Report Cards Friday

Today is the first day of the 2nd Semester.    Report cards will be distributed to students in homeroom on Friday, February 1.

Institute of Technology Tech Night

New England Institute of Technology is hosting an open house for prospective students on Tuesday, February 5th from 4-8 p.m.   For more information, please visit www.neit.edu/FebTN.

It is not too early to line up summer employment!

The EBCAP Youth Center is preparing for its summer contract.   If you are interested in summer job opportunities, it is important that you enroll as early as possible.   The only eligibility requirements for accessing this service from the youth center are that you are between 14-24 years olds and are a RI resident.   For further information, please contact Amie Carvalho at EBCAP Youth Center.   Ms. Carvalho can be reached via email at carvalhoa@bw.k12.ri.us.

MHHS Seeks Host Families for Visiting Students From China

Mt. Hope will have an opportunity in February to host five students from China during the week of February 4th.    Visiting students will attend Mt. Hope classes during the week.    On such notice, we are looking for host families in the community who will fbe willing to host these students for a total of 4 nights.   

The agency arranging this visit is in the process of considering an extended partnership between MHHS and a secondary school in China.    The international potential that this partnership has for our community could prove to be fascinating.

If you would like to host a student or know of someone who would, please contact the principal, Don Rebello, as soon as possible.

This week's news...

Thank you to the students and families who attended last night's scholarship informational meeting.   The presenter, Ms. Honeycutt, gave us some fantastic information.    As soon as she sends me a power point of the presentation, I will post it on the blog.   

Next Friday marks the end of the second quarter.    Report cards will go home on Friday, February 1st.   

This week's scholarship information...January 18th

This week we received information about three scholarships.   Applications can be found in the Guidance Office.


JP Medeiros Jr.  Memorial Hockey Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of JP Medeiros Jr..   He was a member of the Mt. Hope Huskies Hockey Team from 1995-1999.   The foundation of his game was sportsmanship and character.    He taught local youth hockey and tact on the ice.   He was a RI and World Scholar Athlete, as well as a member of the National and RI Honor Societies.   

Students should write a short statement as part of their application.   Students must explain how sportsmanship learned through Mt. Hope Hockey will assist them and their plans after they graduate high school.    More information and the application can be found in the Guidance Office.   The deadline for applying is April 26, 203.

Vincent J. Santo Memorial Scholarship

The Bristol/Mt. Hope Hockey Alumni Association will award 1 $1000 scholarship to an eligible graduating senior hockey player.   The criteria are as follows: active participation in the Mt. Hope High School Hockey Program; strong academic aptitude and acceptance to a post-secondary institution; display sportsmanship/leadership skills in the spirit of the team framework; demonstrate concern for fellow students and/or community at large.    This scholarship is not need based.   Please return completed applications to the Guidance Office by April 26, 2013.

Rhode Island Society of Professional Engineers

This organization is offering a scholarship to high school seniors who wish to pursue a college degree in engineering.    Applications must be received by March 20, 2013.   Applications can be found in the Guidance Office or at www.rispe.org.

Cap and Gowns

If you plan to graduate and participate in the ceremony on June 8th and HAVE NOT ordered your cap and gown, please see Mrs. Costa in the Office of the Deans as soon as possible.  

Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation Creative Writing Contest

The Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation would like to announce its 10th annual statewide contest involving creative writing.    This year's topic is the following: "Peer Pressure Through Social Media".   The writer must depict a real or fictional situation in which an individual's presence on Facebook or Twitter influenced another's behavior and decision-making for better or worse.    Entries should be mailed to the KDMF Creative Writing Contest, c/o Joel S. Chace, 300 Metro Center Boulevard, Suite 150A, Warwick, RI 02886.

THe deadline is March 29, 2013.   Please visit www.kdmf.org for more information.

This week's scholarship information

We received information about four scholarship opportunities this week.

1) Rhode Island Building Industry Scholarship Fund
There is scholarship money for students interested in pursuing an education in the construction field.  Students may pursue an associate, bachelor or certificate.   The deadline is March 1, 2013.    Additional information is available in the guidance office.  

2) Cox Scholarship Program
Students must demonstrate academic excellence, strong community involvement and a desire to pursue communications, telecommunications, engineering or technology.   The deadline is March 1.   The application can be found in the Guidance Office.

3) The Glen Shorey Memorial Scholarship
Students must be a graduating senior.   Other criteria include 2.8 GPA, financial need, acceptance to a two or four year college or trade school.   Further information can be found in the Guidance Office.  The deadline for this scholarship is April 15, 2013.

To Red Sox Nation...

The Red Sox Foundation is the official team charity of the Boston Red Sox.    Through the Rhode Island Scholarship Program, the Red Sox Foundation will offer a $1000 scholarship to 20 academically talented RI public high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community service.   This scholarship will be available to students pursuing a two-year or four-year degreet at any college, university or trade school.   Students must have a minimum of a B average.    More information is available in the guidance office.   The deadline is March 1.

January 4, 2014 Scholarship Information

Below you will find the new scholarship information that we received in the Guidance Office this week.

1) Desiree Mesolella Art Scholarship 2013--Two $5000 Scholarships Awarded Annually
You must be a RI resident attending a RI high school, a US citizen and have applied to and accepted into a U.S. Department of Education accredited 4 year college or school majoring in an art field.   Please come to the guidance office to pick up information.

2) The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund 
Complete information can be found at www.phillips-scholarship.org beginning mid-January 2013.  Applications will be submitted online.

3) Hamilton Relay Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating high school student who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or difficulty speaking.  The deadline is March 1, 2013.   Application materials can be found in the guidance office.

Have a great weekend!

Welcome 2013! Save some dates

Welcome back.    I hope that everyone enjoyed happy holidays and a restorative break.  There are some dates that I would like to share with you.  

January 17th:   The Guidance Department will host a Scholarship Night.    Seniors and families are encouraged to attend.   It will be worthwhile for juniors to attend so that they can start planning for next year.

January 25th:  The end of the second quarter.    Report cards will be distributed on February 1st.

 

Have you been accepted? Congratulations:)

For those of you receiving those hard-earned college acceptance letters, congratulations!   If you would like to allow Mt. Hope to celebrate your accomplishment, please bring in a copy of your letter to your guidance counselor and we will announce it on the HNN.  

Announcement from BWEF

Per the request of the BWEF, I have posted the letter from Jock Hayes, BWEF Board chair.

Dear Friends,

It's likely that you recently received a letter (see attached) from me on behalf of the Bristol Warren Education Foundation (BWEF), appealing for support of our 3rd Annual Drive for Educational Excellence, “Better Together" is the theme for the drive. I want to thank those who have responded with support and encourage those who may be considering a donation.

This drive represents a significant portion of BWEF's annuals fund-raising effort and we are committed to seeing that your donation goes straight to work impacting the lives of the students of Bristol and Warren.

Here are just a couple of examples of BWEF supported programs this year…

• Nature's Classroom - http://www.eastbayri.com/news/kickemuit-students-spend-a-week-in-the-woods/

• POW!Science Night (held in each district elementary school) - http://www.eastbayri.com/news/scientific-discovery-makes-for-great-entertainment-at-guiteras-school/

Here's a look at the more than $43,000 in grants funded by BWEF this year...

• 2012-13 Grants announced - http://www.eastbayri.com/news/schools/bristol-warren-education-foundation-awards-43000-in-grants/

As a direct result of support from people like you students will participate in programs focusing on a range of disciplines such as math, science, filmmaking, literacy, music, art, communication, foreign language, physical education and community building, using both school and community resources. Thanks to strong support from the community through the Annual Drive for Educational Excellence and other fund-raising efforts BWEF is able to continue its support of these world-expanding programs. BWEF has awarded over $125,000 in grants since its inception in 2007.

No gift is too small. Consider this: If each household in Bristol and Warren donated $0.01 per day, that’s right $3.65 a year, BWEF would double its capacity to deliver innovative programs to the classrooms of Bristol and Warren. Now that’s Better Together. 

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation online at http://www.bwedfoundation.org/page/make_donation 

or mail your donation to:

BWEF

PO Box 543

Bristol, RI 02809

Happy Holidays,

Jock Hayes

BWEF Board Chair

www.bwedfoundation.org

info@bwedfoundation.org

Blood Drive on December 14th

The Winter Blood Drive is this Friday, December 14. Students may sign up at lunch on Tuesday or Wednesday.  There are multiple posters around the school with specific information about the requirements.  Also, students may visit www.ribc.org for more information. 

 

The average donation takes around 45 minutes from start to finish. It is safe and confidential.  One pint of blood can help up to three patients.  It is a way for students to help others without involving money.

 

Important Information about the Flu in Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Department of Health has asked that schools post the following information.   I respectfully request that you pass the information along when you can.    Best regards, Jennifer Copeland

 State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations 

 Department of Health 

Three Capitol Hill 

Providence, RI 02908-5097 

401-222-5960 / Ri Relay 711 

www.health.ri.gov 

December 7, 2012 

Dear Parent or Guardian, 

Over the last few days the number of flu cases in Rhode Island has increased greatly. In the past, when the flu has hit Rhode Island this hard at this time of year we faced very severe flu seasons. 

The good news is that the flu vaccine being used this year is very effective. Everyone older than six months of age should be vaccinated against the flu. Flu vaccine will help you stay out of the doctor’s office and the hospital, will help your children stay at school, and will help prevent the spread of the flu in your home. 

Where can you be vaccinated? 

Children and adults can be vaccinated at doctors’ offices or at public clinics. Adults can also be vaccinated at pharmacies (for example, CVS, Rite Aid, or Walgreens). 

For a list of public clinics, visit www.health.ri.gov or call the HEALTH Information Line (401-222-5960 / RI Relay 711). Staff on the HEALTH Information Line can direct you to a clinic where there is no charge for flu vaccination and where health insurance is not required. 

Other important tips to stay healthy 

 Wash your hands often throughout the day. Use warm water and soap. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand gel. 

 Cough or sneeze into your elbow. Flu is spread through coughing or sneezing on other people or into your hands. Cover your coughs and sneezes to prevent others from getting sick. 

 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way. 

 Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods. 

If you think you have the flu 

 Check with your doctor. 

 Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid using alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco. 

 Consider using over-the-counter medicines such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, or aspirin to relieve symptoms. Children younger than 19 years old should not be given aspirin to treat the flu. 

 Stay home from work or school until you have been fever-free (temperature less than 100.4ºF/38ºC) for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications. 

If you have any questions about the flu or flu vaccine, call the HEALTH Information Line 

(401-222-5960 / RI Relay 711) or visit www.health.ri.gov. I wish you and your family a happy, healthy holiday season. 

Sincerely, 

Michael Fine, M.D. 

Director of Health 

This Week's Scholarship Information--December 7th

We have received information about the following scholarships:

Raymond E. Soucy Scholarship Tradesman Scholarship:  This award will be presented to an individual graduating from Mt. Hope High School who is intent on pursuing a career as a tradesman or technical specialist, including fields in the building industry, health field technician and similar fields.    For more information, please stop by the high school guidance office for criteria and application form.   The deadline is April 27, 2013.

Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship Trust has been established by his parents to provide an annual scholarship to a full-time student who has attained academic excellence, demonstrates financial need, is a RI resident, aspires to further the good of humanity and who otherwise displays leadership skills and a desire to better society.    You must be in the top 10% of your class.   Additional criteria for application can be found in the high school guidance office.

Pete Sepe Memorial Scholarship 2 $300 scholarships will be awarded to two Warren residents (one male, one female).   Applicants should plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning, be a Warren reside, senior member of a high school athletic team and displayed sportsmanship. Applications are available in the high school guidance office.

 

New England Institute of Technology Scholarships and Contests:   Contests are designed to encourage students to explore career choices.   More information can be found at neit.edu.   Additional information can be found in the guidance office.

There are six scholarships from Roger Williams University to attend RWU.   Additional information and flyers are available in the guidance office.

Michael Andrade Memorial Scholarship (Mt. Hope High School Graduates)  This is a four-year full tuition and fees scholarship to RWU.  Students must have maintained a B average and combined Critical Reading and Math SAT score of at least 1000.  Preference will be given to undergraduates who intent to major in construction management, engineering or architecture.   February 1, 2013 Deadline

Mt. Hope High School Scholarship (Mt. Hope Graduates) A four year $10,000 scholarship awarded annually to graduates of MHHS who maintain a B average and have a combined Critical Reading and Math SAT score of 1000.   February 1, 2013 Deadline

Harold Payson Memorial Scholarship (Bristol Residents only) A four-year full tuition scholarship awarded annually to a Bristol resident who is graduating from high school and will attend Roger Williams University.  Application deadline: February 1, 2013

Bristol Memorial Grant (Fireman-Bristol Residents Only) A four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to a candidate who has resided in Bristol for at least two years and has graduated from an accredited American high school, who is an American citizen or permanent resident without previous college experience; who has filed a formal application for admission and financial aid; who qualifies for admission to the university; whose parent or grandparent serves or has served in the town fire department; who maintains a full-time student status.   Application deadline: February 1, 2013

Bristol Memorial Grant (Policeman-Bristol Residents Only)A four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to a candidate who has resided in Bristol for at least two years and has graduated from an accredited American high school, who is an American citizen or permanent resident without previous college experience; who has filed a formal application for admission and financial aid; who qualifies for admission to the university; whose parent or grandparent serves or has served in the town police department; who maintains a full-time student status.   Application deadline: February 1, 2013

The Caesar Brito Memorial Scholarship: The scholarship is available annually to an entering freshman majoring in engineering.   The recipient must be a Bristol, RI resident at the time of acceptance to the University, must have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.   In the event there are no applicants who have declared engineering as a major field of study, residents majoring in other disciplines will be given consideration.   Application deadline:  February 1, 2013

Support the Mt. Hope Yearbook at the Barnes and Noble Bookfair

Barnes and Noble will support the Mt. Hope High School Yearbook by contributing a percentage of your Barnes and Noble purchases on December 10, 2012.

Visit the Bookfair at the Barnes and Noble in Middletown.   Hours of the book fair are from 9 to 9.   Please make sure that you tell the cashier that you wish to support Mt. Hope High School yearbook.   All purchases, even those in the Starbucks, qualify as a support  purchase.

The yearbook sales, vocal ensemble and complimentary gift wrapping will be available from 6-8 p.m.

Please join us!

PSAT Scores Available Friday, December 7

Any student who took the PSAT at Mt. Hope High School in October will receive his score report in homeroom tomorrow, December 7.    The score report will identify areas of strength and weakness that can be addressed prior to taking the PSAT.  If you have any questions about the score, please contact your child's guidance counselor.

Scholarship Night--January 17th--SAVE THE DATE

The Mt. Hope Guidance Department will host a scholarship information night on January 17, 2013 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mt. Hope High School Library.    Ms. Shelly Honeycutt of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce will provide you with information to find the vast amounts of scholarship money that is out there.