Affordable International Summer Travel Opportunities

I'm excited to announce that we have added a new Enrichment Opportunity for students, alumni, parents, and staff who want to learn about other cultures by participating in educational International Travel together.  We are taking our first group of students this summer to London, Paris, Florence, and Rome, and we are thrilled that we will start doing these trips on a yearly basis beginning in 2016.

In order to make these opportunities affordable, there is a monthly payment plan available, and we are planning these trips years in advance so that families can plan ahead if they are interested in participating.  Here is the list of upcoming trips and the approximate monthly payment amount if you sign up before June 13th:

*Ireland (11 days in Dublin, Galway, Kilarney, Cork) in Summer of 2016 - $160/month

*Beijing and Great Wall of China (8 days) in Summer of 2017 - $80/month

*Turkey and Greece (Crete, Santorini, and Athens) in Summer of 2018 - ($80/month)

If you want more information or an application to go on one of these trips, please contact me before June 13th.  Also, if you would like to preview the tours, you can look at them on the EF Tours website:

www.eftours.com (click on "browse tours")

West Salem Business Association Scholarship

SENIORS - if you live in the 97304 zip code area and plan to attend an Oregon college, consider applying for the West Salem Business Association $500 Scholarship.  Applications are rated the following:

*Future Plans and Goals
*Community Involvement
*Financial Need/Special Circumstances
*Work Experience/School Activities
*Financial Responsibility
*Grades (minimum 2.75 GPA)
*Neatness and Completeness of Application

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, May 20th, so this would be a great weekend project :)

For more information, and to apply, go to:

www.wsba-westsalem.com and select "scholarship program"

Drive a Dozer and Support Local Charities

Dozer Days are at the Clark County Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday from 11-4.  If you have ever wanted to try driving heavy construction equipment, here's your chance!  KIDS of all ages can hop in the driver's seat and actually drive big yellow dozers, dump trucks and other heavy equipment with a professional operator at their side. Not only is it a dream come true for kids (and fun for the whole family), the event also benefits many local, children's charities. 

This event is also looking for volunteers, and it is held every year on the third weekend in May in case you want to plan ahead and get on the volunteer list for next year's event.

For more information, and for event tickets, go to:

http://www.nutterfoundation.org/dozer-day/

Juniors - Summer "to do" List

JUNIORS - here is your "to do" list for the summer in order to be on track to start next school year.   Come and see me if you have any questions:

1) Review your final transcript (after mini-term) and let me know if you have any questions/concerns
2) Finish your academic resume (include honors, awards, volunter, leadership, cross-cultural experiences, major projects, and co-curricular activities)
3) Select your top 5-7 colleges and begin working on your applications for admission
4) Set up college campus visits for early fall if you have not yet visited your top schools
5) Use your PSAT results from grades 9-11 and your SAT results from grade 11 to prepare for your SAT that you will take EARLY fall
6) Register for the October SAT (and also September ACT if possible) if your Junior year scores do not meet your college admissions or scholarship goals
7) Get a part time job or a regular/consistent volunteer position or internship this summer
8) Continue to check your e-mail at least 3 times/week
9) Register for FastWeb if you haven't already done so
10) Register with NCAA and/or NAIA if you haven't already done so (if you plan to play college sports)
11) Apply for scholarships you identify through FastWeb or prepare scholarship essays for local scholarships that you know will have deadlines during the school year when you are busier

Remember, I will be back in my office 3 weeks before school starts and you can also contact me on my cell # during the summer if you have any questions.  Happy Wednesday!