Thursday, April 30, 2015

Announcements - Thursday, April 30

New Information/Today's Events -
  • Hungry for Chik-Fil-A? Have clothes you can donate to Goodwill? Here is your opportunity to turn your "gently used" clothes into free food! The Bag It Up Clothing Drive will be held at REL during lunch breaks (10:35, 11:15, & 11:55) May 8th in the Senior Courtyard. The first 15 people to donate clothing will receive a coupon for a FREE 8-count Chik-Fil-A nuggets. Everyone who donates will be entered in a drawing for tickets to the Alligator Farm. Event hosted by Take Stock in Children and Goodwill Industries. Turn your clothes into free food & jobs!
  • Grad Bash announcements - 
    • Bag/purse size are limited to 5.5" x 8.5".
    • Dress code will be enforced.
    • T-shirts with graphics will not be allowed. 
  • NHS members - dues are due tomorrow!
  • See Previously Posted Announcements below for more info about:
    • Math EOC tutoring sessions (a.k.a. "Math Camps")
    • How to Get Ahead in High School - 9th & 10th grade Parent Night
College Admissions Announcements* - Congratulations to the following seniors who have turned in official University Admission/Acceptance letters to Dr. Keefe (new in blue):
    • Jaelyn Benyard - FAMU, Hampton
    • Allison Hughes - Howard
    • Bailey Charles - UNF, UCF, FIT
    • Christian Diaz - UNF, UCF, Embry-Riddle
    • Jerrica Gardner - USF, UNF
    • Nikenia Keys - UF
    • Tamiya Belton - UNF
    • Julie Ngo - George Mason, UNF, Hollins, St Johns, UF, Hofstra
    • Tamara Lee - SCAD, USF, Ringling
    • Waverly Wahome - FAMU, USF
    • Alexis Brown - Virginia State, Lincoln, Tuskegee, USF, UF
    • TaKyra Fowler - Tennessee, Hampton, Valdosta, Charleston Southern
    • Cienna Richards - USF, Hofstra
    • Julie Ngo - American Univ
    • Ken Nguyen - UF
    • Valentina Bentacur - UF
    • Jonathan Hunt - Embry Riddle
    • Diamond Paulk - UNF, UCF, FAMU, FSU, UF
    • Alexis Brown - UNF,Univ of Tampa
    • Nyema Eades - UNF, UF, UCF, USF
    • Victoria Green - SCAD
    • Samantha Wilson - Wesleyan, UNF, Salem, Alfred Univ
    • Jervonnie Moody - FAU
    • Iraj Pamela Rueda - Hofstra
*This information is posted on our webpage and at REL as a celebration of your hard work. If you would rather not have this information published, please let Dr. Keefe know. You can still earn your graduation tickets without the information posted. 

Previously Posted Announcements -
  • Need more tickets for REL Graduation Ceremonies? Students can earn one (1) extra graduation ticket for submitting/emailing the following to Dr. Keefe:
    • Completing their FAFSA - submit the PROCESSED SUCCESSFULLY e-mail
    • Submitting your college acceptance letter
    • Submitting your scholarship award lette
  • Need an ACT or SAT Test Fee Waiver? Early College Juniors and Seniors can pick up Test Fee Waivers on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00-2:30 from Ms. Tilman. Contact Ms. Tilman (leeb@duvalschools.org) for more information. 
  • Math Camps - Get prepared for Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II EOCs! Tutoring for math EOCs offered every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30-4:30. Alg I - rm 855, Geom - rm 845, Alg 2 - rm 846.
  • Prom tickets on sale - $65 - Mondays & Fridays during the month of April in Rm 847  
  • April 30 - How to Get Ahead in High School - 9th & 10th grade Parent Night
    Join us for information about graduation requirements, scholarships, dual enrollment opportunities, financial aid, and resources to help your child think about careers. This event is open to all REL non-Early College Freshmen, Sophomores, and parents!
  • Grad Bash - May 1
  • Senior Class Breakfast - May 27th at Potter's House Soul Food Bistro. Cost is $14. Payment can be made to Mrs. Morrison May 1st - 8th. 
  • Progress Reports will be distributed May 4.
  • FSCJ Commencement - May 7
  • Prom - May 16 
  • Seniors Awards Ceremony -May 21
  • Graduation Rehearsal - May 22 at 8:00 a.m. at REL
  • FCSJ textbook return - Students must return all textbooks used for FSCJ courses to REL on May 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Books must be returned to the REL Dual Enrollment Textbook Room (3rd floor SEAM bldg). Students are required to bring their books and a copy of this semester's grade to turn in books!
  • Senior Paintball Day - May 26
  • Senior Skate - May 27
  • Cap & Gown distribution - May 28
  • Senior Picnic - May 28
  • Senior Pool Party - May 29
  • Graduation Rehearsal - June 1 at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial - time to be announced
  • REL Commencement Ceremonies (Graduation) - June 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Veterans' Arena 
  • Year-end report cards - Mailed home after June 17
  • Final transcripts - available after June 26
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 -
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