Wednesday, January 30, 2013
AASOP Scholarship
The Alabama Association of School Office Personnel will award up to four $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a degree from the college of business or K-12 education. The deadline is March 29, 2013. Applications are on the guidance display or see your counselor.
Studentscholarships.org
http://www.studentscholarships.org/ is a great website for locating all kinds of scholarships. There are still scholarships with deadlines in the future so don't despair if you haven't gotten one yet. Just get busy and start applying now!!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Alabama Baptist Foundation Scholarship
If you are a member of a Baptist church which is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist Foundation, you could qualify for a scholarship. Go to https://www.tbfa-scholarship.org/ to complete the scholarship application online.
Selective Service Registration
To all of you 17- and 18-year old men, I want you to remember that when you turn 18, it's the law that you register with Selective Service. Registering with Selective Service is your civic responsibility and keeps you eligible for student loans, job training, government jobs, and driver's licenses in most states. All of that will be very important to you very soon.
So get a Selective Service registration card at your local post office or register online at www.sss.gov. You can even do it with your smart phone now.
If you have any questions regarding registration, talk to a Selective Service registrar or your guidance counselor.
So get a Selective Service registration card at your local post office or register online at www.sss.gov. You can even do it with your smart phone now.
If you have any questions regarding registration, talk to a Selective Service registrar or your guidance counselor.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
ASU Founders' Week
Alabama State University is having it's 113th Founders' Week during the week of February 3-8, 2013. Visit the ASU website www.alasu.edu or call 334-229-6795 to find out more information about the week's events.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Preview and Scholarship Day at Judson College
Preview and Scholarship Day at Judson College is February 16, 2013. To take part in scholarship day testing, register at Jewett Hall 8:15 - 8:30 am. General registration for all those not testing is 9:00 am - 9:30 am in Jewett Hall. Applications for admission are due February 16, 2013.
Judson Scholarship Exams: Awards are based on competitive scores, character references, high school transcripts, and test scores. Awards may be applied to any bachelor's degree program at Judson.
Awards include:
*One $56,800 full-tuition scholarship
*Two $10,000 partial-tuition scholarships
*Three $8,000 partial-tuition scholarships
Values are based on a four-year enrollment period.
Students may audition for music scholarships in piano, organ, and voice.
Students may tryout for athletic scholarships in soccer, softball, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. To request information on preparing for your music audition or athletic tryout, call 1-800-447-9472 or email admissions@judson.edu.
Judson Scholarship Exams: Awards are based on competitive scores, character references, high school transcripts, and test scores. Awards may be applied to any bachelor's degree program at Judson.
Awards include:
*One $56,800 full-tuition scholarship
*Two $10,000 partial-tuition scholarships
*Three $8,000 partial-tuition scholarships
Values are based on a four-year enrollment period.
Students may audition for music scholarships in piano, organ, and voice.
Students may tryout for athletic scholarships in soccer, softball, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. To request information on preparing for your music audition or athletic tryout, call 1-800-447-9472 or email admissions@judson.edu.
Monday, January 21, 2013
HEART HEALTH AND KIDS
As part of National American Heart Month, Children's of Alabama is encouraging
parents, educators and care givers across the state to take a vested interest in our
kids heart health. We are making huge strides to fight pediatric heart disease- with
the opening of the Joseph S. Bruno Heart Center in the Benjamin Russell Hospital for
Children in 2012; we have created a single platform of care for families across the
region. Join us as we fight against congenital heart disease, childhood obesity and
pediatric hypertension. Together, we can make Alabama healthier!
Most parents probably don't think about what cholesterol means for their kids. But
high levels of cholesterol are a major factor contributing to heart disease and
stroke, and medical research shows that cardiovascular disease has its roots in
childhood. And with the dramatic increase in childhood obesity, more and more kids
are at risk.
"One of the best ways for your kids to be heart healthy, is for parents to be role
models," said Ashley Gemmill, MS, RD, LD, registered dietician at Children's of
Alabama. "You can't expect a child to change their habits if you are not willing to
change yours- it's important to stay active, and eat a low-cholesterol diet."
Problems associated with high cholesterol generally don't show up for years, so
making the connection between kids' health and cholesterol can be difficult. But
it's important to know your child's cholesterol levels, especially if there's a
family history of high cholesterol or premature heart disease.
Identifying high cholesterol now will let you and your doctor work together to make
changes that will lower your child's risk of developing heart disease later.
Three major factors contribute to high cholesterol levels:
Diet: a diet high in fats, particularly saturated and trans fats
Heredity: having parents or a parent with high cholesterol
Obesity: related to both diet and lack of exercise
Kids who are physically active, eat healthy foods, don't have a family history of
high cholesterol or heart disease, and aren't overweight have a lower risk for high
cholesterol. Your doctor will help decide when your child's cholesterol level should
be checked.
10 Ways to be Heart Healthy
Here are 10 ways to help keep your family's cholesterol at healthy levels:
Know your own cholesterol level - and if it's high, ask to have your kids' levels
checked.
Serve a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
Choose from a variety of protein foods, including lean meats and poultry, fish,
nuts, beans, peas and soy products.
Read nutrition facts labels so that you can limit cholesterol and saturated and
trans fat intake. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend keeping dietary fat intake
between 30-40 percent for kids 1-3 years old and between 25 -35 percent for kids 4
to 18 years, with most fats coming from sources of unsaturated fats, such as fish,
nuts and vegetable oils.
For kids older than 2 years and teens, limit:
cholesterol to less than 300 milligrams a day
saturated fats to less than 10 percent of calories
trans fats as much as possible to less than one percent of calories
Choose nonfat or low-fat milk and dairy products.
Stay away from solid fats. Use vegetable oil for cooking and soft margarine for
table use.
Limit beverages and foods with added sugars.
Limit commercially prepared baked goods and serve healthy snacks such as fresh
fruit, vegetables with low-fat dip, light popcorn and low-fat yogurt.
Get plenty of exercise. Exercise helps boost HDL levels in the blood - and that's a
good thing! Kids and teens should be physically active at least 60 minutes a day.
Make living healthier a family affair. Kids usually aren't the only ones at risk, so
it's important to make this a family effort. The strides you take to improve your
family's lifestyle can have a positive effect on your family's health not only now,
but far into the future.
For more information on this or other health and safety topics, visit
www.childrensal.org.
parents, educators and care givers across the state to take a vested interest in our
kids heart health. We are making huge strides to fight pediatric heart disease- with
the opening of the Joseph S. Bruno Heart Center in the Benjamin Russell Hospital for
Children in 2012; we have created a single platform of care for families across the
region. Join us as we fight against congenital heart disease, childhood obesity and
pediatric hypertension. Together, we can make Alabama healthier!
Most parents probably don't think about what cholesterol means for their kids. But
high levels of cholesterol are a major factor contributing to heart disease and
stroke, and medical research shows that cardiovascular disease has its roots in
childhood. And with the dramatic increase in childhood obesity, more and more kids
are at risk.
"One of the best ways for your kids to be heart healthy, is for parents to be role
models," said Ashley Gemmill, MS, RD, LD, registered dietician at Children's of
Alabama. "You can't expect a child to change their habits if you are not willing to
change yours- it's important to stay active, and eat a low-cholesterol diet."
Problems associated with high cholesterol generally don't show up for years, so
making the connection between kids' health and cholesterol can be difficult. But
it's important to know your child's cholesterol levels, especially if there's a
family history of high cholesterol or premature heart disease.
Identifying high cholesterol now will let you and your doctor work together to make
changes that will lower your child's risk of developing heart disease later.
Three major factors contribute to high cholesterol levels:
Diet: a diet high in fats, particularly saturated and trans fats
Heredity: having parents or a parent with high cholesterol
Obesity: related to both diet and lack of exercise
Kids who are physically active, eat healthy foods, don't have a family history of
high cholesterol or heart disease, and aren't overweight have a lower risk for high
cholesterol. Your doctor will help decide when your child's cholesterol level should
be checked.
10 Ways to be Heart Healthy
Here are 10 ways to help keep your family's cholesterol at healthy levels:
Know your own cholesterol level - and if it's high, ask to have your kids' levels
checked.
Serve a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
Choose from a variety of protein foods, including lean meats and poultry, fish,
nuts, beans, peas and soy products.
Read nutrition facts labels so that you can limit cholesterol and saturated and
trans fat intake. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend keeping dietary fat intake
between 30-40 percent for kids 1-3 years old and between 25 -35 percent for kids 4
to 18 years, with most fats coming from sources of unsaturated fats, such as fish,
nuts and vegetable oils.
For kids older than 2 years and teens, limit:
cholesterol to less than 300 milligrams a day
saturated fats to less than 10 percent of calories
trans fats as much as possible to less than one percent of calories
Choose nonfat or low-fat milk and dairy products.
Stay away from solid fats. Use vegetable oil for cooking and soft margarine for
table use.
Limit beverages and foods with added sugars.
Limit commercially prepared baked goods and serve healthy snacks such as fresh
fruit, vegetables with low-fat dip, light popcorn and low-fat yogurt.
Get plenty of exercise. Exercise helps boost HDL levels in the blood - and that's a
good thing! Kids and teens should be physically active at least 60 minutes a day.
Make living healthier a family affair. Kids usually aren't the only ones at risk, so
it's important to make this a family effort. The strides you take to improve your
family's lifestyle can have a positive effect on your family's health not only now,
but far into the future.
For more information on this or other health and safety topics, visit
www.childrensal.org.
Drive2Life PSA Contest
Distracted driving—from texting behind the wheel to driving while tired to turning around to chat with friends in the backseat—can lead to deadly consequences, especially for teens.
Now students in grades 6–12 can help save lives and change attitudes about distracted driving by entering the Drive2Life Contest.
To enter, each participating student should create an exciting, innovative storyboard or script for a memorable Public Service Announcement (PSA) that demonstrates tips to help prevent distracted driving. The grand prize winner receives $1,000 and will embark on a trip to New York City, where a professional film crew will transform the student's vision into a 30-second commercial! Four runners-up (two from grades 6–8, and two from grades 9–12) each will receive $500.
The teacher of each student winner will receive a classroom subscription to a relevant Scholastic magazine (30 student editions and one teacher's guide) for the 2013–2014 school year. See Official Rules for details. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
Contest Overview
Entries may be written scripts, treatments, or storyboards that illustrate the PSA concept, and should be 30 seconds in length. Videos will not be accepted.
Individual entries only—no group entries are permitted.
Each entry must have a completed and signed contest entry form securely attached to it. (Note: You may want to print and complete the teacher portion of the form before copying it for students.)
Entries must be mailed and received before the contest deadline. Online submissions are not permitted. Entries with completed entry forms must be mailed to: Drive2Life Contest, Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, Office 519, New York, NY 10012. For a contest entry form go to
http://www.scholastic.com/drive2life/pdf/NRSF_contest_entry_form.pdf
Contest deadline: February 28, 2013
For a list of the winner and runners-up (available after April 1, 2013), send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Drive2Life Winners' List, Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, Office 519, New York, NY 10012.
Now students in grades 6–12 can help save lives and change attitudes about distracted driving by entering the Drive2Life Contest.
To enter, each participating student should create an exciting, innovative storyboard or script for a memorable Public Service Announcement (PSA) that demonstrates tips to help prevent distracted driving. The grand prize winner receives $1,000 and will embark on a trip to New York City, where a professional film crew will transform the student's vision into a 30-second commercial! Four runners-up (two from grades 6–8, and two from grades 9–12) each will receive $500.
The teacher of each student winner will receive a classroom subscription to a relevant Scholastic magazine (30 student editions and one teacher's guide) for the 2013–2014 school year. See Official Rules for details. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
Contest Overview
Entries may be written scripts, treatments, or storyboards that illustrate the PSA concept, and should be 30 seconds in length. Videos will not be accepted.
Individual entries only—no group entries are permitted.
Each entry must have a completed and signed contest entry form securely attached to it. (Note: You may want to print and complete the teacher portion of the form before copying it for students.)
Entries must be mailed and received before the contest deadline. Online submissions are not permitted. Entries with completed entry forms must be mailed to: Drive2Life Contest, Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, Office 519, New York, NY 10012. For a contest entry form go to
http://www.scholastic.com/drive2life/pdf/NRSF_contest_entry_form.pdf
Contest deadline: February 28, 2013
For a list of the winner and runners-up (available after April 1, 2013), send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Drive2Life Winners' List, Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, Office 519, New York, NY 10012.
Friday, January 18, 2013
7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA
Are you confused about the FAFSA? This is a great link which breaks it down into 7 easy steps: www.finaid.ucsb.edu/fafsasimplification/index.html. You will be surprised at how easy this website will make completing the FAFSA. Use it and let me know what you think!
USA Annual Minority Student Preview Night
The University of South Alabama will have its Annual Minority Student Review Night on Friday, February 15, 2013, beginning at 5:30 pm. Students will have the opportunity to speak with:
*The Office of Admissions about applying to USA and scholarships
*The Office of Financial Aid about the FAFSA and Grants/Loans/Work Study
*The USA Housing Department about applying for housing and roommate requests
*The Office of Campus Involvement about Student Organizations and Greek Life
Dinner will also be served to you and your parents as guests of USA at this event. Please visit the USA website to register. The website is http://www.southalabama.edu/admissions/msvdreg.html.
*The Office of Admissions about applying to USA and scholarships
*The Office of Financial Aid about the FAFSA and Grants/Loans/Work Study
*The USA Housing Department about applying for housing and roommate requests
*The Office of Campus Involvement about Student Organizations and Greek Life
Dinner will also be served to you and your parents as guests of USA at this event. Please visit the USA website to register. The website is http://www.southalabama.edu/admissions/msvdreg.html.
University of Alabama Huntsville Reception
On Sunday, January 27, 2013, there will be a University of Alabama Huntsville Prospective Student Reception at the Homewood Public Lirary in Room 110. Presentations start at 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Register online at http://www.uah.edu/receptions/anniston-homewood. If you have questions please call Christopher Burke at 256-824-2829 or email christopher.burke@uah.edu.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Make a Change Leadership Institute
We need some students from Verbena High School to sign up for Make A Change! Space is limited-we would love to have students from VHS attend!
Make a Change Leadership Institute will give our students skills and motivation to
improve our school's climate. The YWCA's Make A Change Leadership Institute is on January 27, 2013. Make a Change provides a fun and interactive approach to real-life issues that affect schools. Students and teachers from across greater Birmingham gain information and inspiration to make their schools more welcoming for all students.
This year's Make a Change is on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
Registration fee is $10 per participant. Educators who register 5 students come for
free!!! (Fee includes T-shirt, snacks, and program)
Visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0548A8A82FA57-make to register online for
Make A Change 2013!
Also, please put Anytown Alabama, a week-long social justice leadership camp on
your calendar. It will be on June 2-8, 2013, and we would like to have Verbena High School represented. Students have a life-changing experience as they learn skills to become the leaders that their schools and our community need. March 22, 2013 will be the early acceptance deadline for Anytown. For more information about Anytown visit:
http://www.ywcabham.org/anytownalabama/
Make a Change Leadership Institute will give our students skills and motivation to
improve our school's climate. The YWCA's Make A Change Leadership Institute is on January 27, 2013. Make a Change provides a fun and interactive approach to real-life issues that affect schools. Students and teachers from across greater Birmingham gain information and inspiration to make their schools more welcoming for all students.
This year's Make a Change is on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
Registration fee is $10 per participant. Educators who register 5 students come for
free!!! (Fee includes T-shirt, snacks, and program)
Visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0548A8A82FA57-make to register online for
Make A Change 2013!
Also, please put Anytown Alabama, a week-long social justice leadership camp on
your calendar. It will be on June 2-8, 2013, and we would like to have Verbena High School represented. Students have a life-changing experience as they learn skills to become the leaders that their schools and our community need. March 22, 2013 will be the early acceptance deadline for Anytown. For more information about Anytown visit:
http://www.ywcabham.org/anytownalabama/
Alabama Governor's School
The twenty-sixth annual Alabama Governor's School will be held June 16-28, 2013, at Samford University. The Governor's School offers academically strong Alabama high school juniors (those who will graduate in 2014) an opportunity to participate in a short residential program of stimulating academic and extra-curricular activity. This year, the program theme will be "American Vision: World View." Each participant will take one morning and one afternoon seminar that will focus on challenging and expanding his or her world view. The courses include, but are not limited to, fine arts, web design, modern legal systems, research science, business, and medicine. All courses are small and designed to stimulate interaction with professors and fellow students. In addition, there will be opportunities to meet business, academic, and political leaders from Alabama and beyond. A maximum of four nominations is recommended per school. The deadline is March 15, 2013. If you are a junior interested in participating in this program, please see your counselor for more information. There is a cost of $480 per student, but there are scholarships available to supplement family and community resources. The website for more information is http://alabamags.org.
JSU Spring Preview Days
Jacksonville State University is offering Spring Preview Days on February 23 and April 6, 2013. Preview Days are specially designed for all high school students, transfer students, and parents who wish to experience Jacksonville State University at its very best. Students are strongly encouraged to register their attendance by visiting www.jsu.edu/previewday. Brochures are on the VHS guidance display if you need more information.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Bagley College of Engineering
The Bagley College of Engineering of Mississippi State University has a Summer Bridge Program which is a five week session where students will cultivate relationships within their freshmen class and throughout the university. In addition, they will have the opportunity to "jump start" their academic career and gain the skills necessary to excel in their engineering major.
The BCoE is now accepting applications for Summer Bridge. The application deadline is February 8, 2013. Visit online or contact Mrs. Angela Verdell, the Director for Diversity Programs and Student Development, for more information at 662-325-8449. The website is bagley.msstate.edu/summerbridge.
The BCoE is now accepting applications for Summer Bridge. The application deadline is February 8, 2013. Visit online or contact Mrs. Angela Verdell, the Director for Diversity Programs and Student Development, for more information at 662-325-8449. The website is bagley.msstate.edu/summerbridge.
Beta Club Contests
The National Beta Club has two contests underway. First is the National Beta Club Video Contest. Second is the National Beta Club Graphic Arts Contest. The entry deadline for both contests is May 1, 2013. You can find out more about these contests at betaclub.org/contest.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Auburn University E-Day
Auburn University Engineering Day (E-Day) is planned for Friday, February 22, 2013. The hours are from 8 am to 2 pm. E-Day is an excellent opportunity for students to explore the wide range of engineering disciplines. Students can view exhibits, talk with faculty and departmental representatives, and meet with other students who know first-hand what it is like to study engineering.
Students can register at eng.auburn.edu/eday. Once you arrive, you will need to check-in to receive your information packet. E-Day check-in will promptly begin at 8 am. To take full advantage of the activities, it is important to check-in no later than 10:30 am. You are also encouraged to walk to the engineering complex. The dean, Bob Karcher, will be conducting a short introduction about Auburn Engineering in the Shelby Center, and engineering tours will be departing from the Shelby Center Courtyard.
Students can register at eng.auburn.edu/eday. Once you arrive, you will need to check-in to receive your information packet. E-Day check-in will promptly begin at 8 am. To take full advantage of the activities, it is important to check-in no later than 10:30 am. You are also encouraged to walk to the engineering complex. The dean, Bob Karcher, will be conducting a short introduction about Auburn Engineering in the Shelby Center, and engineering tours will be departing from the Shelby Center Courtyard.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Best Buy Scholarship Program
Best Buy has a scholarship program. The deadline for applying is February 15, 2013. 1,100 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Apply online at http://pr.bby.com. Students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are eligible to apply. Students who demonstrate good grades, commitment to community service and/or work experience are encouraged to apply.
John Stossel Essay Contest
225 CASH PRIZES for students, totaling $23,000!
Students can earn LOTS of great prizes by entering in Stossel in the Classroom's essay contest, for students aged 13-18! And they have super prizes for teachers, too!
ESSAY TOPIC: In John Stossel's TV special and book of the same name, "No They Can't," Stossel makes the case that free people and free markets do a better job of solving problems than government. Do you think he's right? Why or why not? Please
write a 500-1000 word essay on this topic, illustrating your position using a recent example of a problem private individuals solved where an attempted government solution failed OR a problem government solved where private individuals' attempts
had failed. You must include at least one reference to John Stossel's "No They Can't" book or TV special.
• 225 students will receive CASH PRIZES totaling $23,000.
• 1st and 2nd place students will also win an all-expense-paid trip to New York City for themselves, a chaperone, and the teachers who submitted their essays to see a live taping of STOSSEL.
• Teachers whose students receive at least an honorable mention will receive an autographed copy of one of John Stossel's best-selling books.
• Each teacher may submit an unlimited number of student essays (500-1000 words) on our web site between now and the Feb. 13, 2013, deadline.
FOR COMPLETE CONTEST RULES, PRIZE DETAILS, AND SUBMISSION INFO,
VISIT: http://stosselintheclassroom.org/essay_contest/
Students can earn LOTS of great prizes by entering in Stossel in the Classroom's essay contest, for students aged 13-18! And they have super prizes for teachers, too!
ESSAY TOPIC: In John Stossel's TV special and book of the same name, "No They Can't," Stossel makes the case that free people and free markets do a better job of solving problems than government. Do you think he's right? Why or why not? Please
write a 500-1000 word essay on this topic, illustrating your position using a recent example of a problem private individuals solved where an attempted government solution failed OR a problem government solved where private individuals' attempts
had failed. You must include at least one reference to John Stossel's "No They Can't" book or TV special.
• 225 students will receive CASH PRIZES totaling $23,000.
• 1st and 2nd place students will also win an all-expense-paid trip to New York City for themselves, a chaperone, and the teachers who submitted their essays to see a live taping of STOSSEL.
• Teachers whose students receive at least an honorable mention will receive an autographed copy of one of John Stossel's best-selling books.
• Each teacher may submit an unlimited number of student essays (500-1000 words) on our web site between now and the Feb. 13, 2013, deadline.
FOR COMPLETE CONTEST RULES, PRIZE DETAILS, AND SUBMISSION INFO,
VISIT: http://stosselintheclassroom.org/essay_contest/
Judson College: Ranked Nationally for Community Service
The Washington Monthly rankings rated the nation's colleges and universities based on three categories: social mobility, research, and service. They named Judson College the top liberal arts college in Alabama and placed it among the top 60 institutions in America. These rankings appear to show that Judson College provides an affordable, rewarding academic and personal experience for women who want to make a difference. Go to www.judson.edu for more information about applying and special view days.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to recognize community-minded students. Scholarships up to $100,000 available - awarded at up to $25,000 per year. Applications are now open at http://www.buickachievers.com/. The deadline is February 28, 2013, 5:00 pm.
The following are encouraged to apply:
*High School seniors and current undergraduates.
*Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2013-2014.
*Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.
The following are encouraged to apply:
*High School seniors and current undergraduates.
*Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2013-2014.
*Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Nursing Scholarships
I found this great website which provides information about some scholarships and financial aid available for students desiring to become a nurse. Check out this website: http://www.nursingscholarships.org/alabama/.
USA Day
The University of South Alabama will be hosting their spring USA Day on Saturday, February 16, 2013. USA Day is a special Saturday campus visitation day for prospective undergraduate students and their parents, held on the Main Campus in Mobile. Check-in begins at 8:00 am and the program starts at 9:00 am. The day will conclude around 2:00 pm. Students can register on-line at: http://www.southalabama.edu/studentrecruitment.html.
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