Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Checking for Scholarship Info
If you are a senior checking this blog for information on scholarships, please go to the right side of the Red Devil Blog and click on previous months for articles about different scholarships. If you can't find what you need, send me an email lchampion@chilton.k12.al.us.
NextStepU Scholarship Search
Go to www.NextStepU.com/Scholarships to find a list of regional scholarships. You can also download a free copy of their digital e-Mag at www.NextStepU.com/eMag. Register on www.NextStepU.com/WinFreeTuition for a chance to win $10,000 for college. Hurry, the next deadline is June 30, 2012.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Keeping Kids Safe and Secure
Using a car seat (child safety seat) is the best protection you can give your child when traveling by car. Every state in the United States requires that an infant or small child be restrained. And with good reason — unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children, and most such injuries are automobile crashes.
Child safety seats can substantially reduce the risk of a potentially fatal injury, especially for babies but also for toddlers. Yet many safety seats are used incorrectly. “More than 99 percent of all car seats we see are installed improp-erly,” says Julie Farmer, injury prevention coordinator at Children’s of Alabama. “A correctly installed car seat can mean the difference between life and death - parents should take this very seriously.”
When choosing any car seat, following some general guidelines will
help ensure a child's safety. The best car seat is not always the most expensive one — it's the one that best fits a child's weight, size, and age, as well as your vehicle.
Once you select a seat, be sure to try it out, keeping in mind that
store displays and illustrations might not show the correct usage. It's up to you to learn how to install a car safety seat properly and harness your child for the ride.
If you need help installing your safety seat or would like a technician to check whether you've installed it properly, Children’s of Alabama offers a free permanent fitting station. A certified technician will both install the car seat and educate parents on the proper way to fit the car seat in the future. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 1-800-504-9768.
Guidelines for Choosing Car Seats
Choose a seat with a label that states that it meets or exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Accept a used seat with caution. Never use a seat that's more than 6 years old or one that was in a crash (even if it looks OK, it could be structurally unsound). Avoid seats that are missing parts, are not labeled with the manufacture date and model number (you'll have no way to know about recalls), or do not come with an instruction manual. If you have any doubts about a seat's history, or if it is cracked or shows signs of wear and tear, don't use it. If you accept a used seat, contact the manufacturer for recommendations on how long the seat can safely be used and to find out if it's ever been recalled. Recalls are quite common, and the manufacturer may be able to provide you with a replacement part or new seat. Be sure to fill out the product registration card so you will be notified about recalls right away.
For more information, visit our website at www.childrensal.org
Child safety seats can substantially reduce the risk of a potentially fatal injury, especially for babies but also for toddlers. Yet many safety seats are used incorrectly. “More than 99 percent of all car seats we see are installed improp-erly,” says Julie Farmer, injury prevention coordinator at Children’s of Alabama. “A correctly installed car seat can mean the difference between life and death - parents should take this very seriously.”
When choosing any car seat, following some general guidelines will
help ensure a child's safety. The best car seat is not always the most expensive one — it's the one that best fits a child's weight, size, and age, as well as your vehicle.
Once you select a seat, be sure to try it out, keeping in mind that
store displays and illustrations might not show the correct usage. It's up to you to learn how to install a car safety seat properly and harness your child for the ride.
If you need help installing your safety seat or would like a technician to check whether you've installed it properly, Children’s of Alabama offers a free permanent fitting station. A certified technician will both install the car seat and educate parents on the proper way to fit the car seat in the future. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 1-800-504-9768.
Guidelines for Choosing Car Seats
Choose a seat with a label that states that it meets or exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Accept a used seat with caution. Never use a seat that's more than 6 years old or one that was in a crash (even if it looks OK, it could be structurally unsound). Avoid seats that are missing parts, are not labeled with the manufacture date and model number (you'll have no way to know about recalls), or do not come with an instruction manual. If you have any doubts about a seat's history, or if it is cracked or shows signs of wear and tear, don't use it. If you accept a used seat, contact the manufacturer for recommendations on how long the seat can safely be used and to find out if it's ever been recalled. Recalls are quite common, and the manufacturer may be able to provide you with a replacement part or new seat. Be sure to fill out the product registration card so you will be notified about recalls right away.
For more information, visit our website at www.childrensal.org
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Jacksonville State University Spring Preview Days
Jacksonville State University will host Spring Preview Days on Saturday, February 4 and April 14, 2012. Preview Day is specially designed for all high school students, transfer students, and parents who wish to experience Jacksonville State University at its very best.
There will be a browse session in Stephenson Hall from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm CST in which the visitors will be able to speak with representatives from all areas of the university. Campus tours will depart and return to Stephenson Hall. Also, there are information sessions on financial aid, scholarships, and living in university housing. If you have questions or need more information, you may go to the website www.jsu.edu or contact someone from enrollment services at 1-888-231-5291, option 1.
There will be a browse session in Stephenson Hall from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm CST in which the visitors will be able to speak with representatives from all areas of the university. Campus tours will depart and return to Stephenson Hall. Also, there are information sessions on financial aid, scholarships, and living in university housing. If you have questions or need more information, you may go to the website www.jsu.edu or contact someone from enrollment services at 1-888-231-5291, option 1.
Jeff State Academic Scholarships
Jeff State Community College will award twenty full-tuition scholarships to outstanding high school students who will be enrolling in the Fall Semester 2012. These are one-year scholarships which may be renewed for one additional year provided the recipient meets the criteria for renewal. These students must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and a minimum of 22 on the ACT test. The student must be an U. S. citizen or provide proper documented residency status.
Students may go on-line at www.jeffstateonline.com to apply for admission to Jefferson State and to fill out a scholarship application. The application is located on the scroll bar on the Jefferson State Community College homepage and under the Financial Aid tab, then Scholarships. Outstanding students can use the application to apply for scholarships awarded by the College Scholarship Committee. One recommendation and a two page essay on why the student wants to attend Jefferson State needs to be attached to the application when it is submitted. Please note that all scholarship requirements need to be on file by the March 1st deadline.
Students may go on-line at www.jeffstateonline.com to apply for admission to Jefferson State and to fill out a scholarship application. The application is located on the scroll bar on the Jefferson State Community College homepage and under the Financial Aid tab, then Scholarships. Outstanding students can use the application to apply for scholarships awarded by the College Scholarship Committee. One recommendation and a two page essay on why the student wants to attend Jefferson State needs to be attached to the application when it is submitted. Please note that all scholarship requirements need to be on file by the March 1st deadline.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
ACT Poster Contest
Enter a creative concept in the ACT High School Poster Contest for a chance to win up to $5000 for college. See complete official rules and entry form at www.actstudent.org/postercontest. Entries must be postmarked by January 28, 2012.
BEST BUY Scholarship Program
BEST BUY is awarding up to $1.2 million in scholarships for students in grades 9-12! That's 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each. The application deadline is Feb. 15, 2012. Students need solid grades plus community service or work experience. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com.
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