Daily Bulletin
February 27, 2012
MISCELLANEOUS
The Houston Press says that LEADING LADIES “is so funny, it will make sophisticated and reasonable men and women of the 21st century cackle till their faces hurt!” LEADING LADIES runs Thursday and Friday, March 1st and 2nd and eight dollar student tickets are available at the door!
Didn’t Order Yearbook Yet? You still can, from Mrs. Magidman before or after school, or during 2nd lunch, in Room 239. Cost is $45, only during February. JM
Senior Grad Ads There is still space available for Senior Grad Ads in the 2012 yearbook. Pick up an order form in the Main Office, room 239 or online at www.rhsseattle.org.
TOLOT is March 23 Make sure you buy your tickets – going on sale march 5th – only $10! Guest passes are due a week before the dance – don’t miss out! RED CARPET TOLOT. MB
Seniors: We need you to SHARE your Senior Projects the evening of March 8th at our first Senior Project Showcase. All projects are welcome and it is a great opportunity for you to complete the SHARE portion of your project and demonstrate to a larger group your new learning. See Ms. Schwentor for details.
For the short film enthusiasts, we will be hosting a Short Film Festival on Friday March 9th right after school in the theater. Anyone interested in participating, see Ms. Schwentor.
Seattle Public School Skills Center Are you interested in Cisco/Microsoft Information Technology, Aerospace Science and Technology, Digital Animation/Game Design, or Medical Careers? The Seattle Public Schools will be starting a Skills Center this Fall 2012, featuring these programs. Check out the Skills Center on the Seattle Public Schools Career and Technical Education website at http://seattleschools.org or go to the SPS Skills Center Facebook page for applications. Applications are being accepted now! Need more information? Call Career and Technical Education 206-252-0730.
CAREER CENTER
Looking for Paid Employment?
The Ecology youth Corps is looking for youth ages 14-17 to work four weeks this summer, earning $9.04/hour, mostly picking up litter on state highways and in state parks, but also doing some educational activities, and working on recycling. Applications are available in the Counseling Office (see Ms. Johnson). (Applications and references must be RECEIVED by 4/10/12).
Additionally, Barista Program Open Houses will be happening ongoing on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from now on at the Orion Center, 1828 Yale Avenue. To be eligible, youth must be ages 16-24, homeless or in unstable housing, and be legal to work in the U.S. A flyer with more details is available in the Counseling Office. The eight week program hires students every five weeks, but students cannot apply unless they first attend an Open House.
Scholarship Bulletin Number 8 now online. Students can go to www.rhsseattle.org Two ways you can go: Go to Academics, then go to Scholarships for scholarship information and scholarship Bulletin or Go to the Counseling Center website to see the Scholarship Bulletin. (Dr B)
The Summer Opportunities Bulletin has recently been updated. For some of the events, the deadline is late February. Might want to check over the Winter Break.
SENIORS: Do You Want to Star in a Documentary AND Earn some $$?
Human Relations Media, a New York company, is looking for one-four high school seniors in Seattle to feature in a short documentary that will be aired in high schools all over the country, talking about your experiences applying for financial aid and/or scholarships for college. You will get to be on camera with national exposure, as well as earn $50.00 up to several hundred dollars, depending on the time commitment. If you are interested, contact Elizabeth Kwak-Heffernan who works in Seattle for Human Relations Video by February 21, (phone 630-870-9676 or e-mail: elisabethkwak@yahoo.com (note: Elizabeth Kwak-Heffernan’s venture has been approved for posting by the Seattle School District). W. Krakauer
ASB/CLUBS/GROUP
LIBRARY
IT’S NEW AND IT’S ON THE SHELF – The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart. Frankie Landau-Banks attempts to take over a secret, all-male society at her exclusive prep school, and her antics with the group soon draw some unlikely attention and have unexpected consequences that could change her life forever.
YOU DON’T NEED TO TAKE AN AP LITERATURE CLASS TO TAKE THE AP LITERATURE TEST – But it might help if you read this book. Saint Joan by Bernard Shaw. History and legend meet in Shaw's brilliant exploration of the story of Joan of Arc.
A STRENUOUS LIFE 1955 – Ragnar Ulland, a junior at Roosevelt, won national acclaim along with a spot on the U.S. Olympic ski jumping team. He was the youngest person ever chosen.
TEEN BOOK CLUB AT SECRET GARDEN IN BALLARD – Meets every-last-Wednesday-of-the-month - 6:30 - 8 PM at the bookstore. Pizza and book giveaways included. You don’t even have to read the same book. Check the website for details at http://secretgardenbooks.com/.
GEEK ZODIAC -- Spy [2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932, 1920, 1908, 1896]. Includes James Bond, Flynn, Sydney Bristow, Jason Bourne. +Confident, Patriotic, Desenrascanço adept; -Duplicitous, Selfish, Remorseless. For more information, go to http://www.howtogeek.com/93385/which-sign-of-the-geek-zodiac-are-you-fun-chart/.
HAVE QUESTIONS? CONSULT Jane Austen’s Guide to Dating by Lauren Henderson - #2 Don’t Put Your Feelings on Public Display, Unless They’re Fully Reciprocated. Text from from Sense and Sensibility: “Elinor could not be surprised at [the] attachment [between Marianne and Willoughby]. She only wished that it were less openly shown: and once or twice did venture to suggest the propriety of some self-command to Marianne. But Marianne abhorred all concealment …” Lesson to be Learned: Mutuality. What Not to Do: Don’t Ignore the Evidence. What to Do Instead: Respect His Signals.
LUNCH TODAY? – Ravioli w/Meat Sauce & Garlic Breadstick