ROSEMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL Daily Announcements February 4, 2015 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Receive RHS Announcements through email by clicking the “Email Lists” button on the RHS Homepage Campbell Soup Labels The RHS Work Experience Program is collecting Box Tops, Campbell Soup Labels, Tyson A+ labels, and Milk Moola. There is no need to cut them out neatly as students in the Work Program will cut, sort, and count them. We will then redeem them and use the money to fund jobs for the students to gain employment skills. Items can be dropped off at the main office with “Attention: Kim Rollie” on it. Thanks for your support! (2) CONSTRUCT TOMORROW-CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CAREER FAIR Eagan High School Work Experience and Tech Ed Departments are partnering with Construction Tomorrow, (a twin cities non-profit that introduces students to the trades), to host a DISTRICT event that is open to all ISD 196 high school students. Construct Tomorrow will be coming to Eagan High School on Thursday, Feb 12, from 8am - noon. During this time, students will experience hands on introduction to the construction trades. Rosemount High School is scheduled to attend the event from 8:00-9:15 a.m. This will allow students to view and try out the stations that are showcased at the event. Transportation will be provided. Students will be required to register and submit a parent permission form. This will be considered a school authorized absence. If you have students that are interested in a career in the trades, please encourage them to attend. They may pick up a registration form and permission slip in the Career Center. These need to be returned by Monday, February 9th in order to attend. (2) 8th Annual Environmental College and Career Fair The School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, Minnesota will be holding the 8th annual Environmental College and Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Last year 30 colleges and organizations participated and hundreds of area high school students attended. This event is an arena style "fair" in which colleges provide information about their institutions and offer college/career guidance to students. The School of Environmental Studies is located at: 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Questions: Contact Nathan Nelson at: [email protected] (5) Yearbook Baby Ads Parents of Seniors: Would you like to include a special message and baby picture of your child in this year's yearbook? Look for the Senior Flashbacks information in your child's grad information or on the yearbook website at http://www.district196.org/rhs/facultyadd.cfm?id=343 (1) COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION A list of current scholarship opportunities can be found on Family Connections. Once you log in to Family Connections, go to the "Colleges" tab, scroll down and click on the "scholarship list" link to view the list of scholarships and/or download scholarship applications. Scholarships Ag Alliance Scholarship applications are available in the Career Center and on Family Connections. 3 awards (1-$1000, 2$500) given to students pursuing career in Agriculture. Due 2/28/15 (7) Pohlad Scholars Program apps now available. Up to 75-$2000 awards will be granted to graduating seniors in the 7 county metro area. Due by March 1. More information and application link in Family Connections. (7) Twin Cities Premium Outlet/Simon Youth Community Scholarship Program apps are now available online at: http://programs.applyists.com/syf/ 1-$1500 award given by the Eagan Outlet. Information is in Career Center and in Family Connections. Due 2/25 (7) There are several American Legion scholarship opportunities available with various eligibility requirements. Deadlines range from March1-April 15 depending on scholarship. Applications available in Career Center and on Family Connections. (7) 1 The MN School Counselors Association scholarship application is now available on Family Connections and in the Career nd Center. Essay on how a counselor has supported you in at least one of 3 areas (see application). Due March 2 (2) The Page Education Foundation Grant apps are in the Career Center and on Family Connections. Students of color enrolling in a MN post-secondary institution next fall and willing to do 50 hours tutoring children may apply. $1000-$2500 grants. Due 5/1/15 (2) Red Pine Elementary PTO scholarship applications are available in Career Center and on Family Connections. Due by April th 11 (2) Greenleaf Elementary Booster Assoc. Scholarship applications are available in Career Center and on Family Connections. th Due by April 15 (2) College Fair College Visits Student reminder: Family Connections has a current list of upcoming College Visits so that you can plan accordingly should you want to attend! ATHLETICS Boys Wrestling Congratulations to Adam Hedin who won his 150th career wrestling match this past Saturday! ARTS, ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS French Honor Society French Honor Society will be meeting on Tuesday am at 7:00 am in Room N13. Activities for the month, including the Flex Day presentation to Choir students going to France, will be discussed. (4) Speech Team Congratulations to following students for their performances at the Eden Prairie Speech tournament! Nicole Hutchinson: 1st, storytelling; 8th humorous; Busola Adams: 4th, extemp reading, 14th poetry; Will Northway: 4th, storytelling; Erica Baumann: 5th, novice storytelling (1) RHS Radio Theater “ON THE AIR” is a one hour radio theater show in the style of old time radio. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. Performances are as follows: Friday, February 6 & Saturday February 7 – 7:00pm – Performing Arts Center Sunday, February 8 – 2:00pm – Performing Arts Center Special Performances include: Wednesday, February 4 – 3:30pm – Free Senior Citizen Preview Thursday, February 5 – 3:30pm – Student Preview 2