Boulder Bulletin Message

From: "Boulder Bulletin" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: Boulder Bulletin Message
Date: April 13th 2017

Boulder Creek High School Bulletin for Thursday, April 13, 2017

ACTS: Attention Seniors - ACTS is offering three $1000 scholarships to 2017 Boulder Creek graduating seniors who meet the following criteria: Minimum GPA 3.0, Pell Eligible, Attending technical, community college or four year college/university in fall of 2017. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling office and are due by April 15th.

Attention Dual Enrollment Students: We will be proctoring the Reading, Math and Write Placer Accuplacer tests here on campus April 24th & 25th. This week, students who have enrolled in a Dual class for next year will receive a letter explaining the registration and testing process. On April 24th and 25th, passes will be sent to students in their Language Arts class to test. In order to test, you must have enrolled as a Rio Salado student, have your 8-digit student ID#, and a valid picture ID. If not, you will not be permitted to test and will have to take the test at the college this summer. Please see Mrs. Tyrrell in the Counseling Department if you have any questions.

SENIOR CORDS ATTENTION SENIORS: Congratulations to the senior students who qualify for our Renaissance Recognition Program! These cords are to be kept and worn at your graduation ceremony. Seniors that earn cords should receive a total of 7 by their senior year if their grades and GPA is as follows. · * Gold Cords: All A’s and Honor B’s · * Silver Cords: All A's and Honor B's and Honor C's with a 4.0+ GPA · * Black Cords: All A's, B's, and Honor C's with a 3.5-3.9 GPA · * White Cords: All A's, B's, and Honor C's with a 3.0-3.4 GPA Please come and see Ms. Braidy to pick up your cords starting February 7th.

Daisy Mountain Veterans Scholarship Attention Seniors. If you are related to a military member there is a scholarship for you. You must have a GPA of 2.5 and been accepted for post-secondary enrollment for the 2017 Fall semester. Scholarship applications are in the counseling office and the due date to apply is April 15th, 2017.

Mr. BC Tickets: MR. BC TICKETS: Tickets will be on sale at lunches this week and next week until they sell out! The Mr. BC Pageant which happens on Thursday, April 13 at 7pm is a great night of laughter and all of the proceeds go to charity. Tickets are only $10 (or $15 for the VIP section) and all money goes to the Halo Animal Shelter. Buy your tickets now before they are gone!

Annual Senior Awards Ceremony: Seniors! Save the Date! Our Annual Senior Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 15th at 7 pm in the performing arts center. Please turn in your scholarships/awards notices to the counseling office before April 28th.

Core Values Survey: Her is your chance to make a difference. We recognize how important core values are to the DVUSD community and we want to be sure everyone has the opportunity to have a voice in the process. Please take two minutes to give us your input. Go to goo.gl/epquqq

Prom Tuxes: PROM TUXES: Gentlemen, have you ordered your Prom tux yet? Get a head start to guarantee the style you want! A representative from Norterra's Men's Wearhouse will be on our campus during lunches on April 17 and 18. For only $20 down, you will get your measurements taken and reserve a tuxedo for Prom. Don't miss out!

West-Mec Programs: Seniors! Don't have a plan for after graduation? The following Careers have high opportunity and high demand in the workforce: General Construction, Air Conditioning Technician, Energy and Industrial Technology, Avionic/Electronics, Electrical Trade Specialty and Plumbing Trade Specialty. These West Mec Certification Programs are now open to current seniors to apply for the 17-18 school at a nominal cost. Come to counseling for more information today!!

Certificate of Academic Distinction (CAD): “CAD Juniors and Seniors- Your CAD PPT presentation is now Wed., April 19 at 2:20 pm in the mini-auditorium.”

PreMed Club: “PreMed Club will meet Monday, April 17 in Rm 506 for a Guest Speaker from the National Guard. Text @bcpremed to 81010 for updates.”

Sport Events for this week: BCHS Sports Boys Varsity Baseball April 10-13, 2017_ BC vs. National Classic. Away @TBD Boys JV & Frosh Baseball April 13th, 2017_ BC vs. Horizon. Away @ 3:45 pm. Girls Varsity Softball April 11th, 2017_ BC vs. Mountain Ridge. Home @ 3:45 pm. April 12th, 2017_ BC vs. Corona Del Sol. Home @ 3:45 pm. April 13th, 2017_ BC vs. Horizon. Away @ 5:30 pm. Girls JV & Frosh Softball April 11th, 2017_ BC vs. Mountain Ridge. Away @ 3:45 pm. April 12th, 2017_ BC vs. Corona Del Sol. Away @ 3:45 pm. April 13th, 2017_ BC vs. Horizon. Home @ 3:45 pm. Boys Volleyball April 11th, 2017_ BC vs. O'Connor. Away @ 4:30 & 5:30 pm. April 13th, 2017_ BC vs. Maryvale. Home @ 4:30 & 5:30 pm. Girls Beach Volleyball April 10th, 2017_ BC vs. Chaparral. Away @ 4 pm. April 12th, 2017_ BC vs. Corona Del Sol. Home @ 4 pm. Boys Tennis April 11th, 2017_ BC vs. Sunnyslope. Home @ 3:30 pm. April 13th, 2017_ BC vs. Pinnacle. Away @ 3:30 pm. Girls Tennis April 11th, 2017_ BC vs. Sunnyslope. Paseo Raquet @ 3:30 pm. April 13th, 2017_ BC vs. Pinnacle. Home @ 3:30 pm. Track & Field April 14th, 2017_ BC vs. Pioneer Invite. Pinnacle @ TBD.

FCA Members: Hey FCA members! Thursday is back to a regular schedule! See you at lunch in Room 612!

Health Careers Institute for High School Students: Midwestern University offers HEALTH CAREERS INSTITUTE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS July 13-22. Students will join MWU faculty and students for a hands-on look at health professions: Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine and more. Students must be a current junior or senior. Application and information at www.midwestern.edu/AZHealthCareersInstitute. Applications are due May 1, 2017.

The Virginia and David McElyea Scholarship for Educational Excellence: In 2011, Dr. Virginia McElyea, long-time education leader and former Deer Valley Unified School District Superintendent, created The Virginia and David McElyea Scholarship for Educational Excellence as a tribute to her late husband David. Since it's inception, this scholarship has provided over $10,000 to assist Deer Valley students in fulfilling their dreams to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. Sadly, Dr. Virginia McElyea recently passed away on March 25th. Per her family's request and in honor of Dr. McElyea's lifelong passion for education, her family has decided to continue her legacy. In lieu of flowers, they asked for contributions to her scholarship fund. Thanks to her friends and family, we are able to continue offering The Virginia and David McElyea Scholarship for Educational Excellence for at least the next 2 years. The Deer Valley Education Foundation is honored to announce The Virginia and David McElyea Scholarship for Educational Excellence! The application is attached. This $2,000 one time scholarship is offered exclusively to students who will be attending a four year college/university and pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. To qualify to apply for this award, students must be a high school senior in DVUSD. Amount of scholarship: $2,000 Applications must be received at the DVEF office (located in the District office) no later than 4PM, May 2nd, 2017 Applications will be considered based on the following criteria: •Student must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year college/university in the fall 2017 and pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. •Demonstrated academic excellence •Extra-curricular high school and community activities •Personal essay •Two letters of recommendation Applications must be returned to your school counselor PRIOR to the deadline date of May 2nd. Counselor needs to review, sign, and submit application to the DVEF office. Scholarship deadline is 4PM, May 2nd, 2017 Applications are in the counseling office.

Final Graduation meeting: Attention all SENIORS: You will be having your final graduation meeting on WED. April 19th during Pathways. PLEASE be present. This is a mandatory meeting.

Manga Club: “Manga Club will meet Tuesday, April 18 in Rm 506 and are you thinking about Phoenix ComiCon?”

DV Online Learning Program Students ONLY Attendance is required for all students that did not pay for their online class. Attendance is all time spent working, reading and participating in your class. This log verifies to the State of Arizona your attendance in an online course. The attendance log must be submitted each week. The expectation is that you work eight hours per week per course. Thank you for taking online courses with the DV Online Learning Program.