Announcements - Friday, May 1

New Information/Today's Events -

• Grad Bash Dress Code - https://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Grad-Bash/Dress-Code.aspx     Note: Dress Code is set by Universal Studios, not DCPS or REL. 
  
• Peace Warriors Yoga Club will meet Thursdays in May. See Dr. Keefe for more information. 
• Annual Spring Concert Sing Everything!  - May 14th at 7pm in the REL Auditorium.   
• NHS members - dues are due today!
• See Previously Posted Announcements below for more info about:
•  REL Progress Reports
• Senior Class Breakfast

College Admissions Announcements* - Congratulations to the following seniors who have turned in official University Admission/Acceptance letters to Dr. Keefe (new in blue):

• Tamiya Belton - UNF
• Valentina Bentacur - UF
• Jaelyn Benyard - FAMU, Hampton 
• Alexis Brown - Virginia State, Lincoln, Tuskegee, USF, UF, UNF, Univ of Tampa
• Bailey Charles - UNF, UCF, FIT
• Christian Diaz - UNF, UCF, Embry-Riddle
• Nyema Eades - UNF, UF, UCF, USF
• Destiny Ferrone - Florida State University
• TaKyra Fowler - Tennessee, Hampton, Valdosta, Charleston Southern
• Jerrica Gardner - USF, UNF
• Victoria Green - SCAD
• Allison Hughes - Howard
• Jonathan Hunt - Embry Riddle
• Nikenia Keys - UF
• Tamara Lee - SCAD, USF, Ringling
  
• Jervonnie Moody - FAU
• Julie Ngo - George Mason, UNF, Hollins, St Johns, UF, Hofstra, American Univ
• Ken Nguyen - UF
• Diamond Paulk - UNF, UCF, FAMU, FSU, UF
• Cienna Richards - USF, Hofstra
• Iraj Pamela Rueda - Hofstra
• Nydiezs Taylor - University of South Florida
• Waverly Wahome - FAMU, USF
• Samantha Wilson - Wesleyan, UNF, Salem, Alfred Univ

*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.
• 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 
• 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. First 15 people to donate clothing receive coupon for FREE 8-count Chik-Fil-A nuggets. Everyone who donates will be entered in drawing for Alligator Farm tickets. Event hosted by Take Stock in Children & Goodwill Industries.
• 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 -

• Navy ROTC scholarship 
• Scheidel Scholarship for students attending FSCJ past high school
• Florida Financial Aid (Bright Futures & more) - June 1
• Florida Financial Aid application guidelines - June 1 
• Northeast FL Medical Society - May 4
• Dorthea B. Shaw - May 4 
• Achieving the Dream - May 4
• Jax Chamber West Council - May 15
• Asylees as Authors - due May 15  
• Frank M. Eidson Scholarship - May 15
• Healthcare Administration Degree Guide (HADG) - May 15
• SP Scholarship - May 15
• PFLAG - June 1
• Aspiring Fashion Professionals - due June 1
• Aspiring Animation Professionals -  due June 1 
• Odenza Vacations Scholarship - June 1
• Got a Spine Scholarship - June 2
• The Centurian Club - June 5
• Abbott & Fenner Business - due June 15
• FAMU Biological & Agricultural Engineering - due June 30
• BBG Communications - June 30
• SLAC Scholarship - September 15
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• Need assistance with college or scholarship applications? Attend College Quest on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00-2:45 in the REL Media Center.