McFatter News - (Week 2/3 - 2/7)
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Barrett Goldman
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McFatter News - (Week 2/3 - 2/7)
(for referenced attachments in this email, please go to: https://sites.google.com/site/mcfattermagnet/attachments)
The Broward Technical Center Foundation event is going to be on March 19th at the Signature Grand. This event is a food and wine event that sells out every year, with all the money going towards student's continuing their education at McFatter and beyond.
Please visit www.mcfattertech-hs.com and at the top of the web page you can find out more about the event and purchase your tickets.
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Important Dates:
2/11 - Quarter 3 Interims
2/17 – No School
3/13 – SAC meeting
3/18 - Parent Seminar (Building a Strong High School Resume - What Colleges Are Looking For)
3/19 – Broward Tech Center Foundation event
3/24- 3/28 – Spring Break
6/4 – Graduation (Wednesday, June 4, at 7 p.m., at War Memorial Auditorium)
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These are McFatter students (high school and post-secondary) that competed in SkillsUSA, now the 1st, 2nd, and maybe third place winners are getting ready for states. Congratulations!
SkillsUSA region 5 contest results
Welding Rebeca Kijner High school Gold
Auto Service Tech William Bruce Orton III High school Gold
Commercial Photography Summer Levinson High school Gold
Jasthal Paulino High school Silver
Graphic Communications Kaylee Hogg High school Gold
Victoria Felix High school Silver
Collision Repair Adam Young Post-secondary Gold
Robert Brown Post-secondary Silver
Dasiebria Badger Post-secondary Bronze
Rick Moise Post-secondary 4th place
Emmeli Rios High school Silver
Auto Refinishing Jessica Higgins Post-secondary Bronze
William Mason High school Bronze
Marine Service Tech Manuel Simone High school Gold
Kathryn McCann High school Silver
Michael Gillian High school Bronze
Danilo Cruz Post-secondary Gold
Jonathan Alvarez Post-secondary Silver
David Clark Post-secondary Bronze
Culinary Arts Nicholas Grady High school Gold
Pablo Mendez High school Bronze
Yansy Flores High school 4th place
Lashanda Hernandez Post-secondary Gold
Deeonna Joyner Post-secondary 4th place
Commercial Baking Julianna Carbonare High school Gold
Kristina Smith High school Bronze
Olga Kan Post-secondary Silver
Web Design Rebecca Young High school Team 1 Gold
Jennifer Ward High school Team 1 Gold
Jordon Williams High school Team 2 Silver
Marlene Bhooshi High School Team 2 Silver
Computer Programming Issac Fernandez High School Gold
Dax Tubach High school Silver
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SGA and Broward association of Student Councils will be kicking off their Honor Flight Project February 18-28 to raise funds to send a WWII veteran to Washington DC to see their memorial. Help us by donating money or purchasing the Honor Flight T Shirt online at the following web address: https://estore.browardschools.com
Please see the attached letter for more information.
The Dori Slosberg Foundation will host its first Safe Teen Driving Safety Summit that will take place on April 9, 2014 in Tallahassee, Florida. We are hopeful that students from all across the State can make the trip to Florida’s Capitol to participate in this educational and lifesaving experience. Students will hear guest speakers and participate in interactive games and technology to engage and educate. There will be a question and answer portion of the program to hear and respond to how our teens feel about the issues on our Florida’s roadways. Following the morning events, at noon there will be a Florida Road Safety Week press conference on the steps of the Old Capitol where dignitaries from across the State of Florida and Washington DC will speak, followed by lunch and tours of the House and Senate. This is a wonder opportunity for the students and is available to all High School students.
9:00AM - 11:00AM- Program: Students will hear guest speakers and participate in interactive games and technology to engage and educate. There will be a question and answer portion of the program to hear and respond to how our teens feel about the issues on Florida's Roadways.
Noon: Florida Road Safety Week Press Conference on the steps of The Old Capitol
12:30pm- Lunch, tours of the House and Senate
Please let me know if you may have any students who might be interested in attending this exciting , educational event. For more information please contact The DORI SLOSBERG FOUNDATION @561-488-7900
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FCAT Writing (10th grade):
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
FCAT 2.0 Retakes (All students who need the exam for graduation requirements):
Session 1: Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Session 2: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Advance Placement Exams (All Grades)
2014 AP Exam schedule
The 2014 AP Exams will be administered over two weeks in May: May 5 through 9 and May 12 through 16.
Week 1 Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon 12 noon
Monday,
May 5
Environmental Science (Will be tested on Alternate date)
Psychology
Tuesday,
May 6
Computer Science A
Spanish Language and Culture
Art History
Wednesday,
May 7
Calculus AB
Thursday,
May 8
English Literature and Composition
Friday,
May 9
English Language and Composition
Statistics
Week 2 Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon 12 noon
Tuesday,
May 13
United States Government and Politics
Human Geography
Wednesday,
May 14
United States History
Thursday,
May 15
Macroeconomics
World History
Microeconomics
Week 3
Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon 12 noon Environmental Science
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Poetry Club meets every Tuesday during lunch in Ms. Hardisson's room 311.
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Registration for Broward County School's Annual AP Exam Review for students is now open. This review is for students only.
Online registration information can be found at: [ http://sbbc-collegeandcareer.com ] http://sbbc-collegeandcareer.com
The AP Exam Review will be held at South Plantation High School on Saturday, March 15, 2014.
Please review the attached letter from Mr. Runcie and list of session offerings and encourage your students to attend. We had over 2100 students attend last year.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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McFatter's 2013-2014 Poetry Out Loud winner is Jovaughn Charlton, a senior.
Jovaughn has participated in our Poetry Out Loud contest each year, improving each year to move on to the state finals this year! Jovaughn will compete against other students from all over Florida in the state-wide Poetry Out Loud contest on March 1st.
Good luck and congratulations, Jovaughn!
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McFatter is sponsoring a basket to be raffled off at the Broward Education Fundraiser on March 19, 2014. Every dollar raised at this event goes to scholarship monies awarded to graduating McFatter seniors and/or adult education students.~Our basket theme this year is "International Flair". We are asking teachers, staff and parents to send in any new and unused items that you may have that you feel ~have an "international flair"! (sealed non perishable food items i.e. chocolate/cookies, knick ~knacks, etc) for our basket. Please send items into the office marked PTSA fundraiser.~
Remember, the PTSA continues to sell fund raiser coupons to Pollo Tropical! The coupons cost $5.00 and McFatter gets $2.50 of the $5.00 coupon sold! To purchase coupons or for more information, please contact PTSA officers Shirley Dickinson at (954) 472-8833 or Karen Johnson (954) 236-9794.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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FCAT Writing Tutorials
Where: Room 364 (Stapleton's room)
Day & Time:
Tuesday, 2/4 -- 8:15 - 9:10
Thursday, 2/6 -- 8:15 - 9:10
Tuesday, 2/11 -- 8:15 - 9:10
Thursday, 2/13 -- 4:15 - 5:00
Tuesday, 2/18 -- 8:15 - 9:10
Thursday, 2/20 -- 4:15 - 5:00
Saturday, 2/22 -- 8:30 - 11:00
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Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far to the 3rd Annual Shape Club Teens for Jeans drive for the homeless in Broward County. We are in the final stretch for collections. Thus far, McFatter has donated just over 150 pairs of jeans to the cause. We would like to quadruple that donation in the last couple weeks of the project for the year.
Our deadline to receive donations on campus is FEBRUARY 14th, 2014. Please take a moment to check your closets (and ask your neighbors to do so as well) for ANY DENIM products. We would like to be donate one pair of jeans for every high school student who attends McFatter!
Donations are accepted in High school Guidance, English and Math classrooms.
Thank you for your consideration!
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Our next Parent Seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the cafeteria. Complimentary dinner will be served at each seminar. Please email or call Cyd.D...@browardschools.com or 754.321.5702 or Mary.R...@browardschools.com
Parent Seminar Topic: (Building a Strong High School Resume - What Colleges Are Looking For)
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Magnet Tours - If you are interest in a tour of McFatter Technical High School please contact Ms. Dixon or Ms. Martin at 754-321-5702 or 754-321-5785
The times and dates for the tours are:
February 25
February 27
March 4
March 5
All tours will start a 1:30 and last till 2:45.
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CAFÉTERIA
Monday: Apricot and Bourbon Grilled Chicken, Sweet Potato Mash, $5.75
Grilled Vegetables and Onion Straws
Tuesday: Marinated London Broil, Brown Mushroom Sauce, $5.75
Tourne Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables
Wednesday: Veal Cordon Bleu, Supreme Sauce, Butternut Squash Risotto, $5.75
Green Bean Almandine
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie topped with Fresh Biscuits, Fresh Vegetables $5.75
Friday: Snapper en Papillote, Oven Roasted Red Potatoes, $5.75
Fresh Vegetables
SPECIAL BURGER (CAFÉ)
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Mushroom and Quinoa Burger, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, $4.50
Sweet Potato Fries
Thursday:
Friday:
CAFÉ
Monday: Disco French Fries $4.50
Tuesday: Baked Ziti with Garlic Roll $4.50
Wednesday: Buffalo Wings, Celery and Blue Cheese Sauce $4.50
Thursday: Reuben Sandwich, Red Potato Salad $4.50
Friday: Chicken Fingers, Honey Mustard Sauce, FF $4.50
McThinner
Monday: Caribbean Fish Burger, Herbed Citrus Spread $4.50
Tuesday: Spinach and Kale Turnovers, side Salad $4.50
Wednesday: Chicken, Mushroom and Gruyere Quesadilla, $4.50
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Thursday: Chicken and Cashew Stir-fry, Jasmine Rice $4.50
Friday: Hummus Pita, Feta Olive Salsa $4.50
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News from Mrs. Ziegler, BRACE Advisor (multiple attachments)
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Congratulations to the following students who were offered admission to various colleges and universities. Allan Barraza - FSU & University of Michigan and Raul Garcia - FIU. Great job everyone!
FIU Engineering Expo Day - Are you a junior or senior who is interested in engineering? FIU is hosting an Engineering Expo Day on Feb. 21st. The bus will be leaving McFatter's campus at 8:00 am. There is space available for interested students. The field trip form is attached. Field trips must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Ziegler by 4:00 pm Thursday, Feb. 13th.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. This is also the day that University of Florida will be releasing their admissions decisions. Good Luck to everyone who applied. Please let me know your responses.
Answers to some frequently asked questions:
Many schools have a March 1st FAFSA priority deadline date. Check with your school and make sure that you meet their deadline even if you have to use estimated information.
It is time for seniors to begin completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is best to complete the online application at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is based on parental income tax information until the student is 24 years old. Seniors who are planning on attending college starting in the fall of 2014 need to complete the 14-15 FAFSA using 2013 tax information. If you are planning on starting school in the summer, you will need to complete the 13-14 FASFA (using 2012's tax information) and the 14-15 FAFSA. It is best to use the IRS data retrieval tool which is available beginning in early February.
Some schools have FAFSA deadlines as early as Feb. 1st. It is difficult to complete your taxes prior to this date, so in order to meet the deadline you can estimate your income using your previous year's tax information. One of the questions asked is "Have you completed your taxes?" When you check "no, but I will" the schools know that this is an estimation. You will then need to go back and update your information after your taxes have been completed.
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.
Attention Juniors - Many students choose to begin testing in January/February of their junior year.~ If you are a junior on free or reduced lunch please stop by my office as I have fee waivers ready for you.
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.
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.
Feb. 20th - McFatter's Annual Spring College Fair
~~~ 11:30 - 1:30
McFatter's mall area
Feb. 24th - Broward College Senior Application Day
By appointment from 9:30 - 4:00
BC Enrollment Services officers will be on campus helping seniors complete their BC application and answering questions.
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Off Campus Events -
Feb. 9th - Miami NACAC College Fair
When: Sunday , Feb. 9th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Double Tree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center
Register at www.gotomyncf.com
See attached flyer
Feb. 16th - University of Florida's Premed Chapter of the American Medical Student Association annual Health Care~ Convention.~ See attached HCC invitation letter for details.
Feb. 24th - 6th Annual FIU Pre-Medical Informational Forum
When: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Graham Center (GC) Ballrooms, Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), 11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami 33199
What: Learn everything that you need to know about becoming a physician: From High School to Medical School
RSVP at http://go.fiu.edu/126a
See attached flyer for details
March 29th - FAMU 2014 Spring Preview Trip
What:Round trip transportation, student reception, individual admissions assessment, campus walking tour, academic workshop & exhibits, complimentary snacks and drinks, on board movies, lunch on campus, and a custom designed FAMU drawstring bag.
Scholarship Information:~ Feb. 3rd District Bulletin attached
Ernest Wooler Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 17th - Award: Varies
Broward County senior. minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA. Demonstrate character, leadership, and financial need. Plans to receive a technical certificate (after high school) or an associates degree. Application and details at: www.csascholars.org
Broward College Honors College - Deadline:~ TBA - Award:~ $750 per semester for 8 semesters ($3,000)
Broward Senior.~ Plan to attend BC's Honors Institute.~3.5 unweighted GPA or SAT 1170 (min. 550 Reading & 550 Math) or 22 (min. 22 Reading, 21 English).~ Interview. Writing sample at interview. Visit BRACE office for more information and go to: http://www.broward.edu/academica/honors/Pages/Honors-Scholarships.aspx
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
Hospital Scholarship Opportunity - Deadline: Ongoing - Award: Up to $6,000
Students who plan to attend Broward College and have careers in the Health field. Once graduated, scholarship recipients work for a two-year employment commitment at one of the sponsoring hospitals. Visit each hospital online. Memorial Healthcare System, Broward Health, Kindred Hospital of SFL, and Hospital Corp of America.
Mahatma Rice/Univision Scholarship Program - Deadline: March 1st - Award: $2,000
Senior in Broward, Dade or Monroe counties. Essay of 150 to 250 words: "What is your plan for college and what are the choices you will make to earn the degree or degrees that will assure you a fulfilling job in your chosen career?" Entry form and information available at: http://www.mahatmarice.com/en-US/content/4678/ScholarshipAwards.aspx
American Legion Scholarships - Deadline: march 1st - Award: $500 - $2,500
Scholarships for Eagle Scout of the Year, JROCT Cadet of the year and general scholarship for direct descendants of American Legion members. For more information go to: http://floridalegion.org/fal-prograoms-main/scholarships
The Carl H. Grisham and Laura Estella Grisham Scholarship Foundation - Deadline: March 15th (postmark) - Award:~ $2,000
Senior.~ Minimum 4.5 weighted GPA in 9th, 10th, 11th and first semester of 12th grade.~ Application available in the BRACE office (and attached).
The GFWC Plantation Woman's Club, Inc. Scholarship - Deadline: March 16th - Award: Vary (up to 4 years)
High School seniors. Plantation resident. Application attached or available in the BRACE office.
North Broward County Chapter of the Links - Link to the Future Scholarships - Deadline: March 31st - Award: $1,000
Broward county senior. Minority. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay. Transcript. Financial need. Interview. Details and application available at; www.northbrowardlinks.org (or see attached)
Broward Education Foundation Scholarship Program - Deadline: April 1st, Award: Varies
This is an online application that is available to seniors. Students complete one application and are reviewed for multiple scholarships. To get to application go to: www.browardschools.com. Click on about us, departments, then Broward Advisor for Continuing Education (BRACE). Click on the scholarship application link located on upper left hand side. Additional required documents are available at: www.broward.k12.fl.us/corecurriculum/guidance/brace/default.htm
Broward Alliance of Caribbean Educators (BACE) Scholarship - Deadline: March 28th - Award: $1,000
Broward county senior of Caribbean descent. Plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Minimum 20 ACT or 970 (reading and math) SAT. Minimum 50 community service hours. 500 word essay. Application available in the BRACE office
Kari Vanover Endowed Scholarship - Deadline: April 1st - Award: Varies
Seniors who plan to attend FSU.~ Minimum 3.0 un-weighted GPA.~ Demonstrate Financial Need.~ Essay.~ Letters of Recommendation. Transcript.~ Application available in the BRACE office (and attached).~~
Stonegate Community Service Award & Scholarship - Deadline: April 7th - Award; $1,000
Broward senior. Superior Community Service. High academic achievement. Eligible for free or reduced lunch. Application available in the BRACE office.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship - Deadline: April 16th - Awards: $1,000, $2,500, and $5,000
Latino student in US. History of public service activities in their communities. Demonstrate a desire to continue civic engagement. Leadership potential. Application available at; http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
BPAA Scholarship for Prospective Educators - Deadline: April 22nd - Award: $1,000
Broward county senior. Pursuing a degree in Education. Personal statement. Application available in the BRACE office.
Johnson Scholarship Foundation - Deadline: #1 - April 15th or #2 - May 15th -~ Awards: Vary
#1 - Children of UPS employees or retirees.~ Senior.~ Florida resident. Deadline April 15th.~ Application @ www.jsf.bz.~ Questions @ 507-931-1682
#2 - Seniors with disabilities.~ Will attend one of the 11 state universities.~ Application and details at www.jsf.bz.~ Deadline:~ May 15th.
Interesting Websites:
[ 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.)
Barrett Goldman M. Ed.
McFatter Technical Center / High School
Magnet Coordinator
Career Advisor
Phone: 754-321-5748
Fax: 754-321-5984
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(for referenced attachments in this email, please go to: https://sites.google.com/site/mcfattermagnet/attachments)
The Broward Technical Center Foundation event is going to be on March 19th at the Signature Grand. This event is a food and wine event that sells out every year, with all the money going towards student's continuing their education at McFatter and beyond.
Please visit www.mcfattertech-hs.com and at the top of the web page you can find out more about the event and purchase your tickets.
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Important Dates:
2/11 - Quarter 3 Interims
2/17 – No School
3/13 – SAC meeting
3/18 - Parent Seminar (Building a Strong High School Resume - What Colleges Are Looking For)
3/19 – Broward Tech Center Foundation event
3/24- 3/28 – Spring Break
6/4 – Graduation (Wednesday, June 4, at 7 p.m., at War Memorial Auditorium)
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These are McFatter students (high school and post-secondary) that competed in SkillsUSA, now the 1st, 2nd, and maybe third place winners are getting ready for states. Congratulations!
SkillsUSA region 5 contest results
Welding Rebeca Kijner High school Gold
Auto Service Tech William Bruce Orton III High school Gold
Commercial Photography Summer Levinson High school Gold
Jasthal Paulino High school Silver
Graphic Communications Kaylee Hogg High school Gold
Victoria Felix High school Silver
Collision Repair Adam Young Post-secondary Gold
Robert Brown Post-secondary Silver
Dasiebria Badger Post-secondary Bronze
Rick Moise Post-secondary 4th place
Emmeli Rios High school Silver
Auto Refinishing Jessica Higgins Post-secondary Bronze
William Mason High school Bronze
Marine Service Tech Manuel Simone High school Gold
Kathryn McCann High school Silver
Michael Gillian High school Bronze
Danilo Cruz Post-secondary Gold
Jonathan Alvarez Post-secondary Silver
David Clark Post-secondary Bronze
Culinary Arts Nicholas Grady High school Gold
Pablo Mendez High school Bronze
Yansy Flores High school 4th place
Lashanda Hernandez Post-secondary Gold
Deeonna Joyner Post-secondary 4th place
Commercial Baking Julianna Carbonare High school Gold
Kristina Smith High school Bronze
Olga Kan Post-secondary Silver
Web Design Rebecca Young High school Team 1 Gold
Jennifer Ward High school Team 1 Gold
Jordon Williams High school Team 2 Silver
Marlene Bhooshi High School Team 2 Silver
Computer Programming Issac Fernandez High School Gold
Dax Tubach High school Silver
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SGA and Broward association of Student Councils will be kicking off their Honor Flight Project February 18-28 to raise funds to send a WWII veteran to Washington DC to see their memorial. Help us by donating money or purchasing the Honor Flight T Shirt online at the following web address: https://estore.browardschools.com
Please see the attached letter for more information.
The Dori Slosberg Foundation will host its first Safe Teen Driving Safety Summit that will take place on April 9, 2014 in Tallahassee, Florida. We are hopeful that students from all across the State can make the trip to Florida’s Capitol to participate in this educational and lifesaving experience. Students will hear guest speakers and participate in interactive games and technology to engage and educate. There will be a question and answer portion of the program to hear and respond to how our teens feel about the issues on our Florida’s roadways. Following the morning events, at noon there will be a Florida Road Safety Week press conference on the steps of the Old Capitol where dignitaries from across the State of Florida and Washington DC will speak, followed by lunch and tours of the House and Senate. This is a wonder opportunity for the students and is available to all High School students.
9:00AM - 11:00AM- Program: Students will hear guest speakers and participate in interactive games and technology to engage and educate. There will be a question and answer portion of the program to hear and respond to how our teens feel about the issues on Florida's Roadways.
Noon: Florida Road Safety Week Press Conference on the steps of The Old Capitol
12:30pm- Lunch, tours of the House and Senate
Please let me know if you may have any students who might be interested in attending this exciting , educational event. For more information please contact The DORI SLOSBERG FOUNDATION @561-488-7900
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FCAT Writing (10th grade):
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
FCAT 2.0 Retakes (All students who need the exam for graduation requirements):
Session 1: Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Session 2: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Advance Placement Exams (All Grades)
2014 AP Exam schedule
The 2014 AP Exams will be administered over two weeks in May: May 5 through 9 and May 12 through 16.
Week 1 Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon 12 noon
Monday,
May 5
Environmental Science (Will be tested on Alternate date)
Psychology
Tuesday,
May 6
Computer Science A
Spanish Language and Culture
Art History
Wednesday,
May 7
Calculus AB
Thursday,
May 8
English Literature and Composition
Friday,
May 9
English Language and Composition
Statistics
Week 2 Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon 12 noon
Tuesday,
May 13
United States Government and Politics
Human Geography
Wednesday,
May 14
United States History
Thursday,
May 15
Macroeconomics
World History
Microeconomics
Week 3
Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon 12 noon Environmental Science
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Poetry Club meets every Tuesday during lunch in Ms. Hardisson's room 311.
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Registration for Broward County School's Annual AP Exam Review for students is now open. This review is for students only.
Online registration information can be found at: [ http://sbbc-collegeandcareer.com ] http://sbbc-collegeandcareer.com
The AP Exam Review will be held at South Plantation High School on Saturday, March 15, 2014.
Please review the attached letter from Mr. Runcie and list of session offerings and encourage your students to attend. We had over 2100 students attend last year.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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McFatter's 2013-2014 Poetry Out Loud winner is Jovaughn Charlton, a senior.
Jovaughn has participated in our Poetry Out Loud contest each year, improving each year to move on to the state finals this year! Jovaughn will compete against other students from all over Florida in the state-wide Poetry Out Loud contest on March 1st.
Good luck and congratulations, Jovaughn!
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McFatter is sponsoring a basket to be raffled off at the Broward Education Fundraiser on March 19, 2014. Every dollar raised at this event goes to scholarship monies awarded to graduating McFatter seniors and/or adult education students.~Our basket theme this year is "International Flair". We are asking teachers, staff and parents to send in any new and unused items that you may have that you feel ~have an "international flair"! (sealed non perishable food items i.e. chocolate/cookies, knick ~knacks, etc) for our basket. Please send items into the office marked PTSA fundraiser.~
Remember, the PTSA continues to sell fund raiser coupons to Pollo Tropical! The coupons cost $5.00 and McFatter gets $2.50 of the $5.00 coupon sold! To purchase coupons or for more information, please contact PTSA officers Shirley Dickinson at (954) 472-8833 or Karen Johnson (954) 236-9794.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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FCAT Writing Tutorials
Where: Room 364 (Stapleton's room)
Day & Time:
Tuesday, 2/4 -- 8:15 - 9:10
Thursday, 2/6 -- 8:15 - 9:10
Tuesday, 2/11 -- 8:15 - 9:10
Thursday, 2/13 -- 4:15 - 5:00
Tuesday, 2/18 -- 8:15 - 9:10
Thursday, 2/20 -- 4:15 - 5:00
Saturday, 2/22 -- 8:30 - 11:00
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Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far to the 3rd Annual Shape Club Teens for Jeans drive for the homeless in Broward County. We are in the final stretch for collections. Thus far, McFatter has donated just over 150 pairs of jeans to the cause. We would like to quadruple that donation in the last couple weeks of the project for the year.
Our deadline to receive donations on campus is FEBRUARY 14th, 2014. Please take a moment to check your closets (and ask your neighbors to do so as well) for ANY DENIM products. We would like to be donate one pair of jeans for every high school student who attends McFatter!
Donations are accepted in High school Guidance, English and Math classrooms.
Thank you for your consideration!
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Our next Parent Seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the cafeteria. Complimentary dinner will be served at each seminar. Please email or call Cyd.D...@browardschools.com or 754.321.5702 or Mary.R...@browardschools.com
Parent Seminar Topic: (Building a Strong High School Resume - What Colleges Are Looking For)
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Magnet Tours - If you are interest in a tour of McFatter Technical High School please contact Ms. Dixon or Ms. Martin at 754-321-5702 or 754-321-5785
The times and dates for the tours are:
February 25
February 27
March 4
March 5
All tours will start a 1:30 and last till 2:45.
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CAFÉTERIA
Monday: Apricot and Bourbon Grilled Chicken, Sweet Potato Mash, $5.75
Grilled Vegetables and Onion Straws
Tuesday: Marinated London Broil, Brown Mushroom Sauce, $5.75
Tourne Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables
Wednesday: Veal Cordon Bleu, Supreme Sauce, Butternut Squash Risotto, $5.75
Green Bean Almandine
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie topped with Fresh Biscuits, Fresh Vegetables $5.75
Friday: Snapper en Papillote, Oven Roasted Red Potatoes, $5.75
Fresh Vegetables
SPECIAL BURGER (CAFÉ)
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Mushroom and Quinoa Burger, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, $4.50
Sweet Potato Fries
Thursday:
Friday:
CAFÉ
Monday: Disco French Fries $4.50
Tuesday: Baked Ziti with Garlic Roll $4.50
Wednesday: Buffalo Wings, Celery and Blue Cheese Sauce $4.50
Thursday: Reuben Sandwich, Red Potato Salad $4.50
Friday: Chicken Fingers, Honey Mustard Sauce, FF $4.50
McThinner
Monday: Caribbean Fish Burger, Herbed Citrus Spread $4.50
Tuesday: Spinach and Kale Turnovers, side Salad $4.50
Wednesday: Chicken, Mushroom and Gruyere Quesadilla, $4.50
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Thursday: Chicken and Cashew Stir-fry, Jasmine Rice $4.50
Friday: Hummus Pita, Feta Olive Salsa $4.50
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News from Mrs. Ziegler, BRACE Advisor (multiple attachments)
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Congratulations to the following students who were offered admission to various colleges and universities. Allan Barraza - FSU & University of Michigan and Raul Garcia - FIU. Great job everyone!
FIU Engineering Expo Day - Are you a junior or senior who is interested in engineering? FIU is hosting an Engineering Expo Day on Feb. 21st. The bus will be leaving McFatter's campus at 8:00 am. There is space available for interested students. The field trip form is attached. Field trips must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Ziegler by 4:00 pm Thursday, Feb. 13th.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. This is also the day that University of Florida will be releasing their admissions decisions. Good Luck to everyone who applied. Please let me know your responses.
Answers to some frequently asked questions:
Many schools have a March 1st FAFSA priority deadline date. Check with your school and make sure that you meet their deadline even if you have to use estimated information.
It is time for seniors to begin completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is best to complete the online application at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is based on parental income tax information until the student is 24 years old. Seniors who are planning on attending college starting in the fall of 2014 need to complete the 14-15 FAFSA using 2013 tax information. If you are planning on starting school in the summer, you will need to complete the 13-14 FASFA (using 2012's tax information) and the 14-15 FAFSA. It is best to use the IRS data retrieval tool which is available beginning in early February.
Some schools have FAFSA deadlines as early as Feb. 1st. It is difficult to complete your taxes prior to this date, so in order to meet the deadline you can estimate your income using your previous year's tax information. One of the questions asked is "Have you completed your taxes?" When you check "no, but I will" the schools know that this is an estimation. You will then need to go back and update your information after your taxes have been completed.
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.
Attention Juniors - Many students choose to begin testing in January/February of their junior year.~ If you are a junior on free or reduced lunch please stop by my office as I have fee waivers ready for you.
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.
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.
Feb. 20th - McFatter's Annual Spring College Fair
~~~ 11:30 - 1:30
McFatter's mall area
Feb. 24th - Broward College Senior Application Day
By appointment from 9:30 - 4:00
BC Enrollment Services officers will be on campus helping seniors complete their BC application and answering questions.
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Off Campus Events -
Feb. 9th - Miami NACAC College Fair
When: Sunday , Feb. 9th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Double Tree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center
Register at www.gotomyncf.com
See attached flyer
Feb. 16th - University of Florida's Premed Chapter of the American Medical Student Association annual Health Care~ Convention.~ See attached HCC invitation letter for details.
Feb. 24th - 6th Annual FIU Pre-Medical Informational Forum
When: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Graham Center (GC) Ballrooms, Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), 11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami 33199
What: Learn everything that you need to know about becoming a physician: From High School to Medical School
RSVP at http://go.fiu.edu/126a
See attached flyer for details
March 29th - FAMU 2014 Spring Preview Trip
What:Round trip transportation, student reception, individual admissions assessment, campus walking tour, academic workshop & exhibits, complimentary snacks and drinks, on board movies, lunch on campus, and a custom designed FAMU drawstring bag.
Scholarship Information:~ Feb. 3rd District Bulletin attached
Ernest Wooler Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 17th - Award: Varies
Broward County senior. minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA. Demonstrate character, leadership, and financial need. Plans to receive a technical certificate (after high school) or an associates degree. Application and details at: www.csascholars.org
Broward College Honors College - Deadline:~ TBA - Award:~ $750 per semester for 8 semesters ($3,000)
Broward Senior.~ Plan to attend BC's Honors Institute.~3.5 unweighted GPA or SAT 1170 (min. 550 Reading & 550 Math) or 22 (min. 22 Reading, 21 English).~ Interview. Writing sample at interview. Visit BRACE office for more information and go to: http://www.broward.edu/academica/honors/Pages/Honors-Scholarships.aspx
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
Hospital Scholarship Opportunity - Deadline: Ongoing - Award: Up to $6,000
Students who plan to attend Broward College and have careers in the Health field. Once graduated, scholarship recipients work for a two-year employment commitment at one of the sponsoring hospitals. Visit each hospital online. Memorial Healthcare System, Broward Health, Kindred Hospital of SFL, and Hospital Corp of America.
Mahatma Rice/Univision Scholarship Program - Deadline: March 1st - Award: $2,000
Senior in Broward, Dade or Monroe counties. Essay of 150 to 250 words: "What is your plan for college and what are the choices you will make to earn the degree or degrees that will assure you a fulfilling job in your chosen career?" Entry form and information available at: http://www.mahatmarice.com/en-US/content/4678/ScholarshipAwards.aspx
American Legion Scholarships - Deadline: march 1st - Award: $500 - $2,500
Scholarships for Eagle Scout of the Year, JROCT Cadet of the year and general scholarship for direct descendants of American Legion members. For more information go to: http://floridalegion.org/fal-prograoms-main/scholarships
The Carl H. Grisham and Laura Estella Grisham Scholarship Foundation - Deadline: March 15th (postmark) - Award:~ $2,000
Senior.~ Minimum 4.5 weighted GPA in 9th, 10th, 11th and first semester of 12th grade.~ Application available in the BRACE office (and attached).
The GFWC Plantation Woman's Club, Inc. Scholarship - Deadline: March 16th - Award: Vary (up to 4 years)
High School seniors. Plantation resident. Application attached or available in the BRACE office.
North Broward County Chapter of the Links - Link to the Future Scholarships - Deadline: March 31st - Award: $1,000
Broward county senior. Minority. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay. Transcript. Financial need. Interview. Details and application available at; www.northbrowardlinks.org (or see attached)
Broward Education Foundation Scholarship Program - Deadline: April 1st, Award: Varies
This is an online application that is available to seniors. Students complete one application and are reviewed for multiple scholarships. To get to application go to: www.browardschools.com. Click on about us, departments, then Broward Advisor for Continuing Education (BRACE). Click on the scholarship application link located on upper left hand side. Additional required documents are available at: www.broward.k12.fl.us/corecurriculum/guidance/brace/default.htm
Broward Alliance of Caribbean Educators (BACE) Scholarship - Deadline: March 28th - Award: $1,000
Broward county senior of Caribbean descent. Plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Minimum 20 ACT or 970 (reading and math) SAT. Minimum 50 community service hours. 500 word essay. Application available in the BRACE office
Kari Vanover Endowed Scholarship - Deadline: April 1st - Award: Varies
Seniors who plan to attend FSU.~ Minimum 3.0 un-weighted GPA.~ Demonstrate Financial Need.~ Essay.~ Letters of Recommendation. Transcript.~ Application available in the BRACE office (and attached).~~
Stonegate Community Service Award & Scholarship - Deadline: April 7th - Award; $1,000
Broward senior. Superior Community Service. High academic achievement. Eligible for free or reduced lunch. Application available in the BRACE office.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship - Deadline: April 16th - Awards: $1,000, $2,500, and $5,000
Latino student in US. History of public service activities in their communities. Demonstrate a desire to continue civic engagement. Leadership potential. Application available at; http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
BPAA Scholarship for Prospective Educators - Deadline: April 22nd - Award: $1,000
Broward county senior. Pursuing a degree in Education. Personal statement. Application available in the BRACE office.
Johnson Scholarship Foundation - Deadline: #1 - April 15th or #2 - May 15th -~ Awards: Vary
#1 - Children of UPS employees or retirees.~ Senior.~ Florida resident. Deadline April 15th.~ Application @ www.jsf.bz.~ Questions @ 507-931-1682
#2 - Seniors with disabilities.~ Will attend one of the 11 state universities.~ Application and details at www.jsf.bz.~ Deadline:~ May 15th.
Interesting Websites:
[ 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.)
Barrett Goldman M. Ed.
McFatter Technical Center / High School
Magnet Coordinator
Career Advisor
Phone: 754-321-5748
Fax: 754-321-5984
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