January 23, 2013

HAVE A GREAT DAY 

 

1. Come meet the Smith College Interns and prepare for the 2nd National GSA Day which will be held on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, presented by the LGBT Coalition of Western MA.
2. Save the date for World Challenge!  On Wednesday, January 23rd, World Challenge is having a fundraising night to raise money for Costa Rica.  All you have to do is eat at Chili’s in Springfield and bring a World Challenge flyer with you.  See Ms. Cramer (139) or Chris Mulligan with questions.  Thank you for your support.
3. Elms College is hosting a Job Shadow on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 from 9:00am to 1:00pm (lunch is included) for 45 students. The program will include a welcome by the President or Academic Vice President, an overview of the degree programs offered at the college and careers related to those degrees. This will include Criminal Justice, Business, Education, IT & Nursing. Sign up dead line before Jan 25, 2013.   Please see Mr. Ekmalian for permission slips.
4. HS art club will meet Wed, Jan 23 in Room 50 at 3:00
5. GSA meeting in Rm 50 on Thursday, Jan. 24. Help plan our role in the 2nd Annual GSA Day on Wed. Feb, 6th2013 at Commerce! All are welcome!!

 

GUIDANCE

 

Join Bay Path College for an open house on Sunday, February 10, 11 am – 3 pm *Snow date: February 16

SPECIAL SESSIONS AT 10:30 AM

Hear about the College in Spanish  Learn about our exciting Honors Program Find out how to transfer your credits Learn about our Wildcats NCAA Division II Athletics teams

baypath.edu/visit 800.782.7284 x1331 or 413.565.1331

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

HAVE A GREAT DAY January 18, 2013

 

1. Are you interested in an ANNUAL BLACK COLLEGE TOUR.  The tour is April 13-19, 2013.  Total cost is $625.00.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Mitchell in Room 55
2. Come meet the Smith College Interns and prepare for the 2nd National GSA Day which will be held on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, presented by the LGBT Coalition of Western MA.
3. Save the date for World Challenge!  On Wednesday, January 23rd, World Challenge is having a fundraising night to raise money for Costa Rica.  All you have to do is eat at Chili’s in Springfield and bring a World Challenge flyer with you.  See Ms. Cramer (139) or Chris Mulligan with questions.  Thank you for your support.
4. Do you have a bike you want fixed?  Do you want to learn how to fix a bike?  Do you want to learn some riding skills? Come to the bike club meeting this Thursday after school.  We will meet outside the chemistry room.  The bike club is open to all Renaissance students.
5. Anyone interested in buying a ticket to the Hoop Hall Classic held this weekend at Springfield College on Thurs, 1/17 thru Monday, 1/21 can purchase them in the main office at half price.  The tickets are only $5.00!!!!!  CASH ONLY
6. Elms College is hosting a Job Shadow on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 from 9:00am to 1:00pm (lunch is included) for 45 students. The program will include a welcome by the President or Academic Vice President, an overview of the degree programs offered at the college and careers related to those degrees. This will include Criminal Justice, Business, Education, IT & Nursing. Sign up dead line before Jan 25, 2013.   Please see Mr. Ekmalian for permission slips.
7. JA has a great new program to offer to up to 15 high school students! The program is Career Exploration program with the Springfield Falcons, the local AHL Hockey Team. The program will run weekly after school on Wednesdays at the JA office ( or sometimes at the MassMutual Center)  for 2 hours (Timing is proposed from 5-7:00pm but can be changed depending on the students involved) 

The program is slated to run from January 23 to March 20th. On March 20th the students will host a JA Night at the Springfield Falcons’ game at the MassMutual Center. Sign up dead line before Jan 22, 2013.   Please see Mr. Ekmalian for permission slips.

 

GUIDANCE

 

Essay Scholarship for 7^th and 8^th Graders.

The Freedom Credit Union is hosting an essay contest for students in 7th and 8th grades.  To that end, I need you to work with your ELA teachers to identify students that would be willing to write a 250 word essay on the topic of “People Helping People”. Students must hand write a 250 word essay that describes an event that impacted their life. The essay should provide evidence for how this event is an example of “People Helping People.” Forms are in the Guidance and Counseling Office.

Essays are Due in the Guidance and Counseling Office on January 16^th at 8:45 am.

 

10^th and 11^th grade students who are applying for the Christian A. Herter Scholarship (Due IN BOSTON ON FEBRUARY 1^ST), must do the following:

1. Write a resume – that explicitly details experiences and honors and details the value of those experiences during 8^th grade and high school
2. Ask two academic teachers for recommendations – end of day Friday, January 18^th
3. Ask your assigned Guidance Counselor (Ms. Wilson or Ms. Cuffee-Gray) for a Nomination and recommendation by end-of-day January 22^nd
4. Complete your essay for an essay workshop on Monday, January 22^nd during crew (you must attend this session with a completed to get a nomination)
5. Communicate with parents/guardians regarding 2012 financial information – complete form in packet

You can get a pass for the essay workshop on Tuesday, 1/22 from Ms. Grant in Guidance.

 

 

 

    

 

 

HAVE A GREAT DAY 

January 17, 2013

 

1. Are you interested in an ANNUAL BLACK COLLEGE TOUR.  The tour is April 13-19, 2013.  Total cost is $625.00.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Mitchell in Room 55
2. Come meet the Smith College Interns and prepare for the 2nd National GSA Day which will be held on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, presented by the LGBT Coalition of Western MA.
3. Save the date for World Challenge!  On Wednesday, January 23rd, World Challenge is having a fundraising night to raise money for Costa Rica.  All you have to do is eat at Chili’s in Springfield and bring a World Challenge flyer with you.  See Ms. Cramer (139) or Chris Mulligan with questions.  Thank you for your support.
4. Do you have a bike you want fixed?  Do you want to learn how to fix a bike?  Do you want to learn some riding skills? Come to the bike club meeting this Thursday after school.  We will meet outside the chemistry room.  The bike club is open to all Renaissance students.
5. Anyone interested in buying a ticket to the Hoop Hall Classic held this weekend at Springfield College on Thurs, 1/17 thru Monday, 1/21 can purchase them in the main office at half price.  The tickets are only $5.00!!!!!  CASH ONLY

 

GUIDANCE

 

Essay Scholarship for 7^th and 8^th Graders.

The Freedom Credit Union is hosting an essay contest for students in 7th and 8th grades.  To that end, I need you to work with your ELA teachers to identify students that would be willing to write a 250 word essay on the topic of “People Helping People”. Students must hand write a 250 word essay that describes an event that impacted their life. The essay should provide evidence for how this event is an example of “People Helping People.” Forms are in the Guidance and Counseling Office.

Essays are Due in the Guidance and Counseling Office on January 16^th at 8:45 am.

 

Daily Bulletin January 11, 2013

HAVE A GREAT DAY 

 

1. Are you interested in an ANNUAL BLACK COLLEGE TOUR.  The tour is April 13-19, 2013.  Total cost is $625.00.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Mitchell in Room 55
2. Renaissance’s new Teen Health Club is raising awareness about AIDS and will be collecting money to donate to the AIDS Foundation of Western Mass. The crew that donates the most money will win an ice cream treat! Please get ready, as student club members will begin coming to crews on Thursday, January 10th.
3. Students and Faculty members, we are looking for volunteers to speak at our Martin Luther King Day assembly on Jan. 22nd. Speakers would share a quote by Dr. King and explain how that quote relates to or impacts our own experiences as Americans in 2013. Please see Ms. Camara in the Black Box Theatre with questions.
4. Renaissance GSA will meet on Thursday, Jan. 10. Come meet the Smith College Interns and prepare for the 2nd National GSA Day which will be held on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, presented by the LGBT Coalition of Western MA.
5. Dear 8th grade and 12th grade crew teachers:

The 12th grade mentees should meet me in the cafeteria this Friday AM after checking in with their crew teacher. After they check in with me, I will send them to their mentee’s crew room. I will circulate to 8th grade crews to check-in to see how things are going with each pair.  12th grade crew teachers: Please send students down to meet me as soon as you can!  8th grade crew teachers: the master plan is that crews will be enhanced by this activity. Please let me know if this does not turn out to be the case! Any questions, let me know. Excited to try this new version; I feel very good about it!

GUIDANCE

 

Seniors interested in a Spring Dual Enrollment class at STCC must complete the application prior to break.

Please come and speak to Ms. Cuffee-Gray to get the information that you need to properly complete an application.

When you successfully complete the course you get 1 high school and 3 college credits. SUPER DEAL!

http://www.stcc.edu/collegenow/

 

The Freedom Credit Union is hosting an essay contest for students in 7th and 8th grades.  To that end, I need you to work with your ELA teachers to identify students that would be willing to write a 250 word essay on the topic of “People Helping People”. Students must hand write a 250 word essay that describes an event that impacted their life. The essay should provide evidence for how this event is an example of “People Helping People.” Forms are in the Guidance and Counseling Office.

Essays are Due in the Guidance and Counseling Office on January 16^th at 8:45 am.

 

Friday info session (TODAY) during crew for 10th and 11th graders interested in applying for the Christian A. Herter scholarship.

Request to teachers and counselors must happen by the 14th. NO EXCEPTIONS.

You have to get a pass from Guidance and Counseling today.

Note that grade level teams will verify nominations.

 

Christian A. Herter 

Scholarship Program

The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program is a state-supported program whose mission includes providing educational opportunities to Commonwealth students who demonstrate academic promise and desire to attend post-secondary institutions. The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1972 by the Massachusetts State Legislature as an early identification program to recruit students in the 10th and 11th grades whose socio-economic backgrounds and environmental conditions may inhibit their ability to persevere and attain educational goals.

 

Available Scholarship:   Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Co-Branded – 2013 Scholarship

Must have proof of restaurant/foodservice-related work experience

The GPA must be at least 2.65 on a 4.0 scale (GED scores must be 470 or more)

Must be accepted to, or enrolled in, an accredited restaurant or food service, either full time or part time.

Download an application @ www.massrestaurantassoc.org.

 

 

    

 

 

 

HAVE A GREAT DAY January 9, 2013

 

1. Are you interested in an ANNUAL BLACK COLLEGE TOUR.  The tour is April 13-19, 2013.  Total cost is $625.00.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Mitchell in Room 55
2. Renaissance Scholars :  Check out a Nook! See Ms. Pfeifer.
3. Renaissance’s new Teen Health Club is raising awareness about AIDS and will be collecting money to donate to the AIDS Foundation of Western Mass. The crew that donates the most money will win an ice cream treat! Please get ready, as student club members will begin coming to crews on Thursday, January 10th.
4. Students and Faculty members, we are looking for volunteers to speak at our Martin Luther King Day assembly on Jan. 22nd. Speakers would share a quote by Dr. King and explain how that quote relates to or impacts our own experiences as Americans in 2013. Please see Ms. Camara in the Black Box Theatre with questions.
5. No Art Club today, Wed. Jan. 9
6. Renaissance GSA will meet on Thursday Jan. 10. Come meet the Smith College Interns and prepare for the 2nd National GSA Day which will be held on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, presented by the LGBT Coalition of Western MA.

 

GUIDANCE

 

Seniors interested in a Spring Dual Enrollment class at STCC must complete the application prior to break.

Please come and speak to Ms. Cuffee-Gray to get the information that you need to properly complete an application.

When you successfully complete the course you get 1 high school and 3 college credits. SUPER DEAL!

http://www.stcc.edu/collegenow/

 

Information Session for Terrific MA Scholarship 2014 & 2015

Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship

Great opportunity for 10th or 11th grader.

Must have significant contribution to community and/or overcome significant socio-economic or economic obstacles

Sign up for pass in Guidance and Counseling.

Renaissance has had three awardees.

Stephanie Halgas 2010

Dawn Holland 2011

Jesse Lederman 2013

 

Christian A. Herter 

Scholarship Program

The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program is a state-supported program whose mission includes providing educational opportunities to Commonwealth students who demonstrate academic promise and desire to attend post-secondary institutions. The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1972 by the Massachusetts State Legislature as an early identification program to recruit students in the 10th and 11th grades whose socio-economic backgrounds and environmental conditions may inhibit their ability to persevere and attain educational goals.

 

Available Scholarship:   Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Co-Branded – 2013 Scholarship

Must have proof of restaurant/foodservice-related work experience

The GPA must be at least 2.65 on a 4.0 scale (GED scores must be 470 or more)

Must be accepted to, or enrolled in, an accredited restaurant or food service, either full time or part time.

Download an application @ www.massrestaurantassoc.org.

 

6th Graders – Become Peace Makers!!!

The goal of CISV Boarding Pass to Peace work is to introduce students in the Springfield Public Schools, and other schools, to the values of CISV: Friendship, Engagement, Enthusiasm, Cooperation, and Inclusiveness.  We will work to relate these values to conflict and peaceful resolution, and, the positive power of friendship building; help students understand how conflicts can arise deliberately or otherwise, and, help them identify what can be done to help bring about a peaceful resolution. 

http://www.cisvspringfield.org/

Sign up in Guidance and Counseling for this great and fun four day activity!

Program will run for four days after school.

January 9 and 10

January 16 and 17

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

HAVE A GREAT DAY 

1. Are you interested in an ANNUAL BLACK COLLEGE TOUR.  The tour is April 13-19, 2013.  Total cost is $625.00.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Mitchell in Room 55
2. Renaissance Scholars :  Check out a Nook! See Ms. Pfeifer.
3. Renaissance’s new Teen Health Club is raising awareness about AIDS and will be collecting money to donate to the AIDS Foundation of Western Mass. The crew that donates the most money will win an ice cream treat! Please get ready, as student club members will begin coming to crews on Thursday, January 10th.
4. Students and Faculty members, we are looking for volunteers to speak at our Martin Luther King Day assembly on Jan. 22nd. Speakers would share a quote by Dr. King and explain how that quote relates to or impacts our own experiences as Americans in 2013. Please see Ms. Camara in the Black Box Theatre with questions. 

GUIDANCE

Seniors interested in a Spring Dual Enrollment class at STCC must complete the application prior to break. Please come and speak to Ms. Cuffee-Gray to get the information that you need to properly complete an application.

When you successfully complete the course you get 1 high school and 3 college credits. SUPER DEAL! 

http://www.stcc.edu/collegenow/ 

Information Session for Terrific MA Scholarship 2014 & 2015

Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship

Great opportunity for 10th or 11th grader.

Must have significant contribution to community and/or overcome significant socio-economic or economic obstacles

Sign up for pass in Guidance and Counseling.

Renaissance has had three awardees.

Stephanie Halgas 2010

Dawn Holland 2011

Jesse Lederman 2013 

Christian A. Herter 

Scholarship Program

The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program is a state-supported program whose mission includes providing educational opportunities to Commonwealth students who demonstrate academic promise and desire to attend post-secondary institutions. The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1972 by the Massachusetts State Legislature as an early identification program to recruit students in the 10th and 11th grades whose socio-economic backgrounds and environmental conditions may inhibit their ability to persevere and attain educational goals. 

Available Scholarship:   Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Co-Branded – 2013 Scholarship

Must have proof of restaurant/foodservice-related work experience

The GPA must be at least 2.65 on a 4.0 scale (GED scores must be 470 or more)

Must be accepted to, or enrolled in, an accredited restaurant or food service, either full time or part time.

Download an application @ www.massrestaurantassoc.org. 

6th Graders – Become Peace Makers!!!

The goal of CISV Boarding Pass to Peace work is to introduce students in the Springfield Public Schools, and other schools, to the values of CISV: Friendship, Engagement, Enthusiasm, Cooperation, and Inclusiveness.  We will work to relate these values to conflict and peaceful resolution, and, the positive power of friendship building; help students understand how conflicts can arise deliberately or otherwise, and, help them identify what can be done to help bring about a peaceful resolution. 

http://www.cisvspringfield.org/

Sign up in Guidance and Counseling for this great and fun four day activity!

Program will run for four days after school.

January 9 and 10

January 16 and 17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday, January 7, 2013

HAVE A GREAT DAY 

 

1. Are you interested in an ANNUAL BLACK COLLEGE TOUR.  The tour is April 13-19, 2013.  Total cost is $625.00.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Mitchell in Room 55
2. MONDAY is late library day! See Ms. Pfeifer @ lunch.
3. Renaissance Scholars :   Check out a Nook! See Ms. Pfeifer.
4. Renaissance’s new Teen Health Club is raising awareness about AIDS and will be collecting money to donate to the AIDS Foundation of Western Mass. The crew that donates the most money will win an ice cream treat! Please get ready, as student club members will begin coming to crews on Thursday, January 10th.

 

GUIDANCE

 

Seniors interested in a Spring Dual Enrollment class at STCC must complete the application prior to break.

Please come and speak to Ms. Cuffee-Gray to get the information that you need to properly complete an application.

When you successfully complete the course you get 1 high school and 3 college credits. SUPER DEAL!

http://www.stcc.edu/collegenow/

 

Information Session for Terrific MA Scholarship 2014 & 2015

Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship

Great opportunity for 10th or 11th grader.

Must have significant contribution to community and/or overcome significant socio-economic or economic obstacles

Sign up for pass in Guidance and Counseling.

Renaissance has had three awardees.

Stephanie Halgas 2010

Dawn Holland 2011

Jesse Lederman 2013

 

Christian A. Herter 

Scholarship Program

The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program is a state-supported program whose mission includes providing educational opportunities to Commonwealth students who demonstrate academic promise and desire to attend post-secondary institutions. The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1972 by the Massachusetts State Legislature as an early identification program to recruit students in the 10th and 11th grades whose socio-economic backgrounds and environmental conditions may inhibit their ability to persevere and attain educational goals.

 

Available Scholarship:   Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Co-Branded – 2013 Scholarship

Must have proof of restaurant/foodservice-related work experience

The GPA must be at least 2.65 on a 4.0 scale (GED scores must be 470 or more)

Must be accepted to, or enrolled in, an accredited restaurant or food service, either full time or part time.

Download an application @ www.massrestaurantassoc.org.

 

6th Graders – Become Peace Makers!!!

The goal of CISV Boarding Pass to Peace work is to introduce students in the Springfield Public Schools, and other schools, to the values of CISV: Friendship, Engagement, Enthusiasm, Cooperation, and Inclusiveness.  We will work to relate these values to conflict and peaceful resolution, and, the positive power of friendship building; help students understand how conflicts can arise deliberately or otherwise, and, help them identify what can be done to help bring about a peaceful resolution. 

http://www.cisvspringfield.org/

Sign up in Guidance and Counseling for this great and fun four day activity!

Program will run for four days after school.

January 9 and 10

January 16 and 17

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

HAVE A GREAT DAY 

January 4, 2013

 

Are you interested in an ANNUAL BLACK COLLEGE TOUR.  The tour is April 13-19, 2013.  Total cost is $625.00.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Mitchell in Room 55

 

GUIDANCE

 

Seniors interested in a Spring Dual Enrollment class at STCC must complete the application 

prior to break.

Please come and speak to Ms. Cuffee-Gray to get the information that you need to properly 

complete an application.

When you successfully complete the course you get 1 high school and 3 college credits.

SUPER DEAL!

http://www.stcc.edu/collegenow/

 

Information Session for Terrific MA Scholarship 2014 & 2015

Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship

Great opportunity for 10th or 11th grader.

Must have significant contribution to community and/or overcome significant socio-economic or economic obstacles

Sign up for pass in Guidance and Counseling.

Renaissance has had three awardees.

Stephanie Halgas 2010

Dawn Holland 2011

Jesse Lederman 2013

 

Christian A. Herter 

Scholarship Program

The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program is a state-supported program whose mission includes providing educational opportunities to Commonwealth students who demonstrate academic promise and desire to attend post-secondary institutions. The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1972 by the Massachusetts State Legislature as an early identification program to recruit students in the 10th and 11th grades whose socio-economic backgrounds and environmental conditions may inhibit their ability to persevere and attain educational goals.

 

Available Scholarship:   Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Co-Branded – 2013 Scholarship

Must have proof of restaurant/foodservice-related work experience

The GPA must be at least 2.65 on a 4.0 scale (GED scores must be 470 or more)

Must be accepted to, or enrolled in, an accredited restaurant or food service, either full time or part time.

Download an application @ www.massrestaurantassoc.org.

 

 

 

       6^th Graders – Become Peace Makers!!!

                 The goal of CISV Boarding Pass to Peace work is to introduce students in the     

                 Springfield Public Schools, and other schools, to the values of CISV: Friendship, 

                 Engagement, Enthusiasm, Cooperation, and Inclusiveness.  We will work to relate 

                 these values to conflict and peaceful resolution, and, the positive power of friendship 

                 building; help students understand how conflicts can arise deliberately or otherwise, 

                 and, help them identify what can be done to help bring about a peaceful resolution. 

                    http://www.cisvspringfield.org/

                     Sign up in Guidance and Counseling for this great and fun four day activity!

                 Program will run for four days after school.

                 January 9 and 10

                 January 16 and 17