Tuesday, March 28, 2017

REL Announcements - Tuesday, March 28, 2017

REL Announcements:
  • REL Varsity Cheer Interest Meeting - April 10th at 3:00 in the REL Gym. See Coach Phay or Coach Stacie for more information.
  • Grad Bash permission slip and dress code have been shared via email. These items can also be picked up in the REL Main Office. Permission slip is due April 14th. See Ms. Sorrells for more information.
  • Spring into Success – Financial Literacy event April 8th at the Advanced Technology Center Florida State College at Jacksonville from 10am - 2pm. Event is free and open to all Juniors, Seniors, and Parents. Juniors will will be able to apply for their FSA IDs and complete the FAFSA forecaster; Seniors will complete necessary financial aid applications.  There will also be information sessions about FSCJ Promise, FSCJ's new program to fund the first two years of higher education for Duval and Nassau county students wanting to start their academic journey at FSCJ.
  • WILD about working with animals? Jax Zoo is looking for you! Read more and submit your application here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WILD2017 by March 31!
  • Reality Fair hosted by Main Library and Vystar - April 29th. This interactive simulation of adulthood will provide teens with a priceless educational experience. Participants will be assigned a career, salary, and family situation. Participants will visit various booths to make spending choices regarding housing, transportation, groceries, and more. Lunch will be provided to all participants. This event is free, but preregistration is required. Registration can be completed by accessing the event calendar at www.jaxpubliclibrary.org or by calling the Teen Desk at 630-0673.
  • Looking for scholarships? Check this out: UKSP Undergraduate Scholarships
  • After-School and Saturday Test Prep Sessions - Robert E Lee will host Saturday Test Prep Sessions (dates and subjects listed below). Sessions are 8:30-11:30a, with breakfast served from 8-8:30. 
    • April 1 - AP Language, Math, AP History, Reading strategies, PERT Testing (upperclassmen), DVIA
    • April 8 - AP Language, Math, Reading strategies, PERT Testing (upperclassmen), DVIAApril 15 - Math, AP History, AP Literature, Chemistry, Reading strategies, PERT Testing (upperclassmen), DVIA
    • April 29 - Math, AP History, AP Literature, Chemistry, Reading strategies, PERT Testing (upperclassmen), DVIA
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays after school - ACT/SAT Prep, Biology, Chemistry, Micro and Macro Economics
REL Calendar:
  • State and District Testing Dates and Updates!
  • March 31 - REL College Conversation with Everest University
  • April 3 - DCPS Report Cards distributed
  • April 6 - "Next Steps" Parent Night 6:00p at REL. Open to all parents of current Lee students. Agenda includes promotion, graduation, financial aid, Early College, and dual enrollment criteria. 
  • April 7 - REL College Conversation with University of West Georgia
  • April 19 - In-school ACT for all JUNIORS
  • April 21 - Grad Bash (senior activity). See Ms. Sorrells for more information.
  • April 22 - UNF Test Prep session. See Ms. Crowden for more information. 
  • May 1 - 4th quarter progress reports distributed
  • May 26 - Graduation ceremony at 10:00a at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • June 2 - End of Quarter 4/semester 2 & last day of school
  • ACT and SAT test fee waivers for Juniors and Seniors can be picked up from Mrs. Crowden-Richardson during 2nd and 3rd block. Students attending classes off-campus can pick up waivers Fridays 9:00-10:00a.
  • Free ACT and SAT Test Prep - Saturdays at Keiser University 10:00-11:45a. Call 904-296-3440 for more information.
  • After-school tutoring is available in the REL Media Center Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for all subject areas. Students must report to the Media Center by 2:15p to participate. Students who participate in tutoring can catch the Activity Bus at 4:45. 
  • Senior Package Information 
Scholarship & Program Deadlines (click on the scholarship title for more information) -
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