FAMU Visit - Nov. 14

Interested in attending FAMU?

FAMU Admission Representatives

will be at Lee High School on

Friday, November 14th

at 1:00 p.m.

to provide program information and to

award on-the-spot

admissions and scholarships!

 

If your intention is to attend FAMU next year,

DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!

Contact Ms. Morrison to sign up for this event.

2014-2015 Financial Aid Nights Announced!

Have questions about college financial aid?

Not sure what a FAFSA is or how to obtain your SAR?

 

Duval County Public Schools provides answers to these questions and more during the

2014-2015 Financial Aid Information Nights

Hosted around the county, parents and students are welcome to attend at the site most convenient to them.

 

Click here for the list of dates, times, and locations!

Announcements - Oct. 31

New Information -

• Boys Junior Varsity Basketball try-outs are Saturday, Nov. 1st at 2:00 p.m. in the REL gymnasium. Must have a physical on file. See Coach Perry in rm 858 for more information.
• Anime Club is cancelled Nov. 3rd.
• Report cards for students attending REL classes will be distributed Oct. 31.  
• Last day to sign up for the ASVAB is today!
• Shannon Smith McCants Scholarship for FAMU Pharmacy students - Due Oct 31 Click here for application!
• National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT)’s - Due Nov. 2 Click here for application!

Previously Posted Announcements -

• ACT/SAT Test Fee Waiver Pick-up - Oct. 31 from 2:00-2:20 in rm. 817 
• Senior Packages will be on sale EVERY DAY THIS WEEK after school in rm. 892. The cost is $375. Cash, checks, and money orders only. No partial payments will be accepted. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
• October Canned Food Drive sponsored by the Junior Class. Bring non-perishable food items to rm 847 after school any day of the week. Student who brings the most items in will win a ticket to Prom!
• ASVAB - Nov. 4 at REL 
• Miss Robert E Lee Interest meeting for female Juniors Nov. 4 at 2:15 in rm 892. Candidates should have a 2.5+ GPA and no referrals on file. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
• ACT/SAT Test Fee Waiver Pick-up - Nov. 5 from 2:00-2:20 in rm. 817
• Junior Class t-shirts are now on sale! Cost is $8 See Ms. Thomas for more information. Last day to purchase is Nov 7.
• Edward Waters College will hold an Open House event on Nov 8.
• Early College Yearbook Picture Day for JUNIORS - is Nov. 13. Click here to look up your appointment time!
• Senior Ads for Yearbook - deadline Nov. 25th at 8:00 a.m. See Ms. Thomas for more information.  
• REL Toy Drive - Nov. 3-25 sponsored by the REL Junior Class Counsel. Community Drop-off date - Nov 8 from 8:00-12:00 a.m. Evening Drop-off date - Nov. 18 Free admission to the Lady Generals Basketball game on Nov. 18th with toy drop-off (conditions apply).
• Senior Class Suggestion Box - Seniors are asked to drop off suggestions for the Class of 2015 Song, Motto, & Flower. The suggestion box is located in the REL Main Office 

Previously Announced Club Information -

• Sci-Fi Club meets on Tuesdays at 2:00 in rm 859. Come ready to watch some sci-fi! See Ms. Lawson for more information. 
• Peace Warriors Yoga Club -  Thursdays at 2:05. See Dr. Keefe for more information.

Previously Announced Sports Information -

• Ultimate Frisbee - meeting Nov. 3 at 2:15 in rm 862. See Ms. Street in rm 862 for more information.  
• 2014-2015 Robert E. Lee Boys Soccer - Click here for the schedule!
   

Previously Announced Scholarship & Program Deadlines -

• Gator Bowl - due Nov. 7 Click here for application! 
• National Security Agency Scholarship - due Nov. 15. Click here for application! 
• Jan La Belle Scholarship - due Nov. 15. Click here for application!
• BBG Youth Volunteer Scholarship - due Nov 29. Click here for application!
• George W. Jenkins - due Dec 1 Click here for application! 
• Epsilon Sigma Alpha - Early Bird application due Dec. 15, traditional deadline Feb 1 Click here for application!
• Kappa Alpha Psi - due Dec 31 Click here for application!
• J. Ollie Edmunds - due Jan. 16 Click here for application!  
• Arts for Life - due Feb 2 Click here for application!
• Asylees as Authors - due May 15 Click here for application!
• Aspiring Fashion Professionals - due June 1 Click here for application!  
• Aspiring Animation Professionals -  due June 1 Click here for application!
• Interested in the Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship? Mr. Salery, UNF Jax Commitment Coordinator, is available Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in rm. 827.
• Need assistance with college or scholarship applications? Attend College Quest on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00-2:45 in the REL Media Center.

Announcements - Oct. 30

New Information -

• Jacksonville Commitment Advisor, Mr. Salery, will be available today to answer questions and help students complete the JC application in rm 827.
• Ultimate Frisbee is back! Meeting Monday, Nov. 3, at 2:15 in rm 862. See Ms. Street for more information.  

Previously Posted Announcements -

• FCA meeting Oct 30 in the REL auditorium at 2:15.
• ACT/SAT Test Fee Waiver Pick-up - Oct. 31 from 2:00-2:20 in rm. 817 
• Report cards for students attending REL classes will be distributed Oct. 31.  
• Senior Packages will be on sale EVERY DAY THIS WEEK after school in rm. 892. The cost is $375. Cash, checks, and money orders only. No partial payments will be accepted. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
• October Canned Food Drive sponsored by the Junior Class. Bring non-perishable food items to rm 847 after school any day of the week. Student who brings the most items in will win a ticket to Prom!
• ASVAB - Students interested in taking the ASVAB sign up with Dr. Keefe by Nov. 1. Test is Nov. 4
• ASVAB - Nov. 4 at REL 
• Miss Robert E Lee Interest meeting for female Juniors Nov. 4 at 2:15 in rm 892. Candidates should have a 2.5+ GPA and no referrals on file. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
• ACT/SAT Test Fee Waiver Pick-up - Nov. 5 from 2:00-2:20 in rm. 817
• Junior Class t-shirts are now on sale! Cost is $8 See Ms. Thomas for more information. Last day to purchase is Nov 7.
• Edward Waters College will hold an Open House event on Nov 8.
• Early College Yearbook Picture Day for JUNIORS - is Nov. 13. Click here to look up your appointment time!
• Senior Ads for Yearbook - deadline Nov. 25th at 8:00 a.m. See Ms. Thomas for more information.  
• REL Toy Drive - Nov. 3-25 sponsored by the REL Junior Class Counsel. Community Drop-off date - Nov 8 from 8:00-12:00 a.m. Evening Drop-off date - Nov. 18 Free admission to the Lady Generals Basketball game on Nov. 18th with toy drop-off (conditions apply).
• Senior Class Suggestion Box - Seniors are asked to drop off suggestions for the Class of 2015 Song, Motto, & Flower. The suggestion box is located in the REL Main Office 

Previously Announced Club Information -

• Peace Warriors Yoga Club -  today at 2:05. See Dr. Keefe for more information.
• Drama Club meeting Oct 30 at 2:10 in rm 253. See Dr. Williams for more information. 
• Sci-Fi Club meets on Tuesdays at 2:00 in rm 859. Come ready to watch some sci-fi! See Ms. Lawson for more information. 

Previously Announced Sports Information -

• 2014-2015 Robert E. Lee Boys Soccer - Click here for the schedule!
   

Previously Announced Scholarship & Program Deadlines -

• Shannon Smith McCants Scholarship for FAMU Pharmacy students - Due Oct 31 Click here for application!
• National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT)’s - Due Nov. 2 Click here for application!
• Gator Bowl - due Nov. 7 Click here for application! 
• National Security Agency Scholarship - due Nov. 15. Click here for application! 
• Jan La Belle Scholarship - due Nov. 15. Click here for application!
• BBG Youth Volunteer Scholarship - due Nov 29. Click here for application!
• George W. Jenkins - due Dec 1 Click here for application! 
• Epsilon Sigma Alpha - Early Bird application due Dec. 15, traditional deadline Feb 1 Click here for application!
• Kappa Alpha Psi - due Dec 31 Click here for application!
• J. Ollie Edmunds - due Jan. 16 Click here for application!  
• Arts for Life - due Feb 2 Click here for application!
• Asylees as Authors - due May 15 Click here for application!
• Aspiring Fashion Professionals - due June 1 Click here for application!  
• Aspiring Animation Professionals -  due June 1 Click here for application!
• Interested in the Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship? Mr. Salery, UNF Jax Commitment Coordinator, is available Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in rm. 827.
• Need assistance with college or scholarship applications? Attend College Quest on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00-2:45 in the REL Media Center.

Arts for Life Scholarship

This is a scholarship for Florida high school seniors in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing. The deadline to apply is February 2^nd.

The Arts for Life! Scholarship Program annually awards $2,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors in Florida who demonstrate excellence in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing.

Application Deadline:

February 2, 2015

Eligibility:

Students who are graduating from a public, private or virtual school or a home education program in Florida in the Spring of 2015.

Application Process:

Students must submit a completed application, a brief essay explaining "How the arts have positively influenced my life" and a portfolio of work in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing. Students can apply online at http://artsforlifeaward.org/apply/.

 

College Matching Program:

In addition to the program's $2,000 cash award, winners will be automatically eligible to receive a matching in-kind scholarship worth a minimum of $1,000 if they attend one of the participating Florida institutions for higher education: Broward College, College of Central Florida, Flagler College, Florida College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Institute of Technology, Jacksonville University, Nova Southeastern University, Stetson University and University of Florida.

More Information:

Visit http://artsforlifeaward.org/ or contact Lisa K. Raguso at lisa@excelined.org or (850) 345-6284.

Asylees as Authors Scholarship Program

Free Scholarship Contest for Best Short Story Begins

Asylees as Authors is pleased to announce that the contest for scholarships for 2014-15 is now open to applicants. First place for the best fiction short story is $5,000.  Second place is $1,000. There is no fee to enter, but the applicant must be an asylee, refugee, or former asylee or refugee (not a US citizen). Asylees as Authors, which believes in the value of higher education and literature, is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to asylees and refugees. The fiction story must be 1500 words or fewer. The deadline is May 15, 2015, and the winner will be announced before June 20, which is World Refugee Day.

More information about the organization and the Two-Step Application is available at the web site www.asyleesasauthors.org

Volunteer Geo-mapping Opportunity