Weekly News 11272017 to 12012017
Lillie Henry - Magnet Coordinator
Welcome McFatter
Family!
I hope you had a delightful Thanksgiving. As we enter into the final month of the first half of the school year, please remember that attendance is important EVERY day and counselors are available to assist you and your student with any academic challenges that come up. We are just a phone call or email away.
This week’s email is a bit shorter due to last week’s 2-day school week, but there is some new information included below.
Take care,
Lillie Henry
For any referenced attachments, please go to https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xApQMnUReQ-mAKjs-XjpHpRbFFWWFXA9
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Important Dates:
11/27 – Student Government Association (SGA) Inter-Club Council Meeting, Room 411, 12:15 – 1:05 p.m.
12/15 - Homecoming Dance at Signature Grand
12/19-12/22 – Final Exam Week (*CORRECTED DATES)
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Attention all students:
Homecoming ticket sales are available for $65. Sold Monday through Friday during lunch in front of the Cafe sold until December 12th. The event will be at the Signature Grant on December 15th 7 to 11 pm. This year's theme is the Great Gatsby.
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LSAC Meeting:
Our next meeting for the LSAC Committee will be held on Monday, December 4th at 4:30 PM. Location: South Plantation High School- Magnet Amphitheater
The LSAC committee will be tasked with leading all student-led advocacy efforts in local government, Tallahassee, and Washington, DC. LSAC will play a pivotal role in crafting the student platform. We will work to create a mission statement for LSAC at this meeting. See attached LSACqr and SouthPlant documents for more information
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Bilingual/ESOL Newsletter 1st Quarter
The Bilingual/ESOL Department is excited to share their first quarter newsletter. Please visit https://sway.com/SbvqSzK2FUHFiedQ?ref=Link to learn about all the great things happening across the district for teachers, parents, and students.
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National Achievers Society Application for Winter Induction
The Urban League of Broward
County is pleased to announce the Atlantic Coast Center of Excellence is
accepting applications for Winter Induction into the National Achievers
Society. The Winter Induction Service is scheduled for Saturday,
December 16th, 2017. The application
deadline is Friday, December 1st, 2017.
The National Achievers Society is a prestigious National Honor Society, which
recognizes students for their academic and cultural achievements.
Induction into the National Achievers Society brings nationwide attention to
students who demonstrate excellence and provides opportunities for students to
receive scholarships.
Membership in the National Achievers Society (formerly known as the Thurgood
Marshall Achievers Society/McKnight Achievers) provides enrichment activities
for students. The organization also provides opportunities for parents and
other interested adults to stay involved in the student’s education. The
National Achievers Society helps to equip students to identify and meet the
challenges of the 21st century. Achievers and their
parents have opportunities to participate in community service projects,
literacy activities, field trips, academic competitions and a Leadership
Conference held in Tampa or Orlando, Florida.
The Atlantic Coast Center of Excellence has inducted over 3,128 students into
the National Achievers Society over the past fifteen years. Students are
recommended for Induction by their school principals, teachers, churches and
community leaders. The society emphasizes values, such as giving back to
the community, the importance of studying and academic persistence and it
encourages parents to become more engaged in their children’s education.
For the last fifteen years, hundreds of graduating Achievers have been awarded
academic scholarships to colleges and universities throughout the United
States.
Applications can be mailed or dropped off at the Urban League office, 560 NW 27th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311. To answer any questions you might have,
please feel free to contact Joanne Isaac @ 954-204-4321,jis...@ulbcfl.org or at Dwr...@ulbcfl.org. Thank you in
advance for your interest in the National Achievers Society.
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FAFSA Workshop in Admissions
December 1st is the next opportunity. See attachment.
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McFatter Cheerleader Fundraiser
The McFatter Cheerleaders will be selling just delivered, “hot fresh pizza” & sodas Tuesdays and Thursdays at the end of the school day through the remainder of October and through the month of November. They will be on the east side of campus.
Pizzas is $2.00 per slice and sodas are $1.00.
Thank you, in advance, for your support!!!
**If any student would like to join McFatter’s Cheerleading Team we would be glad to have them! Please see Ms. Hall in the Culinary office to sign up.
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Letter from the Superintendent
Please find attached the second annual letter from Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, reflecting on the District’s progress and accomplishments over the past six years.
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WebstaurantStore Scholarship:
WebstaurantStore offers a bi-annual Culinary & Hospitality Scholarship which has been ongoing since 2015. Twice a year, we award a one-time grant to students currently enrolled in or planning to attend a culinary arts or hospitality management program. Deadlines for each semester are December 1st and June 15th annually.
We've set up this scholarship in order to support the next generation of innovative chefs and restaurant managers, who are such a critical part of WebstaurantStore's success. The scholarship is open to ALL students who are currently enrolled in culinary/hospitality programs, as well as high school seniors, GED students, and non-traditional learning students who plan to enroll in similar programs at the start of the next year. The winning applicant will receive $1,500 towards the cost of their education. Additional details can be found on our scholarship page, here: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/scholarship
I hope this can be a helpful resource for any incoming student requesting information for or attending: http://www.mcfattertechnicalcollege.edu/culinary-arts/
If you have any questions about this scholarship, we’d be happy to answer them at: schol...@webstaurantstore.com
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McFatter Storm PTSA
Do you wish you knew more about what is happening at School? Do you wish you had more of a voice? You can have all this and more when you join the MCFATTER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL PTSA.
PTSA Meeting:
McFatter’s PTSA meets from 6:30PM - 8:00PM in the BISTRO of our Culinary building. Please join us to keep abreast of activities that impact your students on the following dates:
December 4
January 22
February 12
March 12
April 16
May 15
See the attached “Joinus” document for more information.
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Baking Competition Show - Now Casting!
Lori Wyman Casting is currently casting the next generation of bakers who look to be between the ages of 15 - 20 for a Baking Competition Show and are looking for some potential candidates!
The show will be on National Television for a Major Cable Network. They are looking for innovative, talented bakers with great personalities and a passion for the culinary arts.
Attached is a flyer which includes a link to the website where potential candidates may submit an application for consideration.
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Innovative Learning • November 2017 Newsletter
In this month's November 2017 issue of the Innovative Learning newsletter, you'll find updates for the various units and programs within the department.
https://browardschools.instructure.com/courses/226922/pages/november-2017-newsletter
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Broward College partners with TheDream.US to provide support for DREAMers that addresses the barriers and challenges they face in accessing a college education. As a partner college, DREAMers are able to attend our college using the scholarship funds provided by TheDream.US.
The 2018-2019 National and Opportunity Scholarship rounds will open on November 1, 2017. This scholarship is for high school and community college graduates. Applicants can have either DACA or TPS OR they may certify that they meet immigration eligibility criteria that mirror the DACA eligibility criteria. All applicants must agree that they will apply for lawful presence or lawful status as soon as the law allows them to do so. Students should visit TheDream.US for more details regarding eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
IMPORTANT DATES:
November 1, 2017 – Application opens for National and Opportunity Scholarship Programs
January 23, 2018 – Application closes for Opportunity Scholarship
March 1, 2018 – Application Closes for National Scholarship
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Sponsorship Letter for Annual Scholarship Foundation Event:
High School Parents: Attached is a copy of our Sponsorship letter for this year's Foundation event. Over the years many of our parents have chosen to be sponsors; this includes in-kind donations; merchandise, gift certifications, vacation homes, and hotel stays. If you would like to donate, please contact Lynn Goldman.
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Musical Instruments Needed:
McFatter’s Music Club needs musical instruments to get the band back together. If you have any musical instruments from the attached list that you would like to donate, please contact Mrs. Maldonado.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Reminder: For any referenced attachments, please go to: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xApQMnUReQ-mAKjs-XjpHpRbFFWWFXA9
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