvs.net/myflvs/study-tools/eoc/pages/default.aspx
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SPRING AP TUTORING:
This week McFatter AP teachers will begin their spring tutoring. Please review the attached document to find out more about the schedule for each course. Attachment: AP Spring Tutoring Schedule
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News from PTSA:The PTSA will be sponsoring a basket to be auctioned off at the upcoming Broward Tech Centers Foundation fundraiser on March 12th. The theme of the PTSA basket this year is "Game Day Survival". We would appreciate any unused items that we could put in the basket ( i.e. snacks, gift cards to fast food places, bottle of wine, college and/or or professional team items etc. for those watching the game or things to entertain those NOT watching the game; books, games, bath products, gift cards for hair, nails, massage, etc. ) So clean out those closets! Re-gift those unwanted holiday presents and gift cards! Be creative! Please send in all items to Mrs. Romanski or contact Shirley Dickinson at shirll...@aol.com or Karen Johnson at ckmy3...@comcast.net to arrange for pick up. So far the PTSA has collected $80 in Pollo Tropical coupons, a hot air popcorn maker, a throw, jewelry, football shaped drinking glasses, UM shaped pasta, a Chinese checker game and assorted home spa items! We appreciate anything you can contribute! Thank you in advance for your support! Collection of items will continue through Friday, February 27th.
PTSA is happy to announce that it will again be sponsoring the PTSA Grant Request Program. The PTSA's Teacher and Club Grant Program supports student learning by helping meet the needs of teachers and students. The PTSA has allocated funds for grants for the 2014-2015 school year. Grants will fund unique or innovative programs or resources; collaborations between teachers; special project materials; classroom or club field trips and special events; and more. It does not fund items already in the school budget. Grant requests are open to both Teachers and Student Clubs; however the individual submitting the grant must be or become a registered PTSA member. Phase three of the grant program will run from February 9th, 2015 through April 24, 2015. All grants must be submitted no later than April 24th, 2015 to be considered for our third grant cycle. Grant decisions will be made up through April 27, 2015 and funds released shortly thereafter (date to be determined). Clubs and especially freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes are encouraged to apply! The grant request forms are attached to this newsletter as well as the PTSA membership application form.
The
PTA is a national organization that supports students and families.
The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by
engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all
children. To accomplish our mission we will need your help. Please
get involved and join us at the meeting. Let's make a difference in our
school! If you have already paid for your membership (s), but have not
received your card (s) yet, please remind the treasurer, Shirley Dickinson, to
give you your card (s). Also, if you are registering your cards at PTA.org,
McFatter Technical H.S. PTSA is located under the city of “Hollywood” again
this year, we will be selling Pollo Tropical Coupons. The cost for these
coupons is $5 and McFatter PTSA keeps $2.50! We are also selling the
2015 S.E. Region edition of "Enjoy the City". The cost for
these books has been reduced to $7 each.
Future McFatter PTSA meeting dates are:
Monday, March 9th, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Monday, April 27th, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Looking forward to seeing all of
you!!!
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Dual Enrollment Fall Registration
The deadline for the Fall of 2015 dual enrollment program at Broward College will be April 17, 2015. There are absolutely no exceptions. Please see your respective professional school counselor early to ensure that all paperwork is completed in time. Thanks
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SAT/ACT Testing changes:
Below is the timeline for the updates to follow with the revamping of the Sat and ACT college admission testing programs:
Also see the attachment titled The Redesigned SAT Suite of Assessments for more information.
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Attached is the Gifted Advisory Council award nomination form (titled GAC Awards Form) . If you, as a parent or student, would like to nominate a teacher of the gifted or a gifted facilitator to be recognized by Gifted Advisory Council, they simply fill out the form and email it to the address listed on the form by April 16th.
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McFatter Relay for Life Events:
Come out and support McFatter’s Relay for Life team in their efforts to raise money to help fight cancer. The following businesses have graciously agreed to donate a portion of the night’s sales to McFatter’s team. So join us for a night of friends and food to help raise money for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
You can also go to http://www.relayforlife.org/ and sign up for the McFatter Technical High School and College team and walk with us on April 24, 2015.
March 12th
Burger Fi
In the Tower Shops
1902 S University Drive
Davie, FL 33324
April 24th
Relay for Life of Plantation Event
Plantation Central Park
9151 NW 2nd St, Plantation
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Key Club:
Join us in our Hunger Games style food drive to help our community... We will be "battling it out" amongst the tribute classes, and Four classes will be eliminated weekly. Check out the attached flyer for types of food and additional information... Boxes can be found this week in the following teachers' classrooms: Mrs. Cote, Ms. Henley, Mr. Selvanik, Mr. Jauch, Mrs. DeValk, Ms. Woods, Mr. Stackhouse, Mrs. Zulueta, Mrs. Perez, Ms. Overfeild, Mrs. Stapleton, Ms. Adams, and Mr. Rosenthal. MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR!
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News from Ms. Lynn, BRACE Advisor (attachments: Scholarship bulletin 2.2.15)
Please call (754)321-5805 with any questions you may have regarding BRACE News.
We would like to congratulate the following students who have received offers of admission to various institutions. Luis Ardila - FAU & FGCU, Stephen Baker - UCF & FL Poly, Marlene Bhooshi - Palm Beach Atlantic, St. John's and Neumont Universities, Justin Cabrera - FIU, Monique Cole - NSU & Bowling Green University, Gaelen Dignan, Louis Duchin - UF, Sheril Lalani - UF, Joyce Ledan - FAU & UCF, David Maria - UF, Nicholas Patricio - UCF, David Samame - NSU, Daniel Sukie - UCF, Jordain Williams - UCF, and Marie Dora Wooley - USF. Great Job everyone! Be sure to stop by my office and let me know and you can get a flag pin and put your mark on the map.
We had a very successful Broward College Senior Application Day. Fifty-two seniors completed their applications with BC. These students took the first step. They need to make sure that they follow through with their application fee, residency documents, FAFSA, and Final transcript (showing that they have graduated high school).
New information to share:
Important Financial Aid Information:
It is now time for seniors and their families to be thinking about financial aid to help pay for college/university. In December, I had the majority of the seniors complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) which is the Bright Futures authorization, as well as, application for state grants and scholarships. In addition to the FFAA, seniors should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). I always emphasize that it is a free application and it is based on federal income tax information. The official FAFSA website is http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov. All seniors are encouraged to complete a FAFSA. If you don't complete the FAFSA you will never know if you could qualify for federal or school based aid. It is always best to have the opportunity for aid. You can always decide not to accept what is offered to you. A lot of seniors would like to complete this form as an independent student. However, the federal government expects that parents should educationally support their children until the age of 24. (There are a few exceptions to this rule which are listed on the FAFSA.) This does not mean that you actually have to financially support them. You may not have the ability to do so, or you may have made a family decision to have the student to support themselves. However they do need your income tax information in order to complete the application.
The 2015-16 FAFSA application opened up on January 1st. Colleges, universities, and financial aid professionals are advising families to complete their FAFSA as soon as possible, even if they have not yet completed their 2014 income tax return. You can complete the FAFSA application using 2013 taxes or W-2 information to calculate your estimated income. You will check off that you have not completed your taxes, but you will. After you have completed your taxes and they are in the IRS system, you will need to go back in to the FAFSA system to update your information. It is best to use the IRS data retrieval tool to update/enter your tax information. There are priority deadline dates that vary by school and state. They usually range between February 1st and March 15th. Be sure to check with your school for their priority date.
* I would advise all students to select that they are interested in federal work study. They can always choose not to accept the job.
This process can be quite confusing. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. You may also contact FAFSA, the financial aid department at your child's prospective school, Broward College (you do not have to be planning on attending BC), the Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, or you may attend one of the many free financial aid workshops (BC, NSU, etc.) that will be available in the upcoming months.
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Home - FAFSA on the Web - Federal Student Aid Apply now! Federal Student Aid has more than $150 billion available to help you pay for school. |
The Bright Futures Authorization (Florida Financial Aid Application - also known as the FFAA) application opened on Dec. 1st. Currently 118 of our 141 seniors have completed their authorization forms. All of these students received information on the FFAA, FAFSA, and Bright Futures Including a personalized synopsis of their unofficial evaluation as of Nov. 12th. There is one big glitch with the system. Many of the student test scores are not showing up on their Bright Futures evaluations. I have researched a little and found that some/most of the scores are on the student's Broward County record. The district is working on this and it should be rectified by the end of January.
Free
and Reduced Lunch - There are many benefits to
qualifying for free or reduced lunch, other than the meals themselves.
Students are eligible to receive SAT and ACT fee waivers for both their
junior and senior years (1 per test, per year). Additionally,
seniors who have taken a test using a fee waiver are able to receive college
application fee waivers. If a student were to take advantage of all
of the fee waiver offers, they could save over $500. It is well
worth the time to complete an application to see if you qualify.
Juniors -
It is time for you to start registering for the SAT and/or ACT. Fee
waivers are now available for all juniors who are free or reduced lunch
eligible. Please stop by my office to get your waivers.
On Campus Events: College
visits are open to juniors and seniors.~ All students must have a college visit
pass to attend.~ The student must sign up in the BRACE office in order to get a
college visit pass.~ Space is often limited.~ Passes are assigned on a first
come first come basis.~ It is between the teacher and the student whether it is
appropriate for the student to miss class time to attend the college visit.~
Students should stop by the BRACE office often as visits are constantly being
added.
March 3rd - Parent Seminar
Off Campus Events:
Broward College Financial Aid Days - Free Financial Aid event. Open to the public regardless of which school the student will attend. FAFSA assistance. Presentations in English, Spanish and Creole. Scholarship workshops.
March 12th @ North Campus
March 14th @ South Campus and Pines Center
* See attached flyer and check out their website for further information. http://www.broward.edu/faday or call 954-201-7200
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Broward College - Financial Aid Day – Have Questions About Financial Aid? Welcome! Thank you for taking the first step in funding your education. Here are some further details about Financial Aid Day on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00-2:00. |
April 11th - FAU Open House
Registration opens at 9:00 am. Open house starts at 10:00 am. RSVP online:http://www.fau.edu/admissions/OpenHouse.php. Flyer attached
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FAU - Open House Florida Atlantic University's Office of Admissions, Admissions, Open House |
Scholarships:
2015 FSU Young Scholars Program - Deadline: March 1st - Award: Summer program
Six-week residential summer science and mathematics experience. See flyer or website for details:http://www.bio.fsu.edu/ysp/
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Jewish Leader of Tomorrow - Deadline: March 6th - Award: $1,000
Jewish woman in 11th and 12th grade. Broward, or South Palm Beach County resident. Selection based on: social activism, leadership, community service, obstacles overcome, and academic history (GPA). Essay indicating why they believe that have the potential to become a Jewish leader of tomorrow.
Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award - Deadline: March 15th - Award: $1,000 - $4,000
Female age 16 - 19. Active commitment to community service. Experience in local government, student government or workplace leadership. Volunteer leadership. Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs. Application and details attached or go to: www.zonta.org
Kaplan DREAMers Scholarship - Deadline: March 17th - Award: Varies
First Time in College. Minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA. Pursuing an associates or bachelors degree. Came to US before 16th birthday. DACA or TPS eligible. Eligible for in-state tuition. Have significant unmet financial need
UCF Alumni Association Chapter/Club Scholarship or Southeast Florida Knight Scholarship - Deadline: March 31st - Awards: vary
Broward/Dade resident. Entering UCF in Fall 2015. Minimum 3.0 GPA, Essay. Letters of recommendation. For application and details go to: http://www.ucfalymni.com/scholarships
Florida School Counselor Association Scholarship - Deadline: April 3rd - Award: $500
http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/features/student-essay-scholarship
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Student Essay Scholarship Florida Professional school counselors, social/personal and emotional development, professional development and peer networking, |
Waneta Bullock/Rose Annunziato Scholarship - Deadline: March 31st - Award: $1,000
Broward County High School senior. Plans to major in education. Demonstrate financial need. See attached application or see Ms. Lynn for a copy.
The 2015 Isaac Bruce Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: April 1st - Award: $2,500
Senior. From Broward County. College bound. Minimum 2.0 GPA. See attached application or stop by BRACE office for a hard copy.
HEAT Scholarship - Deadline: April 4th - Award: $5,000
three programs: Miami HEAT Scholarship, Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship and Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship.
High School Senior. Minimum 3.2 unweighted GPA. Letter of acceptance to a 4-year college/university. Essay. Application available in the BRACE office.
Johnson Scholarship Foundation - Deadlines: April 15th and May 15th- Awards: Vary
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation has two programs.
#1 - to the Children pf UPS employees or retirees who live in Florida. Questions should be directed to Scholarship Management Services @507-931-1682. Deadline: April 15th
#2 - to students with disabilities who attend/will attend one of the twelve State universities. Questions should be directed to the appropriate university campus contact which is listed on the application. Deadline: May 15th
Application and information available at http://www.johnsonscholarship.org. See attached flyer.
Ayo and Iken Children of Divorce Scholarship - Deadline: May 1st - Award: $1,000
Senior in Florida high school. Plans to attend post-high school education. Lives in a household separated by a divorce (permanently separated). Parents communicate openly and positively. Details and application available at: www.myfloridalaw.com/children=of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/
The Cooper City Academic Scholarship Program - Deadline: May 5th - Award: $1,250 - $2,500
Current Cooper City resident. Minimum 3.0 core GPA. Minimum 40 hours of community service. Education or professional path relating to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field. See attached application or stop by BRACE office.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - Deadline: June 15th - Award: up to $1,000
Juniors, seniors or current college student. 500 - 1000 word essay. Essay Prompt - "Describe your educational career and life goals." Details and application at: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Southern Scholarship Foundation, Inc. - Deadline: Ongoing - Award: Low-cost housing
Rent free housing for students admitted to FSU, UF, FAMU, or FGCU.~ Motivation demonstrated through awards and activities.~ Financial need.~ Minimum 3.0 GPA.~ Information and application available at: http://www.southernscholarship.org
Also
see the attached scholarship bulletin (October 15th scholarship
bulletin)
Interesting Websites:
Following are a couple of free
test prep websites:
PERT prep - Go to Broward.edu.~ Click on Student Resources, then click Testing
center.~ When you click the PERT link it opens up to offer you a PERT study
guide and practice test.~ They also have links to YouTube tutorials.~ You can
also register for a free 4 - week on line college foundations course.
March2Success~ - www.march2success.com
Website includes test prep for the ASVAB, SAT and ACT.~ They also offer help
with high school math and verbal skills.~ There is a high school science hub to
help with Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science.~~~ Additionally they
offer a college readiness online course.~ There is a Spanish option for this
website.~
[ http://www.maldef.org ]www.maldef.org - MALDEF
(Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) Scholarship List.~ This
list is an informative resource for students, parents, and educators.~ MALDEF
is not a direct provider of the scholarships on the list, with exception of the
MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program. (This can be a good resource for
students who have residency issues.
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REMINDERS
Student Opportunity:
Student Advantage is a program offered by Microsoft that, through our campus licensing agreement, entitles Broward Schools' students to download, install and license up to 5 full versions of Microsoft Office Pro Plus on their personally owned devices. These productivity tools will help prepare students for college and career readiness. It will allow Broward Schools' students to use the same tools at home that they are already using in the classroom. The IT Department also feels that the offering will help to bridge the digital divide amongst our diverse population of students.
After thoroughly testing this process and finalizing the documentation we are now set to launch Student Advantage on Tuesday, February 17th.
Microsoft has provided flyers that you will be receiving shortly to help promote Student Advantage at your school. You will also find, attached to this email, digital copies of the flyer in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Creole. These flyers should be distributed starting on February 17th. In addition, Information & Technology has also set up ParentLink calls that will go out on February 17th and the Broward Schools Homepage will be promoting Student Advantage starting on that date as well. All families will be directed to a Broward Schools website that will help guide them through the process of obtaining the software. This site includes step by step instructions and answers to frequently asked questions. See attached flyer titled StudentAdvantageFlyer.
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SAT | Khan Academy
If you’re taking the SAT soon, you can start preparing today with questions from real SATs. After all, we believe all students who want to go to college should be able to prepare for the SAT at their own pace, at absolutely no cost. Download a real, full-length SAT practice test, watch Sal work through real SAT problems, and get even more practice using our interactive exercises, which feature tons of previously-unreleased problems from real SATs grouped by topic and difficulty level. If you feel like you need to brush up on fundamentals, check out the Algebra mission, which will help you master core concepts covered on the SAT, in college, and beyond at your own pace. If you’re taking the SAT in 2016 or later, we have even more exciting news for you. The College Board just announced that they’re redesigning the SAT for 2016, and we’re partnering with them to make free, world-class prep materials.
Go to https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
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Relay for Life Fundraiser:
The McFatter Relay for Life team is selling Luminaria bags. These bags will line the track on April 24th in Memory of someone who has lost a battle with cancer or in Honor of someone currently battling cancer. The candles in the bags will be lit in a bagpipe ceremony on the night of the event and remain lit throughout the relay.
If anyone would like to have a Luminaria bag made for a loved one or friend, you can print out the order form, fill it out completely, attach the cash or check, made out to the American Cancer Society, and place it in Mrs. DeValk's or Mrs. Coburn's mailbox. Please print out multiple order forms if you would like more than one Luminaria bag. You can write just one check for the total amount. See attached document titled Dedicate a Luminaria for Relay for Life.
Thank you again for supporting the McFatter Relay for Life Team.
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Free Tutoring on campus:
AP Tutoring is about to begin in the next few weeks. Various schedules will be in place depending on the grade AP subjects. More information to come.
Free SAT Prep Opportunity:
SAT tutoring from 4:15-5:45 on the following dates:
April 7th and 9th
April 14th and 16th
April 21st and 23rd
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Summer Opportunity:
Duke Summer College and Summer Academy for High School Students programs are looking for Administrative and Residential staff for the summer of 2015! Our population consists of many students from China, so candidates who speak Mandarin Chinese are desired but not required. Please visit:http://summersession.duke.edu/uploads/media_items/summer-college-and-academy-employment.original.pdf to learn about the positions and check out the job descriptions.
Duke University is now accepting applications
for our summer programs for High School Students.
http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
Dear High School Student,
Here at Duke we have been accepting applications since December and we are
receiving more applications even earlier this year than last. We
encourage you to apply for Duke Summer College for High School Students (grades 10 & 11) to earn academic credit, or Duke Summer Academy for High School Students (grades 9-12) for personal enrichment early while there is
still room in the program of your choice. Our application deadline is
April 15 and we don’t want you to miss out on this great opportunity.
Apply today!
For more information, and to apply now, please visit our website http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
See the attached information about the Univision 23 annual Un Maestro Especial campaign with your parents, students, and professional colleagues.
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Free College Readiness Courses:
Broward College has created free online College Readiness MOOCs (massive online open courses) that could be helpful to students as they prepare for the PERT, SAT, ACT, and even those currently enrolled in high school Algebra and English courses. The courses are game-based, so the content is engaging and moves at the learner's pace. This course provides a primer in college level reading, writing and mathematics. To access the courses, click here. For more information, please contact Dr. Annaleah Morrow, Associate VP for Enrollment Management and Student Success, at 954-201-7486 or amo...@broward.edu
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Meeting Update:
First Priority is a Christian club that meets every Friday in Ms. Dacres Room 319. Please join us in sharing and discussing The Good News and making a difference on McFatter's campus.
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Duke University Summer Offerings:
2015 Information now available on our
website! Please check it out to learn about our exciting programs.
Have the summer of your life while preparing for the sophisticated, vibrant and
life-altering educational experience that is college!
If you are currently in grade 10 or 11, spend your summer at The Duke Summer College for High School Students!
With a dynamic curriculum designed for your passions and talents, we set you up
for Duke-caliber greatness in the setting of our gorgeous university campus.
Make friends from all over the globe as you learn from the highly-trained,
highly-intriguing faculty of Duke University and earn college credit.
Or you might choose to spend your summer at the Duke Summer Academy
for High School Students for students
currently in grades 9 - 12! This program for personal enrichment offers courses
with a global perspective: The Global Entrepreneur, The Global Leader, The
Global Communicator, The Global Healer and The Global Environmentalist.
Our new programs for 2015 also feature an evening film series and evening
extended learning opportunities in Academic Writing, SAT training, and College
preparation. The classroom environment is intimate enough to gain the
individual attention you need to thrive, and the residential life is full of
exciting excursions and activities.
Begin preparing, as the competitive application opens up December 2. Check out
our active website and blog, where you can read testimonials about how other
students like you have expanded their minds at Duke International Summer
College and Summer Academy for High School Students.
Email us at summer...@duke.edu
or summer...@duke.edu
with any questions.
http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
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FREE Tutoring:
McFatter’s National Honor Society has tutoring during lunch. All tutoring will take place in room 503(Mrs. DeValk's) from 12:30-1:00pm. There will be tutoring three days a week with different subjects for each of the days. If a student would like additional help during the week for a subject, we can make arrangements if we know ahead of time.
We would like if you could announce to your classes that the tutoring is starting and the schedule. Signs will be put up next week throughout the school.
Tutoring Schedule for NHS
Mondays - All Sciences, History and English
Wednesday - Spanish and Psychology
Thursday - Math
Thank you very much for your help in making this successful.
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Recognition Opportunity:
McFatter Technical High School needs more Silver Knight candidates to apply for this year’s Silver Knight Award Program. Although the candidates must be in their senior year of high school, underclassmen should begin thinking about their community service projects and how they can become a Silver Knight candidate in the future. Students should speak with Mrs. Vivenzo in room 420 or email her at elise....@browardschools.com to get more information.
What is a Silver Knight?
The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards is one of the nation’s most highly regarded student awards programs. The purpose of this Awards program is to recognize outstanding students who have not only maintained good grades but have also unselfishly applied their special knowledge and talents to contribute significant service to their schools and communities. The Silver Knight Awards program was instituted at The Miami Herald in 1959 by John S. Knight, past publisher of The Miami Herald, founder and editor emeritus of Knight-Ridder Newspapers and 1968 Pulitzer Prize winner.
The program is open to high school seniors with a minimum 3.2 GPA (unweighted) in public, private, and parochial schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Students may be nominated in 15 categories. Check out everything Silver Knights on our website. (See attachment New Silver Knight Awards Flyer)
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Class of 2015 News (Graduation Ceremony Information):
We have received confirmation for the graduation ceremony date, time and location.
The McFatter graduation ceremony will take place on June 2, 2015 at War Memorial Auditorium at 7:00 PM.
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