Eagle Express
From:
"Eagle Express" <sdohsweb@dvusd.org>
Subject:
Eagle Express
Date:
April 7th 2014
Eagle Express
Monday April 7, 2014
Reminder for all staff and students-There are no drinks other than water allowed in classrooms at any time.
If you park on Hackamore in the neighborhood west of 39th Ave, Please do not block driveways or fire hydrants
If you block a driveway or fire hydrant your vehicle will be towed at your expense. If your vehicle is towed see security or someone in the conduct office for tow information.
Sports
“Interested in joining the swim team in the fall? Attend the info meeting with your parents on Wednesday, April 30th at 5:30pm in the school library to get more specific information regarding the upcoming season. Hope to see you there!”
Clubs:
"ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, AND FRESHMEN Eagles!!! If you are interested in running for Student Government for the 2014-15 school year for your class, you MUST attend one (1) class election meeting for the permission slip and campaign information. The meeting is Monday, the 7th BEFORE (after 7 am) and AFTER (220 pm)school. The meetings should not last more than 20 minutes. STUGO is looking forward to you being a part of our class next year!"
Freshmen Mentor applications are available in Miss Culley's room (719). They are due April 11th. For more
"GLOW has been rescheduled for Friday, April 11th from 6:30 pm - 9 pm on the main football field. Over 35,000 glow sticks will fall from a hovering helicopter on the football field for students to have a chance to win amazing prizes. All proceeds benefit Phoenix Children's Hospital and the event is sponsored by one of O'Connor's amazing supporters, Grand Canyon University! Come out to support this vital and incredible event! Tickets for students with ID are $5.00. See you there!"
SOFS Tutoring Opportunity: Mrs. Galbreath, Stetson Hills teacher, needs some middle school math tutors. The sessions will be on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 p.m. If you're able to help, please contact Mrs. Galbreath via e-mail or phone--#623-445-5360. E-mail: Jennifer.Galbreath@dvusd.org.
***AIMS information***
- AIMS MATH is tomorrow Tuesday, April 8th.
- AIMS SCIENCE is Wednesday, April 9th.
- Please check out the Room lists for AIMS testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Room lists will be posted on Monday morning in all building lobbies.
- Please be sure to get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast. Do your best!
IMMUNIZATIONS:
If you want a copy of your immunizations, please email Nurse Debbie at debbie.rodrigues@dvusd.org. Please allow 48 hours and bring a photo ID with you to pick them up.
Health Reminder: DO NOT come to school if you have a fever over 100.0 degrees or if you are vomiting or having diarrhea. You need to stay home for 24 hours.
*HEALTH OFFICE REMINDERS:
*****When sending a sick student down to the nurse, PLEASE make sure they bring all of their belongings with them.
******ALL students MUST have a pass---unless actively bleeding/ vomiting.
******The Health Office closes at 1:20 to student services for PREP//LUNCH. (Emergencies ONLY after 1:20)
******FLU season is upon us. Please encourage students to cover their coughs and wash hands often!!
If you have lost any items please check with the conduct office. If you have already checked there and still have a lost item check the Health Center.
Transcripts
Students that request copies of transcripts for pick up need to allow either Mrs. Kennedy or Mrs. Sartin 24 to 48 hours to process their request. If you have requested paperwork for insurance, Social Security, full time student letters or any other forms to be filled out we also ask for a 24 to 48 hour processing period. Students are responsible for coming back to pick up their paperwork before school, after school or at lunches. A pass will not be sent out.
Attention Seniors and Parents of Seniors:
Wednesday, April 16th during all government/economics classes, there will be a final graduation meeting for all graduates planning to participate in the graduation ceremony. This meeting is mandatory. If you do not have a govt./econ. Class….come to Ms. Paulk’s desk in the main office to receive a pass to attend one of these meetings.
Seniors
If you want to leave your senior legacy to your underclassman friends and share your memories with your fellow seniors, putting it in the senior issue of the Talon OHS is the best way. Newspaper students will be selling senior wills for $1 from April 7-25. The wills will be run in the May 12th issue of the Talon.
The Senior Awards Ceremony is fast-approaching. All copies scholarship award letters must be submitted to the counseling office no later than Thursday, May 1st to be included in the ceremony program. Don't delay. Turn them in today!
Princeton Review: “Summer Savings” promotion!
Students can save students $250 on any future ACT or SAT Ultimate class if booked in the month of April! This is Princeton Review's signature course that includes 30 hours of top notch instruction, PLUS 4 proctored practice tests and of course, guaranteed results. Parents and students can register for their course at www.princetonreview.com and use the promo code Summer14Prep to lock in their seat and savings! They can also call 888-955-4600 to enroll. There are spotlight courses located at Northwest Christian School that allows families to prep close to home.
Visit the SAT/ACT link on the counseling department website, found at sdohs.dvusd.org for a schedule.
APPLY NOW for summer programs! Wonderful opportunities are available for career and academic focused summer programs. Please visit the "Counseling<Summer Programs" tab found at sdohs.dvusd.org frequently for details and information. Don't delay!
Scholarships/Awards
Female Senior Golfers
The Caitlin Brondolo Foundation is offering a $2,500 scholarship to female golfers who plan on attending a college or university and have a GPA of 3.5. Visit the website for details and application. http://www.caitlinfoundation.org/scholarship.php
The Virginia and David McElyea Scholarship for Educational Excellence
This $2,000 one time scholarship is offered exclusively to DVUSD high school seniors who will be attending a four year college/university and pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.
Applications must be received at DVEF office (located in the District office) no later than 4PM, April 22nd, 2014. Applications can be found on the counseling website under scholarships.
See the counseling website for details on the following scholarships. Deadlines are approaching quickly!
www. http://www.dvusd.org/Page/1704
Epsilon Sigma Alpha $1,000 scholarship available for students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
GFWC-Desert Jade Women's Club $650 scholarship
Chinese American Citizens Alliance offering $600 scholarship.
Future Health Care Workers check out stlukemedcenter.com for scholarship information.
Annabelle In Power Dream Big Scholarship
$500 to a future teacher, social worker, therapist, or psychologist.
Marine Corp League Scholarship $1500
Those interested in automotive industry, scholarship available through Buick.
Phoenix Marathon Scholarship
Are you a runner who has completed two years of Varsity Level, running-related activities? Check out the Phoenix Marathon Foundation for scholarship opportunities. http://thephoenixmarathon.com/the-phoenix-marathon-foundation/
If you are a student with a GPA of 3.5 or better, check out the WACE merit scholarships. Visit www.waceinc.org for more information and guidelines.
If you are interested in going to college in Seattle, check out the Sullivan Leadership Award. sullivanleadershipaward@seattleu.edu or www.seattleu.edu/sullivan
College Information
ASU is offerings Math-Science summer honors program. If you are interested in a career that requires math and science this may be for you.
Applicants must have completed their sophomore year and have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.25.
Please visit the website: http://mshp.asu.edu.
Seniors planning on attending Paradise Valley Community College, check out the Counseling Department's scholarship page to learn how you may be eligible to receive the PVCC Feeder High School Scholarship (up to $927 per semester).
Attention juniors and seniors interested in attending NAU! NAU will be hosting several Discover NAU events on the Flagstaff campus. The dates of these events are as follows
· Saturday, April 12, 2014
· Saturday, April 26, 2014
· Saturday, July 12, 2014
Seniors:
Are you interested in attending Grand Canyon University? The Discover GCU program allows you to experience firsthand what it means to be a GCU student by sitting in on classes, meeting financial aid representatives and staying overnight in one of the suite-style residence halls. You'll also attend special concerts or other Student Life events on campus during your stay! Go to: http://www.gcu.edu/Upcoming-Events/Campus-Events/Discover-GCU.php or contact our GCU admissions representative for more information. Will Armijo (480) 438-6303 or email will.armijo@gcu.edu.
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