Daily Bulletin
Monday April 7, 2008
Word of the Day: enervate (verb) weaken, deprive of energy. Hiking up the mountain will enervate all but the toughest men.
CONVOCATION/CLASS MEETINGS
Mandatory Honors Convocation on Monday, April 7 in the Davis Gym for grades 9 –12.
Freshman Convocation on Wednesday, April 9 during Activities Period in McGehee.
Junior Seminar will be on Thursday, April 10 during Activities Period in McGehee.
Spring Sports Rally will be on Friday, April 11 for grades 9-12 during Activities in McGehee.
TODAYS EVENTS
Seniors, there are six spaces left on the Grad Bash trip. If you still want to go please get your $85 (cash or check to Bolles) to Ms. Moyer by today Monday, April 7. First come, first served.
Attention students: If you are interested in applying for a campus parking space for next school year, please stop by the Dean’s Office and pick up an application. Forms will be available starting today Monday, April 7 and need to be completed and returned to the Dean’s Office by Friday, May 9. Due to the anticipated number of students filling out applications, not all students will be guaranteed a spot on campus. Thanks for your understanding and please stop by the Dean’s Office with any questions.
College Representatives on Campus:
| Monday, April 7 | 2:00 p.m. | Samford University |
| Tuesday, April 8 | 2:00 p.m. | Stetson University |
Wednesday, April 9 |
12:00 p.m. |
University of Central Florida |
|
2:00 p.m. |
Florida International University |
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be a Bake Sale on Wednesday, April 9 during Activities at the flagpole to benefit the Speech and Hearing Center of Jacksonville. Please see Sarah Slater with any questions.Please join us for the 2008 Spring Dance Concert. Concert dates are April 10 and 11. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the McGehee Auditorium. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. The admission is free.
The concert is very eclectic; you will see hip-hop, tap, musical theatre, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and an interesting “performance art” piece combining science and movement. You will hear blues, rock and roll, 80’s music, classical music, new artist music, plus much more. The concert includes students from pre-k up through 12 th grade. We hope you will join us for this wonderful, fun evening.
Come to FCA tomorrow Tuesday, April 8 at the Skinner's on 6911 Almours Drive. Joe Zelenka, the Jag's long snapper is coming to speak. We will start at 7:00 a.m. with a big breakfast, and we will be through by Zero Hour. If you have any questions please see Luke Cherry or Caroline Calhoun.
Juniors are encouraged to attend this week’s Junior Seminar: How to pay for college. At this important session on Thursday, April 10, the College Counseling staff will translate the complicated language of financial aid and scholarships into everyday language. Find out about scholarship opportunities and how to apply for financial aid. Note: All junior seminars will be held in McGehee Auditorium during Activities Period. In addition to the final Mandatory Seminar on Thursday, April 17, juniors must have attended at least 2 of the 4 other sessions by the end of this semester.
CLUB MEETINGS/UPCOMING EVENTS
Prom Invitations are on sale in the Campus Store. The cost will be $70.00 for couples and $35.00 for single tickets. You only have one week to purchase tickets at this discounted price, so please try to pick up yours as soon as possible!
Seniors, if you want your pictures in the Senior Slide Show you need to get copies of them to Peyton Skinner or Ms. Moyer in B-218 ASAP. Let us hope that there will be a ton of pictures so please be sure to hand over copies of your photos. We will do our best to get yours back to you but cannot make promises to that end.
Perspective: The deadline for Perspective submissions will be on Thursday, April 17th. If you have any art- work fiction, non-fiction, or poetry and you would like to see it published, please see one of the editors Travis Gidado, Kristin Drew, Tom Lee, Zara Day, Christina Lambiase, Elizabeth Smith or Helen Cooney for any further information.
The Community Service Board will be meeting on Tuesday, April 8 during Zero Hour in the Varn Board Room. The Blood Drive will be up for discussion.
The Debate Club will have a mandatory meeting during Zero Hour Wednesday, April 9 in S-213 to form teams and choose the final debate topic of the year. The debate is scheduled for May 1st and 2nd during Activities Period. Please arrange to be at the meeting at 8 a.m. sharp!
Late Registration Deadline for the May 3 SAT Test is April 10. Applications are available in the College Counseling Office or online at www.collegeboard.com.
Any student interested in joining Yearbook should come by and pick up an application from Ms. Messer. Thank you very much.