University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, November 25, 2008
New Bulletin Items
Power School is up and running!
Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Concert!
Sunday, November 30th, 7:00 PM
Paul Shaghoian Concert The Fresno Youth Philharmonic Orchestra will play works by Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Zeisl, and Sibelius. Many of these fine musicians are UHS students!
Tickets are $12 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students.
For more info contact kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
UHS Community Service Opportunity
University High School and Bullard High School will be collecting supplies and making packages for the Calwa Outreach Program's Homeless Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday November 26th, 2008. (Benefits the homeless in Fresno)
Items needed: Brown and white lunch bags, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, washcloths, candy (for children's packages), warm clothing if you have it: socks, gloves, scarves, jackets, hats, etc.. UHS will contact local hotels, dentists and other services to ask for additional donations. UHS Goal: 400
Donated items should be taken to the following classrooms:
Freshman: Room 2-3
Sophomores and Seniors: Room 18
Juniors: Room 17
Start date: Monday, November 10th
End date: Tuesday, November 25th.
On Tuesday evening, students will meet to make the packages.
On Wednesday, November 26th packages will be distributed at Roeding Park from 7-10
Any students interested in helping please contact: Omeid Heidari or Judy Farrow
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Attention Seniors! SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12.
For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
Choir Schedule for the rest of the semester.
Monday, December 1
Concert Choir & Womens Ensemble DO NOT MEET.
3:00-5:00PM Show Choir dress rehearsal in the Concert Hall.
6:30PM Call time. Sound Check. Back stage at the Concert Hall.
7:30PM SHOW CHOIR & Jazz Band CONCERT in the Concert Hall, $5 admission
Parking is relaxed in Lot C.
Tuesday, December 2
Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus, and Chamber Singers meet as usual.
Wednesday, December 3
Concert Choir, and Womens ensemble meet as usual.
4pm SHOW CHOIR DOES MEET.
Thursday, December 4
Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus, and Chamber Singers DO NOT meet.
5:30PM Call time. On stage for CHAMBER SINGERS at The Shrine of St. Therese.
5:50PM Call time. On stage for WOMENS ENSEMBLE at The Shrine
6:10PM Call time. On stage for MIXED CHORUS at The Shrine
6:30PM Call time. On stage for CONCERT CHOIR at The Shrine
7:30PM CHOIRS CONCERT at The Shrine of St. Therese, $5 admission
Parking is available on the neighboring streets.
Friday, December 5
Concert Choir, Women's Ensemble, & Show Choir DO MEET. Dont miss it.
Monday, December 8
Concert Choir DOES MEET. Dont miss it.
Women's Ensemble & Show Choir DO NOT meet.
7:30PM String Ensemble, Concert Band, & Orchestra Concert in the Concert Hall, $5 admission
Tuesday, December 9
Mixed Choir & Chamber Singers DO MEET. Dont miss it.
Concert Choir DOES NOT meet for the rest of the semester
Wednesday, December 10 thru finals
ALL performing choirs, including the Freshmen Concert Choir DO NOT meet. There will be NO final.
See you in January.
7:30PM Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Concert in the Concert Hall, $5 admission
Science Olympiad Meeting We will be having a short Science Olympiad Team meeting from 12:00 to 12:15 to discuss what students are on which teams and what events students have been tentatively assigned to. The meetings will be held in 3 different rooms - Room 15 (Physics), Room 6 (Chemistry), and Room 5 (Biology). Check these room on Monday to see which room you need to show up to on Tuesday. (Gettman)
Student Activities
UHS Parent Volunteers Needed Thank you to all the wonderful parent volunteers who helped make Magic of the Arts a great success! Phoenix Alliance is looking for volunteers who can bring cookies and water for the receptions after the Winter Concerts on: December 1st December 8th December 10th If you can help: Please email Sylvia Waxman at sylviawaxman@comcast.net or call her at 349-6368
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
"Air Denison" Program As a small, private, liberal arts college, located in Granville, Ohio, Denison University knows it often can prove to be challenging for potential students to visit their campus. As a result, sevral years ago, the college developed their Air Denison program. This program allows students the chance to visit anytime this fall between September 21, 2008 and December 7, 2008 or come to a pre-planned program available on these days:
Day Programs:
Monday, October 13
Friday, October 17
Friday, November 7
Fall Overnight Program
Sunday and Monday, November 9-10
Call 1-800-DENISON or register online at www.denison.edu/admissions/visit.html
Attention!!! Denison will pay the cost of airfare and commercial bus fare for qaulified students who are the first generation in their family to attend college. See Mrs. Patterson for more details.
Get a taste of Mills. Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
Octber 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
Fresno City College Placement Test Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Monday, November 24, 2008
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
University High School Bulletin for Friday, November 21, 2008
New Bulletin Items
ATTENTION STUDENTS: The last day to submit Winter Session Enrollment Forms will be tomorrow- Friday, November 21, 2008. Mrs. Lung will not be in on Friday. All forms should be turned in to the main office by 4:30 PM Friday, November 21st.
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Thursday, November 20th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds.
UHS Community Service Opportunity
University High School and Bullard High School will be collecting supplies and making packages for the Calwa Outreach Program's Homeless Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday November 26th, 2008. (Benefits the homeless in Fresno)
Items needed: Brown and white lunch bags, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, washcloths, candy (for children's packages), warm clothing if you have it: socks, gloves, scarves, jackets, hats, etc.. UHS will contact local hotels, dentists and other services to ask for additional donations.
UHS Goal: 400
Donated items should be taken to the following classrooms: Freshman: Room 2-3 Sophomores and Seniors: Room 18 Juniors: Room 17
Start date: Monday, November 10th
End date: Tuesday, November 25th.
On Tuesday evening, students will meet to make the packages.
On Wednesday, November 26th packages will be distributed at Roeding Park from 7-10
Any students interested in helping please contact: Omeid Heidari or Judy Farrow
LAST DAY TO ORDER!
Order Deadline: Friday, November 21! $20 for each DVD
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD & "UHS MEMORIES" SLIDE ON SALE! Order forms are available in the UHS Office. Make checks payable to Phoenix Alliance. Sorry, no orders accepted without payment. (Expected delivery prior to winter break!) Questions? Contact Kathleen at kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
Magic of the Arts Programs: Free in the UHS Office
Students may come by and get a copy at lunch or after school.
Parent Notices
UHS Parent Volunteers
Thank you to all the wonderful parent volunteers who helped make Magic of the Arts a great success!
Phoenix Alliance is looking for volunteers who can bring cookies and water for the receptions after the Winter Concerts on:
December 1st
December 8th
December 10th
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
October 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Thursday, November 20, 2008
New Bulletin Items
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Wednesday, Nov 19th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds.
UHS Community Service Opportunity
University High School and Bullard High School will be collecting supplies and making packages for the Calwa Outreach Program's Homeless Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday November 26th, 2008. (Benefits the homeless in Fresno)
Items needed: Brown and white lunch bags, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, washcloths, candy (for children's packages), warm clothing if you have it: socks, gloves, scarves, jackets, hats, etc.. UHS will contact local hotels, dentists and other services to ask for additional donations.
UHS Goal: 400
Donated items should be taken to the following classrooms: Freshman: Room 2-3 Sophomores and Seniors: Room 18 Juniors: Room 17
Start date: Monday, November 10th
End date: Tuesday, November 25th.
On Tuesday evening, students will meet to make the packages.
On Wednesday, November 26th packages will be distributed at Roeding Park from 7-10
Any students interested in helping please contact: Omeid Heidari or Judy Farrow
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD & "UHS MEMORIES" SLIDE ON SALE! Order Deadline: Friday, November 21! $20 for each DVD Order forms are available in the UHS Office. Make checks payable to Phoenix Alliance. Sorry, no orders accepted without payment. (Expected delivery prior to winter break!) Questions? Contact Kathleen at kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
Magic of the Arts Programs: Free in the UHS Office
Students may come by and get a copy at lunch or after school.
Parent Notices
UHS Parent Volunteers
Thank you to all the wonderful parent volunteers who helped make Magic of the Arts a great success!
Phoenix Alliance is looking for volunteers who can bring cookies and water for the receptions after the Winter Concerts on:
December 1st
December 8th
December 10th
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
October 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, November 19, 2008
New Bulletin Items
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Tuesday, Nov 18th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds.
UHS Community Service Opportunity
University High School and Bullard High School will be collecting supplies and making packages fro the Callowa Outreach Program's Homeless Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday November 26th, 2008. (Benefits the homeless in Fresno)
Items needed: Brown and white lunch bags, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, washcloths, candy (for children's packages), warm clothing if you have it: socks, gloves, scarves, jackets, hats, etc.. UHS will contact local hotels, dentists and other services to ask for additional donations.
UHS Goal: 400
Start date: Monday, November 10th
End date: Tuesday, November 25th.
On Tuesday evening, students will meet to make the packages.
On Wednesday, November 26th packages will be distributed at Roeding Park from 7-10
Any students interested in helping please contact: Omeid Heidari or Judy Farrow
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD & "UHS MEMORIES" SLIDE ON SALE! Order Deadline: Friday, November 21! $20 for each DVD Order forms are available in the UHS Office. Make checks payable to Phoenix Alliance. Sorry, no orders accepted without payment. (Expected delivery prior to winter break!) Questions? Contact Kathleen at kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
Magic of the Arts Programs: Free in the UHS Office
Students may come by and get a copy at lunch or after school.
Parent Notices
UHS Parent Volunteers
Thank you to all the wonderful parent volunteers who helped make Magic of the Arts a great success!
Phoenix Alliance is looking for volunteers who can bring cookies and water for the receptions after the Winter Concerts on:
December 1st
December 8th
December 10th
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
October 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, November 18, 2008
New Bulletin Items
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Monday, Nov 17th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds.
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD & "UHS MEMORIES" SLIDE DVD ON SALE!!
Order Deadline: Friday, November 21! $20 for each DVD.
Order forms are available in the UHS Office.
Make checks payable to Phoenix Alliance.
Sorry, no orders accepted without payment.
(Expected delivery prior to winter break!)
Magic of the Arts Programs: Free in the UHS Office
Students may come by and get a copy at lunch or after school.
Parent Notices
UHS Parent VolunteersThank you to all the wonderful parent volunteers who helped make Magic of the Arts a great success!
Phoenix Alliance is looking for volunteers who can bring cookies and water for the receptions after the Winter Concerts on:December 1stDecember 8thDecember 10th
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
October 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
UC Application Workshop
Two UC application workshops will be held at the UC Center in Fresno, which is located on 550 E. Shaw. (directly across from Fashion Fair Mall). The first workshop will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 p.m. and the second workshop will be held on Monday, November 17th from 6-8 p.m.
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Monday, November 17, 2008
New Bulletin Items
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Friday, Nov 14th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds.
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD & "UHS MEMORIES" SLIDE DVD ON SALE!!
Order Deadline: Friday, November 21! $20 for each DVD.
Order forms are available in the UHS Office.
Make checks payable to Phoenix Alliance.
Sorry, no orders accepted without payment.
(Expected delivery prior to winter break!)
Magic of the Arts Programs: Free in the UHS Office
Students may come by and get a copy at lunch or after school.
Lost and Found
Several items were left at the Saroyan Theatre on Saturday evening.
Shoes, jackets...etc..
Come by the UHS Office at lunch or after school to take a look!
Parent Notices
Parent Volunteers Needed
Parents with trucks and several strong people needed to assist the Music Department with the hauling of choir risers to the upcoming UHS Music Venues.
Dates: December 1st, 8th, 10th and May 7th. We also need volunteers for Drama events in January and the end of May.
The goal is to have a list of at least 10-15 parents with trucks and at least 15 really strong people to help with the heavy lifting.
If you can help: Please email Sylvia Waxman at sylviawaxman@comcast.net or call her at 349-6368.
She would like to have volunteers informed, ready and willing to work well in advance of the first event on Nov. 8th.
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Pacific Preview Day
University of the Pacific will be hosting a Preview Day for perspective students on Saturday, October 11, 2008 and Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Students and parents will have the opportunity to tour Pacific's beautiful and historic campus, talk with current students and faculty about life at Pacific, learn about admission descisions, and hear about scholarships and financial aid. For more information, visit go.pacific.edu/pacificpreview
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
October 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
UC Application Workshop
Two UC application workshops will be held at the UC Center in Fresno, which is located on 550 E. Shaw. (directly across from Fashion Fair Mall). The first workshop will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 p.m. and the second workshop will be held on Monday, November 17th from 6-8 p.m.
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Friday, November 14, 2008
New Bulletin Items
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD & "UHS MEMORIES" SLIDE DVD ON SALE!!
Order Deadline: Friday, November 21! $20 for each DVD.
Order forms are available in the UHS Office.
Make checks payable to Phoenix Alliance.
Sorry, no orders accepted without payment.
(Expected delivery prior to winter break!)
Magic of the Arts Programs: Free in the UHS Office
Students may come by and get a copy at lunch or after school.
Lost and Found
Several items were left at the Saroyan Theatre on Saturday evening.
Shoes, jackets...etc..
Come by the UHS Office at lunch or after school to take a look!
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Thursday, Nov 13th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds..
Parent Notices
Parent Volunteers Needed
Parents with trucks and several strong people needed to assist the Music Department with the hauling of choir risers to the upcoming UHS Music Venues.
Dates: December 1st, 8th, 10th and May 7th. We also need volunteers for Drama events in January and the end of May.
The goal is to have a list of at least 10-15 parents with trucks and at least 15 really strong people to help with the heavy lifting.
If you can help: Please email Sylvia Waxman at sylviawaxman@comcast.net or call her at 349-6368.
She would like to have volunteers informed, ready and willing to work well in advance of the first event on Nov. 8th.
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Pacific Preview Day
University of the Pacific will be hosting a Preview Day for perspective students on Saturday, October 11, 2008 and Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Students and parents will have the opportunity to tour Pacific's beautiful and historic campus, talk with current students and faculty about life at Pacific, learn about admission descisions, and hear about scholarships and financial aid. For more information, visit go.pacific.edu/pacificpreview
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
October 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
UC Application Workshop
Two UC application workshops will be held at the UC Center in Fresno, which is located on 550 E. Shaw. (directly across from Fashion Fair Mall). The first workshop will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 p.m. and the second workshop will be held on Monday, November 17th from 6-8 p.m.
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Thursday, November 13, 2008
New Bulletin Items
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD & "UHS MEMORIES" SLIDE DVD ON SALE!!
Order Deadline: Friday, November 21! $20 for each DVD.
Order forms are available in the UHS Office.
Make checks payable to Phoenix Alliance.
Sorry, no orders accepted without payment.
(Expected delivery prior to winter break!)
Magic of the Arts Programs: Free in the UHS Office
Students may come by and get a copy at lunch or after school.
Lost and Found
Several items were left at the Saroyan Theatre on Saturday evening.
Shoes, jackets...etc..
Come by the UHS Office at lunch or after school to take a look!
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Wednesday, Nov 12th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds..
November Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, November 13th
7:00 PM
Room 18
Relaxed parking in Lot D
Parent Notices
Parent Volunteers Needed
Parents with trucks and several strong people needed to assist the Music Department with the hauling of choir risers to the upcoming UHS Music Venues.
Dates: December 1st, 8th, 10th and May 7th. We also need volunteers for Drama events in January and the end of May.
The goal is to have a list of at least 10-15 parents with trucks and at least 15 really strong people to help with the heavy lifting.
If you can help: Please email Sylvia Waxman at sylviawaxman@comcast.net or call her at 349-6368.
She would like to have volunteers informed, ready and willing to work well in advance of the first event on Nov. 8th.
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Pacific Preview Day
University of the Pacific will be hosting a Preview Day for perspective students on Saturday, October 11, 2008 and Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Students and parents will have the opportunity to tour Pacific's beautiful and historic campus, talk with current students and faculty about life at Pacific, learn about admission descisions, and hear about scholarships and financial aid. For more information, visit go.pacific.edu/pacificpreview
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
October 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
UC Application Workshop
Two UC application workshops will be held at the UC Center in Fresno, which is located on 550 E. Shaw. (directly across from Fashion Fair Mall). The first workshop will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 p.m. and the second workshop will be held on Monday, November 17th from 6-8 p.m.
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, November 12, 2008
New Bulletin Items
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD & UHS MEMORIES SLIDE DVD ORDERS YOURS TODAY!!!! Order Deadline: Friday, November 21! $20 for each DVD.Order forms are available in the UHS Office. Make checks payable to Phoenix Alliance. Sorry, no orders accepted without payment. (Expected delivery prior to winter break!) Questions? Contact Kathleen at kmckinley@csufresno.edu.
MAGIC OF THE ARTS PROGRAMS: FREE IN THE UHS OFFICEStudents may come by and get a copy at lunch or after school.
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Monday, Nov 10th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds..
November Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, November 13th
7:00 PM
Room 18
Relaxed parking in Lot D
Parent Notices
Parent Volunteers Needed
Parents with trucks and several strong people needed to assist the Music Department with the hauling of choir risers to the upcoming UHS Music Venues.
Dates: December 1st, 8th, 10th and May 7th. We also need volunteers for Drama events in January and the end of May.
The goal is to have a list of at least 10-15 parents with trucks and at least 15 really strong people to help with the heavy lifting.
If you can help: Please email Sylvia Waxman at sylviawaxman@comcast.net or call her at 349-6368.
She would like to have volunteers informed, ready and willing to work well in advance of the first event on Nov. 8th.
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Attention Seniors!
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12.
For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Pacific Preview Day
University of the Pacific will be hosting a Preview Day for perspective students on Saturday, October 11, 2008 and Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Students and parents will have the opportunity to tour Pacific's beautiful and historic campus, talk with current students and faculty about life at Pacific, learn about admission descisions, and hear about scholarships and financial aid. For more information, visit go.pacific.edu/pacificpreview
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
October 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
UC Application Workshop
Two UC application workshops will be held at the UC Center in Fresno, which is located on 550 E. Shaw. (directly across from Fashion Fair Mall). The first workshop will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 p.m. and the second workshop will be held on Monday, November 17th from 6-8 p.m.
Upcoming College Visitations to Our Campus
1) Fresno Pacific University - Wednesday, November 5th at 12:00 p.m. - Room 4
2) Harvard - Wednesday, November 5th at 7:45 a.m. - Room 9
3) Colby - Friday, November 7th at 12:00 p.m. - Room 13
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
CSU Fresno College of Engineering Open House
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
College of Engineering Open House
0Fresno State College of Engineering will have an open house Saturday Nov. 8 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Workshops and demonstrations will be given along with the opportunity to meet with faculty and tour labs and class rooms. Contact Lisa Craig at 278-1076 for more information.
FPU "Encounter" Event
Fresno Pacific is inviting all Juniors and Seniors to come and experience The ENCOUNTER. This event will allow you to stay overnight in the residence halls with current students, attend classes of your choice, eat in the cafeteria, mingle with distinguished faculty, and participate in THE MODULE FEUDS. The event costs $25 to attend, which covers lodging, food, and t-shirt AND with your attendance we'll waive the $40 admission application fee. There are only two opportunities this fall and spaces are limited. For reservations call: 1-800-660-6089 or logon to: www.experienceFPU.com
The event will be held on both October 28-29 and November 10-11. It begins on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. and concludes on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Monday, November 10, 2008
New Bulletin Items
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Friday, Nov 7th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds..
November Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, November 13th
7:00 PM
Room 18
Relaxed parking in Lot D
Stock Market Club Elections
The Stock Market Club will hold elections for officers on Monday at lunch in room 20 at 12:15. Only members who have signed up with Mr. Gile will be allowed to vote.
Parent Notices
Parent Volunteers Needed
Parents with trucks and several strong people needed to assist the Music Department with the hauling of choir risers to the upcoming UHS Music Venues.
Dates: December 1st, 8th, 10th and May 7th. We also need volunteers for Drama events in January and the end of May.
The goal is to have a list of at least 10-15 parents with trucks and at least 15 really strong people to help with the heavy lifting.
If you can help: Please email Sylvia Waxman at sylviawaxman@comcast.net or call her at 349-6368.
She would like to have volunteers informed, ready and willing to work well in advance of the first event on Nov. 8th.
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Attention Seniors!
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12.
For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
Community Opportunities
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Pacific Preview Day
University of the Pacific will be hosting a Preview Day for perspective students on Saturday, October 11, 2008 and Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Students and parents will have the opportunity to tour Pacific's beautiful and historic campus, talk with current students and faculty about life at Pacific, learn about admission descisions, and hear about scholarships and financial aid. For more information, visit go.pacific.edu/pacificpreview
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
Octber 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
UC Application Workshop
Two UC application workshops will be held at the UC Center in Fresno, which is located on 550 E. Shaw. (directly across from Fashion Fair Mall). The first workshop will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 p.m. and the second workshop will be held on Monday, November 17th from 6-8 p.m.
Upcoming College Visitations to Our Campus
1) Fresno Pacific University - Wednesday, November 5th at 12:00 p.m. - Room 4
2) Harvard - Wednesday, November 5th at 7:45 a.m. - Room 9
3) Colby - Friday, November 7th at 12:00 p.m. - Room 13
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
CSU Fresno College of Engineering Open House
Take this opportunity to visit and tour the college of engineering, meet with faculty and students, tour the labs and classrooms, learn about the academic programs, and learn about the honors program and scholarships.
When: Saturday, November 8, 2008
Time: 10a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: East Engineering Building
Schedule of Events:
10:00am-Welcome and introduction
10:30am-Geomatics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Workshop
11:00am Construction Management and Electrical Engineering Workshop
11:30am Civil Engineering and Computer Engineering Workshop
12:00pm Industry Panel: Learn about professional opportunities
For more information on the event please contact Lisa Craig, Admin. Coordinator at (559) 278-1076.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
College of Engineering Open House
0Fresno State College of Engineering will have an open house Saturday Nov. 8 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Workshops and demonstrations will be given along with the opportunity to meet with faculty and tour labs and class rooms. Contact Lisa Craig at 278-1076 for more information.
FPU "Encounter" Event
Fresno Pacific is inviting all Juniors and Seniors to come and experience The ENCOUNTER. This event will allow you to stay overnight in the residence halls with current students, attend classes of your choice, eat in the cafeteria, mingle with distinguished faculty, and participate in THE MODULE FEUDS. The event costs $25 to attend, which covers lodging, food, and t-shirt AND with your attendance we'll waive the $40 admission application fee. There are only two opportunities this fall and spaces are limited. For reservations call: 1-800-660-6089 or logon to: www.experienceFPU.com
The event will be held on both October 28-29 and November 10-11. It begins on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. and concludes on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Friday, November 7, 2008
Please note correction to loading time for select percussion students: 9:30 AM
Instrumental Music: Magic of the Arts Rehearsal Schedule
9:30 AM Select percussion students Load truck at UHS then unload at Saroyan
1:45 PM Call Time @ Saroyan
2:00 PM All School Finale Rehearsal
3:00 PM Combined Band Sound check
3:45 PM Wind Ensemble Sound check
4:30 PM Orchestra Sound check
5:00 PM Jazz Band Sound check
New Bulletin Items
Reminder: Friday is the deadline to apply for the Junior Tree Fresno Board.
Instrumental Music: Magic of the Arts Rehearsal Schedule 10:30 AM Select percussion students Load truck at UHS then unload at Saroyan 1:45 PM Call Time @ Saroyan 2:00 PM All School Finale Rehearsal 3:00 PM Combined Band Sound check 3:45 PM Wind Ensemble Sound check 4:30 PM Orchestra Sound check 5:00 PM Jazz Band Sound check
Symphonic band, Concert band, Wind ensemble Magic of the arts combined rehearsal Friday Nov. 7 from 3-5 p.m.
Choirs Schedule for Magic of the Arts - November 8
11:30 All choirs arrive at Saroyan Theatre
12:00 Rehearsal begins3:15 Rehearsal ends, students may stay at Saroyan or go home if they have a ride.
6:30 Arrive back at Saroyan, dressed, ready to sing
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Thursday, Nov 5th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds..
FOURTH ANNUAL MAGIC OF THE ARTS !!
THIS SATURDAY AT 7:00 PM, SAROYAN THEATRE!
All-School Concert featuring every student at UHS!
Tickets on sale until Friday at 4:30 P.M. in the UHS Office:
$25 Premium Reserved & $12 General Unreserved- Buy 6, get one free!
Exact change or checks made out to Phoenix Alliance.
Tickets sold at the door starting at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday.
All invited to the complimentary GALA PRE-SHOW RECEPTION starting at 5:45 in the V.I.P. Lounge!
Seating starts at 6:30 P.M. Curtain at 7:00 P.M.
Parent & Student Information sheet distributed by the UHS music teachers on Monday!
November Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, November 13th
7:00 PM
Room 18
Relaxed parking in Lot D
Symphonic band, Concert band, Wind ensemble
Magic of the arts combined rehearsal Friday Nov. 7 from 3-5 p.m.
Stock Market Club Elections
The Stock Market Club will hold elections for officers on Monday at lunch in room 20 at 12:15. Only members who have signed up with Mr. Gile will be allowed to vote.
Next meeting of UHS Key Club
The next meeting of the new U.H.S. Key Club will be held in Room 11 at 12:15 P.M. on Friday, November 7. There, we will select officers for the group and also discuss some of the details regarding how the club will operate this year. If you are interested in participating this year, it is important that you attend this meeting.
Student Recognition
Chess Team Victory
Kudos to the UHS Chess Team for bringing home a First Place team trophy competing in the Susan Polgar/Riverview Tournament this past Saturday at the Reedley Community Center. Led by first place individual Gold Medal winner Jiro Egawa, team members were Neil Cusick, Dhiraj Holden, Jacob Matsushita, Joseph Matsushita, and Aaron Rapp.
Parent Notices
Instrumental Music: Magic of the Arts Rehearsal Schedule
10:30 AM Select percussion students Load truck at UHS then unload at Saroyan
1:45 PM Call Time @ Saroyan
2:00 PM All School Finale Rehearsal
3:00 PM Combined Band Sound check
3:45 PM Wind Ensemble Sound Check
4:30 PM Orchestra Sound check
5:00 PM Jazz Band Sound Check
Choirs Schedule for Magic of the Arts - November 8
11:30 All choirs arrive at Saroyan Theatre
12:00 Rehearsal begins
3:15 Rehearsal ends, students may stay at Saroyan or go home if they have a ride.
6:30 Arrive back at Saroyan, dressed, ready to sing
Parent Volunteers Needed
Parents with trucks and several strong people needed to assist the Music Department with the hauling of choir risers to the upcoming UHS Music Venues.
Dates: December 1st, 8th, 10th and May 7th. We also need volunteers for Drama events in January and the end of May.
The goal is to have a list of at least 10-15 parents with trucks and at least 15 really strong people to help with the heavy lifting.
If you can help: Please email Sylvia Waxman at sylviawaxman@comcast.net or call her at 349-6368.
She would like to have volunteers informed, ready and willing to work well in advance of the first event on Nov. 8th.
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Attention Seniors!
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12.
For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
Community Opportunities
Join the Junior Board of Tree Fresno!
Reminder: Friday is the deadline to apply for the Junior Tree Fresno Board.
The Junior Board of Tree Fresno will give high school students a high quality, organized, and focused volunteer experience. In 2007 the Juior Board wrote and received a grant for a project in Roeding Park. The students learned to work together to write the grants, to work with the city government and other agencies in accomplishing their project. Opportunities to write new grants are available.
The Junior Board of Tree Fresno is now accepting applications for 2008-09. The commitment to serve as a director is from November to May with mandatory monthly meetings on the third Monday at 4pm at the Tree Fresno Office.
Applications are available online at www.treefresno.org. The deadline to turn in the application, questionaire, and teacher/counselor recommendation is November 7, 2008.
PCPA Theaterfest Auditions
SENIORS!
AUDITIONS: SUMMER SEASON & INTERNSHIPS
PCPA THEATERFEST
FRESNO STATE WOODS THEATRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
For appointments call PCPA at (805) 928-7731, EXT. 3100 or email audition@pcpa.org starting Nov. 12. For audition requirements visit www.pcpa.org!
College Info
Pacific Preview Day
University of the Pacific will be hosting a Preview Day for perspective students on Saturday, October 11, 2008 and Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Students and parents will have the opportunity to tour Pacific's beautiful and historic campus, talk with current students and faculty about life at Pacific, learn about admission descisions, and hear about scholarships and financial aid. For more information, visit go.pacific.edu/pacificpreview
Visit Denison University
Come visit Denison this Fall!
Day Programs
Monday, October 13
Friday, October 17
Friday, November 7
Fall Overnight Program*
Sunday and Monday, November 9-10
Call 1-800-DENISON or register on-line at www.denison.edu/admissions/visit.html
*Reservations for overnight program are required at least two weeks in advance. Only High school SENIORS may participate in visitation programs.
"Air Denison" Program
As a small, private, liberal arts college, located in Granville, Ohio, Denison University knows it often can prove to be challenging for potential students to visit their campus. As a result, sevral years ago, the college developed their Air Denison program. This program allows students the chance to visit anytime this fall between September 21, 2008 and December 7, 2008 or come to a pre-planned program available on these days:
Day Programs:
Monday, October 13
Friday, October 17
Friday, November 7
Fall Overnight Program
Sunday and Monday, November 9-10
Call 1-800-DENISON or register online at www.denison.edu/admissions/visit.html
Attention!!! Denison will pay the cost of airfare and commercial bus fare for qaulified students who are the first generation in their family to attend college. See Mrs. Patterson for more details.
Get a taste of Mills
Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
Octber 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
UC Application Workshop
Two UC application workshops will be held at the UC Center in Fresno, which is located on 550 E. Shaw. (directly across from Fashion Fair Mall). The first workshop will be held on Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 p.m. and the second workshop will be held on Monday, November 17th from 6-8 p.m.
Upcoming College Visitations to Our Campus
1) Fresno Pacific University - Wednesday, November 5th at 12:00 p.m. - Room 4
2) Harvard - Wednesday, November 5th at 7:45 a.m. - Room 9
3) Colby - Friday, November 7th at 12:00 p.m. - Room 13
Fresno City College Placement Test
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Fresno City College will be conducting a Placement Test on campus, December 3rd from 3pm to 5pm. Prior to taking courses at Fresno City College you are required to take this assessment test. If you have an 8th or 9th period class you must let the instructor know 24 hours in advance that you will be taking this assessment. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
CSU Fresno College of Engineering Open House
Take this opportunity to visit and tour the college of engineering, meet with faculty and students, tour the labs and classrooms, learn about the academic programs, and learn about the honors program and scholarships.
When: Saturday, November 8, 2008
Time: 10a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: East Engineering Building
Schedule of Events:
10:00am-Welcome and introduction
10:30am-Geomatics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Workshop
11:00am Construction Management and Electrical Engineering Workshop
11:30am Civil Engineering and Computer Engineering Workshop
12:00pm Industry Panel: Learn about professional opportunities
For more information on the event please contact Lisa Craig, Admin. Coordinator at (559) 278-1076.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
CSU Fresno Science Day!
Teachers and college bound seniors are cordially invited to participate in hands on experiments, planetarium shows, department tours and information sessions, as well as learn about careers in science.
The event takes place on November 21, 2008 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Please RSVP with estimate of students attending by November 3, 2008 to Dr. David Frank at davidf@csufresno.edu
Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics
College of Engineering Open House
0Fresno State College of Engineering will have an open house Saturday Nov. 8 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Workshops and demonstrations will be given along with the opportunity to meet with faculty and tour labs and class rooms. Contact Lisa Craig at 278-1076 for more information.
FPU "Encounter" Event
Fresno Pacific is inviting all Juniors and Seniors to come and experience The ENCOUNTER. This event will allow you to stay overnight in the residence halls with current students, attend classes of your choice, eat in the cafeteria, mingle with distinguished faculty, and participate in THE MODULE FEUDS. The event costs $25 to attend, which covers lodging, food, and t-shirt AND with your attendance we'll waive the $40 admission application fee. There are only two opportunities this fall and spaces are limited. For reservations call: 1-800-660-6089 or logon to: www.experienceFPU.com
The event will be held on both October 28-29 and November 10-11. It begins on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. and concludes on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
Scholarship Info
George Washington and the Formation of American Character Essay Competition The registration deadline for "George Washington and the Formation of the American Character" is November 28, 2008. ESSAYS ARE DUE JANUARY 23, 2009 (giving students the holidays to work on their compositions).
For more information, visit
http://www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
The top three essayists will receive $1,000, $500, and $250 scholarships, respectively. 4th-10th place essayists will receive a small library of ISI Books.
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships!
The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
www.csufresno.edu/univhigh
University High School Bulletin for Thursday, November 6, 2008
New Bulletin Items
Important PowerSchool Announcement:
No one in the UHS system has been able to access PowerSchool today (Wednesday, Nov 5th), as the server is down. Please be advised that PowerSchool is working on this issue, and hopes to have it resolved soon. We regret this inconvenience, and ask for your patience as the "resolution" proceeds..
FOURTH ANNUAL MAGIC OF THE ARTS !!
THIS SATURDAY AT 7:00 PM, SAROYAN THEATRE!
All-School Concert featuring every student at UHS!
Tickets on sale until Friday at 4:30 P.M. in the UHS Office:
$25 Premium Reserved & $12 General Unreserved- Buy 6, get one free!
Exact change or checks made out to Phoenix Alliance.
Tickets sold at the door starting at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday.
All invited to the complimentary GALA PRE-SHOW RECEPTION starting at 5:45 in the V.I.P. Lounge!
Seating starts at 6:30 P.M. Curtain at 7:00 P.M.
Parent & Student Information sheet distributed by the UHS music teachers on Monday!
November Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, November 13th
7:00 PM
Room 18
Relaxed parking in Lot D
Symphonic band, Concert band, Wind ensemble
Magic of the arts combined rehearsal Friday NOv. 7 from 3-5pm
Stock Market Club Elections
The Stock Market Club will hold elections for officers on Monday at lunch in room 20 at 12:15. Only members who have signed up with Mr. Gile will be allowed to vote.
Next meeting of UHS Key Club
The next meeting of the new U.H.S. Key Club will be held in Room 11 at 12:15 P.M. on Friday, November 7. There, we will select officers for the group and also discuss some of the details regarding how the club will operate this year. If you are interested in participating this year, it is important that you attend this meeting.
Student Recognition
Chess Team Victory Kudos to the UHS Chess Team for bringing home a First Place team trophy competing in the Susan Polgar/Riverview Tournament this past Saturday at the Reedley Community Center. Led by first place individual Gold Medal winner Jiro Egawa, team members were Neil Cusick, Dhiraj Holden, Jacob Matsushita, Joseph Matsushita, and Aaron Rapp.
Parent Notices
Instrumental Music
Magic of the Arts Rehearsal Schedule 10:30am Select percussion students Load truck at UHS then unload at Saroyan 1:45 PM Call Time @ Saroyan 2:00 PM All School Finale Rehearsal 3:00 PM Combined Band Sound check 3:45 PM Wind Ensemble Sound Check 4:30 PM Orchestra Sound check 5:00 PM Jazz Band Sound Check ¥ Bring concert attire with you ¥ Dinner will be provided by Phoenix Alliance after the rehearsals and before the concert
Choirs Schedule for Magic of the Arts - November 8
11:30 All choirs arrive at Saroyan Theatre
12:00 Rehearsal begins
3:15 Rehearsal ends, students may stay at Saroyan or go home if they have a ride.
6:30 Arrive back at Saroyan, dressed, ready to sing
7:00 Concert Starts
9:00(or so) Concert Ends
Parent Volunteers Needed
Parents with trucks and several strong people needed to assist the Music Department with the hauling of choir risers to the upcoming UHS Music Venues.
Dates: December 1st, 8th, 10th and May 7th. We also need volunteers for Drama events in January and the end of May.
The goal is to have a list of at least 10-15 parents with trucks and at least 15 really strong people to help with the heavy lifting.
If you can help: Please email Sylvia Waxman at sylviawaxman@comcast.net or call her at 349-6368.
She would like to have volunteers informed, ready and willing to work well in advance of the first event on Nov. 8th.
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month, 2009
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
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