1. -43180160020 Newsletter<br />Volume 1, Issue 1September 17 2010<br />Weekly Word From Dr. WallesWe had a great week. Please ensure that your students are completing and engaging Study Island. This is a critical component to help them succeed both on the GHSGT and EOCT’s. Go to www.studyisland.com School clubs have started, and our students are excited about having additional activities provided for them. Our cheerleading squad will begin competing soon, and our basketball teams will begin conditioning soon. Our first Parent Teacher night is scheduled for Thursday September 30, 2010. This meeting is mandatory for students who have a 74 or below average in their classes. Teachers will send out notifications to you beginning next week. If you are not counted in the mandatory number, you can still come by to visit our teachers. Please review the important dates for the week. They are posted in this update. Dr. WallesSchool LunchWhen is the deadline for FEF?All Federal Eligibility Forms must have been turned in by September 17th. All students who were previously on free lunch and did not turn in the form will be made full price on the 21st. Special Note!! BEWARE OF TARDIESParents,Please ensure that your students arrive at 8AM every day. Being on time is essential to every student’s academic success. This is also one of the very basic tenets of professionalism.Student ProgressHow can I keep up with my student’s assignments and grades?Keeping up with student progress and assignments is as easy as sending an email. Connect with your child’s teacher by emailing them at any time. Email addresses are listed on the Teacher Website page at www.techhighschool.orgStudents also complete assignments on Study Island (www.studyisland.com). Ask your child for their username and password to view their progress or request their information from your child’s teacher.Scholarship SpotlightSimon Youth Foundation ScholarshipsThe SYF Community Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors living near a Simon property who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. One-time scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,400. In addition, four-year renewable Awards of Excellence are awarded in ten communities: Atlanta, Austin (new for 2011), Boston, Dallas, Indianapolis, Miami, New York, Orange County, Orlando and Seattle/Tacoma (new for 2011). Each award is worth $2,500 per year.To apply go to (http://www.simon.com/), the application will be available October 15, 2010.<br />Open Enrollment is Now Closed!<br />Important DatesParent/Teacher Evening – September 30, 2010Progress Report for 1st 9 weeks – October 8, 2010Senior Pictures – October 8, 2010Fall Break – October 11, 2010<br />