Joel E. Ferris High School Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, October 15, 2014 College Career Day Bell Schedule (Warning Bell 7:54) A one second warning bell rings two minutes before each class begins All students – check lists in the Commons and … on the windows by the College/Career Center.… … .for your room assignments. ……… ….…. Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:54 - 8:00 College Career Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 -11:15 1st Lunch . .11:21 - 11:51 4 . . . . . . . . .11:21 - 12:14 4 . . . . . . . . 11:57 - 12:44 2nd Lunch . .12:14 - 12:44 5 . . . . . . . . . 12:50 - 1:37 5 . . . . . . . . . 12:50 - 1:37 6 . . . . . . . . . . 1:43 - 2:30 6 . . . . . . . . . . 1:43 - 2:30 Monday, 10/13/2014 Regular Bell Schedule, 8:00 start Tuesday, Regular Bell Schedule, 10/14/2014 8:00 start Wednesday, 10/15/2014 JV Slow Pitch Softball (Red) v. Mount Spokane (Red) @ Mt. Spokane, 4pm National Honor Society Meeting, room M110, 7:45am or 2:35 JV Slow Pitch Softball (White) v. Mt. Spokane @ Ferris, 4pm Volleyball v. NC @ Ferris, Frosh & C 3:45 pm/ JV 5:15 pm/ Varsity 7 pm JV Football v. Shadle Park @ Shadle, 4pm JV Slow Pitch Softball (White) v. Rogers @ Ferris, 4pm PSAT testing and activities, 8:00 – 11:15am Senior Class Meeting, 10:40 – 11:15, Gym JV Girls Soccer v. Rogers - Varsity @ Albi GPrep, 4pm C Team Soccer v. LC @ Hart, 4:00pm V Girls Soccer v. GPrep @ Albi, 7pm JV Slow Pitch Softball (Red) v. East Valley @ East Valley, 4pm Cross Country v. North Central @ Audubon, 3:30 C Team Soccer v. Lewis & Clark @ Hart Field, 4pm Softball Team Photos, Softball Field, 2:45 Varsity Slow Pitch Softball v. Mt. Spokane Varsity Slow Pitch Softball v. Rogers @ @Ferris, 4pm Ferris, 4pm C Team 2 Volleyball v. GPrep @ Ferris, 4pm C Team Soccer v. Mead Frosh @ South Complex, 4pm Senior All-Nighter Meeting, Commons, 7pm Thursday, 10/16/2014 Friday, Regular Bell Schedule, 10/17/2014 8:00 start Thursday Bell Schedule, 8:45 start Volleyball v. Mead @ Ferris - Frosh & C 3:45 pm/ JV 5:15 pm/ Varsity 7 pm JV Slow Pitch Softball (White) v. LC @ Ferris, 4pm College/Career Day 8:00 start, special sch. Saturday, 10/18/2014 Choir Festival @ Gonzaga University ASB Photo Retakes @ South End of Commons, 8:00 – 11:00am Frosh Football v. Mead @ Mead, 3:30pm Girls Soccer v. NC - Varsity @ Pacific Park/JV @ South Complex, 4pm Varsity Slow Pitch Softball v. LC @ Ferris, 4pm Varsity Football v. Mead @ Albi (Visiting Team), 7:30pm Ferris P.T.G. Craft Fair, 10:00am – 5:00pm Gyms and Commons (also on Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm) STUDENT & PARENT NEWS 1. COLLEGE/CAREER DAY- All students – Check lists in the Commons and on the windows by the College/Career Center around campus for your room assignments. 2. SPORTS HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK - Jalen Hicks has been nominated for a Kimmel Highlight of the Week. The play and voting can be found here: http://bit.ly/KimmelHOTW or by visiting www.NWPrepsNow.com and clicking on the Kimmel Highlight of the Week Banner. Go on line and vote for Jalen to win Highlight of the week! (sw10-16) 3. PANGAEA CLUB – We will meet TODAY (10-15) in M211 after school from 2:30-3:30. (TB10-15) 4. CROSSWALK CHALLENGE - Come on Ferris! We really need you to bring in donations for the homeless teens at Crosswalk! Go through your closets for clothes to bring in! Actually, take out your phones and put in an alert/alarm to go through your closets. DROP OFF BY ROOM M102 & BY THE STUDENT OFFICE! (KOC10-14) 5. THE DR. WHO SCI-FI CLUB - Our goal is to promote the discussion of Sci-Fi movies, books, television shows, video games, comic books and other media. Please join us on Wednesday, October 15 from 2:30 - 3:30 in the Ferris Library. (GP10-15) 6. PICTURE RE-TAKE AND MAKE-UP DAY – Friday, October 17, bring in picture packets that you want to replace, or if you were absent, come to the Commons between 8:00 – 10:00am. 7. THE HOMEWORK CENTER is looking for students who can tutor in English, upper level math and science. If you are interested, please stop by and see Mrs. Ellerd in Student Services.(SE10-16) 8. STCU HUNDRED DOLLAR PROJECT - has a great opportunity to win up to $2,500 for a team of students (two or more) who have a personal passion project. Once you have created an idea, submit your entry by October 24. More information at http://www.hundreddollarproject.org/ 9. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Evan Giem, Elani Enriquez, Adrianna Loomis, Delnaria Mertens, Sarah Giadone, Sheldon Harmon, Braeden Weber. (10-15) 10. SENIORS – If you want to earn extra Saxon Bucks to spend at your Senior All-Nighter, come by the College/Career Center. Your parents need help with the upcoming craft fair and December's plant sale. Sign-up in the College Career Center. (LV10-15) 11. SENIORS, YOUR FALL SENIOR CLASS MEETING IS today (10-15), NOTE New time and location. Be in the gym no later than 10:40. First lunch begins at 11:21. On the agenda: Saxon Bucks and graduation. Your Senior AllNighter parents will tell you how you can earn extra Saxon Bucks and give information about your Senior AllNighter. Also, Jostens will hand out your graduation packet, which includes ordering your cap/gown. Please plan on attending. Really important information will be shared. 12. SENIORS, ANOTHER GREAT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Comcast Leaders and Achievers: Ferris can nominate one senior for a $1,000 award. The applicant must have a strong commitment to community service, strong academics and leadership. A fantastic scholarship. Ferris has had a recipient every year. To apply, submit your detailed resume to Mrs. Vincent no later than November 1. 13. STUDENT RIDERSHIP SURVEY - The week of October 20 through October 24 is student ridership survey week. If you are an eligible bus rider, and plan on riding the bus during this school year, we encourage you to ride the bus from home to school this week. If you are not sure and think that you are eligible, please come to the office to clarify your eligibility. If you are riding STA - using a district provided bus pass you must attend school at least three of five days next week to remain eligible to receive these district provided passes. Please see the office if you have questions regarding this requirement. (TB10-20) 14. SENIORS - WSU SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - The Regents Scholars Program has two award levels: Distinguished Regents Scholar: Full tuition and mandatory fees for up to 18 credits per semester, for four years. Approximately 10 students will receive this award. Ferris had a Distinguished Regent last year! Regents Scholar: $4,000 per academic year for four years. All qualified nominees who complete the admission and scholarship application process by the deadline will receive this award. Ferris can nominate two outstanding seniors for these scholarships. If you want to be considered for these scholarships please submit your (detailed) resume to Mrs. Vincent no later than Thursday October 16. Applicant must have an outstanding academic record and strong resume. If you have questions, see Mrs. V. (LV10-16) 15. SCHOOL PICTURES - Have your parents been wondering why they have not seen the school pictures they purchased? They are available for pick up in the Business Office before or after school, between classes or during lunch. (KM10-15) 16. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR Grades 9 – 12: Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP will award more than $2.1 million in scholarships. Student compete by writing and recording an audio essay 3 to 5 minutes, on a patriotic theme. This year's theme is Why Veterans are Important to our Nation's History and Future. Ferris had a district winner last year. This is a wonderful local scholarship. Application in the College Career Center. Deadline is November 1. (LV10-15) 17. THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND MILITARY WILL BE ON CAMPUS:  Spokane Police Department Explorer Program (for teens) - Monday, October 20, lunches, Commons  Prescott College (Arizona) – Wednesday, October 22, second lunch, Commons When visiting in the College/Career Center, attendance will be taken and cleared. If you have questions see Mrs. Vincent.