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SEMESTER START
The new semester begins Tuesday with a C day. Wednesday is a minimum B day.
SOQUEL MUSIC PANCAKE BREAKFAST Please join us this Saturday for a morning of food and festivities! All of the music groups, both bands and choirs, will be performing, and proceeds directly benefit the music program. From 8 a.m. to noon, cost $6. We are also seeking donations of food and tableware- please contact Greg Hill or Paul Zimmerman if you are able to contribute or would like to assist. Visit us on Facebook too! http://www.facebook.com/groups/soquelmusic/
OPEN HOUSE
Know any eighth graders or other families considering Soquel High?
Invite them to the Open House on Thursday, Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m. starting in the Multi-use Room. They can visit our newly remodeled wood and metal shops, learn about our school's programs, see the campus and have questions answered by staff and students
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
New Brighton Middle School needs tutors after school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. until 3:25 p.m. They can use volunteers to assist students any of these days. Please contact Ms. Julie Ebert at:
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or at NBMS 464-5660 ext. 138 for more information.
PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Have you ever wondered:
- How to talk to your child about what he/she is doing online?
- How much privacy you should allow your teen?
- How to prevent your child from being the target of cyber-bullying?
- How to teach your child "good digital citizenship"?
Santa Cruz City Schools' Teacher Librarians present a panel of experts to respond to parents' concerns in taking a proactive role in helping their children become responsible, safe, digital citizens on Feb. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Santa Cruz High Auditorium. The panel, including professionals from counseling, law enforcement, UCSC, County Office of Education, and the Public Library, will answer your questions. Plan on attending to learn about guiding your child through life in the digital age.
Middle School and High School students are welcome to attend with their parents. No childcare will be provided. Translation services will be available.Questions? Contact Madeline Britton at 831.429.3909 x 110
UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS
San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation: Deadline Feb. 1
Eligibility: Graduating senior, GPA minimum of 3.5, financial need, U.S. Citizen $2500 for first year (recipients can quality for up to three additional years).
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program: Deadline Feb. 8
KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for awards up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must:
- Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence
- Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Demonstrate financial need
see: www.kfcsholars.org or call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240
75th Annual Student Speakers Contest: Deadline Feb. 9
For the 75th consecutive year the Lions Clubs of California will hold speech contests in local communities. Over id=mce_marker03,500 will be paid out in scholarships to the winning students. Participating students must write their own speech on the subject: "What Could the America of Yesterday Teach the America of Tomorrow?"
15 District winners receive a total scholarship of $4,500 each
4 Area winners receive a total scholarship of $11,000 each
1 Final winner receives a total scholarship of $21,000
For more information contact the Cabrillo Lions Club at 831-246-2304
Club contest will be held on Feb. 9, 2012. Additional information at www.MD4lions.org or www.studentspeaker.md4lions.org.
Best Buy: Deadline Feb. 15
Offering 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each.
Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com
Mahatma Rice/Univision Radio Scholarship: Deadline Feb 15
$2000. In order to be considered for one of twenty interviewed for five $2,000 cash awards, each competitor must be a high school senior and complete an essay that answers the following question: "How do I believe my studies in college will change my life?"
Apply at: www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship
National FFA Organization: Deadline Feb. 15
More than 1,000 scholarships available - only one application to complete! The 2012 Scholarship application is available online until 5 p.m. EST Feb. 15.see: https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships
University of Dayton: Deadline Feb. 15
One graduating senior from SHS can be named the Leadership in Service Scholarship recipient from SHS. This scholarship is worth $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years)! If you are applying to the University of Dayton, please be sure to talk with the SHS counseling department. (Award not based on GPA or test scores.)
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