Monday, October 31, 2016

Announcements - Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

REL Announcements:
  • Community service opportunity - Juniors and Seniors interested in helping with West Riverside Elementary's Fall Festival this Friday, should email their counselor. Volunteer training is Friday at 8:00-8:30; Festival is 4:00-7:30 p.m. Assisting with this event counts as community service hours!
  • National Honor Society Officer positions - Students interested in running for an NHS Officer position should submit an application to Mrs. Sambol-Tosco by Nov. 4.
  • Boys Basketball practice - starts today at 3:00. See Coach Jenkins for more information. 
  • Spirit Week - Congratulations to the REL Football Team for earning the title of District Champs! REL will celebrate this accomplishment with various events next week, including theme days and a Homecoming Mixer. Be sure to adhere to dress code policy when creating your costume(s) for the following theme days: 
    • Monday - Super Hero Day 
    • Tuesday - Twin Day
    • Wednesday - I Woke Up Like This (pajamas day)
    • Thursday - Celebrity Day
    • Friday - Lee High Spirit Day
REL Calendar:
  • Nov. 1 - Report cards distributed to students at the end of the day
  • Nov. 4 - REL College Conversation with Jacksonville University
  • Nov. 5 - Last day for Senior Pictures, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 7-Dec. 9 - Senior Ads for Yearbook due, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 10 - Blood Drive - See Ms. Thomas for more information and to sign up
  • Nov. 10 - REL College Conversatin with Bethune-Cookman University
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with Rutgers University
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with FSCJ
  • Nov. 18 - College Quest
  • Dec. 12-15 - Senior Superlatives, see Ms. Thomas
  • Dec. 2 - Deadline to have senior pictures taken for the yearbook. See Ms. Thomas.
  • Dec. 16 - College Quest
  • Jan. 12 - Senior Quotes, see Ms. Thomas
  • Jan. 30-Feb. 3 - Senior Sign-off, see Ms. Thomas
  • April 21 - Grad Bash (senior activity). See Ms. Sorrells for more information.
  • May 26 - Graduation ceremony at 10:00a at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • ACT and SAT test fee waivers for Juniors and Seniors can be picked up from Mrs. Crowden-Richardson during 2nd and 3rd block. Students attending classes off-campus can pick up waivers Fridays 9:00-10:00a.
  • Free ACT and SAT Test Prep - Saturdays at Keiser University 10:00-11:45a. Call 904-296-3440 for more information.
  • After-school tutoring is available in the REL Media Center Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for all subject areas. Students must report to the Media Center by 2:15p to participate. Students who participate in tutoring can catch the Activity Bus at 4:45. 
  • Senior Package Information 
Scholarship & Program Deadlines (click on the scholarship title for more information) -
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Friday, October 28, 2016

Announcements - Friday, Oct. 28, 2016

REL Announcements:
  • ASVAB testing will be offered at REL Nov. 8th from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Contact your school counselor if you are interested in taking this interest inventory. 
  • Spirit Week - Congratulations to the REL Football Team for earning the title of District Champs! REL will celebrate this accomplishment with various events next week, including theme days and a Homecoming Mixer. Be sure to adhere to dress code policy when creating your costume(s) for the following theme days: 
    • Monday - Super Hero Day 
    • Tuesday - Twin Day
    • Wednesday - I Woke Up Like This (pajamas day)
    • Thursday - Celebrity Day
    • Friday - Lee High Spirit Day
  • Homecoming Mixer - Thursday, Nov. 3rd 1:00-3:00 p.m. $3 admission. Tickets can be purchased during REL lunch times Wednesday and Thursday. Contact Mrs. Morrison for more information. 
REL Calendar:
  • Oct. 31 - Report cards distributed to students at the end of the day
  • Nov. 4 - REL College Conversation with Jacksonville University
  • Nov. 5 - Last day for Senior Pictures, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 7-Dec. 9 - Senior Ads for Yearbook due, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 10 - Blood Drive - See Ms. Thomas for more information and to sign up
  • Nov. 10 - REL College Conversatin with Bethune-Cookman University
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with Rutgers University
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with FSCJ
  • Nov. 18 - College Quest
  • Dec. 12-15 - Senior Superlatives, see Ms. Thomas
  • Dec. 2 - Deadline to have senior pictures taken for the yearbook. See Ms. Thomas.
  • Dec. 16 - College Quest
  • Jan. 12 - Senior Quotes, see Ms. Thomas
  • Jan. 30-Feb. 3 - Senior Sign-off, see Ms. Thomas
  • April 21 - Grad Bash (senior activity). See Ms. Sorrells for more information.
  • May 26 - Graduation ceremony at 10:00a at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • ACT and SAT test fee waivers for Juniors and Seniors can be picked up from Mrs. Crowden-Richardson during 2nd and 3rd block. Students attending classes off-campus can pick up waivers Fridays 9:00-10:00a.
  • Free ACT and SAT Test Prep - Saturdays at Keiser University 10:00-11:45a. Call 904-296-3440 for more information.
  • After-school tutoring is available in the REL Media Center Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for all subject areas. Students must report to the Media Center by 2:15p to participate. Students who participate in tutoring can catch the Activity Bus at 4:45. 
  • Senior Package Information 
Scholarship & Program Deadlines (click on the scholarship title for more information) -
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REL College Conversation with BCU!

Bethune-Cookman University representatives will visit REL 
Nov. 10th at 11:30 a.m.!

 Sign up for the presentation here: 
REL College Conversation with BCU

 BCU reps will meet with students after the presentation to review applications and award instant admissions and scholarship decisions! Students should complete their BCU application before this event: 
https://wildcat.cookman.edu/ICS/Admissions/ 
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Announcements - Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016

REL Announcements:
  • FREE ACT and SAT Test Prep session at UNF Nov. 5th from 8:00-12:00 p.m. Students must sign up with Ms. Crowden-Richardson by Nov. 2 to register for this event. 
  • REL Presidential Election to be held at REL! REL students are invited to participate in a mock election Oct. 28th. Students who take classes at FSCJ can vote in the REL Media Center from 7:45-8:30 a.m.  
  • Interested in politics? Volunteers (students) who are interested in learning more about how elections and pollling places are run should see/email Dr. Keefe about volunteering to help with the REL Presidential Election.
  • Thank you to all students, parents, and program representatives who attended the Fall Information Night at REL last night! We hope you picked up a lot of useful information. The slideshow presentations are located on the School Counseling weebly, blogspot, and Facebook pages. 
REL Calendar:
  • Oct. 28 - REL College Conversation with Keiser University
  • Oct 28 - College Quest
  • Oct. 31 - Report cards distributed to students at the end of the day
  • Nov. 4 - REL College Conversation with Jacksonville University
  • Nov. 5 - Last day for Senior Pictures, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 7-Dec. 9 - Senior Ads for Yearbook due, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 10 - Blood Drive - See Ms. Thomas for more information and to sign up
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with Rutgers University
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with FSCJ
  • Nov. 18 - College Quest
  • Dec. 12-15 - Senior Superlatives, see Ms. Thomas
  • Dec. 2 - Deadline to have senior pictures taken for the yearbook. See Ms. Thomas.
  • Dec. 16 - College Quest
  • Jan. 12 - Senior Quotes, see Ms. Thomas
  • Jan. 30-Feb. 3 - Senior Sign-off, see Ms. Thomas
  • April 21 - Grad Bash (senior activity). See Ms. Sorrells for more information.
  • May 26 - Graduation ceremony at 10:00a at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • ACT and SAT test fee waivers for Juniors and Seniors can be picked up from Mrs. Crowden-Richardson during 2nd and 3rd block. Students attending classes off-campus can pick up waivers Fridays 9:00-10:00a.
  • Free ACT and SAT Test Prep - Saturdays at Keiser University 10:00-11:45a. Call 904-296-3440 for more information.
  • After-school tutoring is available in the REL Media Center Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for all subject areas. Students must report to the Media Center by 2:15p to participate. Students who participate in tutoring can catch the Activity Bus at 4:45. 
  • Senior Package Information 
Scholarship & Program Deadlines (click on the scholarship title for more information) -
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Monday, October 24, 2016

Announcements - Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

REL Announcements:
  • Oct. 25th - Fall Parent & Student Information Night at 5:30 p.m. Topics include: Financial Aid Information & FAFSA assistance, NCAA Clearinghouse, dual enrollment, Early College timelines, and college fair.
  • Junior Class Canned Food Drive - ends Oct. 31. Student who turns in the most items wins a prom ticket! See Ms. Thomas for more information. 
  • Blood Drive - Nov. 10 - See Ms. Thomas for more information and to sign up.
  • Interested in traveling to Germany, Russia, and Austria this summer? See Mr. Kendall Johnson for more information. 
REL Calendar:
  • Oct. 25th - Fall Parent & Student Information Night at 5:30 p.m. Topics include: Financial Aid Information & FAFSA assistance, NCAA Clearinghouse, dual enrollment, Early College timelines, and college fair.
  • Oct. 28 - REL College Conversation with Keiser University
  • Oct 28 - College Quest
  • Oct. 31 - Report cards distributed to students at the end of the day
  • Nov. 4 - REL College Conversation with Jacksonville University
  • Nov. 5 - Last day for Senior Pictures, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 7-Dec. 9 - Senior Ads for Yearbook due, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with Rutgers University
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with FSCJ
  • Nov. 18 - College Quest
  • Dec. 12-15 - Senior Superlatives, see Ms. Thomas
  • Dec. 2 - Deadline to have senior pictures taken for the yearbook. See Ms. Thomas.
  • Dec. 16 - College Quest
  • Jan. 12 - Senior Quotes, see Ms. Thomas
  • Jan. 30-Feb. 3 - Senior Sign-off, see Ms. Thomas
  • April 21 - Grad Bash (senior activity). See Ms. Sorrells for more information.
  • May 26 - Graduation ceremony at 10:00a at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • ACT and SAT test fee waivers for Juniors and Seniors can be picked up from Mrs. Crowden-Richardson during 2nd and 3rd block. Students attending classes off-campus can pick up waivers Fridays 9:00-10:00a.
  • Free ACT and SAT Test Prep - Saturdays at Keiser University 10:00-11:45a. Call 904-296-3440 for more information.
  • After-school tutoring is available in the REL Media Center Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for all subject areas. Students must report to the Media Center by 2:15p to participate. Students who participate in tutoring can catch the Activity Bus at 4:45. 
  • Senior Package Information 
Scholarship & Program Deadlines (click on the scholarship title for more information) -
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Announcements - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016

REL Announcements:
  • Financial Aid Information – ALL SENIORS should apply for Federal, State, and institution-level financial aid! This money can be used for college or vocational training programs. Some programs, such as Florida Bright Futures, will allow a student to “save” the funds until they complete military programs. 
  • Interested in playing for the REL Girls Basketball team? See Coach Johnson or McFarland for more information.
  • Boys LaCrosse interest meeting – Oct. 19 at 2:15 in the Media Center. See Coach Badger for more information.
  • NHS members – mandatory meeting Oct. 19 at 2:15 in room 878. See Mrs. Sambol-Tosco for more information.
  • Art and Language Clubs will meet Oct. 20 at 2:15 in room 170. See Ms. Belzeski for more information.
REL Calendar:
  • Oct. 19 - PSAT administered at REL at 7:15 a.m.
  • Oct. 20 - College Quest
  • Oct. 20 - REL College Conversation with Savannah State University
  • Oct. 21 - Teacher Planning Day - No school for students 
  • Oct. 25th - Fall Parent & Student Information Night at 5:30 p.m. Topics include: Financial Aid Information & FAFSA assistance, NCAA Clearinghouse, dual enrollment, Early College timelines, and college fair.
  • Oct. 28 - REL College Conversation with Keiser University
  • Oct 28 - College Quest
  • Oct. 31 - Report cards distributed to students at the end of the day
  • Nov. 4 - REL College Conversation with Jacksonville University
  • Nov. 5 - Last day for Senior Pictures, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 7-Dec. 9 - Senior Ads for Yearbook due, see Ms. Thomas
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with Rutgers University
  • Nov. 18 - REL College Conversation with FSCJ
  • Nov. 18 - College Quest
  • Dec. 12-15 - Senior Superlatives, see Ms. Thomas
  • Dec. 2 - Deadline to have senior pictures taken for the yearbook. See Ms. Thomas.
  • Dec. 16 - College Quest
  • Jan. 12 - Senior Quotes, see Ms. Thomas
  • Jan. 30-Feb. 3 - Senior Sign-off, see Ms. Thomas
  • April 21 - Grad Bash (senior activity). See Ms. Sorrells for more information.
  • May 26 - Graduation ceremony at 10:00a at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • ACT and SAT test fee waivers for Juniors and Seniors can be picked up from Mrs. Crowden-Richardson during 2nd and 3rd block. Students attending classes off-campus can pick up waivers Fridays 9:00-10:00a.
  • Free ACT and SAT Test Prep - Saturdays at Keiser University 10:00-11:45a. Call 904-296-3440 for more information.
  • After-school tutoring is available in the REL Media Center Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for all subject areas. Students must report to the Media Center by 2:15p to participate. Students who participate in tutoring can catch the Activity Bus at 4:45. 
  • Senior Package Information 
Scholarship & Program Deadlines (click on the scholarship title for more information) -
·         Scholarship: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship awards up to $40,000 per year to community college sophomores and recent graduates to complete their bachelor's degree, in addition to opportunities for internships, study abroad, and graduate school funding. Deadline: Oct. 25.
·         Scholarship: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program awards up to $40,000 per year to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need. Deadline: Nov. 30.
·         Scholarship: The LEDA Scholars Program seeks high-achieving, low-income high school juniors from around the country. Deadline: Dec. 12.
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