Upper School Announcements
Bell Schedule: Regular Schedule
Sacred Heart of Jesus I place my trust in you.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK/SPIRIT WEEK
Daily Quote: “If the soul is a kingdom, where the Holy Spirit reigns as king, then charity is the queen, standing at his right hand.” (St. Francis de Sales’ Treatise on the love of God, Book 2, Chapter 22)
This is the feast of St. John Bosco. It is an "A" day!!!
FOR ALL STUDENTS:
School Business:
Come enjoy a weekend of Oscar Wilde with the Visitation Academy Theater! On February 9th and 11th at 7 pm “The Importance of Being Ernest” is showing. On February 10th at 7 pm and February 12th at 2 pm “Lady Windermere’s Fan” is showing. Tickets will be available after school from 3:00- 3:30 Monday and Wednesday by Door 5. Tickets are $12 each or $20 when purchasing a ticket to both shows.
"The Surfin' Safari auction will be held March 3. We need as many student volunteers as possible that evening. Student volunteer sign up for 7th through 12th grade will take place today, Jan.31st, during class meetings.
Apostolic Service Permission Forms are due.
Kairos #12 Retreat forms for Feb. 15-17 are due.
Grades 9-12:
Please check your email for a list of students who qualify for STRAIGHT A CARDINAL tickets. You must have a 93% overall average.
Spirit Week:
Wednesday: World Champions – Show your spirit by dressing up in a group with your friends as a champion team or sport. Viz leggings!!!
Counseling Corner:
Juniors & Seniors:
The regular registration period for SLU 1818 has ended, but if you would still like to register, late registration will go through February 3rd. There will be an extra $50 added to your bill. All instructions for registration are on the server (usstudents, share, 1818). Please see Mrs. Reddy if you have questions.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations recognizes students who are helping improve race relations in their school or community. Winners of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations are awarded up to $1,000 and invited to Princeton University for an expense-paid weekend symposium on race. For more info and to apply, visit www.princeton.edu/pprize. The application deadline is January 31, 2012.
TO: JUNIORS AND SENIORS
A representative from Truman State University will visit the College Center on Wednesday, February 1 at 11:30am.
Keep an eye on the announcements and the calendar in the Counseling Hallway for more Spring College Rep visits as they come up. Several have been scheduled for February and March.
Summer Programs for pre-college experience, enrichment, or just fun are taking applications now. Many programs that will be in the announcements or on the bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway are popular and fill up quickly. Some programs are competitive and your application must be accepted by the program directors. Summer opportunities are listed in Naviance under Colleges, then Enrichment Programs. Several will be highlighted in the announcement as application deadlines approach.
University of Missouri School of Medicine offers the MU High School Mini Medical School – a one week program on campus in Columbia, MO. This program is for students who will begin senior year in Fall 2012. Interested Juniors can find more info and the application at: http://medicine.missouri.edu/admissions/minimed.html. The application deadline is March 1.
Missouri Innovation Academy is a 3 week summer academy at Missouri State University for sophomores and juniors that will merge the passions for business and science and technology. Fifty students will be chosen from all that apply. Tuition is $1,500 and scholarships are available. The Academy runs from June 10 – June 30. Applications are available in the Counseling Center or online at www.missouristate.edu/mia. The application deadline is February 15th.
SENIORS:
Saint Michael’s College (Colchester, VT) offers the Edmundite Scholarship to students applying to Saint Michael’s from Catholic high schools. The scholarship is worth $5000 per year. You must apply to the college and have a nomination form submitted by February 1. See your counselor for details.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program offers scholarships up to $20,000. The scholarship is offered to students with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. You must enroll in a public college in your state of residence to receive an award. Applications will be accepted online December 1, 2011- February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org.
***8th GRADERS***Scholarship for High School
If you are interested in applying for the Darrik S. Sabada Memorial Scholarship, please see your counselor by February 3. This is a need-based scholarship awarded to an 8th grade student attending a faith based high school. This is a partial scholarship to attend high school.
Best Buy offers a scholarship program that will award 1,200 $1,000 scholarships. See the poster on the Scholarship bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway for more details or go to www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com for more info and to apply. The application deadline is February 15.
Applications are being accepted for the Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement of AT&T online through February 15. Ten $2000 scholarships will be awarded. Any student may apply for this scholarship. You will need to arrange for a letter of recommendation and your transcript to be sent electronically as well. See the website for details and the application: http://www.apca-att.org.
INFORMATIONAL:
An iPod phone has been turned in at the US Office. It was found Monday evening on Menard Deck.
A pair of prescription glasses was found in the reception lobby – Foster Grant with brown fronts and striped temples. Please claim from the US Office.
LOST: An Iphone 3G pink & purple case with some damage on the back has been lost. And an LG touch phone, purple has been lost. If found, please bring to the US Office.
VIZ Athletics: V Basketball vs. Whitfield @ Viz 6:30; played tomorrow, Racquetball JV2 (2) vs. Nerinx at Bally’s at 3:30 (make up game)
Café Menu:
Tuesday(China) – Chicken Lo Mein, Fried Rice , Turkey Burger, Asian Bar, Baked Chicken Breast, Vegetable of the Day, Soup & Salad Bar, Deli Bar, Dessert Bar
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Jordan S. (12)
Mrs. Mary Ellen Schraeder,
US Principal
Bell Schedule: Regular Schedule
Sacred Heart of Jesus I place my trust in you.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS/SPIRIT WEEK
Daily Quote: “If the soul is a kingdom, where the Holy Spirit reigns as king, then charity is the queen, standing at his right hand.” (St. Francis de Sales’ Treatise on the love of God, Book 2, Chapter 22)
Today is a "B" day!!!
PARENT NETWORK SPEARKER SERIES
If You Want To Be Happy . . .
Teaching Children and Ourselves
the Keys to Happiness and Success
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: John F. Kennedy Catholic High School
Speaker: Dr. Tim Jordan
FOR ALL STUDENTS: BLAZERS WILL BE NEEDED FOR MASS ON FRIDAY!!
School Business:
Come enjoy a weekend of Oscar Wilde with the Visitation Academy Theater! On February 9th and 11th at 7 pm “The Importance of Being Ernest” is showing. On February 10th at 7 pm and February 12th at 2 pm “Lady Windermere’s Fan” is showing. Tickets will be available after school from 3:00- 3:30 Monday and Wednesday by Door 5. Tickets are $12 each or $20 when purchasing a ticket to both shows.
Apostolic Service Permission Forms are due.
Kairos #12 Retreat forms for Feb. 15-17 are due.
Grades 9-12:
Please check your email for a list of students who qualify for STRAIGHT A CARDINAL tickets. You must have a 93% overall average.
Spirit Week Dress Up Day Schedule:
Wednesday: Show your spirit by dressing up in a group with your friends as a champion team or sport. Viz leggings!!!
Counseling Corner:
TO: JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Keep an eye on the announcements and the calendar in the Counseling Hallway for more Spring College Rep visits as they come up. Several have been scheduled for February and March.
Summer Programs for pre-college experience, enrichment, or just fun are taking applications now. Many programs that will be in the announcements or on the bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway are popular and fill up quickly. Some programs are competitive and your application must be accepted by the program directors. Summer opportunities are listed in Naviance under Colleges, then Enrichment Programs. Several will be highlighted in the announcement as application deadlines approach.
SENIORS:
Saint Michael’s College (Colchester, VT) offers the Edmundite Scholarship to students applying to Saint Michael’s from Catholic high schools. The scholarship is worth $5000 per year. You must apply to the college and have a nomination form submitted by February 1. See your counselor for details.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program offers scholarships up to $20,000. The scholarship is offered to students with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. You must enroll in a public college in your state of residence to receive an award. Applications will be accepted online December 1, 2011- February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org.
***8th GRADERS***Scholarship for High School
If you are interested in applying for the Darrik S. Sabada Memorial Scholarship, please see your counselor by February 3. This is a need-based scholarship awarded to an 8th grade student attending a faith based high school. This is a partial scholarship to attend high school.
Best Buy offers a scholarship program that will award 1,200 $1,000 scholarships. See the poster on the Scholarship bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway for more details or go to www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com for more info and to apply. The application deadline is February 15.
Missouri Innovation Academy is a 3 week summer academy at Missouri State University for sophomores and juniors that will merge the passions for business and science and technology. Fifty students will be chosen from all that apply. Tuition is $1,500 and scholarships are available. The Academy runs from June 10 – June 30. Applications are available in the Counseling Center or online at www.missouristate.edu/mia. The application deadline is February 15th.
Applications are being accepted for the Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement of AT&T online through February 15. Ten $2000 scholarships will be awarded. Any student may apply for this scholarship. You will need to arrange for a letter of recommendation and your transcript to be sent electronically as well. See the website for details and the application: http://www.apca-att.org.
FRESHMEN – JUNIORS:
Western Catholic Union offers $1000 scholarships to Catholic high school students to continue their Catholic high school educations. To be eligible, you and at least one of your parents must be a WCU life or annuity member. The application is available in the Counseling Center. Apps should be turned in to your counselor by February 17.
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars Program offers 20 college bound students $10,000 renewable scholarships. See the poster on the Scholarship bulletin board for more details. Visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships to apply. The deadline is February 17.
Applications are being accepted online for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program until February 29. Awards are up to $25,000 a year. This scholarship is for students who will major in engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the auto industry. See the website: www.buickachievers.com.
Applications for the Electro Savings Credit Union Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship will be available online January 2, 2012. This scholarship is offered to seniors in high school. To apply, the student or her parent must be a member of Electro Savings Credit Union for at least one year. This means that you need to take care of this as a Junior in order to apply as a senior! Seniors, if you or your parents are members of the credit union, you may apply until the deadline of February 29, 2012.
JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Applications for the Electro Savings Credit Union Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship will be available online January 2, 2012. This scholarship is offered to seniors in high school. To apply, the student or her parent must be a member of Electro Savings Credit Union for at least one year. This means that you need to take care of this as a Junior in order to apply as a senior! Seniors, if you or your parents are members of the credit union, you may apply until the deadline of February 29, 2012.
INFORMATIONAL:
An iPod phone has been turned in at the US Office. It was found Monday evening on Menard Deck.
A pair of prescription glasses was found in the reception lobby – Foster Grant with brown fronts and striped temples. Please claim from the US Office.
LOST: An Iphone 3G pink & purple case with some damage on the back has been lost. And an LG touch phone, purple has been lost. If found, please bring to the US Office.
VIZ Athletics: JV2 Racquetball vs. Nerinx @Concord 3:30
Café Menu:
Wednesday (Greece) – Moussaka, Spanakopita, Spinach and Feta Quiche, Pita Bar, Baked Chicken Breast, Vegetable of the Day, Soup & Salad Bar, Deli Bar, Dessert Bar.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Emily H. (7)
Emily H. (7)
Bell Schedule: Regular Schedule
Sacred Heart of Jesus I place my trust in you.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS/SPIRIT WEEK
Daily Quote: “If the soul is a kingdom, where the Holy Spirit reigns as king, then charity is the queen, standing at his right hand.” (St. Francis de Sales’ Treatise on the love of God, Book 2, Chapter 22)
This is the feast of the Presentation of our Lord. it is a "C" day!!!
FOR ALL STUDENTS: BLAZERS WILL BE NEEDED FOR MASS ON FRIDAY!!
School Business:
Come enjoy a weekend of Oscar Wilde with the Visitation Academy Theater! On February 9th and 11th at 7 pm “The Importance of Being Ernest” is showing. On February 10th at 7 pm and February 12th at 2 pm “Lady Windermere’s Fan” is showing. Tickets will be available after school from 3:00- 3:30 Monday and Wednesday by Door 5. Tickets are $12 each or $20 when purchasing a ticket to both shows.
Apostolic Service Permission Forms are due.
Kairos #12 Retreat forms for Feb. 15-17 are due.
Grades 9-12:
Please check your email for a list of students who qualify for STRAIGHT A CARDINAL tickets. You must have a 93% overall average.
SPIRIT WEEK DRESS UP DAY SCHEDULE
Thursday: Dress as someone world famous or a world leader. Juniors will be selling long sleeve t-shirts. Come styling to homecoming.
INFORMATIONAL:
An iPod phone has been turned in at the US Office. It was found Monday evening on Menard Deck.
A pair of prescription glasses was found in the reception lobby – Foster Grant with brown fronts and striped temples. Please claim from the US Office.
LOST: An Iphone 3G pink & purple case with some damage on the back has been lost. And an LG touch phone, purple has been lost. If found, please bring to the US Office.
Counseling Corner:
TO: JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Keep an eye on the announcements and the calendar in the Counseling Hallway for more Spring College Rep visits as they come up. Several have been scheduled for February and March.
Summer Programs for pre-college experience, enrichment, or just fun are taking applications now. Many programs that will be in the announcements or on the bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway are popular and fill up quickly. Some programs are competitive and your application must be accepted by the program directors. Summer opportunities are listed in Naviance under Colleges, then Enrichment Programs. Several will be highlighted in the announcement as application deadlines approach.
SENIORS:
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program offers scholarships up to $20,000. The scholarship is offered to students with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. You must enroll in a public college in your state of residence to receive an award. Applications will be accepted online December 1, 2011- February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org.
***8th GRADERS***Scholarship for High School
If you are interested in applying for the Darrik S. Sabada Memorial Scholarship, please see your counselor by February 3. This is a need-based scholarship awarded to an 8th grade student attending a faith based high school. This is a partial scholarship to attend high school.
Best Buy offers a scholarship program that will award 1,200 $1,000 scholarships. See the poster on the Scholarship bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway for more details or go to www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com for more info and to apply. The application deadline is February 15.
Missouri Innovation Academy is a 3 week summer academy at Missouri State University for sophomores and juniors that will merge the passions for business and science and technology. Fifty students will be chosen from all that apply. Tuition is $1,500 and scholarships are available. The Academy runs from June 10 – June 30. Applications are available in the Counseling Center or online at www.missouristate.edu/mia. The application deadline is February 15th.
Applications are being accepted for the Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement of AT&T online through February 15. Ten $2000 scholarships will be awarded. Any student may apply for this scholarship. You will need to arrange for a letter of recommendation and your transcript to be sent electronically as well. See the website for details and the application: http://www.apca-att.org.
FRESHMEN – JUNIORS:
Western Catholic Union offers $1000 scholarships to Catholic high school students to continue their Catholic high school educations. To be eligible, you and at least one of your parents must be a WCU life or annuity member. The application is available in the Counseling Center. Apps should be turned in to your counselor by February 17.
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars Program offers 20 college bound students $10,000 renewable scholarships. See the poster on the Scholarship bulletin board for more details. Visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships to apply. The deadline is February 17.
Applications are being accepted online for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program until February 29. Awards are up to $25,000 a year. This scholarship is for students who will major in engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the auto industry. See the website: www.buickachievers.com.
Applications for the Electro Savings Credit Union Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship will be available online January 2, 2012. This scholarship is offered to seniors in high school. To apply, the student or her parent must be a member of Electro Savings Credit Union for at least one year. This means that you need to take care of this as a Junior in order to apply as a senior! Seniors, if you or your parents are members of the credit union, you may apply until the deadline of February 29, 2012.
JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Applications for the Electro Savings Credit Union Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship will be available online January 2, 2012. This scholarship is offered to seniors in high school. To apply, the student or her parent must be a member of Electro Savings Credit Union for at least one year. This means that you need to take care of this as a Junior in order to apply as a senior! Seniors, if you or your parents are members of the credit union, you may apply until the deadline of February 29, 2012.
VIZ Athletics: Racquetball JV1 vs. Parkway West @ Bally Total Fitness 3:30; V Swimming/Diving vs. Villa Duchesne/Ladue @ Ladue HS 4:00
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Karin E. (7) Grace F. (9)
Angela A. (10) Paige T. (11)
Bell Schedule: All School Mass
SACRED HEART OF JESUS, I PLACE MY TRUST IN YOU.
Daily Quote: “If the soul is a kingdom, where the Holy Spirit reigns as king, then charity is the queen, standing at his right hand.” (St. Francis de Sales’ Treatise on the love of God, Book 2, Chapter 22)
This is the feast of St. Blaise. It is a "D" day!!!
FOR ALL STUDENTS: BLAZERS ARE NEEDED FOR MASS TODAY!!!
School Business:
Come enjoy a weekend of Oscar Wilde with the Visitation Academy Theater! On February 9th and 11th at 7 pm “The Importance of Being Ernest” is showing. On February 10th at 7 pm and February 12th at 2 pm “Lady Windermere’s Fan” is showing. Tickets will be available after school from 3:00- 3:30 Monday and Wednesday by Door 5. Tickets are $12 each or $20 when purchasing a ticket to both shows.
Apostolic Service Permission Forms are due.
Kairos #12 Retreat forms for Feb. 15-17 are due.
Grades 9-12:
Please check your email for a list of students who qualify for STRAIGHT A CARDINAL tickets. You must have a 93% overall average. Today is the last day to touch base with Mrs. McMullen about this.
SPIRIT WEEK DRESS UP DAY SCHEDULE
Friday is CRAZY RED & WHITE DAY (AFTER MASS). Break out the red beads, tie die shirts, headbands and crazy hats to show your spirit at HOMECOMING!!! BE SURE TO BRING YOUR RALLY TOWELS TO THE GAME.
After School Schedule:
3:15 Girls gather in Café’
3:30 Face and sign painting
4:00 Pizza
4:30 Cleanup & games
4:50 Begin moving to Buder Gym
5:00 J.V. game
5:30 7th grade perform half-time dance
6:30 Varsity game
7:15 Cheerleaders and Seniors dance performances
Counseling Corner:
Summer Programs for pre-college experience, enrichment, or just fun are taking applications now. Many programs that will be in the announcements or on the bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway are popular and fill up quickly. Some programs are competitive and your application must be accepted by the program directors. Summer opportunities are listed in Naviance under Colleges, then Enrichment Programs. Several will be highlighted in the announcement as application deadlines approach.
SENIORS:
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program offers scholarships up to $20,000. The scholarship is offered to students with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. You must enroll in a public college in your state of residence to receive an award. Applications will be accepted online December 1, 2011- February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org.
***8th GRADERS***Scholarship for High School
If you are interested in applying for the Darrik S. Sabada Memorial Scholarship, please see your counselor by February 3. This is a need-based scholarship awarded to an 8th grade student attending a faith based high school. This is a partial scholarship to attend high school.
Best Buy offers a scholarship program that will award 1,200 $1,000 scholarships. See the poster on the Scholarship bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway for more details or go to www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com for more info and to apply. The application deadline is February 15.
Missouri Innovation Academy is a 3 week summer academy at Missouri State University for sophomores and juniors that will merge the passions for business and science and technology. Fifty students will be chosen from all that apply. Tuition is $1,500 and scholarships are available. The Academy runs from June 10 – June 30. Applications are available in the Counseling Center or online at www.missouristate.edu/mia. The application deadline is February 15th.
Applications are being accepted for the Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement of AT&T online through February 15. Ten $2000 scholarships will be awarded. Any student may apply for this scholarship. You will need to arrange for a letter of recommendation and your transcript to be sent electronically as well. See the website for details and the application: http://www.apca-att.org.
FRESHMEN – JUNIORS:
Western Catholic Union offers $1000 scholarships to Catholic high school students to continue their Catholic high school educations. To be eligible, you and at least one of your parents must be a WCU life or annuity member. The application is available in the Counseling Center. Apps should be turned in to your counselor by February 17.
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars Program offers 20 college bound students $10,000 renewable scholarships. See the poster on the Scholarship bulletin board for more details. Visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships to apply. The deadline is February 17.
Applications are being accepted online for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program until February 29. Awards are up to $25,000 a year. This scholarship is for students who will major in engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the auto industry. See the website: www.buickachievers.com.
Applications for the Electro Savings Credit Union Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship will be available online January 2, 2012. This scholarship is offered to seniors in high school. To apply, the student or her parent must be a member of Electro Savings Credit Union for at least one year. This means that you need to take care of this as a Junior in order to apply as a senior! Seniors, if you or your parents are members of the credit union, you may apply until the deadline of February 29, 2012.
JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Applications for the Electro Savings Credit Union Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship will be available online January 2, 2012. This scholarship is offered to seniors in high school. To apply, the student or her parent must be a member of Electro Savings Credit Union for at least one year. This means that you need to take care of this as a Junior in order to apply as a senior! Seniors, if you or your parents are members of the credit union, you may apply until the deadline of February 29, 2012.
Viz Athletics: JV Basketball vs. Principia @ Viz 5:00; V Basketball vs. Principia @ Viz 6:30
Library Corner – while it is convenient to leave your school books and computers in the library when you are at lunch or on a free period, please be aware that leaving items unattended may result in the loss of those items. Be mindful of your laptop chargers, calculators, and textbooks in particular!
Café Menu:
Friday (Mexico) – Spicy Chicken, Mexicali Rice, Fish Fillet, Special Salad Bar, Baked Chicken, Vegetable of the Day, Soup & Salad Bar, Deli Bar, Dessert Bar
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
2/4 Ann O’Connell, Grade 5 Teacher's Assistant
2/5 Sophia M. (8) Sally E. (8)
Bell Schedule: Regular Schedule
Sacred Heart of Jesus I place my trust in you.
Daily Quote: Consider the eternal love which God had for you. Already before our Lord Jesus Christ, as man suffered for you on the Cross, his divine Majesty thought of you in his sovereign goodness and loved you infinitely. But when did he begin to love you?
(Read further in Introduction to the Devout Life, Part V, Chapter 14)
This is the feast of St. Paul Miki. It is an "A" day!!!
FOR ALL STUDENTS:
School Business:
Come enjoy a weekend of Oscar Wilde with the Visitation Academy Theater! On February 9th and 11th at 7 pm “The Importance of Being Ernest” is showing. On February 10th at 7 pm and February 12th at 2 pm “Lady Windermere’s Fan” is showing. Tickets will be available after school from 3:00- 3:30 Monday and Wednesday by Door 5. Tickets are $12 each or $20 when purchasing a ticket to both shows.
Auditions for the middle school play will be February 13th right after school. Please stop by the theatre classroom for a permission form. We will also need boys so talk to your friends from other schools about coming on that day.
Apostolic Service Permission Forms are due.
Kairos #12 Retreat forms for Feb. 15-17 are due.
Club News: There is a Spectrum meeting at 7:30 on Thursday, February 9th in the LS Café.
Counseling Corner:
Summer Programs for pre-college experience, enrichment, or just fun are taking applications now. Many programs that will be in the announcements or on the bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway are popular and fill up quickly. Some programs are competitive and your application must be accepted by the program directors. Summer opportunities are listed in Naviance under Colleges, then Enrichment Programs. Several will be highlighted in the announcement as application deadlines approach.
SENIORS:
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program offers scholarships up to $20,000. The scholarship is offered to students with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. You must enroll in a public college in your state of residence to receive an award. Applications will be accepted online December 1, 2011- February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org.
Best Buy offers a scholarship program that will award 1,200 $1,000 scholarships. See the poster on the Scholarship bulletin board in the Counseling Hallway for more details or go to www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com for more info and to apply. The application deadline is February 15.
Missouri Innovation Academy is a 3 week summer academy at Missouri State University for sophomores and juniors that will merge the passions for business and science and technology. Fifty students will be chosen from all that apply. Tuition is $1,500 and scholarships are available. The Academy runs from June 10 – June 30. Applications are available in the Counseling Center or online at www.missouristate.edu/mia. The application deadline is February 15th.
Applications are being accepted for the Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement of AT&T online through February 15. Ten $2000 scholarships will be awarded. Any student may apply for this scholarship. You will need to arrange for a letter of recommendation and your transcript to be sent electronically as well. See the website for details and the application: http://www.apca-att.org.
FRESHMEN – JUNIORS:
Western Catholic Union offers $1000 scholarships to Catholic high school students to continue their Catholic high school educations. To be eligible, you and at least one of your parents must be a WCU life or annuity member. The application is available in the Counseling Center. Apps should be turned in to your counselor by February 17.
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars Program offers 20 college bound students $10,000 renewable scholarships. See the poster on the Scholarship bulletin board for more details. Visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships to apply. The deadline is February 17.
Applications are being accepted online for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program until February 29. Awards are up to $25,000 a year. This scholarship is for students who will major in engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the auto industry. See the website: www.buickachievers.com.
Applications for the Electro Savings Credit Union Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship will be available online January 2, 2012. This scholarship is offered to seniors in high school. To apply, the student or her parent must be a member of Electro Savings Credit Union for at least one year. This means that you need to take care of this as a Junior in order to apply as a senior! Seniors, if you or your parents are members of the credit union, you may apply until the deadline of February 29, 2012.
JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Applications for the Electro Savings Credit Union Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship will be available online January 2, 2012. This scholarship is offered to seniors in high school. To apply, the student or her parent must be a member of Electro Savings Credit Union for at least one year. This means that you need to take care of this as a Junior in order to apply as a senior! Seniors, if you or your parents are members of the credit union, you may apply until the deadline of February 29, 2012.
INFORMATIONAL:
Found: A camera disk was found in Ms. Harrison’s room and brought to the US Office.
VIZ Athletics: V Racquetball vs. Webster Groves @ MAC 3:30
Library Corner: While it is convenient to leave your school books and computers in the library when you are at lunch or on a free period, please be aware that leaving items unattended may result in the loss of those items. Be mindful of your laptop chargers, calculators, and textbooks in particular! The tech office has metallic markers if you would like to stop by the office and have your charger remarked.
Happy Birthday!
Lydia P. (9)