HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!

Have a fantastic summer! We will miss you, the best part of education, while you are gone! Make sure you read a lot, rest a lot, and give us a call if you have any questions. 

There will be a summer counselor here - Ms. Tammy Ruffian can be reached at 693-7620, extension 1141. 

Summer Fun!

City of Jacksonville offers summer fun for students

- June 05, 2014

JaxParks will provide supervised recreational activities at 10 parks near 37 Duval County Public Schools this summer. Each park will be staffed by a coach or recreation leader and a high school or college student on summer break. The parks will provide recreation and sports equipment for park visitors to use. The 10 parks each are within one mile of two or more of the 37 schools. Click here for more information about the program.

Carvill Park & Pool	• AP Randolph Technical Academy • St. Clair Evans Academy • Norwood Elementary • Lake Forest Elementary
Charles (Boobie) Clark Park & Pool	• Rufus E. Payne Elementary • S.A. Hull Elementary • Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary
Grunthal Park	• Eugene Butler Middle • S.P. Livingston Elementary • Mt. Herman Exceptional Center • James Weldon Johnson Middle • Stanton College Prep • Susie Tolbert Elementary • RV Daniels Elementary
Pine Forest Park (aka Henry T. Jones Park)	• Pine Forest Elementary • Hendricks Ave. Elementary
Johnnie Walker Park	• James Weldon Johnson Middle • Susie Tolbert Elementary • RV Daniels Elementary • Grand Park Elementary • George W. Carver Elementary • LaVilla School of the Arts Middle • John E. Ford Elementary • Mattie V. Rutherford Alternative • Darnell Cookman Middle • Mt. Herman Exceptional Center • Kirby-Smith Middle • Andrew Robinson Elementary • Stanton College Prep
Panama Park	• North Shore Elementary • Lola M. Culver Elementary
Scott Park	• Grand Park • George W. Carver Elementary • Northwestern Middle • Carter G. Woodson Elementary • Raines Senior High
Tallulah Park	• North Shore Elementary • Norwood Elementary • Lola M. Culver Elementary • Lake Forest Elementary
Willowbranch Park	• Robert E. Lee High • West Riverside Elementary • Central Riverside Elementary
Woodstock Park	• Pinedale Elementary • Annie E. Morgan Elementary • Paxon Middle • Paxon High School

Kids' Day at RAM this Saturday!

Join Riverside Arts Market and Jax4Kids.com in celebrating being a kid! RAM is always full of kid-friendly entertainment and activities such as our Children’s Creativity Corner, balloon artists and face painters, but what better time to ramp things up than the start of summer vacation and the day before National Children’s Day (Sunday, June 8th). Entertainment will be geared towards kids - making sure there’s plenty for them to do. Special booth spaces will be occupied by local businesses and organizations of interest to families with children.

RSVP to our Facebook event and share with your friends!

- Kids' Day Special Vendors -

Jax4Kids.com

Airtat Bodyart

Amerilife Health Services of North Florida

Bean Tree Pediatric Dentistry

Best Friends Animal Society

CHILD Cancer Fund

Cutie Bootie Diaper Service

Daniel Kids

Duval County Public Schools / Parent Academy

Florida Brain Core

Girls Scouts of Gateway Council

Gphomestay

Guitar Center, Inc.

ICAN of North Florida

Jacksonville Science Festival

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Little Barrels of Fun LLC

Maximized Living

Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

New York Life

Rebounderz Jacksonville

School Aids

Seaside Community Charter School

St. Mark's Episcopal Day School

Swimming Safari Swim School

The Green Law Firm of Jacksonville

The Growing Tree

The Marketing Arm - State Farm

The Performers Academy

The Venus School, Inc.

Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency

United Way Reading Pals

Yes You Canvas!

 Click here for a full list of Saturday's vendors!

Book Exchange: The United Way of Northeast Florida will be in attendance promoting ReadingPals! How can you get involved? Bring at least 2 children's books to the United Way booth, one to donate and one to swap for a different book. This is open to all kids on Saturday!

Child I.D. Cards: Visit the New York Life booth on Kids' Day for child I.D. cards. New York Life will be providing this free service to families attending RAM on Saturday. The I.D. cards include: child's photo, digital fingerprints, and other vital information.

Entertainment

River Stage
10:30am - 11:15am - Meredith Rae (Kids Folk & Pop)
11:45am - 12:45pm -  Dalton Cyr (13-Year-Old Singer/Songwriter)
1:15pm - 2:15pm -  "Mrs. Kate" Carpenter (Family Friendly Tunes)
2:45pm - 3:30pm - The Performers Academy (Youth Performance)
Click here for more about Saturday's River Stage performers.

On the Roundhouse Stage
10:30am - 3:00pm - Athlete Development Center -
Life Like a Super Hero and Paint a Platform Project

On the Hilltop Stage
10:30am - 1:30pm - Matt Durham
1:30pm - 3:00pm - Chase Schallen

On the Crossroads Stage
10:30am - 3:00pm - Gyminators

Children's Creativity Corner
Discovery House

Throughout the Market
Tarot Readings
Massage Therapists
Saxophone Bob
Balloon Artists

Call for Performers and Children's Creativity Corner We're always looking for entertainers who are interested in performing on our second stages throughout the Market. If you are a musician, magician, juggler, dancer, or other variety of performer, check out our website for more information and for an application. Our Children's Creativity Corner features hands-on activities targeting children under the age of ten. Previous activities have included music instruction, craft projects, and storytellers. If your non-profit or local business is interested in helping with the Children's Creativity Corner, please email our Operations Manager, Amy Saltmarsh

Morning Yoga At RAM Morning Yoga at RAM is held on Saturday from 9am-10am at the River Stage. Featuring rotating instructors, this class is a donations only class suitable for all skill levels. Check out the Morning Yoga at RAM Facebook page for more info!

Support RAM As a non-profit organization, the Riverside Arts Market relies on the support of our community. Learn more about how your business can gain exposure through sponsorships!

Thank you to our 2014 Sponsors!

VOLUNTEER! GET SERVICE HOURS!

HandsOn Jacksonville are in need of volunteers to work concessions for 3 big events in June.  

 Join them to assist at the air-conditioned concession stand in the Bud Zone at Everbank Field.

The following opportunities are available:

USA vs Nigeria Soccer Game, Saturday, June 7, 2:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Click to Register

The Country Music Superfest, Saturday June 14, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Click to Register

The Country Music Superfest - Day 2, Sunday, June 15, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Click to Register

Volunteers will serve food and beverages at the game. 16 and up are welcome however anyone handling alcohol must be over 21. Volunteers will park at the Courthouse on Adams St. Volunteers must wear neat black slacks only, no jeans, shorts or skirts. Closed toed black shoes that are slip resistant are required with black socks. Volunteers who fail to abide by the dress code will be sent home.
Shirt and hat will be provided on site and should be returned at the end of your shift.

You will receive more details after you register for a project. Please email jenny@handsonjacksonville.org if you have any additional questions.  

ATTENTION RISING JUNIOR & SENIOR MEN: Find out more about the Gates Millennium Scholars Program!

2014 Ewc Male Bb-final Gates UNCF

Jax Children's Commission SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONS

2014 Summer Camp Sites JCC

2014 Summer Camp ADDRESSES Updated_4-29

2014 Burger Babies Flyer

FIND OUT MORE about HB851

House Bill 851 was recently passed.

This law will grant in-state tuition to all students regardless of immigration status. 

2014 Englewood DACA and Dream Act - HB851 - Flier

Parents: There is a cost associated with this, but take a look!

2014 OneJax Metrotown Application & Consent Form

Volunteer Opportunity!

2014 Volunteer Hand Out RAM

***Information about available shifts and volunteer responsibilities can be found through this link.***

SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM

2014 MOAB Release Summer Jobs Initiative

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - DACA & DREAM ACT information night @ Englewood 5/29

2014 Englewood DACA and Dream Act Info Night

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM

Summer 2014 Registration Form [Secondary]

Mayor Brown's Learn 2 Earn program!!! DON'T MISS OUT

2014 Learn2Earn FLYER

International Longshormen's Scholarship - Deadline: May 30

2014 ILA Scholarship Application

BLOCK PARTY for parents & teachers - May 31 - CareerTech Grand Opening

2014 CareerTech Block Party Flyer

2014 CareerTech Block Party Press Release

MORE MONEY!

1. MCO Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 15, 2014)
Student Eligibility:
A) Be attending college or university no later than December of 2014.
B) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by December of 2014.
C) Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on May 15, 2014.
Applications can be found by going to:
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_mco_scholarship_8939.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201402&utm_content=worsowiczn%40duvalschools.org

2. Odenza Vacations Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2014)
Student Eligibility:
A) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2014
B) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 1st, 2014 deadline.
Applications can be found by going to:
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_odenza_vacations_scholarship_8936.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201402&utm_content=worsowiczn%40duvalschools.org

3. Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 15, 2014)
Student Eligibility:
A) Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US by September of 2014.
B) Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page.
C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Applications can be found by going to:
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_global_lift_equipment_scholarship_8934.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201402&utm_content=worsowiczn%40duvalschools.org

Big Sun Athletics Scholarship: deadline June 20

The scholarship for the BigSun Organization has a deadline of June 20, 2014.

We are proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.  The successful applicant will be currently involved in athletics in some capacity, either for their school or for their community. 

Amount of Award  -  $500.00

Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - apply by Sept. 15th, Juniors!

Rising Latino high school seniors (graduating in 2015) across America can apply to the Youth Awards program presented for the 16th year by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). The 2014 Youth Awards application is available on our website at www.HispanicHeritage.org or by clicking on the following link:http://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2014/forms/login.php,all supplemental material must be postmarked no later than Monday, September 15th, 2014.

To participate in the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards you must be:
·      A current high school rising senior, graduating in the Spring of 2015
·      Planning to enroll in college in 2015-2016
·      A citizen or permanent resident of the US
·     Of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent)
·     Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 7.5 (on a 10.0 scale)
·     Willing to travel at own cost to the awards ceremony in your selected region.
 
Regional ceremony attendance is absolutely mandatory for students who are selected.
Recipients are selected for their accomplishments in the classroom and community, and for their focus on various categories. Recipients are awarded up to $3,000 in educational grants to be used for their college education or to fund a community service effort. In each of the 10 regions, three students will be honored in various categories including those listed below.  The regions include: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Jose and Washington, DC.  Students from across the USA can apply in the region nearest to their area of residence in an effort to ensure all Latino students have an opportunity for the Youth Awards. If selected, the students only have to attend the awards event to receive their award.
 
The 2014 Youth Awards categories are:
 
·         Business & Entrepreneurship – Presented by BBVA Compass
·         Education - Presented by Southwest Airlines 
·         Engineering & Mathematics - Presented by ExxonMobil
·         Healthcare Science - Presented by CVS Caremark Workforce Initiatives
·         Innovation & Technology – Presented by The Entertainment Software Association
 
Students are also encouraged to join our Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) Network. LOFT is a leadership and workforce development program which connects emerging Latinos to each other, to experts, to resources, to platforms, and career paths in STEM fields, business and finance, education and other fields.  Join the LOFT Network http://loftnetwork.org
Please feel free to contact us at info@hispanicheritage.org or 202-861-9797 with any questions.

Lupus Day Walk @ Ed White: Saturday, May 10

2014 Ed White Lupus Walk

Scholarship for minority engineering students!! DEADLINE: May 30

2014 Ricomack Transmittal Letter

2014 RMGT Scholarship Application

PSA video contest!! DEADLINE: May 30

IOM/NRC Play It Safe! Video Contest

Sports teach valuable lessons - about teamwork, goals, leadership, and how to handle defeat and learn from mistakes. One lesson many are still learning, though, is when not to play. A recent Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National Research Council (NRC) report finds that as many as 1.6 million to 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions and other traumatic brain injuries are reported each year in the United States. Some youth athletes don't tell anyone they have been hurt because they want to keep playing. And players may resist taking all the time they need to heal, with or without teammates', parents', and coaches' backing. The IOM/NRC "Play it Safe" video Public Service Announcement contest invites youth ages 13-22 to create a 30- to 60-second video about how they can change a sports culture that may encourage "shaking it off" and getting back in the game, and how they can get their teammates, coaches, and parents to recognize the signs, symptoms, and need for proper treatment of concussions. Entries will be accepted through May 30. Winning entries in each of three school-age categories will be awarded a $300 gift card. More information and official rules and regulations can be found at www.iom.edu/PlayItSafe. For more information, please contact YouthSportsConcussions@nas.edu.

Volunteers needed at THE PLAYERS!

We are thrilled to be THE PLAYERS "Charity of the Day" on Friday, May 9th. This is an amazing opportunity to promote HandsOn Jacksonville and community volunteering! We need a few more volunteers to help out at the 11:30 - 3:00 shift.   As a volunteer, you will welcome fans to "HandsOn Jacksonville Day at THE PLAYERS" and hand out give-away items.  In return you will receive parking passes, water and a ticket for entry. Once you register, we'll let you know all the details and when to pick up your tickets and parking passes at our office.  Click below to sign up to volunteer at one of these gates: Love III Gate Nicklaus Gate Couples Gate The remaining volunteer time slots will be filled on a first come basis, so don't let this one pass you by!

ALT PROM REMINDER!

JASMYN Masquerade Prom 2013

Grief Workshop June 7th - REGISTER BY MAY 30

Grief Relief a Familiy Experience Workshop June 2014

Introductory Mental Health Awareness Month

Week 1 Mental Health Awareness Month

THIS JUST IN: Dates & Times of Summer School, paperwork to come

Edward H. White High School will be a Duval County Summer School site for students at Ed White & Baldwin students.

Summer School dates for students: June 16th - July 25th

Summer School hours for students: 8:00AM - 12:30PM

Information on registration/paperwork is forthcoming!

May 9: deadline for last available ACT, SAT for Bright Futures eligibility

High school graduation may be just weeks away, but it’s not too late to meet the required test score requirement for Bright Futures eligibility.

Test score requirements for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program increased substantially this year, placing a lot of stress and concern on Floridastudents looking to go to college.  But there’s still time to take the all-important tests, as students have until June 30 to submit the scores needed to become eligible for Bright Futures.

While the deadline to submit test scores is two months away, students need to register quickly for the few remaining test dates on the calendar.

The last date to take the SAT is Saturday, June 7, but students are required to register by Friday, May 9.  For more information on SAT testing locations and registration, click here.

The last ACT test for Florida students is being administered Saturday, June 14, but also requires registration by Friday, May 9.  Information on ACT testing locations and registration can be found here.

Students whose families cannot afford the registration fees may also apply for fee waivers to take the test for free. For more information, click here to find out how to apply for ACT fee waivers and SAT fee waivers.  The ACT charges $36.50 for those who don’t qualify for fee waivers, while the SAT costs $51.  Because some school districts offer free testing for students, make sure to speak with your school counselor about your options.

Students now need a 1290 SAT Reasoning Test score (critical reading and math sections), or a composite score of 29 on the ACT for the Florida Academic Scholars award, worth up to $103 per credit or $12,360 toward a 4-year degree in the state.  The Florida Medallion Scholars Award requires students to have an 1170 SAT Reasoning Test score (critical reading and math sections), or a composite score of 26 on the ACT for eligibility, worth up to $77 per credit or $9,240 toward a 4-year degree.  For a complete listing of eligibility criteria, visit this Bright Futures Fact Sheet.

Now is also a great time to check in with the Florida Department of Education’s Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) to make sure all other eligibility requirements for state financial aid programs like Bright Futures and others are met.  Students and parents can visit the OSFA website for information or call 1-888-366-2004 (toll free) to speak with a program specialist.

$500 Grant to New Youth Service Clubs - deadline: May 16

Through the generous support of the Prudential Spirit of Community Initiative, generationOn is giving out $500 grants to new youth service clubs. Register a generationOn Service Club for middle school-age youth between April 1, 2014 and May 16, 2014 and become eligible to apply for the $500 start-up grant to get your club going in the 2014-2015 school year. Adult facilitators or youth members (ages 13+) can apply.

Learn more and apply here.

GenerationOn Service Clubs are groups of young people in schools, community and faith-based organizations, volunteer centers and existing youth development organizations who implement meaningful hands-on service projects locally, nationally and globally. Find out more about generationOn Service Clubs.

Clubs selected to receive grants will be notified on or around May 30, 2014 and must complete and report back on at least one service project by November 28, 2014. Applications are due by May 16, 2014 at 5pm EDT.

Application is now open. Spread the word!

Questions?

Email: grants@generationOn.org

Call: Elise Henson at 917-746-8161