Scholarship Information--December 13th

We received information on the following scholarships this week:

JP Medeiros Jr. Memorial Hockey Scholarship
This scholarship memorializes the sportsmanship and character of Mt. Hope alumnus, JP Medeiros.   The application can be found in the guidance office.  The deadline is Friday, April 25.

Desiree Mesolella Memorial Art Scholarship Fund--Student must major in art at a 4 year college.   This scholarship application requires students to submit a portfolio.   Detailed information can be found in the guidance office or at dm-artscholarship@cox.net.

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund 
Deadline is May 1, 2014
Visit www.phillips-scholarship.org

Burger King Scholars Program
There is detailed information at www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
Deadline is January 10, 2014

Progress Reports

Mid-term progress reports were provided to students in homeroom today.   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the student's teacher.    As always, you can access your child's grades through IParent.

College Goal Rhode Island

College Goal Rhode Island will help college bound students and their family complete the FAFSA.    The program is free.  

Event Dates and Locations

January 15th, West Warwick High School, 6 p.m.
January 16th, Rogers High School, 6 p.m.
January 22nd, East Providence High School, 6 p.m.
January 22nd, Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex, 6 p.m.
January 25th , Rhode Island College, Alger Hall, 10 a.m.
January 28th, Westerly High School, 6 p.m.
January 29th, Central Falls High School, 5 p.m.

Scholarship Information---November 26

Hello,

I will post scholarship information that you just arrived to you today, Tuesday, due to the Friday holiday.   Please check frequently because this is the time that scholarship information arrives in our office.

Elks National Foundation--2014 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm or stop by the guidance office for information.

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
This is a primarily need based scholarship.  The deadline is March 31st.   The application and additional information can be found in the guidance office.

Empire Beauty School Scholarship for those interested in pursuing a career in Cosmetology.
Visit www.empire.edu/highschoolscholarships

St. Anne's Credit Union of Fall River
Deadline is January 21st.
The criteria are academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities, community service.
Please come to the guidance office for a scholarship.

Bristol Warren Educational Association
The deadline is April 11th.   Applications can be found in the guidance office.

College Financial Planning--Save the Date

On Tuesday, December 3rd, the guidance department will host its annual College Financial Aid Night in the Mt. Hope High School Library.   The College Planning Center of Rhode Island will be here to guide you through the process.

College Financial Planning Resources

While listening to NPR on my way into work this morning, I heard the advertisement for the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority.    I recommend that you begin to look at its website, risla.com.   It will provide you with a host of resources an information.

REPORT CARDS

We will issue first quarter report cards to your children during homeroom tomorrow, Friday, November 15th.    You can also check your child's progress on iParent.   If you have issues with your account, please contact the District Data Manager, Mr. Nat Squatrito at squatriton@bw.k12.ri.us.

Survey Works

Thank you to the parents who participated in last night's Survey Works.    We had five winners of a Dunkin Donuts gift card.   A special thank you goes out to Scott Pattie and his parents' advisory group for their generous donations of the gift cards

Visiting Nurse Services--Community Service Opportunities

The Visiting Nurse Services has community service opportunities for high school students.   They are looking for office assistants, maintenance help, archivists and flu clinic volunteers.   If you are considering a career in the medical field, this may be a good way to learn if it is a good choice for you.    Contact Dale Aubrey, Volunteer Coordinator at 6822100, ext. 1452

Scholarship Information

Scholarship information has begun to arrive to our office.   Typically, I will post on Fridays.   This week I decided to wait until the community was fully aware of our new and improved website.

The Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship
This is available to student varsity athletes who have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher, volunteered in the community and plan to attend a two or four year college.   Students must write an essay.   Information can be found at hood.com or call Lorraine Wark at 2027723119, ext. 21

The GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Students must demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive and integrity.    You can find additional eligibility requirements and an online application at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Students can use this for educational expenses.  Applications may be found in the guidance office or emailing the state chairman at ajr810@yahoo.com.   The deadline is December 30th.

Survey Works for Parents

We will administer the parent survey of Survey Works in the Mt. Hope Library tomorrow night during Parent/Teacher conferences.   If you have time, please stop into the library to take the survey.  You may take the survey electronically or on paper. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete.   If you complete the survey tomorrow night, your name will be entered into a raffle for a small prize.

I hope that you participate.   The survey provides us with important information that allows us to make Mt. Hope a better school for your children.

Parent Teacher Conferences, Wednesday, November 13

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow night at the high school from 5:30-8:30.   If you would like to add your child's guidance counselor into your schedule, please email the counselor to set aside a time.   Making an appointment with the counselor will ensure that you have the opportunity to speak with him or her.    Of course, the doors to guidance are always open and if a counselor is not speaking with another parent, counselors are available to speak with you.

We look forward to seeing you at Mt. Hope tomorrow night.

Mid-Term Progress Reports

1st Quarter Mid-Term Progress Reports were issued to students today.   If you have any questions about your child's progress, please contact your child's teacher or guidance counselor.

NECAP

11th graders will continue to take NECAP tests next week.   On Monday and Tuesday, students will take the reading portions of the NECAP.   On Thursday and Friday, students will take the math portions of the NECAP.

Homeroom will be first thing in the morning on NECAP testing days.

Our juniors have been wonderfully cooperative during the testing.   :)

Scholarship Information

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship has been established to honor Janice M. Scott who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.  In order to be eligible for this scholarship, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.   The student must plan to matriculate in a four-year college or university within the U.S.    This student should demonstrate leadership and the adjusted household income may not exceed $60000.    Applications for this scholarship can be found in the guidance office.

United States Service Academies---a message from Senator Reed

Senator Jack Reed asked us to communicate that the deadline for prospective candidates requesting a  nomination through his office is Thursday, October 31, 2013.    If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Steven Usler, Service Academy Coordinator to Senator Reed, at 401-943-3100 or Steven_Usler@reed.senate.gov.

This summer, I called Steven Usler because I had questions about the process.    Mr. Usler provided me with a thorough explanation of service academy applications, nominations and appointments.   It was an absolute pleasure to speak with him and he taught me a great deal.   I am confident that you will have the same experience.   He is a fabulous resource.  

37th Annual Rhode Island Regional College Fair

The 37th Annual Rhode Island Regional College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 6th from 1-3 at Rhode Island College in Providence.    For more information, go to www.riaao.com

Doodle for Google

There's a great competition from Google called "Doodle 4 Google"   It's an art competition based on a theme selected by Google.  The students will create a drawing and the winner will get their drawing displayed on Google's home page.

Last year, they gave away a $30,000 college scholarship, and a $50,000 technology grant for their school to the winner.

The competition for 2014 starts in January.

Here is the link to the page:  http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Yoga Opportunity for Mt. Hope High School Students

Ms. Mastriano, English teacher at Mt. Hope High School, will offer free yoga classes to MHHS students.  Ms. Mastriano is in the process of earning her yoga teacher certification.   In order to earn her certification, she must complete a certain number of voluntary hours of service.  She will offer free yoga classes to MHHS students over the next 8-10 weeks (Thursdays, 2:45-3:45ish in the library classroom).   The class will be geared toward beginners, but students with experience are certainly welcome.  Ms. Mastriano wants to cultivate a safe, fun, “no-judgment zone” with the added benefit of exercise. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mastriano.  

 

4Pi---Perfect Attendance Award

In the 2013-2014 academic year, Mt. Hope High School will offer an incentive to encourage students to come to school every day ready to learn. This incentive comes in the form of an attendance award which will be presented to a high school senior who has perfect attendance for each of the four years he or she has attended Mt. Hope High School.

The 4 Pi Attendance Award will be presented to a high school senior who has attended 720 continuous days of instruction.  The deserving student will receive $720 for this accomplishment, one dollar for each day of attendance.  Why is 720 the lucky number?  That sum is equal to the number of degrees in 4 pi radians.

This creation of this award is the brainchild of an anonymous donor who has established the 4Pi Attendance Award Scholarship Fund with an initial deposit of $10,000.  The one caveat to the creation of the fund is that the donor remains anonymous.  The only clue to this mystery is the name of the award itself!