10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:45p.m.
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If you were unable to attend the parent informational meeting on scheduling for 20-21, the PowerPoint is recorded and posted on the NHS website along with other scheduling resources - course catalog, course progressions for each department, Co-op paperwork, FL Bright Future Link and the schedule counselors will be meeting with students through their English class. Current 9th grade students received their course recommendation sheets yesterday, Jan 9th, and will start meeting with counselors on Monday, Jan 13th. Please review courses and discuss options with your child.
LAST CHANCE TO GUARANTEE A YEARBOOK! We will soon have to finalize our order, which will limit the number of books available for purchase. If you want to guarantee your child gets a copy of the 2020 Yearbook, the time to order is now! Go to
www.yearbookordercenter.com
and enter the code for Nease -- 15476.
Link Crew Applications
Sophomores and Juniors Interested in Joining Link Crew: Applications are available in the Front Office. They are due back to the front office by Monday, January 20
th
at 4pm.
AP Examinations
The CollegeBoard deadline for AP exam accommodations is January 17, 2020. Anyone who has not yet requested accommodations should do so by this date.
Attendance Clerk, Mrs. Glass, is no longer at Nease. Until our new Attendance Clerk starts, please email Mrs. Pagan with questions or concerns at
[email protected]
Thank you!
The next SAC meeting will be Thursday, January 16
th
from 8:00 am – 9:00 am in PH 104. SAC meetings are open to the Public. Remaining dates for this school year’s SAC meetings are Feb 20, Mar 26, Apr 16, May 21. Meetings held from 8:00 am – 9:00 am in PH 104.
Volunteer corner:
Mr. H.A. Smith is seeking extra adult hands for the Nease 2020 Sugar Cane Day which is on Friday January 24. You can sign up at
Winter Driving Track Day
–
New course starting February 2020!
An 8-hour driving course designed to improve students’ driving skills and confidence with practical experience. The course begins with a classroom lecture that focuses on the concepts of being a defensive driver, laws that relate to the operation of a motor vehicle, as well as course safety procedures. The 7 hour “Behind the Wheel” portion of the training will consist of braking, backing, parking, off road recovery, hydroplaning and lateral control movements. We will also introduce the student to driving in traffic situations as they drive on roadways within St. Johns County with a state certified driving instructor.
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Student must have 10 hours of driving experience prior to registering
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Cost: $150 – A 10% discount is offered to students who successfully completed the Phase I classroom lecture (completion certificate required) or are enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program at their respective high school.
January 30th, 2020 will mark the 5th consecutive year that the SOUPer Bowl has been held at Nease High School. The event, which runs from 6-8 pm, will be graced by over twenty of the finest chefs on the First Coast that will prepare soups for everyone to taste. There are many amazing restaurants that will be in attendance this year, such as Ice Plant, Congaree and Penn, Treylor Park, Palm Valley Outdoors, and so many more! The tickets are $25 and each guest also has the opportunity to choose a ceramic bowl to take home that was hand-crafted by a student. The SOUPer Bowl is held in order to raise awareness of the student hunger problem facing St. Johns County and it is fully run by student volunteers.
This event began in 2015 and has raised over $100,000 in only four years! This year our goal is to raise $40,000 in order to help the 9,000 or more students that depend on the free and reduced lunches that their school provides. The SOUPer Bowl is partnering with Hugs Across the County, which is a non-profit organization that works to identify students’ needs and provide them with assistance in any way possible. Even if you are unable to attend the event, you can visit
https://www.studentstacklehunger.org to purchase a ticket to the event as a way to show your support. Help us as we partner with Hugs Across the County to aid students in desperate need!
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NEASE GRADUATES KATHERINE JAKEWAY (2018) AND APRIL SANCHEZ (2019) MAKE TIMES-UNION ALL-DECADE GIRLS TENNIS TEAM!
A rare two-time player of the year in 2015 and 2016, Jakeway three times earned a spot on the All-First Coast first team for the Panthers. She finished as a state doubles runner-up in 2016 and twice reached the individual singles tournament. Jakeway signed with SMU, where she’s currently competing for the Mustangs.
A four-time All-First Coast first-team selection, twice at Atlantic Coast and twice at Nease, Sanchez is the first-ever Duval County player to reach a state overall final in singles and doubles in the same season, achieving that feat in 2017. Sanchez is currently in her freshman season at Hofstra.
Follow link for article:
https://www.jacksonville.com/photogallery/LK/20191213/PHOTOGALLERY/121309966/PH/1
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Congratulations Maya Albold!!!
Dear Mrs. Kunze,
It is a great pleasure and honor for me to inform you that
Maya Albold, a member of your Class of 2020, has been selected as a 2020 Cameron Impact Scholar. In earning this honor, Maya has distinguished herself in the areas of academics, extracurricular achievement, leadership, and service to others.
The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation is a private, family foundation which was established by the Bay Area philanthropist, Bryan Cameron, in 2015 on the principle of making an impact. Through our four-year undergraduate scholarship program, we aim to provide ample support for extraordinary young adults who see their college education as a stepping stone toward a lifetime of contribution to the greater good.
The Cameron Impact Scholarship is awarded annually to 15 individuals. This four-year merit-based scholarship is intended to cover the full ‘educational expenses’ at the recipient’s chosen collegiate institution. Our scholarship is intended for those incomparable individuals who have the ability to make real, tangible contributions to their families, friends, and the greater society.
Please accept my most sincere congratulations on your support of this exceptional student. We are extremely proud to have Miss Albold included in our Class of 2020 Cameron Impact Scholars, and have every reason to believe that she will continue make a positive impact in the years to come. If you have any questions regarding our program, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Amie Lucas
Executive Director
Bryan Cameron Education Foundation
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The
2020 Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards
on Saturday, January 4th. During this adjudication, judges from around northeast Florida reviewed
just under 3,200 entries
(600 more works than last year and a new record for our region!) ranging from 16 visual art categories and they were beyond impressed, as well as inspired, with the quality of work they saw! The talent and creativity they found in these submissions left them wanting more!
Nease winners are...
Student Work Award Category Teacher
Elise Andersen - Man With a Tiny Top Hat - Silver Key - Drawing & Illustration - Megan Welch
Jackson Eckton - Logan Silver Key Drawing & Illustration Megan Welch
Genevieve Jacobi - consciousness Honorable Mention Art Portfolio Megan Welch
Genevieve Jacobi - leftovers Silver Key Drawing & Illustration Megan Welch
Makayla Lilkendey - A Walk in the Woods Honorable Mention Drawing & Illustration Megan Welch Daniel May - Minerva Honorable Mention Art Portfolio Megan Welch
Vianna Nguyen - Emotion Overflow Gold Key Digital Art Megan Welch
Sophia Peppe - Strawberry Honorable Mention Painting Megan Welch
Sophia Peppe - Friends Honorable Mention Painting Megan Welch
Callan Peterson - Blue Christmas Honorable Mention Painting Herrick H. Smith
Callan Peterson - Limonata alla fragola Honorable Mention Painting Herrick H. Smith
Mina Salonius - A Skull Under Flowers Honorable Mention Drawing & Illustration Jason Sobol
Mina Salonius - Touching Imagination Silver Key Drawing & Illustration Jason Sobol
Elizabeth Stevens - Loss of Innocence Gold Key Art Portfolio Megan Welch
Grace Tragemann - Ruined Gold Key Drawing & Illustration Megan Welch
Dorian Vlasov - Understood Honorable Mention Digital Art Herrick H. Smith Nicholas Zuino - Harlem Renaissance Honorable Mention Photography Megan Welch
Nicholas Zuino - isolated Honorable Mention Drawing & Illustration Megan Welch Nicholas Zuino - Harley Riding Honorable Mention Drawing & Illustration Megan Welch Nicholas Zuino - Divine Silver Key Painting Megan Welch Nicholas Zuino - unguarded Silver Key Drawing & Illustration Megan Welch
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Fundraisers - Please support our Panthers!
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Nease Boys Lacrosse Annual Golf Tournament
Registration for t
he annual Hit the Links Golf Tournament supporting Nease Boys Lacrosse is up and running. Please come out and support the Panthers as they get ready to kick off the 2020 season. We are looking for individuals or groups to come out and play at the beautiful St. Johns County Golf and Country Club.
When
: February 17th
Where
: St. Johns County Golf and Country Club
Time
: Check-in starts at 11 am with shotgun start at noon!
Lunch and Dinner are provided for golfers!
Prizes and raffles will also be provided.
Dinner-only options are also available.
There are also great sponsorship opportunities!
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JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN GOLDEN PANTHER NIGHT –
The Jacksonville Icemen are hosting a Golden Panther Night on Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 PM. A portion of ticket sales will be donated back to the Golden Panther Booster Club. The team that sells the most tickets will receive a special on-ice welcome during intermission.
TPC is coming soon! March 12-15th
You can purchase your tickets for reduced rate AND support Nease Cheerleading.
Tickets are $55 (regularly $65-$70, depending on the day)
Click on the link below, select your day and quantity and enter the promo code “NeaseCheer” to unlock the reduced rate.
THEPLAYERS.COM/CHIPIN20
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ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST REGISTER AND BE CLEARED ON THE ATHLETICCLEARANCE.COM WEBSITE PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION IN ANY SPORT. A MINIMUM 2.0 GPA IS REQUIRED BY THE STATE TO PARTICIPATE. VISIT NEASEATHLETICS.COM AND SELECT THE “REGISTER” TAB FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.
Spring
Sport
Start Dates
Baseball
1/20/2020
Lacrosse - Boys
1/27/2020
Lacrosse - Girls
1/27/2020
Softball
1/20/2020
Tennis - Girls/Boys
1/20/2020
Track & Field
1/20/2020
Weightlifting-Boys
1/20/2020
Tennis –
Tryouts will begin Tuesday, January 21st at 4:15 at the Nease Tennis Courts.
All players must be cleared via athleticclearance.com to tryout.
Track & Field
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Conditioning after school on Tuesdays, and Thursdays and Saturdays.
Softball –
Tryouts for Underclassmen will be January 21 from 4:30-6:00 PM.
Tryouts for Pitchers/Catchers (All grades) will be January 22 from 3:45-4:30 PM.
Tryouts for Upperclassmen will be January 22 from 4:30-6:00 PM.
Baseball –
Informational meeting on Monday, January 13 at 4:30 at the Nease Baseball Field. Tryouts will be on Monday, January 20 as follows: Varsity 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM; JV 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Please ensure the following when completing the online process:
1. Student ID should be entered WITHOUT a preceding “S”. Numeric ID only!
2. Scan and upload physical as ONE document.
3. Student information is complete at the top of page 2 on the physical.
4. The doctor has checked “cleared without limitation” AND signed and dated page 2 of the physical.
Please keep in mind that the FHSAA requires all student athletes to view free video courses on concussions, heat illness, and sudden cardiac arrest (see instructions below). Signatures on the EL3 form indicate that your athlete has viewed these three video courses.
ONLINE ATHLETIC CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Visit
www.AthleticClearance.com
and choose your state.
2. Watch quick tutorial video.
3.
PARENT MUST REGISTER
with a valid email username and password. You will be asked to type a code to verify you are human. If this step is skipped your account will not activate.
4. Login using the email address that you registered with.
5. Select
“New Clearance”
to start the process.
6.
Choose the School Year in which the student plans to participate.
Example: Football in Sept 2019 would be the 2019-20 School Year.
7. Complete all required fields for Student Information, Educational History, Medical History and Signature Forms. (If you have gone through the AthleticClearance.com process before, you will select the Student and Parent/Guardian from the dropdown menu on those pages).
8. Once you reach the
Confirmation Message
you have completed the process.
9. If you would like to register for additional sports/activities, you may check off those sports below the Confirmation Message. Electronic signatures will be applied to the additional sports/activities.
10. All this data will be electronically filed with your school’s athletic department for
review
. When the student has been
cleared for participation
, an email notification will be sent.
Questions? Go to Support.AthleticClearance.com and submit a ticket.
FHSAA REQUIRED COURSES FOR ALL ATHLETES:
The FHSAA has enacted educational requirements for participation in athletics. All coaches and student-athletes are required to complete the courses (see below) before the first practice date for their sport. Failure to comply with these policies may result in fines and/or sanctions.
Policy 40.1.1
– All FHSAA member school head coaches, paid/supplemented coaches and student-athletes are required to annually view the FREE NFHS online education course
“Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know.”
Policy 41.1
– All FHSAA member school head coaches, paid/supplemented coaches and student-athletes are required to annually view the FREE NFHS online education course
“Heat Illness Prevention.”
Policy 42.1.1
– All FHSAA member school head coaches, paid/supplemented coaches and student-athletes are required to annually view the FREE NFHS online education course
“Sudden Cardiac Arrest.”
To view the courses:
Step 1
: Go to www.nfhslearn.com.
Step 2:
“Sign In”
to your account using the e-mail address and password you
provided at the time you registered.
OR
If you do not have an account,
“Register”
for an account.
Step 3: Click
“Courses”
at the top of the page.
Step 4: Scroll down to the specific course from the list of courses.
Step 5: Click “View Course”.
Step 6: Click
“Order Course.”
Step 7: Select
“Myself”
if the course will be completed by you.
Step 8: Click “
Continue”
and follow the on-screen prompts to finish the checkout process. (Note: There is no fee for these courses.)
Beginning a Course
Step 1: Go to www.nfhslearn.com.
Step 2:
“Sign In”
to your account using the e-mail address and password you provided at time of registering for an nfhslearn account.
Step 3: From your
“Dashboard,”
click
“My Courses”
.
Step 4: Click
“Begin Course”
on the course you wish to take.
For help viewing the course, please contact the help desk at NFHS. There is a tab on the upper right-hand corner of www.nfhslearn.com. If you should experience any issues while taking the course, please contact the NFHS Help Desk at (317) 565-2023.
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SAT/PSAT prep:
On campus SAT and ACT prep classes available year-round with business partner Test Prep Simplified.
ACT Feb 6 4-6 pm
SAT Mar 12 4-6 pm
PTSO Social Media:
Join the Nease PTSO Social Media sites to learn more about Nease-related events: Facebook: Nease High School PTSO Instagram: @nease_ptso Twitter: @NeasePtso
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IB Seniors
- Midyear reports will soon be needed from certain requesting institutions. Please make sure you complete the log sheet and submit 2$ for each midyear report you need to be sent. There is at least a 2-week (14 working days) turnaround for the processing of the envelope. Please allow for this prior to submission.
IB Juniors and Sophomores
- For students interested in the Mayo SPARK Program, there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 15th in the PAC from 11:30-12:30. The sign up to be attend is located on my office door. Please add your name by Monday to be included on this list and be excused from class.
All IB Students & Parents
- IB Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st, 2019 at 10am in the Media Center.
Schedule for upcoming 2020-2021 registrations in English or TOK Classrooms:
- IB Freshman- January 13th- January 16th
- IB Sophomores- January 24th – January 30th
- IB Juniors- February 3rd- February 6th
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Stellar Academy Women in Engineering Lunch & Learn
Female engineering students are welcome to join us for the January Women in Engineering Lunch & Learn. This lunch and learn will feature two female engineers from Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology. Sign up to join us during your lunch period and enjoy pizza, courtesy of the Stellar Academy of Engineering! Sign up by January 17th if you'd like to take part in this event. You can sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4CA8AD2FA3FC1-women2
Remaining in an Academy for 2020-2021
All Academy students have participated in the Intent to Return process in their Academy class before winter break. This process lets us know if a student would like to continue on to the next-level Academy course for the 2020-2021 school year, or if they would like to be released from the Academy after this school year. To complete the Intent to Return process, students simply checked “Yes” (they do want to continue on in the Academy program), or “No” (they would like to be released from the Academy program next school year to pursue other courses), and then signed their name. Academy instructors provided the Intent to Return paperwork during class. If an Academy student decided they do not want to continue on in the program for the 2020-2021 school year, and checked “No,” Mrs. Combs will send them an Academy drop form, which must be filled out, signed by the student and the parent, and returned to Mrs. Combs by dropping it off at the front desk. Those Academy drop forms will be distributed in January. If a student initially checked “Yes,” indicating they would like to return to the program, but then changes his/her mind, the student can email Mrs. Combs for a copy of the Academy drop form.
If you have any questions about the Intent to Return process, you can email Mrs. Combs at
[email protected]
Joining an Academy for 2020-2021
All rising 9
th
and 10
th
graders are eligible to apply to join Career Academies or Programs of Choice for the 2020-2021 school year. The application window opened on January 9th. Students will apply via their Home Access Account (students must log in with THEIR username and password), and can apply for up to three programs. The application window closes on February 3
rd
at 5 pm. Students can apply to programs at their zoned school, or any other high school in St. Johns County, as long as their zoned school does not offer a duplicate program. Duplicate programs include all ROTC programs, and the IB/AICE programs. To find more information about how to apply to start in a Career Academy or Program of Choice for 2020-2021, see our website:
www.neaseacademies.com
Jaime Combs
Academy Coordinator | Nease High School
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CollegeBoard / ACT accommodations
: If your son or daughter receives state standardized testing accommodations via an IEP or 504, please complete the parent consent forms on my website, and have your student return them to me when they are ready to take this exams. Please remember to check their websites for deadlines and allow time for the testing organizations to process the request.
Jacqui Ashcroft, Testing Coordinator
904-547-8281
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Upcoming Scholarships & College Visits
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Upcoming Scholarships:
-
University of South Florida for entering Freshman- January 15th
- Florida P.E.O Scholarship for Women- January 15
th
- University of Michigan Engineering Scholarships- January 17
th
- Florida State University- Service Scholar Program- January 18
th
- NE Florida Engineers Week- January 28
th
- James (Coach) Day Scholarship- February 1
st
- William McLean Foundation Scholarship- February 1
st
Upcoming College Visits at Nease
Georgia Southwestern University – January 15
th
, 12:25pm
Valdosta State University – February 12
th
, 11:25am
Rutgers University – New Brunswick – February 26
th
, 11:25am
A representative from Aveda Institute, in Jacksonville, will be at Nease on January 23rd @ 11:45 in the Media Center. Come learn about an exciting career as a Cosmetologist, Massage Therapist or an E
sthetician.
Any student interested can obtain a pass from Mrs. Leitao in C130.
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Here are the School Counselor caseloads and appointment links:
Temporary School Counselor Assignments:
D’Erica Gibbs: Students with the last names Co-Cul
Linda Smith: Students with the last names Cun-Dod
Daphne Harden: Students with the last names Doh-Ex
Athena Kifah: Students with the last names Ez-Fua
Kim Hollis: Students with the last names Fue-Gou
School Counselors are also available during all three lunches in Counselor Corner located in the left hand corner of the cafeteria. Students may come in during that time to speak with their School Counselor.
Course Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year:
Course registration for the 2020-2021 school year begins on Monday, January 13
th
. School Counselors will be in classrooms every day between now and spring break in order to meet with each student one-on-one regarding their individual selections. All of the information regarding scheduling (our schedule to meet with students, the PowerPoint presentation from the parent night, course progressions, the elective video, and course catalog) are available on our website. If parents have specific questions, it is recommended that they write them on their student’s course registration form so that the School Counselors can address those concerns during their individual meeting. Students will receive their recommendation form a few days before their scheduled visit and will need to have spoken with their parents regarding their selections, considered which electives and scheduling options they want, and obtained a parent signature on their recommendation form prior to attending their appointment. For more details, please see the “Checklist for the Course Registration Process” on-line.
This week we will be meeting with the following English classes: Mr. Binns, Ms. Linskey, Ms. Lewis, and Ms. Russell-Michael.
Parents:
Do you work for a company that hires high school graduates? Would you like an opportunity to recruit Nease High School seniors? We are hosting a technical college and career fair on April 1
st
to show students opportunities outside of a traditional 4 year degree. If you are interested in participating in this event, please reach out to Mrs. Smith at
[email protected]
.
Seniors:
College Board is giving away scholarships for completing the steps for applying to college and financial aid. Click on the links below for more information.
Seniors can earn money from CollegeBoard for the following
:
- Complete the FAFSA: $1,000
- Now Open for Seniors Through February
- Students should complete the FAFSA® form to apply for financial aid. They must provide a screenshot of their FAFSA confirmation email if selected for the scholarship (undocumented and international students are exempt).
In order to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a student AND a parent must first create an FSA ID. Students and parents can do that online here:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid
.
This is something that can be completed in Counselor Corner. Parents who have older students may have already completed this process previously. Once students and parents have their FSA ID, they can complete the FAFSA on-line here:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
.
- Apply to Colleges: $1,000
- Now Open for Seniors Through February
- Students should apply to at least two colleges they want to attend and submit the names of the colleges to earn an entry for the scholarship. Students may earn one additional entry for every additional college application after their first two, up to a maximum of six total applications.
In addition to the College Board Scholarships, seniors that have not applied to Bright Futures should make sure to complete their application before the holiday break. Students who meet the criteria and who have applied for the scholarship prior to the end of the first semester can lock in the scholarship in January.
In order to apply for State Scholarship & Grant Programs (Bright Futures), a student must first
Create a Student Account/Profile
at the following link:
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
. Click on State Grants, Scholarships & Applications. Click on
Create a Student Account.
Students will receive an email with their User ID and temporary password. After creating a
Profile
, students will have the option to continue directly to the FFAA.
The application typically takes 10 minutes or less to complete, so students are welcome to come to Counselor Corner and complete the application with their School Counselor or do it on their own from home. Students DO NOT need to have met the requirements prior to applying for the scholarship. While we encourage students to meet the requirements for the scholarship as soon as possible, students have until the June SAT/ACT test dates to continue to try and earn the required test scores. As a reminder, students need qualifying GPA, SAT or ACT, and Community Service Hours in order to earn the scholarship. Any student that meets those requirements and applies will earn the scholarship.
Please make sure you are checking the e-mail address that you provided to your Naviance account as we will start sending larger senior specific updates through Naviance. Returning students should have received their Naviance registration code last spring in order to set up their accounts. If you need that information again, you can get it from your School Counselor. Once you have registered, you can continue to access your account here:
https://student.naviance.com/allennease
The majority of students should have submitted their college applications at this time. As we enter notification season, please update your counselor and Naviance as you get news of your acceptances!
Juniors:
School Counselors visited Junior English classes before Thanksgiving. We worked with students to confirm that they are aware of all the classes that they need to graduate. We also worked on developing their college lists of potential schools and careers. Students received their Naviance codes so that they can log into their Naviance accounts here:
https://student.naviance.com/allennease
and start saving potential colleges and careers to their “Colleges I’m Thinking About” and “Careers I’m Thinking About” sections. Students are encouraged to start working on their resumes in Naviance as these will be required for their college letters of recommendation next year. Please ask your student to review the packet that they received. It includes their remaining credits for graduation, SAT/ACT test dates, Bright Futures information, and their checklist for college/career planning.
It is also time for Juniors to start taking the SAT and ACT. Your goal is to have a solid test score by the end of the school year so that you can start submitting college applications in the summer and fall of next year. You can register for the SAT at
www.collegeboard.org
and the ACT at
www.actstudent.org
. Students on free and reduced lunch can see Ms. Harden in guidance for 2 fee waivers for each test.
Freshman:
All Freshman received their course recommendations for the 2020-2021 school year on January 9
th
. School Counselors will be meeting with these students individually to select their courses for next year between January 13
th
and January 24
th
. Please see the website for more specific times and information
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Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
HAPPY NEW YEAR
! We sincerely hope you all had a wonderful and restful break! We’re kicking off 2020 and a new decade full speed ahead with exciting media center events and activities. So please be sure to read for all the news!
First
–
PARENTS
,
COLLEGE STUDENTS, DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS
! We desperately need your help and support with our media center program. Our media center is the heart of our school and a VERY busy hub of activity, especially in the mornings. We would love to have volunteer to help us out at the circulation desk so that I am able circulate around the media center and assist students as needed on computers with research, searching for books and materials, etc. Below is the sign-up link for the months of January and February. Please consider helping us out and come hang out with the BEST students in St. Johns County!
HOLIDAY READING BINGO
– Boards and reading logs were due today, however students can still turn them in on Monday, Jan. 13
th
, the latest.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
Will resume this
Tuesday, Jan. 14
th
and will continue to take place
every
Tuesday and Thursday after school in the media center. Students do not need to make an appointment or reservation. This is a
FREE
service offered by our National Honor Society students!
J
Students may also request to be tutored during lunchtime or mornings before school, however an appt. MUST be made for this with Mrs. Milian at least 2 days prior so arrangements can be made. Parents, PLEASE encourage your students to take advantage of this service! Our tutors are ready and willing to help!
CALENDAR OF LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER EVENTS!
CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK FLORIDA
! This is a statewide event where schools across the state are invited to host and participate in events and activities focusing on literacy. Below is a small sample of some of the events we will be hosting during the months of January and February throughout our school. If you have any questions about them, please email me for more information!
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Scholastic Book Fair
– in the media center
Feb. 14-21st.
This is also a fundraiser for our library media program so that I can keep planning events and providing our students with a variety of books and activities in the media center.
Ø
3
rd
Annual P3 Poetry Slam!
Friday, Feb. 7th at 6 p.m.
in the media center. Students MUST sign up with me in the media center this week.
Ø
Book Jacket poster contest
– students are invited to
REDESIGN
the book jacket of their favorite book. Students interested will need to get the correct size construction paper from me in the media center. Prizes will be awarded at EACH grade level:
3
rd
place
– pizza lunch with a friend in the mc/
2
nd
place
- $10 Starbucks gift card/
1
st
place
– pizza lunch
AND
$15 Starbucks gift card! ALL winners will also receive a FREE book of their choice!
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Door Decorating contest –
4th period teachers have been invited to participate with their students to decorate their classroom door in the jacket or theme of their favorite book or favorite reading quote. 1
st
place prize is a class pizza party, 2
nd
place is an ice-cream sundae party, and 3
rd
place is Dunkin Donuts for the whole class!
Ø
Reading in Unusual Places –
students are being asked to create innovative and dynamic images of themselves reading in unusual places. Submission details will be provided later this month. Students and faculty members will vote for their favorites and the top 5 votes will receive prizes!
TEXTBOOKS AND MEDIA FINES –
I will be sending out an email in the next couple of weeks updating you on the textbooks and/or any other library fines your student(s) has for this school year. Please use this email as an opportunity to make sure these are the textbooks your student has in his/her possession as they will be due back at the end of the school year. If your student has any fines on his/her account, PLEASE take care of these as soon as possible, ESPECIALLY SENIORS! Juniors and Seniors with any fines on their account will
NOT
be allowed to purchase prom tickets and Seniors will not receive graduation tickets until these fines are satisfied. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
Will resume this
Tuesday, Jan. 15
th
and will continue to take place
every
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school in the media center. Students do not need to make an appointment or reservation. This is a FREE service offered by our National Honor Society students!
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And finally, the media center is once again in need of some supplies to be donated to get us through the year! We are in need of Kleenex, paper towels, (for all our kiddos who eat lunch in here!) Any items donated would be MUCH appreciated!
Have a wonderful new year and hold on to your hats! The 2
nd
half of this school year will fly by!
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Interested in Becoming a Link Crew Leader?
Do you enjoy helping others? Are you genuinely interested in making your school a more positive and welcoming place? For Sophomores and Juniors interested in becoming Link Leaders for the 2020/2021 school year, there will be a brief informational meeting on Thursday, 1/9 in the PAC to discuss responsibilities and the application process. We will offer two sessions to accommodate various schedules, but interested students need only to attend one.
The morning session will be from 8:45am-9:05am and the afternoon session will be from 4:00pm-4:20pm. We hope to see you Thursday, 1/9! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bonner at
[email protected]
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Join the
National English Honor Society
! If you are a sophomore, junior, or senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, grab an application from the Media Center, fill it out, and drop it off in B103 by November 1. We will host book clubs, workshops on writing and test-taking skills, and service and cultural outings.
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Seniors!
Please be read this important letter about Graduation and more:
The School Pay links are now available to pay senior dues online. Please note,
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS
this year…The first is $50 and is for graduation only. The second option is $75 and covers all graduation costs, senior t-shirt, spring carnival, raffles, etc.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SENIORS is Tuesday, May 12th.
MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL is Monday, May 18th at 1:30pm at UNF.
GRADUATION
is Friday, May 22nd 7PM at UNF. Seniors need to be there at 6pm.
Please join the Remind group if you have not already done so…text @9bdfbf8 to 81010
Seniors, join the Class of 2020 Schoology group for easy access to senior class information and for the opportunity to vote for class motto. The Schoology access code is: 3X7B-KCXN-32JZZ
See Mrs. Bourquin in D7 for help if needed.
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What is happening at Nease this week
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Monday, January 13th
- AWAY: Girls' Soccer SJRAC Tournament - location TBD
- HOME: Boys' Soccer SJRAC Tournament at Nease
Tuesday, January 14th
- Voter Registration during all 3 lunches
- 7:30am - PTSO meeting in conference room 104 in main office
- 8:30am - NHS Meeting in auditorium (Milian)
- AWAY: 6pm - Boys' BB at St Augustine
- AWAY: 6pm - Girls' Weightlifting at Yulee
- HOME: 6pm - Girls' BB vs Ponte Vedra
Wednesday, January 15th
- Voter Registration during all 3 lunches
- ROTC Colorguard FT to K9 for Warriors groundbreaking ceremony
- 8:30am - SOS meeting in cafeteria
- 11:30am - Mayo Spark Presentation in auditorium (Kennedy)
- AWAY: Girls' Soccer SJRAC Tournament - location TBD
- HOME: Boys' Soccer SJRAC Tournament at Nease
Thursday, January 16th
- Voter Registration during all 3 lunches
- 8am - SAC meeting in conf room 104 in main office (Poe)
- 6pm - Academy Open House (Tours start at 5:30pm)
- AWAY: 4:30pm - Girls' Weightlifting at Matanzas
- AWAY: 5pm - Wrestling FHSAA 3A Region 1 Duals - location TBD
- HOME: 6pm - Girls' BB vs Columbia
Friday, January 17th
- Link Crew FT to Epcot (Bonner)
- Voter Registration during all 3 lunches
- AWAY: 6pm - Boys' BB vs Ponte Vedra
- AWAY: Girls' Soccer SJRAC Tournament - location TBD
- HOME: Boys' Soccer SJRAC Tournament
- HOME: 6pm - Girls' BB vs Oakleaf
Saturday, January 18th
- ROTC FT to Terry Parker HS
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