Key Club Meeting
Key Club will have a meeting on Tuesday, April 8 after school in Room 105. Elections will be held for next year's officers. The meeting will be no longer than 20 minutes.
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Shoe Drive
As a family, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy will be collecting shoes for those Haitians who have none. We will be working with OEDIH, a Christian orphanage located in Haiti. ALL shoes that are in good, wearable condition will be used! To donate, place the shoes in the boxes located throughout the school. If you have any questions, please e-mail junior Brittney Pardinas.
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Service Opportunity
For anyone who is interested, there is a service hour opportunity on Friday April 25, 2014 at Blue Lakes Elementarty. Students will be participating in different activities with the kids from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Anyone who is interested please email any of the following students- Laura Lamar, Michelle Accad, or Gabriela Mayans.
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Balloon Sale
Give something special to someone special. Balloons will be sold, by room 103, by the Robotics Team, all year.
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Toiletries Collection
We will be collecting hotel toiletries (i.e. shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, etc.) for the homeless of Camillus House. Please think of the less fortunate when traveling, and bring back these complimentary items. There will be a collection bin in the front of the school, where you can drop off these toiletries. This will be a year-long collection. |
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AP Pre-Administration
AP Pre Administrative Session will take place for students who are currently enrolled in AP classes. Students will need #2 pencils and their social security number.
Friday, April 4
World History
European History
Wednesday, April 9
Spanish Language
French Language
Music Theory
Thursday, April 10
Comparative Government
English Language
Art History
Psychology
US Gov
US History
Tuesday, April
Environmental Science
Biology
Statistics
Calculus
English Literature
Spanish Literature
Wednesday, April 30
Studio Art
Makeups
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College Essay Information
The English Department will begin assisting juniors with the college essay during the fourth quarter. In addition to teaching the narrative form, offering tips and presenting examples, junior English teachers will assign and grade one essay for each junior. Juniors can select to respond to a Common Application prompt or a prompt from one of our state universities in Florida for this assignment. All of the teachers in the English department will be available to students to offer feedback on essays and supplements during the college application process.
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Washington University in St. Louis - Admission Information Session
Washington University in St. Louis will host an "Admission Information Session," on Sunday, April 27, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A representative from the Office of Undergraduate Admission will acquaint you with academic programs, life on campus, and how to apply for admission and financial assistance. The session will be held at the Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Plantation Hotel, located at 1230 Pine Island Road. For directions to the location, please contact (954) 472-2252. No reservation is needed. For additional information, please call (800) 638-0700.
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People to People Leadership Ambassador Program 2015 Leadership Summit
Open to grades 9-11, candidates must demonstrate outstanding scholastic merit, leadership potential and exemplary citizenship. Please visit http://www.peopletopeoplesnom.com/programs.php. If interested in being nominated, please see Ms. Diez-Arguelles in the Guidance Office.
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Attention Seniors
On December 1, 2013 the 2014-15 Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) will be available on line. This umbrella application is utilized to evaluate the student for all state of Florida scholarship programs including the Bright Futures Scholarship. All seniors should apply online at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
All seniors, regardless if they are planning to attend a college/university outside of Florida, should apply. If a senior meets the requirements and is eligible for Bright Futures, but does not apply, she will not receive the scholarship.
If you have any questions, please see your counselor.
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College/University Summer Programs 2014
To see available college/university summer programs, please click HERE. If you have any questions concerning these programs, please see the Guidance Office.
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Walter B. Arnold, Jr. Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award
Open to all students, this award is by nomination only. One student will be selected. The applications are available in the Guidance Office. Please see Ms. Diez-Arguelles, no later than Jan. 6, if you are interested.
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CSS/Financial Aid Profile
Seniors: the CSS Profile is an online application that collects information used by certain colleges. It is available beginning Oct. 1. Please log on to www.collegeboard.org and select CSS/Profile. You can view the list of colleges requiring the profile on the Profile Index Page.
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Ave Maria University Open House
Ave Maria University invites you to visit their campus Open House on the following dates: Oct. 12, February 15, April 26, and June 14. Register online at www.avemaria.edu |
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FIU Campus Tours
FIU Campus Tours are given weekdays at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding university holidays, as well as the first Saturday of every month, at 10:30 a.m. You can schedule a campus tour at www.fiu.edu.
*Note: Students who apply before Nov. 1 for Fall 2014 will have priority consideration for scholarships.
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SCAD Challenge
Students are encouraged to participate in the Savannah College of Art and Design - SCAD Challenge. Visit www.scadchallenge.com for more information. There are different deadlines/awards, depending on grade and categories. Senior Challenge: Film, Photo, Comic Book, Poster, 2-D, and Fashion. Junior Challenge: Photo and 2-D. The maximum award for seniors is $3,000. The maximum award for juniors is $1,100, to attend SCAD pre-college programs. |
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Senior Transcripts
In preparation for college admissions and Bright Futures Scholarship applications, all course names and numbers were reviewed and updated, as needed. While the content of our Theology courses have not and will not change, several Theology courses were renamed on the transcript because the content of these courses is similar to the course descriptions of FDOE (Florida Department of Education) courses. This name change will be advantageous to our students during the college admissions process and when applying for Bright Futures Scholarships.
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Guidance Policy on Scholarship Supporting Materials
Please request any supporting materials needed for scholarship/award applications, from the Guidance Office, at least two weeks prior to the deadline. |
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Scholarship Opportunities
Parents and students of all grades are encouraged to check the Scholarship List on Naviance, for more scholarship opportunities. The list can be found on your "Family Connections," under "Colleges." Scroll down and click on "Scholarship List." |
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Testing Dates :: College Board / SAT
| Test Dates | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | | January 25, 2014 | December 27, 2013 | January 10, 2014 | | March 8, 2014 | February 7, 2014 | February 21, 2014 | | May 3, 2014 | April 4, 2014 | April 18, 2014 | | June 7, 2014 | May 9, 2014 | May 23, 2014 |
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Testing Dates :: ACT
| Test Dates | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | | February 8, 2014 | January 10, 2014 | January 11-24, 2014 | | April 12, 2014 | March 7, 2014 | March 8 - 21, 2014 | | June 14, 2014 | May 9, 2014 | May 10 - May 23, 2014 |
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Tuition Raffle Reminder
A limited number of tickets for the Tuition Raffle are still available. Contact Cari Givner at [email protected], if you would like to purchase a ticket, for a chance to win one free tuition for the 2014-2015 school year.
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Parent Prayer Group
All parents, alumnae and friends are invited to join us every Thursday for our Prayer Group, in the chapel, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Feel free to join us for a short while, to come together to pray for all of the members of our OLLA family and their loved ones. |
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