Weekly News 11202017 to 11242017
Lillie Henry - Magnet Coordinator
Welcome McFatter
Family!
I want to begin by thanking everyone who donated to the SGA Annual Harvest Drive. This was a district wide event that had each school focus on varied parts of the holiday meal. I am sure the recipients will enjoy more than a supper thanks to your support of this valuable project.
At lunchtime on November 15th, we celebrated Student Appreciation Day where outside organizations, classes, and clubs set up tables with activities to celebrate our amazing students; including tasty pumpkin bread for all who wanted a taste of fall. We hope everyone had fun. Thank you to everyone who participated. Additionally, on November 16th, we held the Class of 2019 Ring Ceremony at lunch. It was a special moment for the members of the class and their families who participated.
After several requests of parents for information, I am including information below about “BTC Foundation” donation. If you are not familiar with the event, this is a fun filled night out for adults in the spring where we raise scholarship money for our students at the three technical colleges. Money marked for “McFatter” will go directly to the students at McFatter. For now, we are collecting baskets and bigger items to raffle off to raise scholarship money. If you are aware of a company who would like to support the event, please contact me or Lynn Goldman (her information is below).
As always, there is a lot more information below…
Take care,
Lillie Henry
For any referenced attachments, please go to https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Kp3sLjvc5vgjWWTRIYxYvwh7WAtb-QeZ
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Important Dates:
11/20 – Interim Reports
11/20-11/21 - Herff Jones on campus for CAP AND GOWN and CLASS RING orders (at lunch)
11/22-11/24 – School Closed
11/27 – Student Government Association (SGA) Inter-Club Council Meeting, Room 411, 12:15 – 1:05 p.m.
11/29 – Home Buyers Workshop (available to parents) @ McFatter (RSVP required)
12/11-12/12 – Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC exam
12/13 – US History EOC Exam
12/14 – Biology EOC Exam
12/19-12/22 – Final Exam Week (12:15 dismissal) *CORRECTED DATES
12/23–1/7 – Winter Break
1/8 – Teacher Planning
1/16 – 3rd quarter begins (due to change in school calendar)
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SkillsUSA Spots Still Available:
If your student is interested in participating in the 2017-2018 SkillsUSA competition, we still have a few spaces available in most technical program. The first step is to go to Registration (in the Administration building) and pay the $45 registration fee by Monday 11/27. Next see the technical instructor or Ms. Henry in high school guidance to complete the form. The regional competition will take place in Palm Beach County at South Tech Academy on February 6th or 7th (depending on the category). This is a great resume’ item and opportunity to showcase your skills.
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Home Buyers Workshop:
Broward Technical Colleges Alumni Association is offering a home buyers workshop at McFatter on November 29th from 12:30 to 1:30 in the McFatter Career Center (in the Communications building). If you are interested in attending, please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-buyers-work-shop-tickets-39485405912 and RSVP before Thanksgiving.
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Musical Instruments Needed:
The music club is still in need of musical instruments to build their options. Please see the attached document titled “Music club equipment list”… This is a great time to clean out your band equipment. Thank you for your consideration.
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BTC Foundation Event:
The Broward Technical Colleges (BTC); Atlantic, McFatter, and Sheridan; are joining together to raise funds that will help make students’ education dreams come true! Save the date of Tuesday, March 20, 2018 and be part of our Foundation Scholarship Dining Extravaganza at the Signature Grand in Davie. One hundred percent of the dollars raised will go toward assisting students in continuing their education.
Building on our extraordinary success over the past sixteen years, the event will be a Wine and Dine Extravaganza showcasing signature dishes from local restaurants and caterers. As an added bonus, the event will also feature our own talented chefs and students from the Technical Colleges. Accompanying the wonderful food and wine, an extraordinary silent auction adds to the fun of this worthwhile event. Past attendees agree that “it is a fabulous event for a great cause”. This year our theme is Jersey’s & Jeans.
In addition to raising scholarship dollars for current students to continue their education, the intent is to attract new students to our programs. BTC offers over 80 programs in the following areas: Adult Education, Apprenticeships, Architecture & Engineering, Arts, A/V Technology & Communications, Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Business Technology & Administration, Commercial Vehicle Driving, Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Education, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Fire Science, Health Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marine Technology, Marketing, Spa Services, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics. Visit www.BrowardTechnicalColleges.com for details. Guests will be contributing $50 per person to attend this spectacular event. We encourage and welcome your participation.
Either check (payable to Broward Education Foundation-Atlantic, McFatter or Sheridan Account), on-line payment (http://BrowardEdFoundation.org/jerseys-jeans-tickets) or specific in-kind donations would be welcomed and appreciated for our auctions. All contributions are tax deductible. The Atlantic, McFatter and Sheridan Scholarship Foundations are authorized by the Broward Education Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 corporation.
For additional information, or to make your donation, contact, Lynn Goldman at (754) 321-5728.
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SMART Futures Update for October 2017
The Public Information Office would like to share
the October 2017 SMART Futures Update (see attached). Included in the SMART Update:
SMART Facilities:
- 1,191 SMART projects are in one of the six phases of the design and implementation process. This number represents 87 percent of all SMART school facility projects and marks an investment of more than $844 million as of September 30, 2017.
- The SMART Program remains on track to be completed within five to seven years, as originally promised.
School Choice Enhancement Program:
- The School Choice Enhancement Program (SCEP) continues to make progress. To date, approximately 400 enhancements have been completed at 140 schools.
SMART Athletics:
- Newly renovated weight rooms are now completed at Blanche Ely High School and Piper High School, and new weight rooms at Cypress Bay High School, Nova High School and Stranahan High School are close behind. The weight rooms for those three schools are expected to be finished by the end of November 2017.
- By December 30, 2018, all 30 high school weight room projects are expected to be completed.
SMART Technology:
- BCPS is proud to announce that the SMART technology rollout to schools is now completed. The technology initiative included 13,166 additional wireless access points for schools Districtwide, 83,362 new computer devices installed at schools, new infrastructure and equipment, and an overall investment of more than $67.5 million.
SMART Shout Out:
- Stirling Elementary School shares its SMART story!
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Catch up on this week's news and happenings with Friday Focus!
Catch up on this week’s news and happenings with Friday Focus!
As part of our ongoing commitment to promote positive news and events happening throughout our District, the Public Information Office (PIO) is excited to share with you Friday Focus, a weekly roundup of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) news and events.
Here are just a few of this week’s Friday Focus news highlights:
BCPS News Around the District
- Pompano Beach High School Holds Annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony
- Sheridan Technical College Celebrates 50 Years of Tradition and Excellence
- Fox Trail Elementary School Students Honor Heroes
BCPS in News Headlines
- Super Teacher: Randee Diech – Lauderdale Hill 6-12 – CW WSFL
- Northeast High Students Earn MIT Grant for Mosquito Breeding Disruptor – Sun-Sentinel
- Tech Group Encourages Kids to Code – Especially Girls – The Miami Herald
Share your good news with the PIO! Please use our online form, available at browardschools.com/marcomm.
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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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McFatter Technical High School Homecoming 2017 Information:
The event is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2017 at 7 PM and the location is the Signature Grand. The theme this year is Great Gatsby. Ticket sales will be from November 15th through December 11th, approximately. Ticket sale prices are approximately $65 per person.
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Check out the October 2017 SMART Update:
*See Attached.
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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.
Want to help in other ways???
Shop and Raise:
Shop online at the links below and help us to raise money for McFatter projects:
o Amazon Smile: McFatter Gets 1/2% of Purchases. (smile.amazon.com)
o Pampered Chef – tinyurl.com/PamperedMcFatterPTSA
o Tupperware – http://tinyurl.com/TupperwareMcFatterPTSA
Thank you!
Your McFatter PTSA Board
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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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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 - Responsibility - McFatter would like to congratulate the following students who were chosen as Kids of Character representing the character trait "Cooperation."
9th grad e- Riley Rush
10th grade - Michelle Crespo
11th grade - Marilyn Vinas
12th grade - Alessandra Sorica
We would also like to congratulate the students who were nominated and very deserving of recognition. Sharissa Destie, Brienna McCrum, Alexandra Mull, Amy-Nicole Toro, Nicolas Gomez, and James Bobbitt.
At McFatter, we like to celebrate our students' accomplishments. We would like to congratulate the following students who were offered admission to their various universities. Valeria Acosta - Santa Fe College, Juan Delgadillo - SCAD, Noah Drillick - BC, Adriana Hernandez - UCF, Daniel Marin - FIU, Nytionna McClendon - Santa Fe College, Brandon Mladenovich - FIU, Julian Nieves - BC, Zamir Parvez - Santa Fe College, and Storm Tubach - Calencia College. Please make sure that you stop by my office to let me know and to put a flag pin on the college admissions map.
I would also like to congratulate and thank Gonzalo Mendez who has enlisted in the Air Force.
Congratulations and bet wishes to Uriel Scatrut who received McFatter's nomination for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Transcripts - Some students are still confused over the transcripts request process. All transcript requests need to be made through Family Connection (see attached document). For schools that use the Common College Application, in addition to their own application, students need to indicate how they are applying to the school. If the student does not indicate this, we are unable to send transcripts to that school. For Common App schools: the counselor will upload the student's transcripts as part of their counselor recommendation. There are four schools in Florida: FSU, UF, FL Poly, and FAU, that are using the SSAR (Self-reported Student Academic Record system). They do not want transcripts until they ask for them, which is after the student has been offered admission. All hard copy transcripts need to be picked up from Ms. Martin.
A student can check on the status of their transcript requests by going in to their family connection account. Click on the Colleges tab. Click on transcripts, which is listed on the left hand side of the page. Click on view the status of all my transcript requests. The student will see the school name, the date the transcript was requested, and the date the transcript was sent. Additionally, there is a confirmation code that the student can use, when contacting the school. Keep in mind that while the eDoc process is more reliable, it takes longer to process. Many schools have stated that it can take 14 business days to process eDocs.
FAFSA Open - The 18-19 Free Application For Federal Financial Aid opened up on Oct. 1, 2017. It is strongly encouraged that all seniors complete a FAFSA as soon as possible, even if they do not believe they will qualify for need based aid. Many schools have non-need based scholarships that are triggered by students having a completed FAFSA. A common deadline for many schools is Dec. 15th. Be sure to complete your FAFSA's early.
SAT & ACT Test schedules - Please see attached flyer for the 2017-2018 SAT and ACT test dates. Pay attention to the registration deadlines.
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 $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 Eventbrite often as visits are
constantly being added.
Feb. 13th - McFatter Spring College Fair @ 12:30 - 2:30
Off Campus Events:
Scholarships: One of the best resources available to our students is 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. Attached is an information sheet (Naviance Quick Guide) on how to access Family Connection.
The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College/Scholarship - Deadline: Rolling on a Space Available Basis - Award: 2-year (60 credits)
Graduating Senior. Plans to attend Broward College. Must meet one of the following: 3.5 unweighted GPA, 1250 SAT (minimum 650 evidenced based reading and writing and 590 Math), 22 ACT Composite (minimum 21 English, 21 Math, and 22 Reading), or PERT Scores (113 Reading, 123 Math, 123 Writing). Students complete online application @http://www.broward.edu/academics/honors/Pages/Prospective-Student-Application.aspx. Students will be called in for an interview and asked to complete a writing sample.
The Cooperative Living Organization - Award: Affordable Housing
Students planning on attending the University of Florida or Santa Fe College. Affordable and convenient housing. $400 per month includes: lunches and dinners (Monday - Friday, No Holidays), internet, fully furnished room, computer labs, etc. For details see flyer and go to: www.cloliving.org.
2018 GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program - Deadline: Jan. 4th - Award: $10,000 renewable scholarships
High School Senior. Demonstrate exceptional leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. For application and details, go to: https://www.scholarsapply.org/ge-reagan/
2017-2018 Salute to Education Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 5th - Award: $1,500
Graduating Senior from Miami-Dade or Broward County. Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Judged on following criteria: Financial Need, Community Involvement, Academic Achievement, Demonstrated Leadership, Quality of Character, Life Goals & Interests, Obstacles Overcome, and Meaningful objectives achieved. Students must select one of six categories: Athletics, Foreign Language & Language Arts, Performing Arts & Visual Arts, Leadership Service, Mathematical Sciences/Computer Sciences, Natural Sciences. For application and details, go to: www.stescholarships.org
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Seton Hall's Sustainable Development Challenge - Deadline: March 11th - Award: $1,000 or $2,500 cash prize and/or $4,000 - $10,000 Scholarship
High School Student. 300-500 word statement that describes an innovative approach or idea for addressing one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. For more details and to enter, visit:www.shu.edu/go/UNchallenge
Broward Education Foundation - Deadline: April 2nd - Award: Varies
This is an extremely simple application that is available to graduating seniors. There are many scholarships under the BEF umbrella. Students can complete one application and be reviewed for multiple awards. The application and details can be found at: BrowardEdFoundation.org/apply
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
BigSun Scholarship - Deadline: June 19th - Award: $500
High School Senior. Plans to attend a post secondary institution. Currently involved in a sport at high school or in the community. For details go to: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
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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Reminder: For any referenced attachments, please go to: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Kp3sLjvc5vgjWWTRIYxYvwh7WAtb-QeZ