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Lillie Henry - Magnet Coordinator

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Aug 20, 2018, 8:25:48 AM8/20/18
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Hello McFatter Family!

 

Happy First Monday of the school year… Last week, we began a fabulous new school year with curriculum starting from day one. Additionally, students began taking their ID photos for their badges. ID badges have been distributed for all students who took photos to date and students are expected to wear them whenever on campus. Today, we hope to complete the ID badges for all high school students. If your student does not have one tonight, please send them to high school guidance in the morning to see Ms. Henry.

According to the district requirements, we conducted a tornado drill last week during the school day. In the next few days, we are required to have both a fire and code red drill. You should receive a parent link call upon completion of drills.

Below is a lot of information on a variety of topics. If you are no longer affiliated with McFatter, please feel free to unsubscribe to stop receiving emails. I wish you a wonderful week.

 

Take care,

 

Lillie Henry

 

For any referenced attachments, please go to https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_N2DjfR7auDWzBklaonEd-nUrXS99TjG

 

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Important Dates:

August 16-21: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, HS ID Badges, Career Services Center

August 27: 12:19 PM – 1:01 PM, Inter-Club Council Meeting, Room 411

August 31: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Freshmen Mixer, ARC

September 3: SCHOOL CLOSED

September 7: HS Extended Lunch, 12:09 PM -1:12 PM, Club Day, Mall Area

September 10: SCHOOL CLOSED

September 11: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Parent Open House, ARC & All HS Classrooms

September 12: 11:00 AM – 1:05 PM, Student Appreciation, Mall Area

September 17: Interim Reports Issued, Classrooms

September 19: SCHOOL CLOSED

September 21: Retakes: ELA (11th Grade) Writing Assessments, Testing Center

September 24: 12:19 PM -1:01 PM, Inter-Club Council Meeting, Room 411

September 24 & 25: Retakes: Algebra I & Geometry EOC Assessments, Testing Center

September 26 & 27: Retakes: ELA (11th Grade) Reading Assessment, Testing Center

September 28: U.S. History/Biology Makeups, Testing Center

 

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Parental Input into 2018-19 Evaluations:

PARENTAL INPUT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL AND SCHOOL-BASED ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATIONS:

In accordance with Florida Statute 1012.34, parents have the right to provide input into the performance evaluations of instructional and/or administrative employees. Parents interested in providing input into the performance evaluations of McFatter Technical High School's instructional and/or administrative employee evaluations may contact our office at (754) 321-5700 by April 12, 2019.

 

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SAC ELECTIONS:

McFatter Technical High School has several School Advisory Committee (SAC) positions available for the current school year.  If you are interested in joining SAC, please plan on attending the SAC Parent Elections Meeting.

 

Date:  Monday, August 27, 2018

Time:  6:00 PM - 6:30 PM 

Location:  The Bistro

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your student's guidance counselor.

 

Positions available for the 2018 - 2019 school year:

  • 9th-grade parent representative
  • 10th-grade parent representative
  • 11th-grade parent representative
  • 12th-grade parent representative
  • ESOL parent representative
  • ESE parent representative
  • Gifted parent representative
  • SAF parent representative
  • I-Zone parent representative
  • PTSA parent representative

We look forward to you taking an active role in your student's education.

For more information about SAC:

SAC FAQ 

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MCFATTER PTSA:

As promised, the winner of our Back to School Supply Goody Bag was... Lisa Mahabir. Congratulations!

We have also sent emails to everyone who expressed an interest in joining the PTSA.

You can update your password and information and may pay your membership dues online.  Thanks to those of you who have already paid.  Our website is www.mcfattertech.my-ptsa.org

We also have a Remind group.  Text @ptsastorm to 81010 or email ptsa...@mail.remind.com 

Thank you,

The McFatter PTSA 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

The Youth & Young Adult Essay Contest has received the approval of the superintendent's screening committee for the 2018 - 2019 school year and the committee determined the contest to be appropriate for your students.

Now in its fourth year, the Youth & Young Adult Essay Contest has the purpose of educating the public on measures to reduce access to tobacco and nicotine, and the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine use. Students of McFatter Technical College and Technical High School are kindly invited to participate, and we are hoping to have multiple winners from McFatter Technical College and Technical High School.

Please inform your students and faculty about the Youth & Young Adult Essay Contest. Contest details are also available in .pdf format.

We look forward to reading what the students of McFatter Technical College and Technical High School write.

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SMART FUTURES AUGUST UPDATE:

The Public Information Office would like to share the latest SMART Futures Update.  For your convenience, we are providing color and black/white versions (see attached).  Please share the SMART Futures Update with your staff and community stakeholders. 
 
Among the SMART Futures highlights:
 
SMART Facilities:

  • 1,512 SMART school facilities projects are currently in one of the six phases of the design and implementation process. This marks an investment of $950 million as of May 31, 2018.
  • All District schools have at least one SMART project in progress.
  • The District has allocated $26 million for Single Point of Entry projects Districtwide, all of which will be completed by the end of 2018 or prior to the end of the first quarter of 2019. 

Bond Oversight Committee:

  • The latest SMART Quarterly Progress Report was presented to the Bond Oversight Committee on May 21, 2018. To access all of the SMART Quarterly Progress Reports and check on the status of ongoing SMART projects, visit browardschools.com/smartfutures.

SMART Shout Out:

  • Indian Ridge Middle School Gets a Makeover

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SENIOR UPDATE:

This is a friendly reminder to make sure that you schedule your appointment to have your senior photos taken..  To schedule an appointment, contact Weston Photography Studios @ 954-888-9259 or www.westonphotographysp.com.

Attachments:
Senior Photo Flyer.pdf

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Broward College Dual Enrollment:

 

Below is information received from Broward College as of 8/17/18 and I subject to change... Please see your assigned McFatter counselor for more information. Students must have all requirements in place to be considered. Go to Broward College’s website for any updates.

 

GPA

As a reminder, all GPA’s for all students must meet the unweighted HS GPA requirement of 3.0 as mandated by FL state statute.  For SLS courses, students must maintain their GPA of 2.5-2.99, not lower and not higher.  Please check these as well.

 

Instructional Materials (Textbooks)

 

Public school students should no longer be ordering any textbooks online. Students can come to the bookstore the week before (this week) or next week with a copy of their schedule and obtain their textbooks.

Drop/Add – Fall Term 2018 – NEW!

Broward College will now have a true drop/add period for students.  Before students were only able to drop courses but not add them after the term began.  There will be a window open for each session.

 

This fall (2019-1) term students will be permitted to drop and add courses throughout the entirety of the drop/add periods as listed by session below.  

 

 

Session

1st Day of Class

Last Day to Add Classes

Last Day to Drop Classes with 100% Refund

I

8/20/18

8/27/18

8/27/18

II

8/20/18

8/23/18

8/27/18

III

9/5/18

9/12/18

9/12/18

IV

10/16/18

10/19/18

10/23/18

 

 

Please note that students will be able to add and drop classes on their own through the online registration process during the add/drop periods. Importantly, students who register for a class after the 1st class meeting are still responsible for any coursework assigned prior to the student enrolling in the class. 

 

DE Deadlines – Spring 2019 and Summer 2019

 

Spring Term 2019

Application Deadline – Thursday, September 29th, 2018 (ALL FORMS TO YOUR COUNSELOR)

Registration Begins - Monday, November 5, 2018

 

Summer Term 2019

 

Deadline – Thursday, February 7, 2019 (ALL FORMS TO YOUR COUNSELOR)

Registration Begins - Monday, March 11, 2019

 

Attachments

 

1)   DE Approved Course List for 18-19 – UPDATED and on DE website at www.broward.edu/dual

2)   Steps to Register – UPDATED

3)   DE Guide to Apply Online

 

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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.

 

Welcome back seniors!  It's time to hit the ground running.  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.  Remember, our goal date for you to have all of your applications completed is Sept. 15th.  All transcripts should be requested through your Naviance Student (formerly known as Family Connection) account.  The students will go to: student.naviance.com/wtmtc.  Their log on and password are similar to virtual counselor (Student ID # 06....and birth date for password (MM/DD/YYYY).

 

Senior Photos - Seniors, if you have not already done so, you need to contact Weston Photography Studios (954-888-9259 or www.westonphotgraphy.com) to schedule a photo shoot.  This is the only way to get your photo in the yearbook.  All photos must be taken before Sept. 30th.  

 

Seniors and parents of seniors - Our goal at McFatter is to meet with every senior prior to mid-year senior year to discuss their plans for after high school.  Ideally, we would like to have at least one parent attend this meeting.  I have met with all but 43 students from the Class of 2019.  If you have not already had a post-secondary, please call Ms. Lynn at (754)321-5805 to schedule an appointment.  By mid-September, I will begin holding these conferences with the students alone. 

 

SAT & ACT Test schedules - Please see attached flyer for the 2018-2019 SAT and ACT test dates.  Pay attention to the registration deadlines.  For example, the deadline for the next (October 6th) SAT is Friday, Sept.7th.

 

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.~ More details to come on how to sign up for college visits as I am transitioning from Eventbrite to Naviance. ~ 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 often as visits are constantly being added. 

 

Sept. 11th - Boston University @ 9:30

Sept. 28th - Florida Polytechnic University @ 9:30

Oct. 30th - Broward College "Jump Start" Senior Application Day 9:30 - 3:00 (by appointment)

 

Off Campus Events:

 

Oct. 22nd - Broward County Public Schools College Fair - More details to come.

 

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 listed at the bottom of the student's college page. 

 

Soroptimist International Davie Human Trafficking Poster Competition - Deadline: Dec. 7th (before (2:00 pm) - Awards: $50 - $300

Open to juniors and seniors.  Broward County student.  Create a 18 x 22 inch (maximum), poster in portrait format, that increases awareness of Human Trafficking.  All art mediums will be considered.  For more details, visit: www.sidavie.org or send an email to: pos...@sidavie.org 

Soroptimist International of Davie - SI Davie

www.sidavie.org

Soroptimist International of Davie has grown in its mission to serve the community since it was established in 1983. Today, it supports a number of programs and community organizations within Davie and Broward County as well as supporting the global outreach of Soroptimist International of the Americas around the world.



 

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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