Senior Meetings

[Mary Beth Jones]

Congratulations to the Class of 2008!
YOU are now SENIORS!!!

I am organizing a Senior Workshop for
Friday,
August 3rd,
at 4-5:30 PM.

All local Seniors need to be in attendance.
Parents are welcome as well.
I will be sharing lots of important info and handing out fliers and pamphlets.

A panel of CIAS graduates/alumni will also be there to answer questions that you may have; be sure to write a list of questions that you have about "after high school life."

We will discuss:
ACTs & SATs
College Applications
Florida Bright Futures Scholarships & Grants
High School Rings
Senior Planning

The Class of 2008:
Abby Bethea
Brittany Bondurant
Tommy Carter
Joseph Cedeno
Michael Danielson
Ben Krock
Jessica Pearce
Salome Ringer
Britni Schoolcraft
Kate Sherrill
Margaret Spitznagel
Camilla Tegnander
Corey Truitt

Out-of-town:
Richard Curran
Sharon Hudson

[Mary Beth Jones]

I am sorry, guys, but I am in too much pain today, so I am going to cancel the Senior Meeting for tonight.
I have strained my back and pinched my sciatic nerve; I'll be okay if I can get rest and stay off my feet!

So, I will see you all on October 5 at 6 PM.
The Research Paper Workshop will also be after that meeting (starting at 7 PM); everyone who has not written a paper yet or enrolled in English Comp II at PJC or UWF will need to stay afterwards for this workshop.

I am sorry for the short notice. Aly will be calling everyone today to confirm the cancellation.

Be Blessed!
Mary Beth Jones

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hey, Seniors!

Since more than half of you were absent from last night's Senior Meeting, I want to give everyone a quick update.

The meeting was all about college applications, academic recommendations, the FFAA, and Florida Bright Futures. I also explained the differences between scholarships, grants, and loans, talked about ACTs and SATs, and gave the introductory Info for Research Paper writing (for all not taking Eng Comp I & II in dual enrollment).

1. For those who intend on applying for the Florida Bright Futures, you need to drop by the office and fill out a Application Verfication form that I MUST have on file before releasing your grades to the online transcript system.

2. If you are applying for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, I expect you to know about and become familiar with terms. The FFAA is an important application that you need to know about. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE FFAA! Log onto www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ to find out more about it.

3. NOW is the time for college applications and scholarship applications for next fall's college term! Get a head start on everyone else, and get approved first! Go online to the schools that you are interested in and request info/application packets OR apply online. If you need transcripts sent, you need to bring me a copy of their transcript request form or e-mail me their full name and mailing address.

Attendance at the scheduled monthly meetings is IMPERATIVE if you want to apply for scholarships or get help with college applications. I cannot help you if you do not help yourself by attending. Plan ahead! The Senior Meetings are always scheduled for the first Friday evening of each month, at CIAS, from 6-7 PM.

[Mary Beth Jones]

Agenda for 11/16/07

1. Fill out FL Bright Future verification forms (if not already done so)

2. Pass out info on FFAA and FAFSA; explain difference between the two an d stress the IMPORTANCE of filling out the FFAA after December 1st.

3. Info on other scholarships- NSHSS, etc. from flyer.

4. FastWeb info

5. Binders? 5 tabs for
test scores,
reports, report cards and transcripts,
college applications
scholarship applications
etc
BRING TO NEXT MEETING!

6. Has everyone completed their college applications?
Need transcripts sent?
Kate
Stephanie
Camilla?

7. Honor Society memberships?
Who has joined the honor societies that I have nominated them for over the past several years?

8. Intro to Spiritual Gift Analysis, Multiple Intelligence Quiz, and Learning Style Quiz.
BRING PRINTED RESULTS TO JANUARY SENIOR MEETING!

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9. RESEARCH PAPER WORKSHOP (for those not taking Eng Comp II in dual enrollment)

DUE AT JANUARY MEETING:
subject chosen
thesis statement
working outline
list of sources
printed sources (internet)
copied sources (books, etc.)

[Mary Beth Jones]

I am scheduling the next senior meeting to be on
Friday, March 7th from 5-6 PM.
If you need to, ask to get off from work and plan to be there; it is a very important meeting for the seniors! If you cannot make it, then someone from your family needs to represent you and bring your measurements; please let me know in advance by e-mail if this is the case!

I need FFAA's!!!!!!!
I have not held a February meeting because many of those who are applying for Florida Bright Futures have still not filled out their FFAA's as I have instructed.
This reminder would be for the following seniors:
Brittany Bondurant
Michael Danielson
Sharon Hudson
Britni Schoolcraft
Margaret Spitznagel
Camilla Tegnander
Corey Truitt
Stephanie Williams

Those listed above have almost missed the February window for early evaluation in the Florida Bright Futures system at this point. If you fill them out in the next week, I will try to process your transcript data by the end of the month. I have until the end of July to finalized your applications, but you need to fill out the FFAA NOW!!!!

Topics to be discussed at the March meeting:
Measuring for caps and gowns
Ordering of cords (see e-mail with the colors and what they stand for listed)
ordering of Stoles, medallions, etc.
Graduation ceremony/reception planning
Voting on your class distinctives
Honor Societies
Scholarship opportunities & College applications

You need to bring with you:
1. The 3-ring binder w/tabs that I told you to set up for yourself
Inside it: report cards, college application info, scholarship info, all test results from high school, records of Community Service and any other extra curricular credits that you are earning, your dual enrollment transcripts (unofficial are okay)

2. Nominations for your class song, verse, flower, colors, and motto.


FYI- Your caps and gowns are in the school colors, royal blue with gold satin trim and tassel. The invitations have been ordered; several of you have balances due. Please pay those ASAP.

Blessings!

Mary Beth Jones
CIAS

[Mary Beth Jones]

For all local seniors- Senior Meeting

Friday, March 7th from 5-6 PM.
If you need to, ask to get off from work and plan to be there; it is a very important meeting for the seniors! If you cannot make it, then someone from your family needs to represent you and bring your measurements; please let me know in advance by e-mail if this is the case!

Topics to be discussed at the March meeting:
Measuring for caps and gowns
Ordering of cords (see e-mail with the colors and what they stand for listed)
ordering of Stoles, medallions, etc.
Graduation ceremony/reception planning
Voting on your class distinctive
Honor Societies
Scholarship opportunities & College applications

You need to bring with you:
1. The 3-ring binder w/tabs that I told you to set up for yourself
Inside it: report cards, college application info, scholarship info, all test results from high school, records of Community Service and any other extra curricular credits that you are earning, your dual enrollment transcripts (unofficial are okay)

2. Nominations for your class song, verse, flower, colors, and motto.

3. Pictures for the graduation video (see previous e-mail!).


FYI- Your caps and gowns are in the school colors, royal blue with gold satin trim and tassel. The invitations have been ordered; several of you have balances due. Please pay those ASAP.

[Mary Beth Jones]

The April Senior Meeting (announced at the March meeting) is tomorrow night!

Seniors only
At CIAS
from 5-6 PM

The invitations are here, so come pick your up so that you can mail them out on time.

We will be discussing plans for the Graduation Reception (choosing theme, etc.), voting on your class distinctives, last minute info, etc.

So if you want to get in on this planning meeting, come on!!! Afterwards we are going to have some fun at Cordova Lanes for an hour+ of bowling!

Mary Beth
CIAS

[Mary Beth Jones]

May 2
5-6 PM
Seniors and Parents

Info about graduation ceremony and reception
Schedule of graduation week (reception set up, rehearsal, photo shoots, sign up for reception foods, etc.)
Last Bright Futures info