Credit for Proficiency in World Languages

English Language Learners can earn up to 2 years of high school World Language credit by scoring well in the SAT Subject Test in their native language.   The languages that are available are:

Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Spanish

If one of these languages is your first language, and you want to receive high school credit, you need to register for the "Languages with Listening" SAT Subject Test sometime before October 19th as these exams are only given once a year.  You can register by logging in to your College Board account (the one you use for your PSAT and SAT).  Most of you already have an account, but if you don't, you can create one by going to: 

www.sat.collegeboard.org

Upcoming College Fairs

Welcome back to school!  I can't believe it's college fair time already!  The first one coming up is thix coming Monday/Tuesday, and it's the Christian College Fair.  The closest one to WMS is at Rolling Hills Community Church 3550 SW Borland Road in Tualatin on Monday, October 8th from 6-8 p.m.  Admission is FREE and there is also a financial aid workshop.  For more information and a map, click on the link below:

http://myblueprintstory.com/christian-college-fairs/portland-south-or


Also, all of the WMS Juniors will be attending the National College Fair at the Portland Convention Center all day on Friday, October 26th.  We provide the transportation for the students, but parents are encouraged to drive up and attend the awesome parent workshops and talk to college admissions reps alongside their student.  For more information about the colleges and workshops that will be at this event, click on the link below:

http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/FallNCF/Pages/Portland.aspx

Money Talks - The World is Listening (video contest)

If you like making videos...and...you want to earn money for college and also for your favorite charity, considering entering Everence's video contest. The theme this year focuses on the role of money in the world today

Young people and their chosen charities can win cash awards as part of an Everence-sponsored video contest, based on the theme “Money Talks: The World is Listening.”  The contest is open for young people ages 15 to 25. Entries will be accepted Oct. 1 to Nov. 15.   

The three top winners will receive awards, with a matching award that Everence will give to a charity that the winners select. The first-place winner will receive $1,000, plus Everence will make a $1,000 grant to the charity of the winner’s choice. The second place winner will receive $500 and $500 will go to the chosen charity, and $250 to third place with an additional $250 to a charity.

Rules and details are available at www.everence.com/moneytalks. Winners will be announced in early January 2013.

Making the Most of your Summer

I hope you are all enjoying your summer break so far.  As you spend extra time with your family and friends this summer, I would also encourage you to look for opportunities to:

•  Try something new...preferably something outside of your "comfort zone"
• Find something you can do to contribute to your local community...serving others
• Expand your leadership skills by "starting something" or "organizing something"
• Read, read, read...this is one of the BEST ways to improve your SAT scores
• Spend some time alone...with just you and God...ask God to guide you in your future plans
• Go over the college prep checklist and make sure you're on track
• Study for your SAT if you're going to be a Junior or Senior next year
• Get a job or do some regular volunteer work...practice good work ethics
• Travel or study another language/culture

See you in September! :)

FREE Wellesley campus visit (grant)

Wellesley provides fully funded travel grants to select seniors who wish to visit campus during Discover Wellesley Weekend, October 21-22, 2012.  Wellesley is an all-women's campus 12 miles from Boston.  To apply for your FREE trip to visit their campus, go to: www.wellesley.edu/Admission/falltravelgrant before the priority deadline of Friday, June 29, 2012.

Massage Therapy Professions - Info Sessions

The Oregon School of Massage is doing a Massage Basics class (non-certified, Swedish style massage) on Saturdays in August.  They also have massage profession career information sessions on July 18 and August 9 for those interested in learning more about becoming a LMT (licensed massage therapist).  For more information or details, go to their website at www.oregonschoolofmassage.com

Summer Job Opportunity - Student Tech Assistant at WMS

Ray Nussbaum is hiring a Student Tech Assistant.  The position would be semi-full time this summer and would then continue as a part time position during the school year.  If you are interested in applying, or if you would like more information, e-mail Ray at:

 RNussbaum@westernmennoniteschool.org

or stop by his office and talk to him in person.