march 2, 2018...march 2, 2018 to be posted in every classroom to: maria esparza & ana maria...
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March 2, 2018
TO BE POSTED IN EVERY CLASSROOM
to: Maria Esparza & Ana Maria Goana De Santiago. (If you do not want your birthday announced, let Ms. Nuño know in the student center).
Daily announcements are available for all to read in the Student Center.
Congratulations to the Senior Superlative Winners!
BEST SMILE BOY — Erik Gonzalez GIRL — Leslie Ortega
BEST EYES BOY — Raymond Bernal GIRL — Johanna Dickie
BEST PERSONALITY BOY — Rufus Pappy GIRL — Zobria Brown
BEST MUSICIAN BOY — Christian LaForteza GIRL — Arianna Avina
BEST DRESSED BOY — Carlos Marinero GIRL — Savannah George
BEST FRIENDS BOYS — Anthony Gaines + Omar Baroudy + Mark Bolivar GIRLS — Zobria Brown + Sydney Johnson
CUTEST COUPLE BOY + GIRL — Mark Bolivar + Cesia Gomez Lopez
CLASS CLOWN BOY — Dezmond Washington GIRL — Daja Rogers
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED BOY — Rufus Pappy GIRL — Mirleth Del Los Santos
MOST ATHLETIC BOY — Jeffrey Ortiz GIRL — Sarah Mendoza
MOST ARTISTIC BOY — Christian LaForteza GIRL — Bijon Bruner
MOST SPIRITED BOY — Christian LaForteza GIRL — Zobria Brown
MOST SAVAGE BOY — Carlos Marinero GIRL — Klaryssa Myrick
Winners are to come to Mrs. Martinez’s Room 1136 today Friday at 2pm to take their photos: Please dress accordingly, bring prompts.
Meetings:
1. PUENTE CLUB meets on Mondays in BE20 at lunch.
Misc:
1. Students! The Arboretum extended the deadline for their Spring Nature Camp 2018. You can fulfill some of your community service hours during spring break. Deadline to apply is today Friday, March 2. Come to the student center for an application.
2. Seniors! Today is the deadline to submit your Jostens order. Go to Www.jostens.com. After late fees will apply.
3. All Puente Seniors and Juniors wanting info on stoles please speak with Emily Garcia before this Friday.
4. Today is the last day for the Book Friday, 3/2. 5. Seniors! today March 2, 2018 is the deadline for the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act.
6. PCC is inviting you to their Spring Symposium Paving a Successful Pathway from high school to college, career and beyond. Join us this Saturday, March 3, from 9am-12pm in the Creveling Lounge. You can also join us at 8am for a campus tour! Get on the spot enrollment in PCC’s Pathway Program and join us for workshops that include: Parent 101, Financial Aid, Transfers, Job Market Trends, come and learn more about our support services.
7. Reminder Seniors: The 2018 Isaac McClelland Memorial Scholarship & the JPL scientist Dr. Claudia Alexander Memorial Scholarship are due today March 2.
Seniors! Mrs. Chong is now accepting Grad Nite payments. You can start a payment plan. Full price for Grad Nite is $150. Last day to pay for EVERYTHING is March 30th, NO EXCEPTIONS!
8. The Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce, more commonly known as the “Jaycees,” is proud to continue the Junior Chamber of Commerce Youth Intern Program for its fifth year. The program gives citizens under the age of 21 a chance to develop their networking and project management skills through our community service projects. They will observe Board and committee meetings and volunteer with Jaycees and like-
minded students while learning to become young leaders in the community. All Jaycee Youth Interns will receive a certificate of achievement and a letter of recommendation from the Pasadena Jaycees President at the Awards Luncheon held in their honor. Interested students should attend the Info Session on Wednesday, March 7th at 6:30 pm. at the Curtin House at the Pasadena History Museum, located at 474 W. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91103. Students may fill out an Intern Application online, which can be found at pasadenajaycees.org/internprogram
9. Do you love to read? Then join the Million Word Challenge. The challenge runs from February 13 -May 4, 2018. Students are encouraged to read one million words during the challenge. Earn prizes! See your English teacher for more information.
10. Attention students: Need a job? The Cafeteria is looking for students who would like to work during nutrition or lunch time. If you are interested see the cafeteria manager.
11. The Partnership for Success! is resuming their Saturday tutoring program at Polytechnic School. This is a FREE tutoring program. To register, please email Ines Asturias at [email protected] with the student’s name and the subject they need most help with. We ask that students are dropped off with their school materials so that we have a productive session. Students are also encouraged to attend if they are in need of a quiet space to complete their homework or school projects. The 1 ½ hour sessions will take place from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on the following Saturdays:· February 24· March 3, 10· April 7, 14, 21, 28· There is no tutoring during May due to AP Exam tests and June is closed for the summer. All tutoring sessions will be held at Polytechnic School’s South Campus Library. The library is located on the top floor of the Poly building, accessible from the crosswalk at Cornell Road and Catalina Avenue, south of California Boulevard.
12. Attention seniors: Don’t forget to give Mrs. Reynoso your college acceptances when you receive them. You can email her your name, the school that you were accepted into and attach a copy/picture of your acceptance letter or go to room C1218. Thanks!
13. Reminder: the summer trip to Spain is getting close. We leave June 18th, 2018 and return June 26th. The March 5th deadline for enrolling and paying for the trip is also getting close. If you are interested there is still time to sign up. If you have questions please come by and see Mrs. Heredia in room C-1103.
14. Attention Junior Boys: You are invited to apply to be part of the Boys State American Legion Conference that will take place June 16-23. The conference is being sponsored by CSU Sacramento. Delegates learn about leadership, responsibility and have a unique opportunity to participate in a fun-filled diverse educational opportunity dealing with the structure and responsibilities of state government. Interested Juniors can get an application from your counselor. Deadline to apply is March 19, 2018.
15. Each year the Asian Pacific Family Center and the Garvey School District hold an annual San Gabriel Valley Youth Summit. This year, the 9th Annual San Gabriel Valley Youth Summit, will be on Saturday, March 17th, 2018, at Garvey Intermediate School. Our collaborative event is FREE to all 6th to 12th grade youth from any background, ethnicity, and region. This year’s theme –“#DefiningOurFuture” – is meant to unite youth and others to address youth leadership, education, and empowerment. For more information, contact us at [email protected]. We would like to cordially invite ASB, student clubs, and other student body members to attend this year’s free event. Each student in attendance is provided FREE breakfast from Whole Foods and FREE lunch from Panda Express. Each student is also awarded community service hours.
16. Ladies and Gentlemen! Are you ready for the Prom? Don’t let the lack
of an outfit keep you from going to Prom! The Salvation Army and PUSD Families in
Transition are hosting their 10th
Annual Prom Attire Giveaway. That means FREE
Dresses, Ties & Shirts! The Prom Giveaway will take place on Saturday, March 24,
2018 from 8-2pm. For registration please contact Socorro or Martha at (626) 396-3698.
Volunteer/Internships:
1. HS Students - Looking for a meaningful way to volunteer in your community? The City of Pasadena is looking for volunteers who can help elementary aged children (ages 8-12) with assistance in math, reading, writing, science, and more. The Villa-Parke Community Center is located at 363 E. Villa St. Pasadena, Ca. 91101. The Homework Assistance program meets Tuesday - Thursday from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Homework assistance is needed for 1 hour. Volunteers will be required to complete a volunteer application. Anyone 18 & over will have to successfully complete a City of Pasadena LiveScan background clearance before volunteering. For more information, please contact John Chacon (626) 744-6532 or [email protected]
1. The Pasadena – Altadena Chapter of Links, Inc. is announcing the 2018 Isaac McClelland Memorial Scholarship & the JPL scientist Dr. Claudia Alexander Memorial Scholarship. The students of Pasadena Unified School District are the recipients of these scholarships ranging from $500 to $2000. African American students entering a 2 or 4 year college or university in September 2018 are eligible. See your counselor for the application. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 2, 2018.
2. Belva Roberts was an avid supporter of the cooperative movement, and was active in her community and in legislative advocacy. Providing scholarships to help students further their college education was a source of great pride for Belva, and she truly enjoyed meeting and congratulating each of the students who earned a scholarship from CCSSM. Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 CCSSM Belva Roberts Leadership Scholarship, to help unlock a brighter future for a deserving and dedicated student, who is interested in leadership and government and/or student relations. Scholarships of $2,000 are available. Come to the student center for more information. Deadline to apply is March 3, 2018.
3. The Consumers Cooperative Society of Santa Monica Inc. (CCSSM) was formed in 1936 by a small group of individuals who worked together to enhance the lives of members and the community. Now more than 30,000 members strong, the Co-Op is dedicated to supporting education, financial literacy and community service. Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 CCSSM Scholarships, to help unlock a brighter future for deserving and dedicated students. Several scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded. Come to the student center for more information. Deadline to apply is March 3, 2018.
4. Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Kinecta Scholarships, to help provide a brighter future for deserving and dedicated students. Several scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded. Deadline to apply is March 3, 2018. Come to the student center for more information.
5. ECLIPSE is an organization that is totally committed to assisting and encouraging African-American high school students in successfully completing higher
education goals. They have established a scholarship fund and give out $1000 incentive awards to students who have demonstrated commitment to furthering their education. Come to the student center to see if you meet the criteria and for the application. Deadline to apply is March 10, 2018.
6. Graduating high school seniors of Portuguese descent, you can apply to the 2018 Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $500 each. You can download the application www.cabrillocivicclubs.org. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2018.
7. Attention Graduating Seniors: The "Italian Catholic Federation" offers $400.00 scholarships to Roman Catholic graduating seniors of Italian descent who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. For more information: Call the "Italian Catholic Federation" office at 888-423-1924 or visit their web-site at www.icf.org to download the application. Deadline is March 15, 2018.
8. Hey Seniors! It’s Amara Young, president and now alumni of the Class of 2017. You guys are getting ready to move on to your next academic chapter and I want to help y’all out! The Amara Young Alumni Scholarship aims to honor college-bound students of color (black and/or Latino (a) Hispanic) on their passion for being involved on-campus or within the surrounding community. Tell me all about what you are involved in and why you are passionate about it. There are two $150 scholarships up for grabs. Deadline to apply is March 23, 2018. Please come to the student center for an application.
9. The Pasadena Association of African American School Educators-PAAASE is offering their annual 2018 Eddie Newman Scholarship for eligible PUSD high school African American seniors. PAAASE will be selecting one student from each school. All students who meet the eligibility requirements and completely fill out the application will be considered. Come and get an application from the student center. Application deadline is March 23, 2018.
10. Royal Business Bank is committed to supporting economically-challenged youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. The 2018 Royal Business Bank Scholarship Program is awarding 20- $1000 to high school seniors whom are planning to attend college as a full-time, degree seeking student in the fall of 2018. The scholarship is open to all majors and
there is no ethnicity requirement. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 28, 2018. For more information go to www.2018royalbusinessbankscholaarshipprogram.
11. The Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund is awarding 10 - $5,000 scholarships. Their focus is to help economically-challenged Taiwanese American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education. The scholarship is open to all high school seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2018 and 1st year college students continuing their education in the fall of 2018. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 28, 2018. For more information go to www.TAScholarshipFund.org