Project M.I.S.S.

CSU Fullerton's Project M.I.S.S. is now taking applications.

 

Project M.I.S.S. is a summer program at CSU Fullerton with a math focus for female high school students.  Students will make friends with other college bound women, achieve success by learning to take control of your life, get acquainted with campus life, strengthen your memory and math skills and have fun! 

 

Students who participate in this mathematics intensive summer session will receive high school credit for the level of math they participate in and this also counts toward college applications.

 

Math levels include Geometry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus.  Apply by Friday, May 24, 2013 at http://www.fullerton.edu/sa/miss/apply.html

 

See your counselor for questions or help.

Mt SAC Honors Program

Mt SAC Placement Tests Results Meeting

Our Mt SAC representative will be on campus on Friday, April 26th in the Little Theater to meet with Seniors regarding their placement test results. 

 

Seniors will recieve their placement test results, information on their math and english levels, class registration, Connect 4 and Bridge program procedures.

 

Students with last names A-L will report to the Little Theater at the beginning of 2nd period.

Students with last names M-Z will report to the Little Theater at the beginning of 4th period.

AWAKEN Conference

Nogales will be taking the first 50 students to sign up to the 6th Annual Immigrant Youth Empowerment  AWAKEN Conference.

The conference is for undocumented students.   Students will hear from other undocumented students and guest speakers about how to succeed.  They will also recieve valuable information about education, financial aid, and scholarships.  Conference participants will also be eligible for the IYEC scholarship.

The conference is on June 1, 2013 at UCLA.

The conference is free and Nogales will provide a bus free of charge to take students to the conference.  You must sign up with Mrs. Saggala Riddle to ride the bus by May 3rd. Register for the conference by May 3rd at http://ideasla.org/iyec2013.

SHAPE Parenting Classes

The Rowland Unified School District is providing an important and informative program called Sharing Healthy Adolescent and Parent Experiences  (S.H.A.P.E.). This is a 5 week evening program for parents and their sons or daughters in  4^th, 5^th, and 6^th grade ages  9-12.

The goal of this program is to allow parents and their children to learn and discuss growth and development together in a comfortable setting.  The age-appropriate sessions will focus on puberty, the reproductive system, teenage pregnancy prevention, and handling peer pressure.   S.H.A.P.E. classes include interactive games, discussions, videos, and lectures.         **A parent must attend together with the child in order to participate.

S.H.A.P.E.  classes begin  Monday 4/29, and continue 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 & 6/3  from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at the Family Resource Center on the Northam Elementary School campus.  As long as you are a parent, whose child  attends  4^th through 6^th grade at any of the schools in the district, you are welcome  and encouraged  to attend. However, space is limited.  Those accepted into the class will receive a confirmation phone call from the Family Resource Center.

For more information and to reserve a place for you and your child please contact the Family Resource Center by Monday, 4/22/13 at  (626) 854-2228.  Babysitting is provided for younger siblings

Adelante Mujer Latina Conference

We'd like to invite our 9-12th grade Noble Ladies to attend the annual Adelante Mujer Latina Conference.  This is an awesome conference for young High School women of all ethnicities to learn about college and careers.

 

Over 124 workshops were presented by Latina professionals on a variety of career options and topics including, but not limited to: Business; Finance; Entertainment; Fashion; Creative Arts; Medicine; Science; Engineering; Law; Preparing for College and Financial Aid, just to name a few.

 

When: Saturday, May 11th from 7am to 3pm.

To Register: See Mrs Cortez at lunch or go to www.adelantemujerlatina.org

Deadline to register is April 22, 2013

Cost: $20.  There are scholarships available to cover this cost.  See Mrs. Cortez

Transportation: We will provide a free bus for students that want to travel by bus.  Complete the bus permission slip and include it with your conference registration form and registration fee.  Bus leaves at 7:15am and returns at 4:00pm.

Mt SAC Placement Tests Results and Senior/Junior Info Day

So you're applied to Mt SAC and you've taken your placement tests...what's next?  Our Mt SAC Representative will be on campus to pass out Placement test results, explain them to you, let you know where you place for math and english classes, and give you information on how to register for classes.

When: Friday, April 26th

Where: Little Theater

Time: Last Names A-L at the beginning of 2nd period, Last Names M-Z at the beginning of 4th period.

 

If you haven't applied to Mt SAC, it isn't too late.  Go to www.mtsac.edu to apply.  You can sign up to take the placement tests at Mt SAC through their assessment center online at www.mtsac.edu/assessment or by calling (909) 274-4265.

 

Mt SAC is hosting a Juniors' and Seniors' College Preparation Day on Saturday, April 27.  They will have representatives from UC's, CSU's and private universities, help with Financial Aid, information about Mt SAC, and the transfer process.

Space is limited, register online at http://mtsaccollegepreparationday.eventbrite.com

Mt SAC Bridge Program

The Summer Bridge priority deadline is just around the corner!  
You must complete the steps to enrollment by April 19th in order to receive priority consideration for this year's Summer Program.

Steps to enrollment:
1)        Submit a Summer Bridge application
2)        Submit a Mt. SAC on-line Admission application for the Summer 2013 term
3)        Take the Mt. SAC Placement tests (Math and English)
4)        Activate Mt. SAC student account

Summer Bridge applications are available on line at www.mtsac.edu/bridge

If you did not attend any of our Mt SAC application workshops, it's not too late to apply and be considered for Connect 4 or the Bridge Program.  Both programs give you priority registration.  Apply to Mt SAC at www.mtsac.edu.  See your counselor with questions.

Senior Bulletin

Spring Break Edition

Thursday, September 29

Keep Working!  You have 42 days of school left in your high school career.

AP test takers:

The AP Fee Reducation Request is due tomorrow, Friday, March 29th.  Abolutely no exceptions!  Be sure you bring it in to the box by Mrs. Hall's door or to Mrs. Chavira.  If it's not turned in, you'll pay $89 per test.  (This is the middle page of the packet.  More packets are next to Mrs. Hall's door.)

FAFSA  Slackers:

You can still complete the FAFSA form and get $$$ for college.  For community colleges, there is a September 2 "second deadline".  For four year colleges, you might still qualify for the Pell grant (federal money).  During the break, log on to fafsa.gov with your parent's tax information and get going.

FAFSA completers:

Congrats to the 191 Cal Grant awardees who earned big $$$ for college!  Don't forget to update your FAFSA with this year's taxes and any college changes.  Super important: be sure to go to the "webgrants4students" site to set up your account.  This will tell you whether or not you qualified for a Cal Grant, etc. Do this ASAP!

Four Year College Applicants:

Be sure you are reading everything you are sent, online and on paper!  CSU Applicants: Be sure to sign up for the EPT/ELM if you need it.  The CSU's all have different deadlines for this, so it's up to you to be sure you take it.  You can be admitted, then denied for not taking these tests.  Google EPT/ELM to sign up.  Do it now!

Community College Applicants!

You can apply NOW at CCCApply for all public community colleges in California!  If you applied to CSU Mentor, you can use that username and password.  The sooner you apply, the more likely you will get classes.  If you delay, you'll lose out!

If you are aplying to Mt. SAC, download, print and turn in the Summer Bridge application.  The deadline to apply for the Summer Bridge is April 19th.

Scholarships!

Kiwanis of La Puente-Due March 31

Friends of Walnut Library-Walnut Residents only-Due April 15 by 11;59am

Council of African American Parents-for Black students-Due April 15

City of La Puente-must live within city limits (beyond Azusa)-Due at City Hall by April 16

Ada May Warner Rowland PTA Award-must be a member of NHS PTA-Due April 29

CSE Insurance Essay on Teen Safety-Due May 3

We have won all of these in the past years.  Get going!

Have a safe and peaceful Spring Break.

Scholarships!

Gilbraitti Scholarship-$500 award
To be eligible: be between the ages of 16-20, attend a college or university in the Fall, and complete application form and essay prior to deadline.
www.mortgagebrokerssurrey.ca
Deadline: March 30th

Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award-$500 award
To be eligible: minimum of 50 hours of service during last 2 years, 3.5 GPA or higher, under 21 year of age, submit an essay.
www.bbgcommunicationssandiego.com
Deadline:April 15th

Healthy Choices Scholarship-$500 award
To be eligible: enrolled in any sort of college or vocation school that is at least 2 years or longer, and be a Canadian or US resident.
www.chiropractorkelowna.ca
Deadline: April 30th

Scholarship by Design Award-$500 award
To be eligible: high school senior, Canada or US resident, attending school full-time.
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsforcollege.php
Deadline: May 1st

Caretenders Scholarship Program- $500 award
To be eligible: attending university, college, trades, or technical school in the fall, school must be in Canada or United States.
www.bellevilleretirementhomes.ca
Deadline: May 31st

LM Scholarship Program- $1,000 award
To be eligible: GPA 3.0 or higher, enroll in 2 year or more school in the Fall.
www.forklifttrainingtorontoontario.ca
Deadline: May 31st

Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarships-$500 award
To be eligible: enroll in college in the Fall, have done at least 10 hours of community service, and GPA of 2.5 or higher.
www.southsurreydentists.com
Deadline: June 1st

Sedary and Associates Scholarship-$500
To be eligible: be enrolled in trade, vocational, community or university in the Fall, submit essay/application by deadline.
www.surreylawyers.ca
Deadline: June 15th

Lift Parts Express Scholarship- $1,000 award
To be eligible: current Senior in high school or freshmen/sophomore in college, resident of Canado or United States, enrolled in school in the Fall.
www.forkliftpartsincalifornia.com
Deadline: June 30th

If you didn't apply for Financial Aid by the priority deadline of March 2nd, it's not too late to apply!  Apply right away!  By submitting a FAFSA, you can still be eligible for Federal money and financial aid at the community colleges.  See your counselor for help.