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Friday, February 6, 2015
NAPA HIGH DAILY BULLETIN
Wednesday, October
FACTUAL DATA OF US HISTORY
February 6, 1937
Of Mice and Men is published
On this day, John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men, the story of the bond between two migrant workers, is published. He adapted
the book into a three-act play, which was produced the same year. The story brought national attention to Steinbeck's work, which had
started to catch on in 1935 with the publication of his first successful novel, Tortilla Flat.
Attention Students
Block Schedule today – Periods 2, 4 and 6
Priority – Visual & Performing Arts
If you are not selected for Priority, select from Department Open Options
NAPA HIGH SCHOOL
2014-2015
Block Day
Bells
Period
6:57 – 7:53
Early Flight
8:00 – 9:42
9:42 – 9:52
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2
3 Minute Break- 7 Minute
passing
Intervention / Enrichment
Break
9:52 – 10:35
10:35 – 10:45
10:52 – 12:39
12:39 – 1:11
3
1:18 – 3:00
5
3:07 – 4:10
4
Lunch
6
Late Flight
SENIORS:
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Trenza: is a student-run organization in the UC Berkeley Campus that focuses in: supporting women through academics, encouraging
community service, employment through cultural heritage, and sisterhood support. Every year Trenza gives out two $500 scholarships to
graduating high school senior girls. This is a great opportunity for high school girls interested in going to college, to be able to received
financial support for their education. If interested see Ms. Becerra for an application or the link in the website:
http://trenzascholarships.webs.com. Due date is March 27th 2015………………………………………………………………………………Becerra
2. California Wine Grape Growers Foundation: For children of vineyard employees in the 2014 or 2015 growing season. See Ms. Mulgrew in
Student Services for an application. Due March 27th 2015………………………………………………………….……………………………Mulgrew
3. Girls on the Run Napa & Solano: For graduating high school seniors who have completed at least one season of participation with Girls on
the Run. Application includes you creating a video and marketing plan. See Ms. Mulgrew in Student Services for an application. Due April 12th,
2015………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………Mulgrew
4. Empire College: For students planning to attend Empire College after graduation. Apply online at www.empcol.edu/scholarships. Empire also
awards a $200.00 cash prize to an outstanding CTE student upon written recommendation of the CTE teacher. The teacher also receives
$200.00. See web site for more info……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...….Mulgrew
5. Kaiser Permanente Asian Association: For graduating high school seniors who will be attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college,
university or trade school in the fall; who have at least a 2.5 GPA; and who have brought demonstrable, tangible benefit to an Asian
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community. You do not have to be Asian to qualify. Online application is due March 30 . Web site: http://kaiserpermanenteasianassociation.org/scholarship/..............................................................................................................................................................Mulgrew
6. California Alarm Association: For high school seniors who are children of active law enforcement or fire service personnel in the State of
California. Essay required on the topic “How my parent/guardian helps secure our community”. See Ms. Mulgrew in Student Services for an
application. Due March 27th, 2015…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..Mulgrew
7. Seniors: You have until the 12th to vote for the yearbook’s senior best. You can find the link through Twitter, your Econ of Gov teacher, Mrs.
Palmer in C3, your 12th grade Counselor on the move Echo agenda or http://goo.gl/0CHZyL.Voting will end at 3pm & be sure to read the
rules carefully………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........Palmer
8. Senior Scholarship Applicants: It is time for secondary applications! These are open only to those seniors who filled out Community
Scholarship Application online in December. Please see Ms. Mulgrew in Student Services before or after school, at milk break or at lunch.
Don’t miss out!............................................................................................................................................................................................Mulgrew
9. Seniors-now is the time to apply for the Buick Achievers Scholarship. You must plan on enrolling full time at a four-year college or university in
2015-2016, plan on majoring in engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry. Deadline is February
27th at 5 p.m. Visit www.buickachievers.com to apply………………..………..…………………………………………………………..………Andrilla
10. The Napa Community Foundation sponsors several scholarships for high school students. The applications can be found online at
http://napavalleycf.org/nonprofits/applu-for-a-grant/scholarships/. Deadline for all scholarships through the Community Foundation is March 6th
2015. Check it out!.....................................................................................................................................................................................Mulgrew
11. Seniors: 2015 PG&E Bright Minds Scholarship. The application period opens on January 5, 2015, with applications due on February 6 th,
2015: •
Bright Minds Flyer: http://www2.santarosa.edu/f/?nDIDDXHZ
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Q&A: http://www2.santarosa.edu/f/?nAKYwLRZ …………………………..………..…….LaMarca
12. The Napa Valley Community Foundation has 3 scholarships available to high school seniors. They are: 1) The Fruit of the Vine Scholarship
for students who plan to attend a 4-year school in the fall and have financial need. 2) The George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship
fund for dependents of military veterans who plan to attend a 2-yer, 4-year, or vocational college. 3) The Lenore Hirsch-Jay Falk/Waller
Crafford Scholarship Fund for graduating seniors who have overcome academic challenges and plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college
next fall. Applications can be found online at http://napavalleycf.org. Paper copies are available in the Student Services Office. You should
have applied to the Napa High School Community Scholarship Program to be eligible for these scholarships. These secondary applications
are due by March 6th, 2015…….………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..………....Mulgrew
13. If you have Italian heritage and are planning on attending college, University, Community College or Trade School next year, the Sons of Italy
Grand Lodge scholarship is now available. You can pick up a paper copy in Student Service, or go online to apply at www.sonsofitalyca.org.
Due March 1, 2015………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..…………..…..Mulgrew
Sports in Indian Country this week!
2015
Friday, February 6th Boys Basketball JV/V vs. Rodriguez 5:30/7pm
SPORTS:
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Missed the pre-season golf meeting? No worries get your paperwork into the athletics office and plan on being at practice on February 9 th
@ Kennedy Park Golf Course afterschool. Email questions to [email protected]
Come join the Napa High Swim Team! Dry land practices have begun - Monday-Friday 3:15-5:00pm, meet at the pool. The team will start
swim practice February 9th. JV practices 3:15-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, Varsity practices 4:00-6:00pm Monday-Friday…………..King/Lori
Upcoming College Visits:
TODAYS COLLEGE VISITS:
STUDENTS:
WESTERN DAY postponed until next Thursday, February 12th. Wear your country gear to school, the rally and Big Game
Basketball………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…T.Gassner
2. If you would like to help with sorting and counting shoes to benefit the Napa Citywide Shoe Drive, please join us in A9A from8:30 – 10:30am
on Saturday. Community Service hours count……………………………………………………….…………………………………………...K.Hatton
3. Attention Napa High juniors and seniors! Here is a unique opportunity to find out about all kinds of college financial aid! Monday, February 9th,
@ Napa Valley College, the College Affordability Forum will be hosted by Congressman Mike Thompson, and will include a panel of experts
on college financial aid, including our own Assistant Principal Annie Petrie, who will answer local scholarship questions! Be there! 6:30 –
8:00pm @ Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway………………………………………………………………………………………...MM
4. The Blood Drive is next Tuesday, February 10th. Sign up in the quad at break or in the Activities Office. You must be at least 16 years old to
donate blood. If it’s raining, sign up in front of the Activities Office at break TODAY………………………………………………………..T.Gassner
5. CSF News! We had a total of 184 students successfully qualify for CSF this semester using Fall 2014 Grades. There were 40 freshman, 49
sophomores, 66 juniors and 29 seniors apply. Excellent work everyone!...................................................................................................Andrilla
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6. Students-you and your parents are invited to a College Affordability Forum 2 Napa Valley College on February 9 @ 6:30pm. The event is
being hosted by Congressman Mike Thompson’s Office and will feature information about financial aid and how to pay for college……Andrilla
7. Juniors-if you have done exceptionally well and have struggled financially, you may qualify for the Quest Bridge College Prep Scholarship.
This program allows student access too many schools. Check out the link below to find out more. Application is open this month only.
http://www/questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship .............................................................................................Andrilla
8. Students—check out the Echo Counselor on the Move pages set up by your Counselors to access more information about scholarships
through Naviance, programs out in the community that can help you and other exciting events. …….…LaMarca, Becerra, Lopez-Soto, Andrilla
9. Juniors: Want to learn to fly for free? A scholarship for free flight lessons is being offered by folks at the Napa Airport for high school students.
Contact Mr. Salinger for details…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….………..Salinger
10. “Attention ladies of all ages (9th – 12th). Are you looking to get involved in school but don’t know what to do to get involved? Well this is your
opportunity to join the super awesome and fun NHS Girls Badminton Team! Come to our lunchtime meeting this Thursday in room H17 to
learn more about the sport. Miss Becerra (11th grade counselor) is the new coach so come meet her! The season begins February 9th!
Questions? Email Miss Becerra @ [email protected]”.........................................................................................................................Becerra
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1. Plan Ahead! Senior Project Paper Read dates are February 10 and February 24 , 3:10-4:30pm in the Library. Don’t know
what group you are in? Check email from Barb sent on 2-2-15, see Pat or check list by the teacher mail boxes. Want to
change your assigned date? Not a problem, work with a colleague to switch. Questions? See me or Wayne………..…...Barb
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2. Teachers: Forum is TODAY, February 6 . Please send your forum representative to the Lecture Hall at 9:15am for
Forum………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…T.Gassner
Lunch: Burritos, Pizza, Burgers and Deli Bar everyday
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