Weekly News 02042019 to 02082019
Lillie Henry - Magnet Coordinator
Hello McFatter Family!
A large number of students participated in “Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” on February 1st, and we hope that they received a lot of valuable incite into possible careers and parental work life. If not already done, please remember to call in the absence by Monday, February 4th if your student was out, but did not submit the approved field trip form to excuse the absence. We will code the students on a field trip for forms that were on hand as of Friday morning.
February 4th to the 8th is FTE week for McFatter Technical High School and all Broward Schools. Student attendance is tied directly to our reporting to the state who attends our school. Though attendance is important every day, we want to encourage all of our students to be counted this week by coming to school. Thank you in advance for your support on this initiative.
This week over 100 of McFatter’s students will be participating in the SkillsUSA competition on three Broward Technical College campuses. Please join me in encouraging our students to give their all this week.
Please check out below for a lot of additional information.
Take care,
Lillie Henry
Magnet Coordinator
Important Dates:
February 5 and 6: SkillsUSA Regional Competition
February 5: ASVAB Testing
February 11: PTSA Meeting, Bistro, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
February 10-12: BPA State Leadership Conference, Orlando
February 15: Junior Assembly, ARC, 3:00 p.m.
February 18: School & Administrative Offices Closed
February 20: Student Appreciation, Mall Area, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
February 21: Early Release Day, 2:15 p.m. Dismissal
February 21: Class of 2019 Car Wash, West Lot, 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
February 22: Teacher Auction, East Mall Area, HS Lunch
February 26: Broward College Senior Application Day
February 27: McFatter Tech vs. Sheridan Tech Basketball Game, Atlantic Technical-Arthur Ashe Campus, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
April 12th: Senior Grad Bash
May 30th: McFatter Technical College and High School Graduation
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WOMEN IN ENGINEERING HIGH SCHOOL SEMINAR:
On February 23rd from 8:30- 12, Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX 3d Theater are offering a wonderful free event for female high school students interested in engineering. For more information, click on the attachment titled MODS WIE SEMINAR and to register go to https://womeninengineering.brownpaperticket.com
GRAD BASH 2019:
Attention Seniors… Grad Bash 2019 will take place on April 12th. The cost is $167 online or $160 in person… See Mr. Benoit to pay in person or go online to https://osp.osmsinc.com/BrowardFL/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=B1291-192
For more information check out the attachments.
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2018-2019 BTC FOUNDATION EVENT:
Mark your calendars!!! The 18th Annual Scholarship Foundation will be on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. We will be at a new location this year: The Charles Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines. This is a HUGE beautiful facility so share with your friends and come help us expand our scholarship opportunities for students!
Registration is $50.00 person for cash and checks, online/credit card registration will be $52.00 per person. The online link is http://browardedfoundation.org/sunandsand/ . Please remember to designate McFatter as your school.
Remember, EVERY penny raised goes toward student scholarships!
Help make students dreams come true!
As a part of the way to raise money, baskets are donated by clubs, organizations, and individuals. We will be collecting baskets until March 1st, as they must be inventoried and added to the program by March 5th. Included in the attachments is a donation letter to help get goodies.
We hope to increase our scholarship pool to be able to provide more scholarships this year. Thank you.
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Volunteer Opportunities (2 LISTED):
On Sunday, February 24th, 2019, we will gather once again at Miramar Regional Park for the 10th Annual Tour de Broward benefitting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
This year the COE of Memorial Regional Hospital and Executive Vice President of Memorial Healthcare System has created a team, Regional’s Walk n’ Rollers, and hope that you will join to fundraise and participate in the festivities. This years’ events include a 100K and 50K cycling tour, a 5K timed run, a 3K family walk, and a Power of Play Kids Zone. It is a great event to spend time with the family!
Signing up is easy. Just follow these simple instructions:
1. Visit www.tourdebroward.com and click on the “Register” tab.
2. Select how you would like to participate, either RIDE, RUN, or WALK.
3. Then click on “Join a Team”
4. You must then register as a new participant or use your previous sign in from last time.
5. You then go to “Join a team” and select “Regional’s Walk n’ Rollers”
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On Saturday, March 2nd, 2019, the 42nd Annual Broward County Waterway Cleanup will take place from 9 am to 1 pm at 38 sites throughout Broward County. All REGISTERED volunteers will get a T-shirt and invitation tot eh Trash Bash, the Waterway Cleanup after-party. Participants are welcome by land, boat, paddleboard, kayak or method of their choice! Groups are welcome. Click here to see a map of the sites and register!
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COMEDY SHOW FINDRAISER:
McFatter is participating in a new and exciting fundraiser taking place at the Miami Improv on Sunday, March 10th, 2019. Doors will oopen at 6pm and the show begins at 7. If you are interested in purchasing tickets to the comedy show, contact Mr. Benoit at billini...@browardschools.com or Ms. Henry at lillie...@browardschools.com . Tickets are $20 and space is limited. Come laugh with us as we raise money for a cause.
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News from Ms. Lynn, BRACE Advisor (multiple attachments)
Please call (754)321-5805 with any questions you may have regarding BRACE News.
Kids of Character – Kindness
Congratulations to the following students who were selected as Kids of Character representing the character trait "Kindness."
9th grade - Ezra Rodriguez
10th grade - Alexandra Lapidus
11th grade - Isabelle Artiste
12th grade - D'aysja Duggins
We would also like to acknowledge the following students who were nominated and very deserving of recognition as well. Sarai Logan, Shannen Avendano, Belen Delgado, Tristan Tavares
Congratulations to the following students who were offered admission to various schools: Jacob Brody - University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Amanda Gimenez - UCF, Faith McCook - FAU & FIU, and Karina Valles - FAU. Great job! Seniors - please make sure that you stop by my office to let me know of your college admissions and to put your flag pin on the University map.
McFatter would also like to congratulate Alina Galletta who has been chosen as the deserving recipient of our 22nd Annual Orgullo de Nuestra Juventud Award recognizing the extraordinary efforts put forth toward his/her education and community.
FSU decisions are scheduled to be released on Jan. 31st. - I wish everyone who applied by the November 1st deadline, the best of luck. Please make sure that you notify me of your admissions decision.
Juniors - Want to get a head start on your college applications? The Common Application has released their essay prompts for 2019-2020. See attached document for details.
Sophomores - The Museum of Discovery and Science and the United Way of Broward County is accepting applications for their App-titude program. It is a two-year internship for Broward County students. The interns will: gain volunteer service hours, learn coding, develop App for android and Apple, explore engineering and computer science careers and receive stipends for completion of program. See attached flyer for more details.
MindWorks Is holding and SAT Prep Bootcamp. There is a fee to their program. However, they do offer scholarships. Check out the attached flyer for details.
FAFSA - Pay attention to FAFSA deadlines. Many schools have January dates for their FAFSA deadlines. Keep in the mind the correct website for FAFSA is: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Scholarships!!!! -
As a way to reach more students, my friend and fellow BRACE Advisor at Northeast High School, has created links to share scholarship information via social media. She has an account on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Feel free to follow her.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNeevUe8tLB8PdF0JwWK2ag
IG:https://instagram.com/scholarshipmoneyforstudents?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1f54hrv5pt1h3
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2258164621134751&id=2219019168382630
All students, especially seniors, should be very familiar with the scholarship page on Naviance. It is listed under the college tab. There are multiple ways to search for scholarships. Each scholarship has its own deadline. I would make a scholarship search part of your weekly routine.
Raise.me & PSAT Scores - PSAT scores will be released next week. Students can earn scholarship money by linking their PSAT scores to Khan Academy through their Naviance account.
RaiseMe - Students (all grade levels) and parents, are you aware of Raise.me? It is a way for students to earn micro-scholarships for things that they are already doing (i.e. - completing a FAFSA, taking AP courses, earning an A). Raise/me has partnerships with many schools across the country. I highly recommend that all students create and update a Raise.me account. https://www.raise.me/
Bright Futures Authorization - We now have 127 of our 141 seniors who have completed their Bright Futures authorization form. For those of you who completed the FFAA without entering your social security number, now is the time to log back in to your account and change your pseudo-social (the number that they assigned to you) to your actual social. You need to do this in order for your money to match with your file at the college level. If you have trouble with this process you can call their toll-free number (888)827-2004.
It's FAFSA Season! - All Broward County families are welcome to attend any of the FAFSA labs and workshops around the county. See attached document for dates and locations. To date we have 75 families who have completed their FAFSA.
SAT & ACT Test schedules - Please see attached flyer for the 2018-2019 SAT and ACT test dates. Pay attention to the registration deadlines.
If you have not already taken the SAT and/or ACT, you need to register asap. Attached is a list of the 2018-2019 test dates. Most colleges and universities have their applications available. All transcripts should be requested through your Naviance Student (formerly known as Family Connection) account. The students will go to: student.naviance.com/wtmtc or log on using your Broward County single sign on. The log on and password are similar to virtual counselor (Student ID # 06....and birth date for password (MM/DD/YYYY).
Traditionally students take the SAT and or ACT for the first time during the spring of their junior year and a second time during the fall of their senior year. Both of these tests are college entrance exams. Schools will accept these tests equally. It is recommended that students take both the SAT and ACT. This way they will be able to determine if they have a strength on one test over the other. Keep in mind that most schools look at the scores that are most favorable to the student. At the time of registration, students are able to send their scores to 4 schools for free. If students wait until after testing to send these scores, they will have to pay a minimum of $12.00 to have their scores sent. It is the student’s responsibility to have their scores sent to the various schools. Schools will only accept official score reports which are sent directly from these testing agencies.
Free and Reduced Lunch - There are many benefits to qualifying for free or reduced lunch, other than the meals themselves. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch 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.
Fee Waivers are
now available in the BRACE office for students who qualify for
free or reduced lunch.
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 through Eventbrite (http://www.eventbrite.com/o/brigitte-lynn-8407916290) to get a college
visit pass/ticket. ~
Space is limited ~ Students must have their teacher's permission
to attend. ~ 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 check Naviance and
Eventbrite often as visits are constantly
being added.
Feb. 5th - ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Exam 1:00 - 4:10 pm
Feb. 12th - 2019 McFatter Annual Spring College Fair @ 1:30 - 3:30 (no appointment necessary)
Feb. 26th - Broward College Jump Start Day #2 (9:30, 11:00, and/or 1:30)
March 6th - SAT for all juniors - The Broward School District is paying for all juniors to take the SAT on March 6th.
Off Campus Events:
Feb. 16th - Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) Open Ship
When: 11:00 am or 1:00 pm
Where: Port of Miami
What: Tour the TS Kennedy and learn more about the MMA
Registration required at: www.maritime.edu/openship
Feb. 16th - University of Florida BSU & ABA Student Recruitment Conference
What: Recruitment event for the Black Student Union and Association of Black Alumni
When: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: University of Florida, Emerson Alumni Hall
Who: Students from 7th - 12th grade
For registration, go to: UFSRC.EVENTBRITE.COM
April 6th - FAU SeaTech Open House
When: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: FAU's SeaTech Campus in Dania Beach
What: An Ocena and Mechanical Engineering open house for interested students and their families to learn about FAU's Oceana Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs.
More information can be found at: www.ome.fau.edu
RSVP at: http://s.fau.edu/STOHrsvp
Scholarships: One of the best resources available to our students is Naviance Student (formerly known as Family Connection). In addition to great college and career resources, there is a wonderful scholarship section. It is located at on the student's college page. Click on the Colleges tab, then Scholarship Match or Scholarship List. The "AAA Complete Easy to View Bulletin," through google docs, shows an easy to view, easy to sort list.
Arts for Life! Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 4th - Award: $1,000
Visual Arts Scholarship. Seniors graduating from a Florida high school (public, private, virtual, or home school) in the Spring of 2019. Need: Portfolio, Essay, Resume. Visual art forms include: ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, crafts, photography, video, film making, architecture, graphic design, and fashion design. Application and details attached, or available in the BRACE office.
2019 Ford Salute to Education Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 8th - Award: $1,500 and a laptop computer
Senior. Graduating from Miami-Dade or Broward County. Minimum weighted 3.0 GPA. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the US with a valid Social Security number. General criteria include: financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, demonstrated leadership, objectives achieved, quality of character, life goals and interests, obstacles conquered, grammar and clarity of essays. Applicants must choose and apply to only one category. Categories include: athletics, Arts: Foreign Language & Language Arts, Arts: Performing Arts & Visual Arts, Leadership Service, Sciences: Mathematical sciences/Computer Science, and Sciences: Natural science. For application and details, visit: www.stescholarships.org/application.
NFLPA Professional Athletes Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 14th - Award: $2,500
High School Senior. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Accepted into a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Nominated by high school coach. Participation in varsity level athletics for at least one year. Application attached.
Flavorful Futures Scholarship - Deadline: Feb 15th - Award: $5,000
High School Seniors. Planning their bright and colorful futures. US Citizen or permanent legal resident of the US. Minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA. For application and details, go to:
http://go.pardot.com/e/120702/2019-01-16/68fq44/313600803?h=Tqxe7Mt1VsiCj1TS9frwhEili3qihBtUkbXf5lGFsDY.
The Florida State University Service Scholars Program - Deadline: Feb. 22nd -
High school graduating seniors with a distinguished record of community involvement and a strong desire to continue to learn through service are encouraged to apply. Competitive candidates have community involvement beyond the normal requirements for high school graduation or Florida Bright Futures scholarships, both in quantity and depth of service. A commitment that exhibits initiative and leadership will be given greater consideration.
Applications close on Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. Applicants will be notified of their status in early April.
Application and details available @ https://thecenter.fsu.edu/recognition/service-scholars
2019 Jamaican Women of Florida Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 23rd - Award:
$1,250
First or second generation Jamaican American female high school student. 3.5 minimum GPA. Essay, Community Service. Letters of recommendation, Resume. Photograph. Application attached.
The Chrissy Weems Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 28th - Award: $1,000
High School senior who has been offered admission to a college or university or a current college student that is not in their final year. 500-word essay on the following topic: "Share an adversity in your life that you have fought to overcome and what you have learned from it." Application and details available at: http://chrissyweemsscholarship.com/
Zonta International Scholarship - Deadline: March 15th - Award: $1,000
Female Senior. Going to College. Maintained high academic average. Active in school and after school programs. Outstanding Community Service. Application attached.
Johnson Scholarship Foundation - 2 scholarships
#1 - to the children of UPS employees or retirees who live in Florida. Application deadline: April 1st. Questions should be directed to Scholarship Management Services @ 507-931-8217
#2 - to students with disabilities who attend/will attend one of the twelve (12) State universities. Application Deadline: April 15th. Questions about the Johnson Scholarship Foundation program should be directed to the appropriate university campus contact listed on the last page of the application.
Scholarship application and details can be found at: www.jsf.bz
American Muslim Alliance of Florida, Inc. Scholarship - Deadline: April 1st - Award: $500 - $1000
Open to students of all faith and race. Graduating senior. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Plans to enter college as a full-time student. Application attached or available in the BRACE office.
Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Women in the Trades Scholarship - Deadline: April 1st - Award: Varies
Female pursuing a career in a non-traditional female trade vocation as defined by the US Department of Labor. US citizen and a Florida Resident. Application attached.
Barry University Green Scholarship - Deadline: April 2nd - $15,625
Broward or Miami Dade public high school graduate. Education Major. Full Time Student. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Minimum 1170 SAT and/or 26 ACT. Minimum 75 hours of community service. Financial Need. Essay. See attached document for details.
BPAA Scholarship Application - 2 scholarships - Deadline: April 17th - Award: $1,000
#1 - BPAA Scholarship for Offspring of BPAA Members. Graduating seniors. Son or daughter of a BPAA member.
#2 - BPAA Scholarship for Prospective Educators. Broward County graduating senior. Plans to pursue a career in the field of Education.
Applications attached.
The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College at Broward College - Deadline: May 5th - Award: 60 credits
Broward County Graduating senior. Minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA or minimum test scores: SAT - 1250 (minimum 650 EBRW and 590 Math), ACT - 22 (minimum 21 English, 21 Math, and 22 Reading), or PERT (113 reading, 123 math).
Chase Rubin Scholarship - Deadline: July 1st - Award: $1,200
Seniors. Accepted into an accredited college or university. 500-word essay on the following topic, "How do you think young adults benefit by furthering their education?" Application and detail available at: http://chaserubinscholarship.com/
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
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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