Weekly News 11192018 to 11232018
Lillie Henry - Magnet Coordinator
Hello McFatter Family!
With Veterans Day occurring this past weekend, I wanted to begin with a thank you to all McFatter family members currently and previously served in the military. At school, we had a breakfast for adult students and staff, as well as an opportunity for relatives of high school students to have McFatter “lunch on us” with their students. Many showed their support with the signed banner of appreciation hung outside of the cafeteria. Thank you again.
Congratulations to McFatter’s Model United nations team. They recently competed in their first conference at NSU’s Nova International Relations Association conference. Under the leadership of Mrs. Hannah Levitt, they participated in the General Assembly of delegates of Israel, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Singapore, Thailand, Norway, United Arab Emirates, and Uruguay winning four awards, including three best position papers and one honorable delegate award. We are all so proud of them all. Stay tuned for the next competition results in the spring.
We have concluded our Student Government Association harvest drive. Thank you to everyone who donated items. The winner of the class who received the doughnut party will be announced soon.
On November 14th, first quarter report cards went out to all students during their fourth period class. This week on Tuesday, November 20th, interim reports for the current marking period will be distributed to all high school students during their first period class. If a student is dually enrolled during either class period, they need to see their school counselor for a copy of their report card or interim report. Additionally, grades for the current term can be found on Focus and copies of the report card can be made in the high school office.
With Thanksgiving taking place this Thursday, we have a two-day school week. I wish you a relaxing and reflective season of celebration of things to be thankful for.
Please see below for more information.
Take care,
Lillie Henry
Magnet Coordinator
Important Dates:
November 20th: Interim Reports
November 21st-23rd: No School (Thanksgiving)
November 26th: Inter-Club Council Meeting Room 411 at lunch time.
December 1st: ED Talk at Flanagan High School (See attached)
December 4th: McFatter Magnet Open House (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
December 5th: Winter Portraits begin in room 149 with an appointment (see below)
December 8th: Santa Visit for Winter Portraits (room 149)
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McFATTER WINTER PORTRAIT MINI-SESSIONS:
Do you want a family portrait for the holiday season? McFatter Photography would love to capture your holiday spirit. With three backdrops to choose from, we are sure to find something to fit your mood.
Please email Mrs. McColgin at Danielle...@browardschools.com to book your session. Base packages begin at $15 and digital versions are available too. Mini-sessions will be scheduled between December 5th through the 12th from 8am to 3pm (Monday through Friday) and on Saturday, December 8th from 8:00 to Noon.
For those with their Santa wishes… He will be making a special appearance on December 8th and 15th from 10:00-12:00 for photo opportunities. Don’t miss this great chance to capture the season and to support our photography program’s event.
All pictures will be taken at 6500 Nova Drive, Davie, FL 33317 (Building 1, room 149). For more information and photo package information, check out the attached “Winter Portrait Flyer”.
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BROWARD COLLEGE DUAL ENROLLMENT UPDATE:
Registration for Spring Term 2019 started Monday, October 22, 2018. Once spring classes have been scheduled through www.broward.edu, students are required to print or email a pdf of their schedule to their school counselor. Thank you for your cooperation and timely response.
We will announce when the Summer application deadline for dual enrollment occurs once we receive the information. Students interested in participating for the first time in the Broward College dual enrollment program should see their counselor for the first steps in the process. Additional information is available at : http://www.broward.edu/academics/cpl/dual/Pages/Dual-Enrollment---Student.aspx
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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!
Currently, we are looking for event sponsors… all we need is a commitment to sponsor (at what level) and a registration form from a restaurant (in the attachments). All sponsors and culinary participants who notify me before December will be listed on the invitation. Our hope is that you will share it with you contacts and the businesses that you frequent.
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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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 - Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as Kids of Character representing the character trait "Responsibility."
9th grade - Kathy Luong
10th grade - Liza Thomas
11th grade - Isabelle Artiste
12th grade - Giselle Oval
We would also like to acknowledge the following students who were nominated for and equally worthy of recognition.
9th - Sergio Gonzalez, Nikita Nazarov, and Senia Bu
10th - Bianna Lucien, and Avanie Balram
11th - Edison Delmoral, Daniela Mujica and Alexandra Mull
12th - Marilyn Torres, Michaela Beauvious, and Osmar Valencia
Congratulations to the following students who were offered admission to various schools. Harambie Brannon - Culinary Institute of America, Elisa Gregg - FIU, Zachary Hartman - FGCU, and Tyrell Remy - NSU. 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 Shannon Craig who was selected as McFatter's representative for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award. Shannon is now able to compete fort eh DAR Good Citizen scholarship. Good Luck Shannon!
Broward schools is offering multiple free information/college and test prep workshops. See attached documents for details.
Bright Futures Authorization - We now have 119 of our 141 seniors who have completed their Bright Futures authorization form. Currently we have 17 students who qualify for the Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS), 23 for the Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS), 4 for the Gold Seal CAPE Award (GSC), and 20 for the Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV). Keep in mind that this is an unofficial evaluation. All students who complete the FFAA, will be officially evaluated at mid-year and then again during the summer after graduation. All seniors were given a personalized BF evaluation. They should understand where they stand and what they need to do in order to qualify a Bright Futures Scholarship.
I also spoke with the students about the FAFSA. I explained that there are two financial aid applications that they should all be completing. One is the FFAA (BF authorization form). The other is the FAFSA. l do not complete the FAFSA with the students as it requires personal income information. The students and families need to complete the FAFSA on their own or they can come to one of the FAFSA labs.
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 63 families who have completed their FAFSA.
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/
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.
Nov. 27th - ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Exam 9:30 - 12:15
Nov. 29th - Lynn University @ 9:30
Off Campus Events:
Nov. 17th - Barry University Open House
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33161
RSVP: barry.edu/openhouse
Nov. 17th - Harriet L. Wilkes Open House
When: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
RSVP: www.honorscollege.edu/visitors
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 "A Complete Easy to View Bulletin," through google docs, shows an easy to view, easy to sort list.
Biannual Culinary & Hospitality Scholarship - Deadline: Dec. 1st and June 15th - Award: $1,500
Students currently enrolled in or planning to attend a culinary arts or hospitality management program. Application and details available at: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/scholarship/
PEO International Sisterhood Scholarship - Deadline: Dec. 15th - Award: $2,500
Female. Florida resident. Citizen or permanent resident of US or Canada. Accepted for admission for a first-year post-secondary course of study at an accredited Florida College or University. Students with Florida Pre-paid college funds and Take Stock in Children are NOT eligible. Application attached and available in the BRACE office.
Soroptimist International of Davie Youth Leadership Award - Deadline: Dec. 15th - Award: $500 (+ $250 to charity)
Broward County High School young women. Ages 14 - 18. Volunteer and take leadership roles in community or school. Application attached Or available in the BRACE office.
The Florida Retired Educators Foundation (FREF) Scholarship for Future Florida Teachers - Deadline: Dec. 21st - Award $4,000 ($1000/year x 4 years)
High School Senior. Desire to become educator. Minimum test scores (SAT - 1000 or ACT - 22). Application attached or available in the BRACE office.
The Arts for the Future Scholarship Fund - Deadline: Jan. 25th - Award: $1,000
Graduating Senior. Outstanding in the Arts: theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and technical arts (e.g. lighting, sound, and set design). Application attached.
Blake Rubin Scholarship - Deadline: Jan. 31st - Award: $1,000
Current High School Senior. Accepted in to a university of college. (Also current college students). 500-word (or less) essay on "Who is your role model in life and why." Application available at: http://blakerubinscholarship.com/ <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblakerubinscholarship.com%2F&data=01%7C01%7Cfranzie.williams%40browardschools.com%7Cec9b5599f4e34e7f478408d62a2aeac9%7Ceeacb5cb53704358a96aa3783c95d422%7C1&sdata=sTe4rVlo1O27prTqsOjAK0GO7iWoW%2FtsR4BGgyLOoRs%3D&reserved=0>
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.
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/
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.
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 123).
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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