WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Bell Schedule for January 19 – 23:
1, 2, 3, 4
Monday January 19: MLK Day – No School
Tuesday January 20: 1, 2, 3, 4
Wednesday January 21: 5, 6, 7, 8 – 2-HOUR LATE OPENING
Thursday January 22: 1, Tutor Time, 2, 3, 4
Friday January 23: 5, 6, 7, 8
Bell Schedule for January 26 – 30:
Skinny Monday January 26: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Tuesday January 27: 1, 2, 3, 4
FINALS - Wednesday January 28: 5, 6, 7, 8
FINALS - Thursday January 29: 1, Tutor Time, 2, 3, 4
Friday January 30: NO SCHOOL
College Visits – College Center Rm. 220
Sign up for the visits on Naviance - See Mrs. Dailey in Counseling with questions.
Athletics
Registration for the Women’s Lacrosse team is now open. New this year, registration will occur via our
website at www.wilsonlax.com . Interested players (new and returning) must create a user account and
update their US Lax membership before registering for the 2015 season. Tryouts begin Monday, March 2 nd.
[Kirschbaum]
PreSeason meeting for Wilson Women’s Tennis team. All interested and returning players, please meet on
Friday, January 23rd at lunch in Rm. 101. [Johnston]
Sat, Jan 17
Wrestling – Varsity @ Southridge Tournament, 10am. Weigh-ins 8:00am, Bus 7:15
Students
Trojan Factor Talent Show auditions are January 21 & 22 @ 3:30 in the auditorium. Applications are available in the
office with more information. [Miller]
Seniors
Thinking about taking a year off before heading to college? Lincoln High School is hosting the Portland Gap Year
Fair on Monday, January 26th 2015. There will be a speaker at 6 PM and a Fair from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the cafeteria
(lower level). [Fleming]
Grad Night News
SENIOR PARENTS – WE NEED YOU!
Mark your calendar for the next Grad Night planning meeting -- Monday, January 26th at 7 p.m. in the
faculty lounge. We need parents to do everything from chaperoning, sewing, decorating, dealing
blackjack, helping with fundraising, ordering prizes, etc…
Grad Night is a huge, fun party for our seniors and we need senior parents to help make it a memorable
evening. Come to the meeting and find out how you can help.
Questions – Lori Lieberman – [email protected]
Grad Night Electronics Recycling – Save your stuff and donate April 26 th!
Please HOLD ON TO YOUR OLD electronic gadgets and donate them on April 26th to support a fun and safe Grad Night
Party. Questions? Contact Wendi Makuch [email protected]
Everyone
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: My Muddy Valentine Portland 2015 - 5k Obstacle Mud Run!! As the proud beneficiaries
of My Muddy Valentine, Molly’s Fund is charged with supplying volunteers to make the run, ‘run’ smoothly! It’s a really
fun event and your valuable donation of time helps Molly’s Fund Fighting Lupus! Oh, and did we mention that volunteers
get beer (21yrs. or older only) and food? Grab your parents, neighbors, club members, friends, teammates and come get
dirty with us! Saturday, February 14th and/or Sunday, February 15, 2015 @ Lee Farms – 21975 SW 65th Ave. Tualatin,
OR 97062. Volunteer shifts on 2/14 are 7am-12noon, or 11am-4pm and on 2/15 the shifts are 8am-2pm or 12:30pm3pm. Registration website: http://www.mollysfund.org/muddy-valentine-run-portland/ [Sundbom]
Opportunities
Portland Parks & Recreation wants to show you the career possibilities within the parks bureau. This career day is for
11th and 12th graders who are looking for summer job and volunteer opportunities. The career day takes place Thursday,
February 5th, from 9:00am-12 noon. Please see Mrs. Morgan in 221 to apply.
Are you a junior or senior interested in a career in healthcare? Kaiser Permanente is hosting a career day where you
will get a behind the scenes look at the world of healthcare. Tour the hospital, participate in a mock interview, and talk
with professionals about their jobs working with patients or providing support. The career day will take place Tuesday,
February 10th from 9:30-12:30. Please see Mrs. Morgan in 221 to apply.
Are you junior or senior that loves animals? The Oregon Humane Society will host a career day on Thursday,
February 19th from 9:30-12:15. On this career day you will visit the OHS shelter for a day and speak with a variety of
Animal Professionals. This career day will fill up quickly! Please see Mrs. Morgan in 221 to apply.
Are you interested in learning about working for Microsoft? Microsoft Career Day is open to grades 10-12 and will
take place Friday, February 20th. Students will participate in hands on activities, creative presentations, engaging with
employees and developing interview skills. Learn to code, create a sales pitch and have fun with technology. To register
please visit: www.hillsborochamber.com/stw .
Are you interested in a career in business? Then Enterprise Academy is an opportunity for you! Enterprise Academy
is a weekend long FREE business seminar where students will work in competitive teams to build their own business
plans. The weekend will combine business simulations, team advisors, and motivational speakers to help guide them in
the process. Over 80 students from high schools throughout the metropolitan area will come together on Friday,
February, 27 to Sunday, to March 1st at Camp Kuratli. This opportunity is open to mature high school students that
maintain a 2.5 GPA. For more information and to apply visit: www.rotarypdx.org . If you have any questions please feel
free to see Mrs. Morgan in 221.
Scholarships
Check Naviance for scholarships this year – best place to stay informed!
****Look for Scholarships in the Monday issues of the bulletin**** (others as space allows)
Harry Glickman Scholar Athlete Award; Due: Jan. 23, 2015 - Award: Inducted to Hall of Fame at MJCC and
monetary award. Criteria: Any Jewish scholar athlete who lives in Oregon and is a junior or senior; minimum 3.0 GPA.
To apply: www.oregonjcc.org/hsathlete
Better Business Bureau Foundation 2015 Students of Integrity Scholarship - Due: Jan 30, 2015. Award:
$10,000. Criteria: 2015 graduate, GPA 3.5 or higher, attend an accredited high school in Alaska, Oregon or Western
Washington. To apply and more info:
http://www.bbb.org/alaskaoregonwesternwashington/charities-donors/about-us/bbb-foundation/bbb-students-ofintegrity-scholarship/
Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship, Due: February 2nd, 2015, Award: $10,000. Criteria: Must be a graduating
senior who comes from a family affected by alcohol or drug addiction. Affected by addiction means you have been raised
by a parent or guardian who has experienced addiction or you have abused alcohol or drugs and are now pursuing
recovery. Essay information can be found in college center.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, Due: February 15th, 2015, Award(s): up to $24,000/4 years
Criteria: Must be a high school senior, minority student showing leadership potential/community service and
demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university. Student must have a minimum SAT
score of 1,000 (math and critical reading) or a composite ACT score of 22.
For information and to apply: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php
The Portland Chapter of the Links, Inc. Educational and Arts Scholarships - Due: no later than Feb. 20,
2015. Awards: Monetary. Criteria: Graduating African American high school seniors, minimum GPA of 2.75 and be a
resident of the metropolitan area of Portland (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas County or Clark County, WA.). To
apply: www.portlandlinksinc.org .
Portland Community College Foundation Scholarship; Due: March 1, 2015 at 11:59 pm; Awards: Multiple.
Criteria: Graduating Seniors. To apply and find more info visit www.pcc.edu/scholarships .
OREGON COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK SCHOLARSHIP – Due: 5:00pm on Monday, March 2, 2015; Awards:
10,000 (4). Criteria: Seniors who will be attending an Oregon university, college, or trade school in 2015/16 academic
year, Complete SAT or ACT, Proof of Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Financial Need For more information and to
apply: http://harringtonfamilyfoundation.org/
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility 2015 Greenfield Peace Writing Scholarship, Due March 16th.
Awards - multiple: $500-$1,000. Criteria: Any 11th or 12th grade Oregon high school student may enter by
submitting an original essay, poem, or narrative work (maximum 600 words) in response to the following writing prompt
and question: “One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world. Education is the only solution.
Education first.” –Malala Yousafzai, age 17, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. What do you see as the role of
education in creating a more just and peaceful world? Information and to apply:
http://www.psr.org/chapters/oregon/assets/pdfs/2015-greenfield-peace-writing-2.pdf
2015 TwinStar Credit Union High School Scholarships - Due: No later than March 31, 2015. Awards: 15
college scholarships, each for $2,000. Criteria: graduating seniors. For more information and to apply:
www.TwinStarCU.com
The AOL (Associated Oregon Loggers) Scholarship Competition – Due: On or before April 1, 2015. Awards:
$6,000 ($1,500 awarded annually); Criteria: Oregon HS Seniors enrolling in a four year college and pursuing a career in
the forest resource reproduction field; To apply and for more info: www.oregonloggers.org
ACF Visionary Scholarship – Due: April 1st, 2015; Awards: $1,000-$5,000
Criteria: Any 9-12th grader can apply - financial need is NOT considered. Must complete a 500-word essay on “Why
college is important to me”. To apply and for more info: www.americancollegefoundation.org
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Scholarship - Due: May 15, 2015. Award: twenty scholarships
ranging from $500 to $1,500. Criteria: Seniors of Chinese descent. For more info and to apply: www.ccbaportland.org
The Christian Connector - FREE scholarship resource - over $150 million in scholarships www.christianconnector.com
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: deadlines vary by region. $10 million in scholarships available. Grades 7-12 can
participate. To apply and see deadlines: www.artandwriting.org
Foster Youth Scholarships
http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/children/fostercare/ind_living/ilp.shtml
http://childrensactionnetwork.org/scholarship.htm
www.oregonstudentaid.gov
http://www.fc2success.org/programs/scholarships-and-grants/
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Portland Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. All individuals and groups shall be treated with fairness in all activities, programs and operations, without regard to age,
color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Board of Education Policy 1.80.020-P. Portland Public Schools is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Persons with disabilities or who
are in need of additional accommodations in order to attend or participate in an event or program at Wilson High School should contact Maude Lamont, Curriculum VP, at 503.916.5280 or [email protected].