Grand Canyon University - Fly Trip and Admissions Luncheon

Next Tuesday, September 23rd, Grand Canyon University will be presenting their admissions, scholarship, and academic program information during 2nd lunch in the Student Center.  Interested students and parents, please sign up by replying to this post, or by signing up on the sheet outside the Guidance office.  PIZZA will be provided for those who sign up by noon on Monday, September 22nd.

Also, at this event, SENIORS who apply to GCU (FREE application) and meet admission requirements are eligible to attend one of the Discover GCU events (for FREE), which include airfare to/from GCU's campus in Phoenix, Arizona, an overnight stay in the dorm, a tour of campus, and participation in classes and campus activities. 

Seniors must meet one of the following three requirements in order to be admitted to GCU: 3.0 cumulative, unweighted GPA, OR 920 SAT score (math and verbal scores only) OR 19 composite ACT score.

The upcoming dates for the Discover GCU event visits are:

October 11-12th (only 5 spots left on this trip, so contact Jeffrey NOW if you want to go to this one)
November 21 – 22^nd
December 2 – 3
December 30 – 31

Students who attend the admissions lunch can turn in their application, transcript, and other supporting documents "on the spot".   If you would like more information about Grand Canyon University, you may contact our admissions rep, Jeffrey Linder, at Jeff.Linder@gcu.edu or 541-969-1884 or check out GCU's website at http://www.gcu.edu/

 

Volunteer Service Opportunity for Students/Parents

On Saturday, October 11th, the MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) Fall Festival for World Relief will be at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, Oregon.  They are looking for volunteers to run cash boxes, work in the kitchen, and a variety of other jobs.  This year's special cause is clean water in countries that don't have clean water.  If you would like more information about MCC's Oregon Mennonite Festival for World Relief, look on their website: http://www.oregonfestivalforworldrelief.com/

If you are interested in volunteering at this event, or if you would like more information, contact Rich Martin at 503-363-2000 x105 or e-mail him at rmartin@westernmennoniteschool.org

SAT for Seniors (registration deadline is tomorrow)

Seniors - remember, tomorrow (September 12th) is the deadline for registering for the October 11th SAT, and it is strongly recommended that you ALL take it in October so you can meet early college admissions deadlines.  See me today if you have any questions.  To sign up, log into your College Board account:

http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

Northwest University Admissions Luncheon at WMS

Next Thursday, September 18th, Northwest University will be here at WMS during high school lunch.  They will be providing information regarding admissions, scholarships, and programs of study.  Students in grades 9-12 interested in attending this presentation can sign up at the Guidance Office.  LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED for those who sign up before noon on Wednesday, September 17th.

Northwest University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top ten regional college in the West. The main campus is in Kirkland, Washington (Seattle area) and there is an extension campus in Salem. The Kirkland campus offers over 30 majors, with nursing, business, psychology, education and ministry among the top programs. The Salem campus offers four programs, three university-level ministry degrees and an Associate in Arts (General Studies). The Salem Campus is the most affordable Christian university in Oregon. 

For more information about Northwest University Salem Campus, go to:

 

http://salem.northwestu.edu
 
We the people of Northwest University carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.

 

High School Class Change Deadline is this Thursday

Remember, any students taking high school credit classes (including 8th grade students taking Spanish I or Honors Geometry), have until 4:00 p.m. this Thursday, September 11th to request  changes in their class schedules. 

It is my goal to give students a schedule that helps them maximize their God-given gifts and talents while pursuing classes that will challenge them and help them meet their post-high school college and career goals.

Students can request class changes in three ways:

1) E-mail me at dfritz@westernmennoniteschool.org
2) Stop by the Guidance Office (Monday-Thursday between 7:30-5:30)
3) Write a note and ask the Front Office (Dora) to put it in my mailbox

Class Schedules for Fall Semester

Continuing Students/Parents - If you would like to check your final class schedule before you arrive at school on Tuesday, you can log into your PowerSchool account and see your schedule now. 

New Students/Parents - You will receive your PowerSchool user name, password, and log-in instructions during the first two weeks of school.

Everyone will receive a printed copy of their class schedules on the first day of school.  Enjoy your last weekend of summer!

Summer Activities

Summer is almost here!  If you don't have your summer all planned out yet, here are some activities that might interest you.  Consider trying something that stretches you out of your comfort zone and allows you to test out a potential new interest:

• Culinary Open House - June 5th at 7:00 p.m. www.nwculinary.com
• Passport to Imagination - Mon/Wed/Fri from 10-noon June 16-August 1 @ Michaels Craft Store
• Visit the 7 Wonders of Oregon - http://traveloregon.com/7wonders/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=Various&utm_content=SiteLink&utm_campaign=7W_2014_US
• Creative Writing Academy - June 17-19 www.corban.edu/portals
• Colleges that Change Lives - July 27 at 1:00 p.m. www.CTCL.org
• Theatre Camp - July 21-August 2 www.corban.edu/theatre/camp
• Oregon Private College Week - July 28 - August 1 http://oregonprivatecolleges.com
• Healthcare Careers Job Shadow (any time) - http://www.salemhealth.org/cep/home.php
• College Visits (any time/anywhere)
• Travel (any time/anywhere)
• Part Time Job (any time/anywhere) http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00005239
• Volunteer http://www.volunteermatch.org/