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Upcoming Events – October 13, 2017

Dear Parents and Students,

This is our communication to you on pertinent LCHS and college events, as well as scholarship opportunities called to our attention. We attempt to send this out every two-three weeks. For daily announcements and working links to great sites, check out this below!

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Dual Credit Sign up for Spring 2018

October 25^th & November 2^nd-NMSU & DACC
Please see Ms. Burciaga or your counselor in the guidance office to obtain your paperwork.
Return your paperwork to Ms. Burciaga by October 20^th to get your appointment.
See your counselor in the guidance office or call Stephanie Muir at 527-9540 for more information.

AES Seminar Dates remaining for semester 

 Case Management Dates:
Thurs. October 26 -  9:25-10:10
Wednesday, November 29 -  9:25-10:10

Grade Level Dates:

9^th Grade – Library Classroom meets with Ms. Palacio and Mrs. Turner
 November 7, 10:55-lunch
 Dec. 6, 9:25-10:10

10^th Grade – E104 with Mr. Temple and Ms. Stoltze
Nov. 8, 9:25-10:10
Dec. 7, 9:25-10:10

11^th Grade – D111 with Ms. Massey and Mrs. Cort
November 7, 9:25-10:10
December 6, 2:45-3:30

12^th Grade – C221 with Mrs. Salgado
November 8, 2:10-2:55
December 5, 9:25-10:10

Monday, October 23 – FAFSA Night for Seniors in Library 5-7 pm.

Saturday, October 28

            ACT – Be at your testing site by 7:45 am with your photo ID, ticket, pencil and calculator.

Sunday, October 29

            Scholarship: You Deserve It Scholarship    Due Date: October 29

Monday, October 30

            >Voices of Democracy Scholarship Application Due. See below

            >Stokes Scholarship Application (NSA) Due. See Below

Tuesday, October 31

            Gifted and Talented STEM Program for High School Application due. See Below

                        The National Security Agency's (NSA) Gifted and Talented Program is open only to high                    school seniors. The program is designed for students who have demonstrated an aptitude                           for engineering, math and science

Tuesday, October 31

               Scholarship: CollegeWeekLive Monthly Scholarship     Due Date: October 31
            Scholarship: No Essay College Scholarship   Due Date: October 31
            Scholarship: Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship  Due Date: October 31

November
Scholarship: CollegeXpress Refer-a-Friend Monthly Scholarship Due Date: Monthly

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

            National Student Language Initiative (NSLI) Application due. See Below

Friday, November 3, 2017 
            2:15 pm Texas Tech Admission Rep Visit. Please contact Mrs. Salgado in AES,             ksalgado@lcps.net if you would like to meet with them.

            Deadline to register for ACT on December 9, 2017

            http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

            Deadline to register for SAT or SAT Subject Tests

            https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

Saturday, November 4

            SAT or SAT Subject Tests – Be at your testing site by 7:45 am with your photo ID, ticket, pencil                     and calculator.

Monday, Nov 6.

            NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Due. See below.

Friday, November 10

            Veteran’s Day – No School

Monday, November 20 – Friday, November 24
            Thanksgiving Vacation ALL WEEK!!

Monday, November 27
            Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship DUE!             www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

Thursday, November 30
            Daniels Fund Scholarship Application DUE

December
             Scholarship: CollegeXpress Refer-a-Friend Monthly Scholarship     Due Date: Monthly

Friday, December 1

            NMSU ScholarDollar$ Scholarshlip application due for President’s Associates Excellence         Scholarship, and Aggie Achiever Scholarship. https://scholarships.nmsu.edu/

            UNM Scholarship Application Due for Regent’s and Presidential Scholarships.
            Priority deadline for Woodward Scholarship, UNM Scholars Scholarship, and Bridge To            Success Scholarships. https://scholarship.unm.edu/scholarships/resident.html

            Boston University Scholarships
            Due December 1 http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/tuition-aid-scholarships/scholarships/

Saturday, December 2
            SAT or SAT Subject Tests – Be at your testing site by 7:45 am with your photo ID, ticket, pencil                     and calculator.

Saturday, December 9
            ACT – Be at your testing site by 7:45 am with your photo ID, ticket, pencil and calculator.

Friday, December 15

            AXA Acheivement Scholarship Due. See Below

Scholarships!!

Scholarship Information and links:
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/

First in your family to go to college or an under-represented population? Check out                    https://www.collegegreenlight.com/

DACA?? http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/scholarships-for-undocumented-students/

$2,000

Scholarship: No Essay College Scholarship
Due Date: October 31

$1,000

Scholarship: You Deserve It Scholarship
Due Date: October 29

$1,000

Scholarship: CollegeWeekLive Monthly Scholarship
Due Date: October 31

$10,000

Scholarship: MyMozaic Scholarship
Due Date: May 31, 2018

$1,000

Scholarship: Christian College EDGE Scholarship
Due Date: July 31, 2018

$2,500

Scholarship: Christian College Scholarship Drawing
Due Date: May 31, 2018

$10,000

Scholarship: ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship
Due Date: December 15

$1,000

Scholarship: Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship
Due Date: October 31

$500

Scholarship: CollegeXpress Refer-a-Friend Monthly Scholarship
Due Date: Monthly

***NCWIT- Aspirations in Computing for High School, Grades 9-12!  Application Deadline November 6, 2017.

https://www.aspirations.org/participate/high-school

***ELKS National Foundation Most Valuable Student Foundation
                    Opens September 1-     November 27
          www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

***Daniels Fund  For more information, visit www.DanielsFund.org/Scholarships. Application window is open September 29, 2017 with a deadline of November 30, 2017.

            The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year annually-renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who demonstrate           exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. It is a “last dollar”

            scholarship that pays toward tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and miscellaneous    educational expenses. Scholars may attend any nonprofit accredited school in the United States.

***VFW Voices of Democracy
Youth Scholarships
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

https://www.vfw.org/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Student-Entry-Form-and-Brochure.pdf?la=en  

***Stokes Educational Scholarship Program (NSA)
The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, formerly known as the Undergraduate Training Program, facilitates the recruitment of individuals, particularly minority high school students, who have demonstrated skills critical to NSA. Stokes is open to high school seniors planning on majoring in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.

https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html

***Gifted and Talented STEM Program for High School Summer 2018 Internship with paid benefits

https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html

***National Youth Language Initiative for Youth NSLI-Y
Application Deadline is November 1 for summer 2018.

The National Youth Language Initiative for Youth is part of a US Government initiative that prepares American citizens to be leaders in a global world. NLSI-Y programs offer intensive language immersion in a variety of locations around the word. Beginners are welcome to apply for any of the target languages; previous language experience is not required. Scholarships are available for students to learn specific languages.

http://www.nsliforyouth.org/

***Hispanic Scholarship Fund We empower Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. Multiple deadlines

https://www.hsf.net/sign-up 

***AXA Achievement Scholarship

The AXA Achievement^sm Scholarship provides over $1.4 million in scholarships to young people throughout the nation representing all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. In addition, for every student who wins a scholarship, a grant in the amount of $1,000 will be made to the winner’s school.
Deadline Dec. 15, 2017

https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

***Building Scholars – UTEP
A prestigious research-intensive training program, funded by the National Institutes of Health and reserved for students with a strong motivation to become researchers in biomedical, social, behavioral or health sciences or biomedical engineering. Areas of emphasis include: addiction, cancer, environmental health, health disparities, infectious diseases, neurodegenerative and chronic diseases and translational biomedicine.

http://buildingscholars.utep.edu/web/index.php/undergraduate-scholarship

Students, please read your Las Cruces Student E-Mail for information on transcripts.  It will contain the word Parchment in the subject line. Please register ASAP. For more information please see Ms. Conelley/Registrar.



Thanks,

Laura Conelley
Registrar
Las Cruces High School
575-527-9400 xt 6717

Six Scholarship opportunities

 

General Scholarship Deadline Don't be left in the dark. Students should apply for admission and scholarships prior to December 1st for fall 2018. [www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/nationalmerit/] National Merit Scholars Program It's no trick. We'll treat national merit finalists who choose Texas Tech to 100% cost of attendance. admissions.ttu.edu/nationalmerit [www.depts.ttu.edu/studentengagement/redraiderorientation/] Housing & Orientation Signups It'd be wicked great if your admitted students would begin signing up for housing and orientation.  University Student Housing Red Raider Orientation [www.ttu.edu/about/] Enrollment Update Texas Tech University is now home to 37,010 spirited Red Raiders. See more enrollment facts here. As a counselor, you’re not just helping your students find their college—you're probably helping them figure out how to pay for it too. No easy feat. That’s why we’ve collected some of our favorite (and easiest) awards with deadlines coming in the next few weeks and hope this can be a resource you can share with students and parents. Featured scholarships from College Press $2,000 Scholarship: No Essay College Scholarship Due Date: October 31 $1,000 Scholarship: You Deserve It Scholarship Due Date: October 29 $1,000 Scholarship: CollegeWeekLive Monthly Scholarship Due Date: October 31 $10,000 Scholarship: MyMozaic Scholarship Due Date: May 31, 2018 $1,000 Scholarship: Christian College EDGE Scholarship Due Date: July 31, 2018 $2,500 Scholarship: Christian College Scholarship Drawing Due Date: May 31, 2018 $10,000 Scholarship: ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship Due Date: December 15 $1,000 Scholarship: Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship Due Date: October 31 $500 Scholarship: CollegeXpress Refer-a-Friend Monthly Scholarship Due Date: Monthly     College Scholarships Guide: https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships LendEDU’s Guide to College Scholarships - LendEDU lendedu.com College scholarships have become the most attractive way to pay for school. Learn about the scholarship market, common awards, and other options available.   Calling all 9th - 12th grade women and educators, as well as college women in tech!   2018 Aspirations in Computing award applications are open. Apply today for the opportunity to receive prizes and recognition for all that you do (or want to do) in computing.  For more than 10 years, the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program has encouraged women’s pursuits in technology -- connecting them with inspirational peers and mentors, acknowledging their technical contributions, further preparing them to reach educational and career goals, and so much more. By Spring 2018, we aim to support and offer exclusive benefits to more than 10,000 AiC community members! You can help us reach this 10K milestone by spreading the word about the following AiC award opportunities for 9th-12th grade women and educators, as well as college women, to receive prizes and recognition for all that they do (or want to do) in computing! In this email:  NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award NCWIT Collegiate Award Spread the Word NCWIT Award for AiC: 9th-12th grade women The NCWIT Award for AiC honors women in grades 9 through 12 who are active and interested in computing and technology and encourages them to pursue their passions. The multi-tiered award structure includes designations at national and regional levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and all U.S. overseas military bases. Prizes Each National and Regional Affiliate Award winner, as well as each honorable mention, receives: recognition at a Regional Affiliate Award event* an engraved award for both her and her school scholarship and internship opportunities entry to a peer-network of technical women in the NCWIT AiC Community various prizes, such as computing resources, gadgets, swag, and more In addition to the prizes listed above, each National Award winner receives cash and a trip to the National Award Celebration in March 2018, hosted by Bank of America; each recipient with a Certificate of Distinction designation receives various prizes and entry to the NCWIT AiC Community. * Regional Affiliate Award honorable mentions are invited to an award event at the discretion of the Regional Affiliate Award team. Application Details Students can apply online at http://bit.ly/AiCHSAward no later than 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on November 6, 2017. The NCWIT Award for AiC is sponsored by Apple, Bank of America, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions Foundation, and Symantec.       Calling all 9th - 12th grade women and educators, as well as college women in tech!   2018 Aspirations in Computing award applications are open. Apply today for the opportunity to receive prizes and recognition for all that you do (or want to do) in computing.  For more than 10 years, the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program has encouraged women’s pursuits in technology -- connecting them with inspirational peers and mentors, acknowledging their technical contributions, further preparing them to reach educational and career goals, and so much more. By Spring 2018, we aim to support and offer exclusive benefits to more than 10,000 AiC community members! You can help us reach this 10K milestone by spreading the word about the following AiC award opportunities for 9th-12th grade women and educators, as well as college women, to receive prizes and recognition for all that they do (or want to do) in computing! In this email:  NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award NCWIT Collegiate Award Spread the Word NCWIT Award for AiC: 9th-12th grade women The NCWIT Award for AiC honors women in grades 9 through 12 who are active and interested in computing and technology and encourages them to pursue their passions. The multi-tiered award structure includes designations at national and regional levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and all U.S. overseas military bases. Prizes Each National and Regional Affiliate Award winner, as well as each honorable mention, receives: recognition at a Regional Affiliate Award event* an engraved award for both her and her school scholarship and internship opportunities entry to a peer-network of technical women in the NCWIT AiC Community various prizes, such as computing resources, gadgets, swag, and more In addition to the prizes listed above, each National Award winner receives cash and a trip to the National Award Celebration in March 2018, hosted by Bank of America; each recipient with a Certificate of Distinction designation receives various prizes and entry to the NCWIT AiC Community. * Regional Affiliate Award honorable mentions are invited to an award event at the discretion of the Regional Affiliate Award team. Application Details Students can apply online at http://bit.ly/AiCHSAward no later than 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on November 6, 2017. The NCWIT Award for AiC is sponsored by Apple, Bank of America, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions Foundation, and Symantec.    Subject: Scholarships for High-Achieving Students   Dear Colleague: We hope you will encourage your students with outstanding academic records and strong leadership skills to apply for Boston University's merit-based scholarships. Trustee Scholarship -- Boston University's most prestigious full-tuition scholarship recognizes extraordinary academic performance and leadership ability. Students must submit two additional essays with their application for admission. Presidential Scholarship -- This four-year $20,000 scholarship is awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements. No additional application materials are required--all students need to do to be considered is apply for admission by the deadline. The application deadline for these scholarships is December 1, 2017. To learn more about the requirements of these scholarships and other merit awards offered by BU, please visit our website. Best wishes, John C. McEachern Director of Admissions 233 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215

Dual Credit for Spring

JUNIORS AND SENIORS YOU HAVE ONLY ONE MORE WEEK TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR SPRING DUAL CREDIT CLASSES.  PLEASE COME BY THE GUIDANCE OFFICE BEFORE OCT 20 TO GET  YOUR REGISTRATION PACKET.