Thursday, May 14, 2015

Announcements - May 14


New Information/Today's Events -
  • The Administration and Athletic Department are very proud of Jaela Green ~ Basketball, Rayshun Jones ~ Football, Janasia Law-Johnson ~ Flag Football, Curtis Rainey ~ Football, Eric Shine ~ Baseball, Bernard Thomas ~ Tennis, and Dominic Williams ~ Cross Country/ Track & Field for being selected to their respective All Gateway Conference Athletic Team. They will be recognized at the District Conference Banquet on Monday ~ May 18 at the Morocco Shrine Auditorium. Please congratulate them on their outstanding achievements in athletics.
  • See Previously Posted Announcements below for more info about:
    • Rising 8th & 9th grade course selection - due tomorrow!
    • Sing Everything! performance
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
    • Larea Burton - FAMU
    • 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
    • Ashanti Hall - Florida State College at Jacksonville
    • 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
    • Alyssa-Monet Young - University of Central Florida
*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 letter
  • Attention Rising 8th grade students - Click here to submit your elective choices http://goo.gl/forms/Se6xB6AKfU Make sure you are using the link to the 9th grade Electives Survey. 
  • Attention Rising 9th grade students - Click here to submit your elective choices http://goo.gl/forms/iCwIHfZf58 Make sure you are using the link to the 10th grade Electives Survey.
  • Update your mailing address before summer! "Blue Cards", "Yellow Cards, and FSCJ applications cannot be used for address updates. Verification and changes can be made in the Records Department (rm 828) Mondays-Fridays from 8:00a-1:00p. for students who are enrolled at REL. If enrolled in middle school, check with your school for hours of operation.
  • Annual Spring Concert Sing Everything!  - May 14th at 7pm in the REL Auditorium. 
  • Prom - May 16 
  • Seniors attending classes at REL - Please make sure you turn in your textbooks, final assignments, and team gear (uniforms, chorus robes, etc.) before May 21.
  • Seniors Awards Ceremony - May 21at 6:30 p.m. at REL
  • Graduation Rehearsal - May 22 at 8:00 a.m. at REL
  • Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council - contact Dr. Keefe by May 22 if interested
  • 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
  • Senior Class Breakfast - May 27th at Potter's House Soul Food Bistro. Cost is $14 $12. Payment can be made to Mrs. Morrison May 1st - 8th 13th.
  • 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
  • Early College Summer Reading Assignment for students entering 9th grade
  • Aug 24 - first day of classes for students attending REL
  • Camp Healing Powers, a support program for kids experiencing grief, needs a certified lifeguard for September 12 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Students can use this as community service hours or opt to be paid for the time spent providing service. Contact Katie McConnell (kmcconnell@communityhospice.com) for more information.
Previously Announced Club Information -
  • Peace Warriors Yoga Club will meet Thursdays in May. See Dr. Keefe for more 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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