Friday, February 27, 2015

9th grade Early College Parent Night - APRIL 21



The Spring 
9th grade Early College Parent Night 
has been rescheduled for
Tuesday, April 21st
6:00 p.m.
in the REL Auditorium
Topics to be covered: 
Early College Continuation Criteria, 
10th grade courses, and PERT testing information.

Academic Conferences - March 2

The following students have Academic Conferences scheduled with Dr. Keefe Monday, March 2:
  • Ashanti Hall - 8:00 
  • Markia Harris - 8:30
  • Justin Herman - 9:00 
  • Patricia Hogwood - 9:30
  • Imeliz Igelesias - 10:00
  • Rae Jones - 11:00
  • Tavon Knighten - 11:30
  • Justin Mangum - 12:00
  • Rayme McCoy - 12:30
  • Henry Meehan - 1:00

*Parents are welcome to participate in these meetings in person or via phone.

Wondering how students know about these meetings? Appointment cards were mailed home in January, a schedule is posted outside of Dr. Keefe's office, & hall passes are sent to students who attend classes at REL on the morning of the appointment. For more information, please contact Dr. Keefe - keefek@duvalschools.org

Announcements - Friday, Feb. 27

New Information/Today's Events -
  • Intramural Basketball for students has been rescheduled. See Coach Perry for more information.
  • Need a sports physical? St. Vincent's will be on campus on Monday, March 2, at 2:30 at REL. This is FREE and open to all REL students! See Coach Perry for more information. 
  • Congratulations to the REL Ultimate Frisbee team on their first official match! Big shout out to Corey Brown and Nayky Chhem for an excellent display of team work! Next match is March 5th at 7:00 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public! See Coach Street for more information.
  • Mr. Lee 2015 "Empire" will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. $5 admission. Contestants are Brian Bland, Paul Brown, Avery Bryant, Jamal Collins, Daryl Jones, Rayshun Jones, Cary Mays, Ladarius McPherson, Devonte Moore, Jerard Norris, Eric Odom, Curtis Rainey, Ronnell Ray, and Edgar Saba. 
  • HabiJax Community Service Project - Feb 28. See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • Scholarships due this week:
Previously Posted Announcements -
  • Seniors! Don't forget to submit your college acceptance and scholarship award letter (turn in a copy or send an email copy) to Dr. Keefe. You have the chance to be recognized through the school system for your achievements! 
  • Kahn Academy is offering FREE SAT prep sessions in the REL Media Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30. Free sessions are open to all students and will be conducted until March 12th.
  • Mr. Lee 2015 "Empire" will be held Friday, Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m. $5 admission. Contestants are Brian Bland, Paul Brown, Avery Bryant, Jamal Collins, Daryl Jones, Rayshun Jones, Cary Mays, Ladarius McPherson, Devonte Moore, Jerard Norris, Eric Odom, Curtis Rainey, Ronnell Ray, and Edgar Saba.
  • HabiJax Community Service Project - Feb 28. See Ms. Thomas for more information.  
  • FSU Young Scholars Program - application due March 1
  • Senior Signature Sign-off March 2-5, 2015 - Seniors, make plans to stop by room 847 March 2-5 to sign off on the yearbook. No one will be allowed to sign the sheet after 8:00 a.m. March 5, so plan accordingly. See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - March 6
  • REL Blood Drive - March 12 See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • SENIORS - Debts must be paid by March 13! Seniors who do not clear their debts by March 13 will not be allowed to participate in prom, senior activities, or graduation. See the Bookkeeper or Ms. Martin for more information.
  • Yearbooks are on sale now for $75. Price increases on March 14 to $85. 
  • REL Spring Break - March 16-20. REL closed. FSCJ classes held as scheduled.
  • Mayo Health Sciences Boot Camp - application due March 20; event is April 11
  • Prom tickets on sale - March 23, 27, 30 Rm 847 
  • Title I Parent Involvement Advisory Council Meeting - March 24 at 5:30 at the Batt Family Fun Center (1838 Cassat Ave). See Mr. Stuart for more information.
  • Prom tickets on sale - April 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 28, 29, & 30 Rm 847 
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - April 10
  • Senior T-shirt sale - April 13-17
  • Prom Guest application deadline - April 17 See Ms. Thomas for more information. 
  • Accounting Career Awareness Program at UCF - application due April 20
  • Grad Bash - May 1
  • Prom - May 16
  • REL Commencement Ceremonies (Graduation) - June 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Veterans' Arena 
Previously Announced Club Information -
  • Sci-Fi Club - Tuesdays at 2:00 in rm 859. See Ms. Lawson for more information.
  • Drama Club - Thursdays at 2:00 in rm 253. See Ms. Williams for more information. 
  • Club Beyond is here! See Mrs. Hawk in rm 827 for more information.
  • National Honor Society (NHS) Calendar!
Previously Announced Sports Information -
Previously Announced Scholarship & Program Deadlines -

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Academic Conference - Friday, Feb 27

The following students have Academic Conferences scheduled with Dr. Keefe tomorrow:
  • Pe Eason - 8:00 
  • Se Edwards - 8:30
  • Seana Edwards - 9:00 
  • He Estes - 9:30
  • Al Finn - 10:00
  • As Fogle - 11:00
  • Kr Fowler - 11:30
  • To Freeman - 12:00
  • Do Gamboa - 12:30
  • Ja Gemery - 1:00

*Parents are welcome to participate in these meetings in person or via phone.

Wondering how students know about these meetings? Appointment cards were mailed home in January, a schedule is posted outside of Dr. Keefe's office, & hall passes are sent to students who attend classes at REL on the morning of the appointment. For more information, please contact Dr. Keefe - keefek@duvalschools.org

Academic Conferences - Feb. 26

The following students have Academic Conferences scheduled with Dr. Keefe today:
  • Er Clement - 8:00 
  • Ma Cohen - 8:30
  • Xa Wilson - 9:00 
  • Na Cooks - 9:30
  • Tr Easterling - 10:00
  • Au Felix - 11:00
  • Ni Ford - 11:30
  • Cr Foy - 12:00
  • Ki Hall - 12:30
  • Al Bullard - 1:00

*Parents are welcome to participate in these meetings in person or via phone.

Wondering how students know about these meetings? Appointment cards were mailed home in January, a schedule is posted outside of Dr. Keefe's office, & hall passes are sent to students who attend classes at REL on the morning of the appointment. For more information, please contact Dr. Keefe - keefek@duvalschools.org

Announcements - Thursday, Feb 26

New Information/Today's Events -
  • Club Beyond meeting today for students during lunch. See Mrs. Hawk for more information.
  • Kahn Academy is offering FREE SAT prep sessions in the REL Media Center today from 2:30-4:30. Free sessions are open to all students! 
  • 9th & 10th grade students - The Florida State Assessment (FSA) Writing Camp is offered today at 2:00 in rm 323. See Mr. Ledford for more information.
  • Today is the last day to guarantee your copy of the 2014-2015 REL yearbook! Order now! www.leonards.com/yearbooks Order #32716 See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • Title I Parent Information Night - today in REL Cafeteria from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Refreshments served! 
  • Parent Academy - Understanding the FSA (formerly known as the FCAT) - today - First Baptist Church on Jessie Street. Dinner served at 5:00; workshop starts at 6:00. FREE and open to all DCPS parents!
  • Drama Club - Thursdays at 2:00 in rm 253. See Ms. Williams for more information.
  • Scholarships due this week:
Previously Posted Announcements -
  • Seniors! Don't forget to submit your college acceptance and scholarship award letter (turn in a copy or send an email copy) to Dr. Keefe. You have the chance to be recognized through the school system for your achievements! 
  • Kahn Academy is offering FREE SAT prep sessions in the REL Media Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30. Free sessions are open to all students and will be conducted until March 12th.
  • 9th & 10th grade students - The Florida State Assessment (FSA) Writing Camp is offered Feb. 24 & 26 at 2:00 in rm 323. See Mr. Ledford for more information. 
  • Thursday, Feb 26, is the last day to guarantee your copy of the 2014-2015 REL yearbook! Order now! www.leonards.com/yearbooks Order #32716 See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • Title I Parent Information Night - Feb 26 in REL Cafeteria from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Refreshments served! 
  • Parent Academy - Understanding the FSA (formerly known as the FCAT) - Feb 26 - First Baptist Church on Jessie Street. Dinner served at 5:00; workshop starts at 6:00. FREE and open to all DCPS parents!
  • Mr. Lee 2015 "Empire" will be held Friday, Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m. $5 admission. Contestants are Brian Bland, Paul Brown, Avery Bryant, Jamal Collins, Daryl Jones, Rayshun Jones, Cary Mays, Ladarius McPherson, Devonte Moore, Jerard Norris, Eric Odom, Curtis Rainey, Ronnell Ray, and Edgar Saba.
  • HabiJax Community Service Project - Feb 28. See Ms. Thomas for more information.  
  • FSU Young Scholars Program - application due March 1
  • Senior Signature Sign-off March 2-5, 2015 - Seniors, make plans to stop by room 847 March 2-5 to sign off on the yearbook. No one will be allowed to sign the sheet after 8:00 a.m. March 5, so plan accordingly. See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - March 6
  • REL Blood Drive - March 12 See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • SENIORS - Debts must be paid by March 13! Seniors who do not clear their debts by March 13 will not be allowed to participate in prom, senior activities, or graduation. See the Bookkeeper or Ms. Martin for more information.
  • Yearbooks are on sale now for $75. Price increases on March 14 to $85. 
  • REL Spring Break - March 16-20. REL closed. FSCJ classes held as scheduled.
  • Mayo Health Sciences Boot Camp - application due March 20; event is April 11
  • Prom tickets on sale - March 23, 27, 30 Rm 847 
  • Title I Parent Involvement Advisory Council Meeting - March 24 at 5:30 at the Batt Family Fun Center (1838 Cassat Ave). See Mr. Stuart for more information.
  • Prom tickets on sale - April 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 28, 29, & 30 Rm 847 
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - April 10
  • Senior T-shirt sale - April 13-17
  • Prom Guest application deadline - April 17 See Ms. Thomas for more information. 
  • Accounting Career Awareness Program at UCF - application due April 20
  • Grad Bash - May 1
  • Prom - May 16
  • REL Commencement Ceremonies (Graduation) - June 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Veterans' Arena 
Previously Announced Club Information -
  • Club Beyond meeting Feb 26 for students during lunch. See Mrs. Hawk for more information.
  • Sci-Fi Club - Tuesdays at 2:00 in rm 859. See Ms. Lawson for more information.
  • Drama Club - Thursdays at 2:00 in rm 253. See Ms. Williams for more information. 
  • Club Beyond is here! See Mrs. Hawk in rm 827 for more information.
  • National Honor Society (NHS) Calendar!
Previously Announced Sports Information -
Previously Announced Scholarship & Program Deadlines -

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Academic Conferences - Wednesday, Feb 25

The following students have Academic Conferences scheduled with Dr. Keefe today:
  • Ed. Allen - 8:00 
  • Ak. Anderson - 8:30
  • Ja. Bailey - 9:00 
  • Ja. Beasley - 9:30
  • Ta. Bell - 10:00
  • Ry Bogdanowicz - 10:30
  • Ny. Brown - 11:00
  • Ca. Buford - 11:30
  • Ka. Buford - 12:00
  • Bo. Hudson - 12:30

*Parents are welcome to participate in these meetings in person or via phone.

Wondering how students know about these meetings? Appointment cards were mailed home in January, a schedule is posted outside of Dr. Keefe's office, & hall passes are sent to students who attend classes at REL on the morning of the appointment. For more information, please contact Dr. Keefe - keefek@duvalschools.org


ROYAL VAGABOND CLUB Scholarship - due April 1



The Royal Vagabond Club is awarding $500 scholarships to students who meet the following criteria:
  • Scholarships will be offered to any applicants from Duval or Clay County entering any college or university.
  • The recipient will be a high school senior going into the freshman class of any college or university.
  • The Scholarship may be presented to the student at the Honors Day Program.
  • Students should be recommended by the high school counselor, teacher, or a lay person in the community.
  • Students must have good character.
  • Students must have good citizenship traits.
  • Must have C or above average.
  • Recipients are limited to a one-time $500.00 scholarship.
  • Scholarship money will be released after the recipient has officially registered and a notice sent to the chairman of the Scholarship Committee by the college.
  • All information must be included and postmarked on or before April 1, 2015.
For more information, please contact Mr. Dennis via email - dennisl@duvalschools.org
 
Click HERE for the application!