photo taken by Ingrid Damiani Time to Register  for the New 5 week KTAC Sessions... www.ktacjax.com    As a parent with cancer, one of the hardest things to do when you are diagnosed is talk to your family.  You may ask yourself, "How much should I tell them? I don't want to scare my children, but I don't want to lie to them either." ·  You may be unclear what your child understands, "My son never says anything to me about my cancer." ·  If you question "Am I going to die from this?", your child may be quietly worried too.  Kids Together Against Cancer's five week program is child and parent focused in a positive and fun environment.  Art Educators, from the Cummer Museum of Art, help children create beautiful art projects to help express their feelings. Licensed Oncology Social Workers guide adult group discussion to help families cope with the cancer diagnosis.  Dates:       Tuesday January 29th  Tuesday February 5th Tuesday February12th Tuesday February 19th Tuesday February 26th   Times:    5:30p Dinner (free); 6:00p - 7:00p Art Session  Location:  Riverside Presbyterian Day School            (830 Oak Street) Please join us and call 742-2916 to reserve your space   KTAC programs are free to anyone, no matter where they are being treated.    KTAC offers art workshops, individual consultations, as well as information and resources to help families during a parent's cancer journey. KTAC programs support children of all ages (up to age 17).  Please contact us for more information...   Email info@ktacjax.com Website  www.ktacjax.com  Phone (904) 308-KTAC (5822) Please help us reach those who need us by forwarding this email and encourage others to sign up for future email updates. The option to do this is listed below. Thank you for your support!

Florida State University is pleased to present the application for the Service Scholar Program.  The Service Scholar Program recognizes select incoming students with an outstanding record of community service and leadership, and who want to continue that commitment at FSU. The Program benefits include a scholarship valued at $2,400 per year for up to four years, exposure to a diverse group of individuals and social issues, an academic component, and support by an assigned faculty mentor.

An important part of continuing the success of this extraordinary Program is recruiting excellent incoming students. Therefore, the Center for Leadership and Social Change is making tremendous efforts to promote this opportunity to all incoming FSU freshmen or interested high school seniors. 

For more information about the benefits, requirements, and application process please visit the Center for Leadership and Social Change online at http://thecenter.fsu.edu/servicescholars. 

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm EST on January 25, 2013.

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Top 25 Majors

09/12 - 01/13

(Based on raw student traffic)

Go to: www.collegemajors101.com

1. Video Game Design

2. Pharmacy

3. Sport Management

4. Athletic Training

5. Pre-Medical

6. Business

7. Industrial Design

8. Graphic Design

9. Music

10. Biology

11. Mechanical Engineering

12. Nursing

13. Computer Science

14. Social Science

15. Architecture

16. Allied Health

17. Education

18.Engineering

19.  English / Writing

20.Journalism

21.Food Science

22. Film /Broadcast

23. Political Science

24. Urban Planning

25. Agriculture

  Click to go to: College Majors 101

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The James Day Scholarship Funds are offering $1,000.00
College Scholarships to help extend the Bob Hayes Invitational.

DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP PACKET

THE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO PURSUE A COLLEGE CAREER.

ELIGIBILITY:
   - High School Senior track and field active team member of a school participating in the Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet may apply. (Applicant must participate in a schedule event at the Bob Hayes Track Meet).
   - Must enroll as a college freshman by August 30, 2013 in an accredited college/University of their choice.
   - Scholarship monies will be forward to the colleges/universities in the individual name, upon the receipt of the letter of acceptance.
   - Student should be present to receive scholarship.
   - A minimum grade point average 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 is required.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:   - Completed Application Form.
   - Copy of an official high school transcript
   - Essay of no more than 250 words describing How will your experience in track and field help you to achieve your career goals (Florida Writes Rubric will serve as one form of selection. As well as the letters of recommendation and involvement in community and extra-curriculum activities will also be considered) Two (2) letters of recommendation from an adult non-related, prefer at least one from a high school faculty member familiar with the applicant (Letter must include a date time telephone number)
   - List of community involvement and extra-curriculum activities
   - Verification letter from the track and field coach

DEADLINE: 
Scholarship applications and all information must be postmark and/or received by February 1, 2013. Certifications will be awarded to the winners during the intermission ceremony of the Bob Hayes Meet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mail Completed Application and Submission Requirements To:

James (Coach) Day College ScholarshipAttn:  Yvonne D. Smith
Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet, Inc
1805 N. Myrtle Ave
P.O. Box 12285
Jacksonville, FL 32209

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COMMUNITY SERVICE opp of the week!

BEACON materials packing

FAMU Recruitment JAX

DST Scholarship (WCA) App

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See Mrs. Curran for the app!

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USF's 41st Annual Engineering EXPO

February 22-23, 2013 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM

The USF Engineering EXPO team personally invites you and your school to the 41^st annual Engineering EXPO! Located at the USF Tampa Campus in the Engineering Complex, this FREE exhibition seeks to educate K-12 students on the importance of engineering, science, technology, and math in their lives. EXPO is held on both Friday, the 22^nd, and Saturday, the 23^rd, of February 2013, taking place from 9am to 4pm. 

Last year the USF Engineering EXPO had more than 19,000 elementary, middle and high school students in attendance. Guests have the opportunity to visit interactive booths and shows put on by over 40 USF student organizations, 15 engineering and science departments, 10 research laboratories, and many local corporations. All of our exhibits are designed to be interactive - to teach students while entertaining students. This is a great opportunity for college-bound students to learn about USF Engineering and for students of all ages to gain an interest in the fields of engineering, science, technology, and math.

In previous years, corporations that have provided exhibits include TECO Energy, NASA, Honeywell, Raytheon, Mosaic, Air Force, FLATE, and Lockheed Martin. All of these corporations offer demonstrations and activities while giving students a unique opportunity to meet with local engineers.

Register today to attend the 2013 USF Engineering EXPO by visiting us online at

http://expo.eng.usf.edu/registration.php  

Five Scholarships Of $1000

Are you planning to attend college but you are worried about finances? Do not worry. You can win a scholarship worth $1000 dollars by entering an essay-writing competition. You can use this money in any manner you wish. You can use it to buy food, pay for your accommodation, pay for your tuition or anything else you wish. To win one of these five scholarships, you have to enter a competition, writing an essay of 500 words or more.

Participate in the CouponAudit scholarship now, and win $1000. All you need to do is show your knowledge by creating the best essay on coupons. The scholarship essay contest will involve answering the questions below:

• How to get discounts by using coupons in buying goods
• What are the benefits of frugality

Please do not be too obvious in your essay. Research well to make sure that your essay is very interesting, informative as well as entertaining. That way it will captivate your readers. The essay that you are going to write will be used in informing commodity consumers on how to get discounts on their purchases. We are going to award five scholarships to the five best essay writers. The winner might be your essay. Do all you can to win one of these five scholarships.

Submission deadline: January 25th, 2013

How To Enter The Contest:

• Answer one of the two questions above in 500-1000 words.
• Proofread your work to make sure there are no spellings and grammatical mistakes. Remember we are not interested in rough drafts.
• Once you have finished writing the essay, send it as a word document to scholarships@couponaudit.com


Make the file name to be your full name and city of residence. Such as Joseph-Smith-Newyork.docx

Who Can Apply:

Scholarships are open to all graduating college seniors, military students, adults returning to school, undergraduate students, single parents going to school, graduate school students, nursing students and others, who are encouraged to apply to this scholarship.

Here’s How You Win:

Write something great and send it to us!

The winner will be picked after 1^st February, 2013. If you win, you will be notified after that date. The choice will be subjective, and the entrants who will impress us with their writing skills will take the prize.

Eligibility:

• You should not be related to any member of the Coupon Audit staff, or their extended family.

How Often Does Coupon Audit Offer Scholarships?

From now on, we will be offering scholarships on yearly basis.

HAVE A GREAT WINTER BREAK! See you next year...

DCPS News

December 13, 2012

Duval County Public Schools Provides Winter Packets for Continued Learning over the Holiday Break

Jacksonville, FL - Duval County Public Schools is providing winter packets to students and parents to continue enriching the academic success of all students during the winter holiday. Research suggests that students who continue to work while on school breaks and vacations maintain their academic progress made during the school year.

All K-8 students, parents and community members are encouraged to log ontowww.duvalschools.org and print out grade appropriate materials for students during the winter break. Math, reading and science worksheets are available.

To access the winter packets, visit www.duvalschools.org and click on the winter packets section in the banner on the homepage.

In addition to the winter packets, the Jacksonville Public Library is providing information on winter break resources. Click here to view information on upcoming events and programs.

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LIGHT UP A LIFE: Holiday Remembrance

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK:

HAVEN HOSPICE

Volunteers are needed now to help staff a table at the Orange Park Mall. Mall visitors may place a candle on holiday tree in remembrance of a loved one. Donations are also accepted. No training is needed, just a compassionate heart. Shifts are 2-3 hours during mall hours. 

MLKJr Oratorical Contest Info Letter

NNOA Memorial Scholarship App

Applications for the 2013 Scholarships for Military Children Program will be available starting Dec. 3 at commissaries worldwide. You can also find them online at http://www.militaryscholar.org. At this same website, you will also find scholarships for military spouses!

Read the press release at 

http://www.commissaries.com/press_room/press_release/2012/DeCA_73_12.cfm

Let's Move Jacksonville

KITCHEN MAGICIAN NEEDED: Community Service opportunity of the week

GABRIEL HOUSE OF CARE

Help out in our state-of-the-art Guest Kitchen!

Perhaps not a glamorous task, but cleanliness is critical to the health of our guests! Plus, you will enjoy working in our fabulous guest kitchen.

• Keep kitchen shelves organized and stocked
• Unpack and date code pantry donations
• Help maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area using a kitchen check list
• Perform daily clean out of 4 guest refrigerators and weekly clean out of freezer
• Interact with guests and caregivers while in the kitchen. Share recipes and cooking tips!

It's HER Business

SEE MRS. CURRAN IN GUIDANCE FOR THE UNF WAIVER!

Salvation Army

Welcome to 

Helping Jacksonville Youth 

Servicing children in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, 

Putnam & St Johns Counties

! WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS !

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  PLEASE READ CAREFULLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

         **********October 20, 2012 UPDATE********* 

Helping Jacksonville Youth will be conducting INDIVIDUAL  HOUSEHOLD REGISTRATIONS for our 2012 Christmas Toy Drive Campaign. 

We will only be able to provide for the first 2,000 children.  

We WILL NOT conduct NON-PROFIT and CHARITY ORGANIZATION REGISTRATIONS.

 Check back later for new updates to our website. There's much more to come!

Special Thanks to

Toys for Tots  For Your Support !

Big Read Essay Writing Workshop Poster

EG-12 Art Contest 2012

Eg Entry Form 2013

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Hope for Holidays Flier 2012

Take advantage of a free and online College Fair called the All Access Zone, run by CollegeWeekLive.

This event is taking place Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 10AM - 10PM EDT.

Attend the All Access ZONE for a free event that will give you access to live conversations with admissions reps and college students to help you make informed college decisions, navigate the admissions process, and explore financial aid choices. 

Login on November 15th to:

• Get real answers from current college students and admissions reps
• Build your target list of colleges from 300+ schools
• Hear expert presentations on college selections tips, choosing your major, and more
• Access over $3 million in scholarships

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ATTN: TEACHERS & STUDENTS!

LBS Essay Contest

Since its evolution to Anchor Scholarship Foundation in 2004, scholarships totaling $504,550 have been awarded to 333 students. In 2012, 35 scholarships totaling $73,000 were awarded to high school and college students from 13 states; all full time students in 4-year accredited U.S. universities coast-to-coast and in the District of Columbia.

Step one:

Are you eligible to apply?

The Anchor Scholarship is awarded to dependents (children and spouses) of our Surface Navy sailors.

The sponsor will either be active duty, retired or deceased. The sponsor must have served a minimum of  six (6) years in units under the administrative control of Commanders, Naval Surface Forces,  U.S. Atlantic or U.S. Pacific Fleet.  The six years need not be consecutive.

  

The applicant must attend or plan to attend an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. and intend to work toward their first BS or BA degree full time.  The applicant may be a spouse, high school senior, or a college student in an accredited school or equivalent institution.

The deadline to submit the eligibility application is March 1, 2013.  Remember-it's a deadline, and it's firm.

Am I eligible to apply?

Step two: 

The scholarship application

Once your eligibility is confirmed, we will send you the scholarship application. Get organized now!  Gather the following documents:

*     FAFSA (5-6 pages, the Electronic Student Aid Report)

*     College/High School transcripts

*     3 letters of recommendation (one of them must be from a non-academic source)

*     SAT/ACT scores

    

Step three:

The hardest part...waiting

Our Selection Committee reviews all of the applications. Recipients are selected on the basis of four equally weighted criteria:

                . Academic Proficiency

                . Character and All-around Ability

                . Extra-curricular Activities

                . Financial Need

Those selected to receive an Anchor Scholarship are notified in May and invited to attend our Award Ceremony in June.  

Southern Scholarship Foundation

FREE ACT & SAT PREP

Free test prep is offered at UNF on November 17th (for SENIORS) and January 15th. 

The January session is reserved for high school juniors and sophomores.
For the senior session on Nov. 17th, registration includes a light lunch and a session on college admissions. Parents can also attend a Parent FAFSA session which includes: college admissions information, financial aid info, and online FAFSA application info. There is also the option for students and parents to attend a UNF tour

The contact person listed is Probyn Inniss (904) 620-3993.

REGISTER HERE:
http://www.unf.edu/admissions/diversity/Test_Prep_Registration.aspx 

CALLING ALL STUDENT LEADERS!

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program is accepting applications for the 2013 program. 

Since its inception in 2004, the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 1,800 exemplary high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for improving their communities.  The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and helps develop them as the next generation of community leaders through two components:

·         A summer eight-week paid internship with Communities In Schools.  Communities In Schools is a local non-profit selected by the bank. This internship is designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their Host Organization. 

·         The week-long, all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. from July 8-12, 2013. Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.

In order to spread the word about the opportunity to your members, partners, and affiliates, please distribute the email. If you would like to receive an electronic announcement, please contact us and we will send them to you. 

We appreciate your help spreading the word about the Bank of America Student Leaders Program. Students can apply for the program by going to www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders. Please note the application deadline of January 25, 2013.

For more information on the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, please visit www.bankofamerica.com/foundation or feel free to contact us.

FLORIDA PTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

In keeping with our policy of providing quality education for young people, Florida PTA goes one step further by assisting qualified students who wish to continue their education beyond high school. Florida PTA offers scholarship opportunities funded by money derived from Honorary Life Memberships, Scholarship Fund functions and other contributions.

Florida PTA is pleased to offer a total of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating in the 2012-2013 school year. This is a one time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education.

This award is specifically for a student who wishes to pursue their education at a Florida University, Fine Arts School, Community College, or Vo-Tech.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH STUDENT TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDE:

1.  Be a member of their high school’s PTA/PTSA or the Sunshine State PTSA (PTA/PTSA must be in good standing).
    
2.  Graduate from a Florida High School in the 2012-2013 school year.
    
3.  Be a resident of the state of Florida.
    
4.  Planning to continue their education in the 2013-2014 school year in the state of Florida at a University, Fine Arts, Community College or Vo-Tech.
    
5.  Fully complete the application (attached) and submit letters of recommendation, an essay, and copies of their official high school transcript, ACT and/or SAT scores.

 Additional factors will be taken into consideration in selecting a winner (e.g. need, special circumstances, extracurricular activities and honors, etc.).

* DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2013. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THAT DATE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

SCHOLARSHIP FORM

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship Application.pdf

MLK Jr Contest

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPP. OF THE WEEK

Volunteer with the City of Jacksonville

The City of Jacksonville is looking for volunteers to assist with various programs and community events such as Adoption Center Volunteer with Animal Care, Theatre Usher at The Ritz, FL/GA Football game, Sea and Sky Spectacular, Jazz Festival just to name a few. Internships are also available. For more specIfic information and to apply visit www.coj.net.

REPORT CARDS WENT HOME TODAY!!!

PARENTS: BE SURE TO GO OVER THIS DOCUMENT WITH YOUR STUDENTS!