Monday, December 15, 2014

Announcements - Dec 15

New Information/Today's Events -
  • FSCJ Textbook Return - return ALL books to ROBERT E LEE HIGH SCHOOL during one of the following time periods regardless of where you picked them up:
    • Monday, Dec. 15 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Dec. 16 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Ms. Sambol-Tosco's next tutoring session is Dec 15.
  • REL Track Team Conditioning will begin on Monday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. See Ms. Covas for more information.
  • Epsilon Sigma Alpha - Early Bird application due Dec. 15, traditional deadline Feb 1 Click here for application!
Previously Posted Announcements -
  • FSCJ Textbook Return - return ALL books to ROBERT E LEE HIGH SCHOOL during one of the following time periods regardless of where you picked them up:
    • Friday, Dec. 12 between 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    • Monday, Dec. 15 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Dec. 16 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • FSCJ Winter Break - Dec 12-Jan 6. Spring classes begin Jan 7.
  • Ms. Sambol-Tosco's next tutoring session is Dec 15.
  • FSCJ Fall term grades post Dec 16.
  • REL Winter Break - Dec. 19-Jan. 4 - School will be closed. REL classes resume Jan. 5.
  • FCA t-shirts on sale in rm 301. Cost is $5.
  • Community Service Hours opportunity - Help Riverside Avondale Preservation build luminary kits. Shifts available are: Saturdays 9:00-12:00, Saturdays 12:00-3:00, and Sundays 1:00-4:00. Project days are Nov 8- Dec. 21. Contact Torrie Parette for more information - torrie@riversideavondale.org or 904-389-2449.
  • REL Junior Class is sponsoring a Blanket & Coat Drive during the month of December. See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • NHS is collecting toys! Toys must be new and unwrapped. Collection boxes are located in the Main Office.
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - Jan. 9
  • Yearbooks are on sale now for $65. Price increase on Jan 16 to $75. Price increases on March 14 to $85.
  • Second Senior Package on sale - Feb 2-6 Cost is $250. Includes cap & amp; gown, Grad Bash, and T-shirt. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • Financial Aid Night - Feb 3
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - Feb. 6
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - March 6
  • Seniors - all debts must be paid by March 13 
  • Prom tickets on sale - March 23, 27, 30 Rm 847
  • REL Spring Break - March 16-20. REL closed. FSCJ classes held as scheduled.
  • Prom tickets on sale - April 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 28, 29, & 30 Rm 847
  • Prom Guest application deadline - April 17th See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - April 10
  • Senior T-shirt sale - April 13-17
  • Grad Bash - May 1
  • Prom - May 16
  • REL Commencement Ceremonies (Graduation) - June 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Veterans' Arena 
  • Need community service hours? Activities have been scheduled that need volunteers! Sign up in rm 847.
Previously Announced Club Information -
  • ACE Mentoring Program meeting - Dec. 18 at 2:00 in rm 335. Program is for any student interested in fields such as architecture, construction, an engineering. See Mrs. Bell for more information.
  • Marathon High fundraiser! Chik-Fil-A Spirit Night is January 6 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Show your support for this awesome running club and get some yummy treats during this awesome event! Show the Marathon High flyer to the cashier and 20% of the night's proceeds go to Marathon High! Click here for your flyer!
  • Peace Warriors Yoga Club -  Thursdays at 2:05. See Dr. Keefe for more information.
  • Drama Club meets on Thursdays at 2:00 in rm 253. See Ms. Williams for more information. 
  • Sci-Fi Club meets on Tuesdays at 2:00 in rm 859. Come ready to watch some sci-fi! See Ms. Lawson for more information. 
  • National Honor Society (NHS) Calendar - click here!
Previously Announced Sports Information -
  • Lacrosse Winter 2015 schedule released! Click here
  • 2014-2015 Robert E. Lee Boys Soccer - Click here for the schedule!
  • 2014-2015 Robert E. Lee Girls Basketball - Click here for the schedule! 
Previously Announced Scholarship & Program Deadlines -
  • Epsilon Sigma Alpha - Early Bird application due Dec. 15, traditional deadline Feb 1 Click here for application!
  • Kappa Alpha Psi - due Dec 31 Click here for application! 
  • FSU CARE program - due Jan 14 Click here for application! 
  • FormSwift Scholarship - due Jan 15 Click here for application!
  • J. Ollie Edmunds - due Jan. 16 Click here for application!  
  • James (Coach) Day - due Feb 1 Click here for application!
  • Arts for Life - due Feb 2 Click here for application!
  • The McCurry Foundation - due Feb 15 Click here for application!
  • Mayor's Asian American Advisory Board - due Feb 28 Click here for application!
  • Asylees as Authors - due May 15 Click here for application!
  • Aspiring Fashion Professionals - due June 1 Click here for application!  
  • Aspiring Animation Professionals -  due June 1 Click here for application!
  • Navy ROTC scholarship - Click here for application!
  • Need more information about financial aid? Click here for a list of Financial Aid workshops.
  • Interested in the Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship? Mr. Salery, UNF Jax Commitment Coordinator, is available Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in rm. 827.
  • Need assistance with college or scholarship applications? Attend College Quest on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00-2:45 in the REL Media Center.

Friday, December 12, 2014

DCPS Tech Survey - Enter to win a Kindle Fire!



Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) is currently administering a survey to students to get feedback on use of technology. Students received an email through Gaggle requesting their participation in the survey.

The student survey covers the following key topic areas:
·         Use of technology
·         Comfort with technology
·         Impact of technology on student learning

The survey should take 5 - 10 minutes to complete. The survey is being administered by Hanover Research, a private research firm based in Washington, DC. No individual responses or identifiable information will be shared with the district. The final report will contain trends and summary statistics. Each student who completes the survey will be entered in a giveaway that gives them a chance to win a Kindle Fire!

Announcements - Dec 12

New Information/Today's Events -
  • Marathon High fundraiser! Chik-Fil-A Spirit Night is January 6 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Show your support for this awesome running club and get some yummy treats during this awesome event! Show the Marathon High flyer to the cashier and 20% of the night's proceeds go to Marathon High! Click here for your flyer!
  • FSCJ Textbook Return - return ALL books to ROBERT E LEE HIGH SCHOOL today between 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (additional time slots listed under Previously Posted Announcements)
  • The REL Chorus will perform a holiday concert tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the REL Auditorium. Tickets are $5; children under 12 y.o. attend for free.
  • Congratulations to Ebony Prince for being selected to play in the first annual All-Star Volleyball game! This highly competitive game will be played at EWC on Dec 13 at 6:00 p.m. Come out and support this awesome Lady General!
  • REL Track Team Conditioning will begin on Monday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. See Ms. Covas for more information.
  • Epsilon Sigma Alpha - Early Bird application due Dec. 15, traditional deadline Feb 1 Click here for application!
Previously Posted Announcements -
  • Senior Sweatshirts are available for pick-up. Students attending classes at REL may pick up sweatshirts during lunch. Students attending classes at FSCJ may pick up sweatshirts after school (REL dismissal time).
  • FSCJ Textbook Return - return ALL books to ROBERT E LEE HIGH SCHOOL during one of the following time periods regardless of where you picked them up:
    • Friday, Dec. 12 between 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    • Monday, Dec. 15 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Dec. 16 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • The REL Chorus will perform a holiday concert Dec 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the REL Auditorium. Tickets are $5; children under 12 y.o. attend for free.
  • FSCJ Winter Break - Dec 12-Jan 6. Spring classes begin Jan 7.
  • Ms. Sambol-Tosco's next tutoring session is Dec 15.
  • FSCJ Fall term grades post Dec 16.
  • REL Winter Break - Dec. 19-Jan. 4 - School will be closed. REL classes resume Jan. 5.
  • FCA t-shirts on sale in rm 301. Cost is $5.
  • Community Service Hours opportunity - Help Riverside Avondale Preservation build luminary kits. Shifts available are: Saturdays 9:00-12:00, Saturdays 12:00-3:00, and Sundays 1:00-4:00. Project days are Nov 8- Dec. 21. Contact Torrie Parette for more information - torrie@riversideavondale.org or 904-389-2449.
  • REL Junior Class is sponsoring a Blanket & Coat Drive during the month of December. See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • NHS is collecting toys! Toys must be new and unwrapped. Collection boxes are located in the Main Office.
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - Jan. 9
  • Yearbooks are on sale now for $65. Price increase on Jan 16 to $75. Price increases on March 14 to $85.
  • Second Senior Package on sale - Feb 2-6 Cost is $250. Includes cap & amp; gown, Grad Bash, and T-shirt. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • Financial Aid Night - Feb 3
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - Feb. 6
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - March 6
  • Seniors - all debts must be paid by March 13 
  • Prom tickets on sale - March 23, 27, 30 Rm 847
  • REL Spring Break - March 16-20. REL closed. FSCJ classes held as scheduled.
  • Prom tickets on sale - April 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 28, 29, & 30 Rm 847
  • Prom Guest application deadline - April 17th See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - April 10
  • Senior T-shirt sale - April 13-17
  • Grad Bash - May 1
  • Prom - May 16
  • REL Commencement Ceremonies (Graduation) - June 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Veterans' Arena 
  • Need community service hours? Activities have been scheduled that need volunteers! Sign up in rm 847.
Previously Announced Club Information -
  • ACE Mentoring Program meeting - Dec. 18 at 2:00 in rm 335. Program is for any student interested in fields such as architecture, construction, an engineering. See Mrs. Bell for more information.
  • Peace Warriors Yoga Club -  Thursdays at 2:05. See Dr. Keefe for more information.
  • Drama Club meets on Thursdays at 2:00 in rm 253. See Ms. Williams for more information. 
  • Sci-Fi Club meets on Tuesdays at 2:00 in rm 859. Come ready to watch some sci-fi! See Ms. Lawson for more information. 
  • National Honor Society (NHS) Calendar - click here!
Previously Announced Sports Information -
  • Lacrosse Winter 2015 schedule released! Click here
  • 2014-2015 Robert E. Lee Boys Soccer - Click here for the schedule!
  • 2014-2015 Robert E. Lee Girls Basketball - Click here for the schedule! 
Previously Announced Scholarship & Program Deadlines -
  • Epsilon Sigma Alpha - Early Bird application due Dec. 15, traditional deadline Feb 1 Click here for application!
  • Kappa Alpha Psi - due Dec 31 Click here for application! 
  • FSU CARE program - due Jan 14 Click here for application! 
  • FormSwift Scholarship - due Jan 15 Click here for application!
  • J. Ollie Edmunds - due Jan. 16 Click here for application!  
  • James (Coach) Day - due Feb 1 Click here for application!
  • Arts for Life - due Feb 2 Click here for application!
  • The McCurry Foundation - due Feb 15 Click here for application!
  • Mayor's Asian American Advisory Board - due Feb 28 Click here for application!
  • Asylees as Authors - due May 15 Click here for application!
  • Aspiring Fashion Professionals - due June 1 Click here for application!  
  • Aspiring Animation Professionals -  due June 1 Click here for application!
  • Navy ROTC scholarship - Click here for application!
  • Need more information about financial aid? Click here for a list of Financial Aid workshops.
  • Interested in the Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship? Mr. Salery, UNF Jax Commitment Coordinator, is available Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in rm. 827.
  • Need assistance with college or scholarship applications? Attend College Quest on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00-2:45 in the REL Media Center.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

College Sports Recruiting Scholarship - Due July 1

College Sports Scholarships, a web-based scholarship search network, is offering high school athletes scholarships for college!
Eligibility:
  • any current or former high school athlete
  • high school senior or current college student
  • submit essay

Marathon High Spirit Night at Chik-Fil-A!


Students, parents, and friends of Marathon High can print this announcement or SHOW THIS ANNOUNCEMENT on your phone to the Chik-Fil-A cashier during the Spirit event. 

Announcements - Dec 11

New Information/Today's Events -
  • Ms. Sambol-Tosco's tutoring is cancelled today. Next session is Dec 15.
  • NHS is collecting toys! Toys must be new and unwrapped. Collection boxes are located in the Main Office.
  • ACT Tutoring - REL Media Center Dec 11 2:30-4:30
  • Peace Warriors Yoga Club -  today at 2:05. See Dr. Keefe for more information.
  • Drama Club meets today 2:00 in rm 253. See Ms. Williams for more information. 
  • Mandatory Football meeting for current and future players - today at 2:30 in the home side football bleachers. See Coach Smalls for more information.
Previously Posted Announcements -
  • Senior Sweatshirts are available for pick-up. Students attending classes at REL may pick up sweatshirts during lunch. Students attending classes at FSCJ may pick up sweatshirts after school (REL dismissal time).
  • ACT Tutoring - REL Media Center Dec 11 2:30-4:30
  • FSCJ Textbook Return - return ALL books to ROBERT E LEE HIGH SCHOOL during one of the following time periods regardless of where you picked them up:
    • Friday, Dec. 12 between 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m
    • Monday, Dec. 15 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Dec. 16 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • The REL Chorus will perform a holiday concert Dec 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the REL Auditorium. Tickets are $5; children under 12 y.o. attend for free.
  • FSCJ Winter Break - Dec 12-Jan 6. Spring classes begin Jan 7.
  • FSCJ Fall term grades post Dec 16.
  • REL Winter Break - Dec. 19-Jan. 4 - School will be closed. REL classes resume Jan. 5.
  • FCA t-shirts on sale in rm 301. Cost is $5.
  • Community Service Hours opportunity - Help Riverside Avondale Preservation build luminary kits. Shifts available are: Saturdays 9:00-12:00, Saturdays 12:00-3:00, and Sundays 1:00-4:00. Project days are Nov 8- Dec. 21. Contact Torrie Parette for more information - torrie@riversideavondale.org or 904-389-2449.
  • REL Junior Class is sponsoring a Blanket & Coat Drive during the month of December. See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - Jan. 9
  • Yearbooks are on sale now for $65. Price increase on Jan 16 to $75. Price increases on March 14 to $85.
  • Second Senior Package on sale - Feb 2-6 Cost is $250. Includes cap & amp; gown, Grad Bash, and T-shirt. See Mrs. Morrison for more information.
  • Financial Aid Night - Feb 3
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - Feb. 6
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - March 6
  • Seniors - all debts must be paid by March 13 
  • Prom tickets on sale - March 23, 27, 30 Rm 847
  • REL Spring Break - March 16-20. REL closed. FSCJ classes held as scheduled.
  • Prom tickets on sale - April 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 28, 29, & 30 Rm 847
  • Prom Guest application deadline - April 17th See Ms. Thomas for more information.
  • First Friday Workshop at FSCJ - April 10
  • Senior T-shirt sale - April 13-17
  • Grad Bash - May 1
  • Prom - May 16
  • REL Commencement Ceremonies (Graduation) - June 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Veterans' Arena 
  • Need community service hours? Activities have been scheduled that need volunteers! Sign up in rm 847.
Previously Announced Club Information -
  • ACE Mentoring Program meeting - Dec. 18 at 2:00 in rm 335. Program is for any student interested in fields such as architecture, construction, an engineering. See Mrs. Bell for more information.
  • Peace Warriors Yoga Club -  Thursdays at 2:05. See Dr. Keefe for more information.
  • Drama Club meets on Thursdays at 2:00 in rm 253. See Ms. Williams for more information. 
  • Sci-Fi Club meets on Tuesdays at 2:00 in rm 859. Come ready to watch some sci-fi! See Ms. Lawson for more information. 
  • National Honor Society (NHS) Calendar - click here!
Previously Announced Sports Information -
  • Mandatory Football meeting for current and future players - Dec 11 at 2:30 in the home side football bleachers. See Coach Smalls for more information.
  • Lacrosse Winter 2015 schedule released! Click here
  • 2014-2015 Robert E. Lee Boys Soccer - Click here for the schedule!
  • 2014-2015 Robert E. Lee Girls Basketball - Click here for the schedule! 
Previously Announced Scholarship & Program Deadlines -
  • Epsilon Sigma Alpha - Early Bird application due Dec. 15, traditional deadline Feb 1 Click here for application!
  • Kappa Alpha Psi - due Dec 31 Click here for application! 
  • FSU CARE program - due Jan 14 Click here for application! 
  • FormSwift Scholarship - due Jan 15 Click here for application!
  • J. Ollie Edmunds - due Jan. 16 Click here for application!  
  • James (Coach) Day - due Feb 1 Click here for application!
  • Arts for Life - due Feb 2 Click here for application!
  • The McCurry Foundation - due Feb 15 Click here for application!
  • Mayor's Asian American Advisory Board - due Feb 28 Click here for application!
  • Asylees as Authors - due May 15 Click here for application!
  • Aspiring Fashion Professionals - due June 1 Click here for application!  
  • Aspiring Animation Professionals -  due June 1 Click here for application!
  • Navy ROTC scholarship - Click here for application!
  • Need more information about financial aid? Click here for a list of Financial Aid workshops.
  • Interested in the Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship? Mr. Salery, UNF Jax Commitment Coordinator, is available Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in rm. 827.
  • Need assistance with college or scholarship applications? Attend College Quest on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00-2:45 in the REL Media Center.