ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF November 9. 2020

MARYSVILLE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF November 9th.

“WE CAN & WE WILL”

Teachers – Please post these in your classroom.

Activity Meeting: 

Monday

JH GBB v. Clay Center @ Home - 4:30pm.,  HS JV Scholar’s Bowl meet @ Frankfort - 4pm - Dismiss - 2:50pm - Depart - 3pm. 

Tuesday

NHS/Tri M induction to the Tuesday at 7PM 

Wednesday

1:30pm - Early Dismissal (JH Practice @ 3pm)

Thursday

FBLA American Enterprise Activity - 4pm.,  JH WR v. Clay Center @ Home - 4:30pm.,  HS Varsity Scholar’s Bowl meet @ Home - 4pm.,  JH GBB @ Concordia - 4:30pm - Dismiss - 2:20pm - Depart - 2:30pm.

Friday

Saturday

JH GBB Tournament @ Sabetha - 9am - Depart - 8am.  

 November 15 is recognized by FBLA-PBL each year as American Enterprise Day. Marysville FBLA salutes our local businesses, and we thank them for everything they do to support our community!  

There will be an open gym at MES for any female wanting to play basketball on the following dates:

November 2-4 - 3:50 - 4:50 

November 5 - 4:15 - 5:15

There will be a team meeting for anyone interested in playing girls basketball on Thursday, November 5th at 3:40 in the cafeteria. 

COUNSELOR:  

 Check in with Ms. Busch regarding the Kansas Masonic Foundation Scholarship.

  Deadline to register for the  December ACT is November 20th 

   New CNA class for the Western Center in Baileyville.  This class will be November 9 to December 7.  Every Monday and Tuesday from 4-9p.m.

  Any students who will be taking Concurrent courses or Online courses through Highland can now enroll.  Spring 2021 Online Enrollment is open.  If you need assistance, please visit with Ms. Busch.  Do not wait until the last minute to enroll or pay for courses.

Login to myHCC to begin the enrollment process.

 Mrs. Behrens and Ms. Busch met with all Seniors  to discuss college enrollment, FAFSA, and scholarships.  Please, advise us if you need additional information.  Print off local scholarship listings.

 

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Any student in grades 7-12 that has engaged in a volunteer activity can complete an application for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.  Application information available in Ms. Busch's Office.

 Any Juniors or Seniors interested in applying for the 2020 State Masonic Public Essay Contest can stop by Ms. Busch's Office for application information.  Deadline to apply is Nov. 1st

1st place: $4,000

2nd place: $3,000

3rd place: $2,000

4th place: $1,000

Honorable Mention-4 will be chosen: $500

 Register for free access to 5 million scholarships up to $24 billion at salliemae.com/kansas

 2020-2021 NHS induction will be on Nov. 10th at 7:00p.m. in the Auditorium.  Students will be allocated 2 ticket vouchers.

 Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors has a scholarship available for students with an interest in pursuing a post-secondary education in the areas of Heavy Equipment and Diesel Engine Repair.  Scholarship application due by Feb. 1

Stop by Ms. Busch's Office for more information

 Scholarships offered by the Kansas and National Daughters of the American Revolution.

Kansas DAR $1500

Judd Smith Brooks Scholarship Male student $1000

Deadline Feb. 1st

Post-Secondary:

College Visits:  Virtual or On-Campus - Ask Mrs. Behrens about getting a college visit set up whether it is virtually or on-campus (available for some schools).  

 Seniors:

Rudd Scholarship:  Helps eligible candidates attend Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, or Wichita State University.

  • Applications accepted October 12 - December 11

  • 25 Scholarships are awarded

  • For additional information stop by Mrs. Behrens office

Wichita State:  has received a generous donation from Gene and Yolanda Camarena to offer 20 renewable scholarships to students who are of Black and/or Hispanic/Latino heritage!

 

Scholarship Breakdown:

  • $8,000-$20,000 for new freshman

  • $4,000-$10,000 for new transfer students

*Scholarships are stackable for students who receive a Freshman/Transfer Merit Scholarship

To be eligible to compete, students must:

  • Be a 2021 high school graduate or new incoming transfer student with at least 12 transfer credit hours

  • Submit Wichita State application for admission and scholarship materials by December 1

Meet the following criteria: 

  • Have a minimum unweighted 3.00 GPA

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1

  • For students ineligible to complete a FAFSA, please submit a need statement that speaks to the financial need for scholarship assistance

  • Have a resume built and ready to upload at the application site

Deadline:

Washburn:

November 9th Information Session

Students will have the opportunity to hear very brief presentations – including on available scholarships – from some of Washburn’s most distinctive programs. We’ve selected our participants carefully so that any student, regardless of interest, is likely to find something for them. Current students will be available for questions and to share their experiences.

 

Honors Program

Leadership Institute

Learning in the Community (Washburn’s Community Service/Bonner Scholar coordinating office)

Washburn Transformational Experience

International Programs

 

The event will be coordinated by Washburn University’s Office of Admissions and will take place Monday, November 9th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It is our hope that students will benefit from the scholarship information being offered, as well as from the connections made with our outstanding faculty!

 

Here is the zoom link you can share with students and parents:

https://washburn.zoom.us/j/94520949959?pwd=VXhmWldscHFmVVAwZUJMN0NNODNxQT09

Community In Schools:

1)  If any students have concerns about internet availability at home, please have their parents reach out to me.  There are still several organizations with CARES ACT money to help with this. 

 2) Blue Valley Giving Tree applications can be picked up at Lincoln Center.  Due date is November 13th.

 3) PEPC is looking for school clubs to volunteer for the Salvation Army bell ringing at Walmart this holiday season.  To sign up, please call or text April Todd at 785-713-1615.

 4) The Good Witch's annual Toy Giveaway is December 11th from 9am-7pm and December 12th from 9am-2pm at Lincoln Center.  Volunteers are needed!  Please contact Mrs. Crome for more information.

 

Menu For This Week:

 

Choice #1

Choice #2

Choice #3

Monday

Corn Dog/FF

N/A

Chef Salad

Tuesday

Hamburger/Tator Tot

N/A

Grilled Chicken Salad

Wednesday

Mac & Cheese/Fish Stix

N/A

Taco Salad/Corn Chips

Thursday

Salisbury Steak/Mashed Potatoes/Gravy

N/A

Popcorn Chicken Salad

Friday

Crispito & Cheesy Salsa/Potato Wedges

N/A

Chef Salad/Pretzel

Quote of the Week:   “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” --Theodore Roosevelt