FROM THE LIST BELOW SELECT THREE NOVEL TITLES YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ IN A GRAPHIC NOVEL FORM:
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Graphic Novel
Around the World in Egypt Days Graphic novel
Best of Poe Graphic Novel
Black Beauty Graphic Novel
Call of the Wild Graphic Novel
Christmas Carol Graphic Novel
Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court Graphic Novel
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Graphic Novel
Dracula Graphic Novel
Frankenstein Graphic Novel
Gulliver’s Travels Graphic Novel
Hamlet Graphic Novel
Huckleberry Finn Graphic Novel
Hunchback of Notre Dame Graphic Novel
Invisible Man Graphic Novel
Jane Eyre Graphic Novel
Journey to the Center of the Earth Graphic Novel
Kidnapped Graphic Novel
Last of the Mohicans Graphic Novel
Man in the Iron Mask Graphic Novel
Midsummer’s Night Dream Graphic Novel
Moby Dick Graphic Novel
Mutiny On the Bounty (by Bligh) Graphic Novel
Mysterious Island Graphic Novel
Prince and the Pauper Graphic Novel
Red Badge of Courage Graphic Novel
Romeo and Juliet Graphic Novel
Scarlet Letter Graphic Novel
Swiss Family Robinson Graphic Novel
Tale of Two Cities Graphic Novel
Three Musketeers Graphic Novel
Time Machine Graphic Novel
Tom Sawyer Graphic Novel
Treasure Island Graphic Novel
20,000 leagues under the Sea Graphic Novel
War of the Worlds Graphic Novel
Friday, March 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Academy Scholarship News: $500 Scholarship
2010 APHA Get Ready Scholarship: To raise awareness about preparedness, The American Public Health Association (APHA) is offering its second annual Get Ready Scholarship. The scholarship is a component of APHA’s Get Ready campaign, which works to help Americans prepare themselves, their families and their communities for all disasters and hazards, including pandemic flu, infectious disease, natural disasters and other emergencies. The Get Ready Scholarship, offered in conjunction with APHA's Get Ready campaign, is designed to encourage high school and college students to focus on the importance of emergency preparedness.
I. Eligibility: The 2010 Get Ready Scholarship is open to:
a) U.S. high school seniors graduating in 2010 who plan to further their education at a college, university or certified trade school;
b) currently enrolled U.S. college or university undergraduate students who will be continuing their studies at the undergraduate or graduate level in 2010; and
c) currently enrolled U.S. college or university graduate students who will be continuing their studies at the graduate level in 2010.
II. Criteria
1) High school seniors:
Describe how you would personally prepare for and respond to a natural disaster that is likely to occur where you live.
III. Essay guidelines
Essays must be no fewer than 500 and no more than 750 words in length. APHA will only accept one entry per student. Essays must be original and solely the work of the entrant. All entries become the property of APHA and will not be returned. For full guidelines, visit our rules and regulations page.
VI. Submission limits
Entries will be limited to the first 300 submissions in each school level. (300 high school submissions, 300 undergraduate submissions and 300 graduate submissions) Once the limit has been reached in a respective level, that level will be closed for submissions.
VII. Additional information
• Deadline for submission is April 2, 2010, or until entry limits are reached.
• APHA will begin receiving submissions at noon ET on Feb. 8, 2010
Award - $500 (2 available)
Deadline - April 2, 2010 - but only the first 300 essays are eligible
Students complete entry form online. Students should review website for complete details at:
http://www.getreadyforflu.org/new_pg_scholarship.htm
I. Eligibility: The 2010 Get Ready Scholarship is open to:
a) U.S. high school seniors graduating in 2010 who plan to further their education at a college, university or certified trade school;
b) currently enrolled U.S. college or university undergraduate students who will be continuing their studies at the undergraduate or graduate level in 2010; and
c) currently enrolled U.S. college or university graduate students who will be continuing their studies at the graduate level in 2010.
II. Criteria
1) High school seniors:
Describe how you would personally prepare for and respond to a natural disaster that is likely to occur where you live.
III. Essay guidelines
Essays must be no fewer than 500 and no more than 750 words in length. APHA will only accept one entry per student. Essays must be original and solely the work of the entrant. All entries become the property of APHA and will not be returned. For full guidelines, visit our rules and regulations page.
VI. Submission limits
Entries will be limited to the first 300 submissions in each school level. (300 high school submissions, 300 undergraduate submissions and 300 graduate submissions) Once the limit has been reached in a respective level, that level will be closed for submissions.
VII. Additional information
• Deadline for submission is April 2, 2010, or until entry limits are reached.
• APHA will begin receiving submissions at noon ET on Feb. 8, 2010
Award - $500 (2 available)
Deadline - April 2, 2010 - but only the first 300 essays are eligible
Students complete entry form online. Students should review website for complete details at:
http://www.getreadyforflu.org/new_pg_scholarship.htm
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
DECA scholarship - Seniors Only
Go to deca.org
Under High Schools
Go to students
Then go to student scholarships.
Click on apply here
Fill out the form, it is self explanatory. If they make it through the first round, they will ask for the supporting materials (letters, transcripts, etc.)
Under High Schools
Go to students
Then go to student scholarships.
Click on apply here
Fill out the form, it is self explanatory. If they make it through the first round, they will ask for the supporting materials (letters, transcripts, etc.)
Monday, February 8, 2010
Scholarship - Girls only $1000
Zonta International/Zonta Club of Boca Raton Area Young Women in Public Affairs Awards:
The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public and political life by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be pre-university or pre-college students (age 16-20) at the time of application
Evidence of active commitment to volunteerism
Evidence of volunteer leadership achievements
Evidence of international awareness
Evidence of dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide
Verification of current enrollment by school officials
Recommendation letters
Personal statement of goals
Answer essay questions on application
Award: $1000 (Five International recipients are selected from the (Zonta) District recipients to receive awards of $3000)
Deadline: March 13, 2010 (received by)
Student should review application for complete details, essay guidelines and submission instructions. The application can be downloaded from the website: http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_issues_programs_ywpa_application, HOWEVER, the attached has the local deadline and submission instructions. Please use the attached.
For additional information contact Shelly Olkey: email Zontababe@aol.com or call 561-434-4688
The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public and political life by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be pre-university or pre-college students (age 16-20) at the time of application
Evidence of active commitment to volunteerism
Evidence of volunteer leadership achievements
Evidence of international awareness
Evidence of dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide
Verification of current enrollment by school officials
Recommendation letters
Personal statement of goals
Answer essay questions on application
Award: $1000 (Five International recipients are selected from the (Zonta) District recipients to receive awards of $3000)
Deadline: March 13, 2010 (received by)
Student should review application for complete details, essay guidelines and submission instructions. The application can be downloaded from the website: http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_issues_programs_ywpa_application, HOWEVER, the attached has the local deadline and submission instructions. Please use the attached.
For additional information contact Shelly Olkey: email Zontababe@aol.com or call 561-434-4688
TIPS TO GREAT TEST TAKING:
Dear Parents:
Please assist your child in the following ways:
* Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before the test and a good breakfast the morning of the test.
* Make sure your child arrives at school on time, as the test will begin at the start of the day. Any student who is not in class at the start of the day will remain in the front office during the test. He or she will take the test on the make-up day.
* Let your child know that you are confident that he or she will do well and continue to encourage them to do their best work.
Please assist your child in the following ways:
* Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before the test and a good breakfast the morning of the test.
* Make sure your child arrives at school on time, as the test will begin at the start of the day. Any student who is not in class at the start of the day will remain in the front office during the test. He or she will take the test on the make-up day.
* Let your child know that you are confident that he or she will do well and continue to encourage them to do their best work.
Friday, January 22, 2010
PUBLIX WAREHOUSE JOBS 2010
For your students that are interested in working in our Deerfield Warehouse/Manufacturing plant, please understand that one has to be 18 to work there. If eligible and interested, there is a process for applicants to follow.
At www.publix.com/careers/Distribution.do, you can learn about the various career opportunities available in our warehouse environment and read why some Publix associates have made our company their career. We don’t have many openings right now, but if you browse through what’s there, you can get ideas of what you might want to do. You will see how each position lists the duties of each job and the skills, experience and education that you must have to be considered. To view Manufacturing, Distribution and Corporate positions that are open to outside candidates go to on www.publix.jobs/support.
I recommend that they view these postings on a regular basis. If they find a posting that interest them, and for which they are qualified, there will be specific instructions in the posting concerning how to express their interest. It is important that they pay attention to these instructions because those instructions are the only way an applicant can be considered for these positions. When they send in their application on www.publix.jobs/support, it goes directly to the hiring manager for review. If their experience and skills appear to be a good fit for the position, they will be contacted for an interview. If they do not see a position their interested in, they can create a profile and set up a job agent which will notify them when positions become available.
At www.publix.com/careers/Distribution.do, you can learn about the various career opportunities available in our warehouse environment and read why some Publix associates have made our company their career. We don’t have many openings right now, but if you browse through what’s there, you can get ideas of what you might want to do. You will see how each position lists the duties of each job and the skills, experience and education that you must have to be considered. To view Manufacturing, Distribution and Corporate positions that are open to outside candidates go to on www.publix.jobs/support.
I recommend that they view these postings on a regular basis. If they find a posting that interest them, and for which they are qualified, there will be specific instructions in the posting concerning how to express their interest. It is important that they pay attention to these instructions because those instructions are the only way an applicant can be considered for these positions. When they send in their application on www.publix.jobs/support, it goes directly to the hiring manager for review. If their experience and skills appear to be a good fit for the position, they will be contacted for an interview. If they do not see a position their interested in, they can create a profile and set up a job agent which will notify them when positions become available.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Haiti Emergency Relief
An Urgent Appeal to all teacher, staff and students at Deerfield Beach High School - Haiti Emergency Relief
Haiti was hit by the first large earthquake in 240 years!
Death toll growing. Tens of thousands may have been killed and hundreds of thousands left homeless.
This is a moment in which your solidarity is of critical importance.
Our school is working to collect items needed, please work with your students and club members to collect items below over the next two weeks.
Ms. Dias, Ms. Handoga, Mr. Thor and Mr. Pizzo have volunteered their classrooms as collection sites.
*Clothes, blankets, batteries, cereal bars/granola bars, non-perishable goods that do not require cooking
*Medical supplies such as band aids, alcohol, peroxide, etc.
*Supplies for children such as diapers, baby clothes, wipes and bottles
Haiti was hit by the first large earthquake in 240 years!
Death toll growing. Tens of thousands may have been killed and hundreds of thousands left homeless.
This is a moment in which your solidarity is of critical importance.
Our school is working to collect items needed, please work with your students and club members to collect items below over the next two weeks.
Ms. Dias, Ms. Handoga, Mr. Thor and Mr. Pizzo have volunteered their classrooms as collection sites.
*Clothes, blankets, batteries, cereal bars/granola bars, non-perishable goods that do not require cooking
*Medical supplies such as band aids, alcohol, peroxide, etc.
*Supplies for children such as diapers, baby clothes, wipes and bottles
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