Join the fun and win a Kindle Fire!

Polk County Public School Students can compete for a Kindle Fire! Students may create and submit their design of a “Polk Academies of Distinction” logo. All competitors must “LIKE” the Polk Academy Facebook Page to submit their logo design.

Anyone and Everyone who is a Polk Academies Fan may vote!

RULES

1.Entries accepted from Polk County Public School Students only

2.Contestants must have a Facebook account and adhere to Facebook’s age guidelines (minimum 13 years of age)

Contest located at www.facebook.com/PolkAcademies

3.One submission per Polk County Public School Student

4.Contest runs from April 30 – May 13, 2012; entries are voted on as they are submitted (the earlier you submit the better)

5.The logo design should represent your creative concept of “Polk Academies of Distinction”

(It may or may not include the following text “Polk Academies of Distinction”)

6.Design should be scalable (Should be able to use as a small embroidered logo or a large banner)

7.Submissions are uploaded through at www.facebook.com/PolkAcademies at the “YOUR LOGO HERE” tab

(Max file size 5MB; gif, jpg, jpeg)

8.Once the image is uploaded fans may begin to vote; one vote ? per day ? per entry

9.Voting takes place as logos are uploaded (It is best to upload your design as soon as possible)

VOTING

1. The Facebook Community will rate logos as they are uploaded; April 30 – May 13, 2012 (ends on May 13, 2012)

2. Anyone and Everyone you know may become a Fan of the Polk Academies Facebook Page and “LIKE” your logo

3. The logo with the greatest amount of “LIKES” wins

WINNER

One winner will receive a kindle fire – sponsored by Winning Design may also be featured on

PolkAcademies.com Website• Polk Academies Facebook Page • Polk County Public Schools Website

By submitting your entry you certify the following statement “I certify that I am the author of the material I am submitting to Polk County Public Schools (via Polk Academies Facebook Fan Page) and its licensees may reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works and otherwise use the material for any purpose in any form and on any media.”

Facebook cannot be accessed via on-campus computers.  Please access the above link on a home computer.

Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Balanced Man Scholarship for males who will be attending FSU this fall.

Every year at Florida State University the Fraternity of Sigma Phi Epsilon offers three $1000 Scholarships to incoming Freshman males. The purpose of our scholarships are to reward those who portray the ideals of a Sound Mind and Sound Body life style. The Ancient Greeks believed in developing a Sound Mind and a Sound Body as the way to live a fulfilling life. SigEp adopted this philosophy with the Balanced Man Ideal and since 1990 has awarded the Balanced Man Scholarship to some of the best students coming to campus.

Link to the application is http://fsusigep.com  This is an online application.  If students need access to a computer and help with their applications they can come to Guidance and use the Career Lab.  Mrs. Pezz is available for assistance most days.

Scholarship applicants must be Polk County, Florida residents and senior student-athletes who exemplify courage and persistence in the face of hardship or adversity. Maintaining high academic standards and sportsmanship, despite facing any number of personal challenges, is essential.

A Counselor or Coach Recommendation Essay is required.  Pick up an application with Mrs. Pezz or download one here.

http://www.robinwagmanaao.org/scholarship.htm

The Haines City Rotary Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship.

Eligibility:  Seniors graduating from either Haines City High School or Ridge Community High School.

Deadline:  May 11, 2012 return to Mrs. Pezz in guidance

Applications that show strong community service and financial need will be given the most  serious consideration.

Pick up an application with Mrs. Pezz in guidance or download one here Rotary Scholarship 2012

Florida Association of Postsecondary

Schools and Colleges

Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to May 4th 2012 !

What is Offered?

FAPSC member colleges and schools offer full tuition, $5,000 and $1,000 scholarships to Florida’s graduating high school seniors and GED recipients each academic school year to graduates seeking to further their education through a leading Florida career college or school.

How to Qualify?

Any Florida high school senior, with at least a 2.0 GPA or higher, graduating during the 2011-2012 school year, or anyone awarded a GED by February 29, 2012. Further details and instructions on applying can be found by downloading an application or by contacting the FAPSC office at (850) 577-3139.

To be considered for a scholarship complete the electronic application with your essay and mail your official transcript postmarked no later than May 04, 2012 to  FAPSC 150 South Monroe Street, Suite 303, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

Some schools that participate include:

• Everest University – Lakeland Campus
• Fortis Institute – Mulberry
• Full Sail University – Winter Park

To find out more info and to learn what other schools are part of this scholarship program, go to:  http://flcareers.org/scholarship.php

The next Parent/Teacher Conference night at Alta Vista Elementary is

May 10, starting at 3:30.

Student volunteers are needed to act as interpreters, must be fluent in Haitian Creole and/or Spanish.  They will be appreciated, well fed AND receive free Taco Bell coupons!!

Please contact Blaze B. Huston, Program Facilitator at 863-421-3235 for more information.

The School Board of Polk County does not certify, interview, authorize, recommend or contract with any person or entity as it relates to community service hours. Students and their parents are responsible for deciding where community service will be performed. The School Board of Polk County is not responsible for the supervision, safety, or wellbeing of any students performing community service hours for any person or entity.

Applications will be available online May 4th at 8am through Friday May 11th 5pm

To preview an application, get more information, and learn more about the Polk Works Youth Employment Program check out their website at:

http://polkworks.epolk.net/youth-services/young-leaders-in-action/

This scholarship is for Latino Seniors!

Scholarship Program Overview

The Best Buy Children’s Foundation and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) are proud to launch the sixth NCLR–Best Buy Emerging Latino Leaders Scholarship Program, which awards $25,000 in scholarships to graduating Hispanic high school seniors throughout the United States.

Starting April 18, 2012, online applications and essays will be made available.  The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2012, and winners will be announced in July.

The program will award four scholarships

• One grand prize winner will receive a one-time payment of $15,000.
• One winner will receive a one-time payment of $5,000.
• Two winners will each receive a one-time payment of $2,500.

DEADLINE:  Friday, June 1, 2012

For more information and to apply go to

http://lideres.nclr.org/section/opportunities/2012bestbuyscholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• All applicants must be 18 years of age
• Have earned a high school diploma or GED
• Have a valid Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License -Strong aptitude in math skills
• Desire to work on mechanical equipment
• Willing to work independently as well as on a team
• Is enthusiastic and motivated
• Is willing to study on own time -Must be able to work with a wide network of customers/guests
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Have great customer service skills -Able to handle heavy lifting, pulling and reaching
• Willingness to perform a role where you will get dirty
• Able to work from elevated platforms

Seniors on track to graduate who are interested in learning more about the Mechanical Apprenticeship Program at Walt Disney World can see Mrs. Pezz in guidance or check it out online at http://www.cfmjac.org/index.php

Univision Tampa in conjunction with several corporate sponsors will grand $1,500 scholarships to graduating Hispanic High School seniors who will begin attending college in the Fall of 2012.

To be eligible the applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a high school senior presently attending a school in Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Polk, or Sarasota County.
• Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent.
• Must have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be planning on attending a university or college full-time.

Applications must be postmarked on or before May 4, 2012.

Pick up an application in guidance with Mrs. Pezz or download an application here.

http://asp.wveatv.com/docs/HAAStars_Aplication.pdf