Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Announcements - Wednesday, April 8

New Information/Today's Events -
  • ACT Boot Camp - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:10 in rm 889. Free pizza for those who work on ACT prep strategies! See Mr. Stuart or Ms. Zimmerman for more information. 
  • SENIORS - Last day to work with Ms. Akakatang on FSCJ Commencement applications (a.k.a. "graduation").
  • The REL Chorus is sponsoring a Talent Show! Last day for auditions is today. Open to all REL students. See Mr. Neaher for more information.
  • REL Community Service opportunities - click here for more information!
  • Lots of events this week - see Previously Posted Announcements section below for more info about:
    • Community events such as March of Dimes and Relay for Life
    • Math and Science Scholarship due today!
College Admissions Announcements* - Congratulations to the following seniors who have turned in official University Admission/Acceptance letters to Dr. Keefe (new in blue):
    • Jerrica Gardner - Univ of South Florida, Univ of North Florida
    • Nikenia Keys - Univ of Florida
    • Tamiya Belton - Univ of North Florida
    • Julie Ngo - George Mason Univ, Univ of North Florida, Hollins Univ, St Johns, Univ of Florida, Hofstra Univ
    • Tamara Lee - SCAD, Univ of South Florida, Ringling College of Art & Design
    • Waverly Wahome - FAMU, Univ of South Florida
    • Alexis Brown - Virginia State Univ, Lincoln Univ, Tuskegee Univ, Univ of South Florida, Univ of Florida
    • TaKyra Fowler - Tennessee State Univ, Hampton Univ, Valdosta State, Charleston Southern Univ
    • Cienna Richards - Univ of South Florida, Hofstra Univ
    • Julie Ngo - American Univ
    • Ken Nguyen - Univ of Florida
    • Valentina Bentacur - Univ of Florida
    • Jonathan Hunt - Embry Riddle
    • Diamond Paulk - Univ of North Florida, Univ of Central Florida, FAMU, Florida State Univ, Univ of Florida
    • Alexis Brown - Univ of North Florida,Univ of Tampa
    • Nyema Eades - Univ of North Florida, Univ of Florida, Univ of Central Florida, Univ of South Florida
    • Victoria Green - SCAD
    • Samantha Wilson - Wesleyan, Univ of North Florida, Salem College, Alfred Univ
    • Jervonnie Moody - Florida Atlantic Univ
    • 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. 
  • SENIORS - Contact Ms. Akakatang about FSCJ Commencement Ceremonies (a.k.a. "graduation") ASAP.
  • The REL Chorus is sponsoring a Talent Show! Auditions are April 6-8 and open to all REL students. See Mr. Neaher for more information. 
  • College 911 hosted by Jax Commitment - April 13 at 12:30. See Ms. Tilman or Ms. Schuler for more information.
  • April 14 - How to Create a College Schedule! Open to any parent who is interested in learning more about how to select classes for dual enrollment programs at FSCJ. This will be held in the REL Media Center from 6:00-7:30 p.m. 
  • Prom tickets on sale - $65 - Mondays & Fridays during the month of April in Rm 847 
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - April 10
  • 10th grade Early College Parent Night: How to Create a College Schedule - April 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the REL Media Center 
  • Prom guest applications are available in the REL Main Office and due April 17. See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • Relay For Life of Northside - April 18. Contact Melanie Oberkrom for more information melanie.oberkrom@cancer.org  
  • March of Dimes - April 18
  • Prom Guest application deadline - April 17 See Ms. Thomas for more information. 
  • Accounting Career Awareness Program at UCF - application due April 20 
  • April 21 at 6:00 p.m. - Moving up! Early College Freshmen Parent Night 
    This event is open to all 9th grade Early College students and parents. Information will be provided regarding Early College Continuation Criteria, PERT Testing, and EOCs. This will be held in the REL Auditorium from 6:00-7:30 p.m.  
  • April 23 - Getting Ready for Senior Year! Junior parent night Join us for information about graduation requirements, the college application process, financial aid, scholarships, and dual enrollment opportunities. This event is open to all REL Juniors and parents!  
  • April 28th - High School Orientation for 8th Grade Students
    This event, open to our incoming class of students, will provide information for students and parents about the Early College program, expectations, and benefits of dual enrollment programs offered at Lee High School. This event is open to any 8th grade students and parents expecting to attend REL for the 2015-2016 school year. 
  • 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 Freshmen, Sophomores, and parents!
  • Grad Bash - May 1
  • FSCJ Commencement - May 7
  • Prom - May 16 
  • Seniors Awards Ceremony -May 21
  • Graduation Rehearsal - May 22 at 8:00 a.m. at REL
  • 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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