Student Announcements 10/6

October 6, 2015

Tuesday, October 6th, 2015

INDIAN OF THE DAY: Kyla Cordas

STUDENT SERVICES

http://www4.smsd.org/SMNStudentServices/docs/Doc-160379.pdf

College and Career Readiness Workshop for SENIORS is scheduled on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. The expectation is all seniors will be in attendance and participating in various break-out workshops.

7:20 a.m. Breakfast served in cafeteria (community patrons-, Krispy Kreme, Runza, Chick-fil-A, Continental breakfast (fruit, yogurt, cereal, breakfast bars, etc.) Caribou Coffee and PTSA)

8:05 a.m. Restroom break and travel to Auditorium

8:10 a.m. Inspirational Video

8:15 a.m. Senior Road-map to Success – PPT presentation by Nancy Hadley

8:25 a.m. Motivational Speaker – Chief Douglas, SMSD Safety Director

8:50 a.m. Break

9:00 a.m. – 11:15am Break-out Sessions

Shawnee Mission College Clinic Make plans to attend the Shawnee Mission College Clinic on Wednesday, October 14th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at SM East High School. Talk to college representatives from over 200 schools. The College Clinic is the largest college fair in Kansas City! It is free and open to all high school students and their parents. More info and a list of the colleges registered to attend at: http://www.shawneemissioncollegeclinic.com/2015-colleges-attending/

The National Day of Testing is on October 14th.

PSAT/NMSQT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test will measure the skills and knowledge that are essential for college readiness and success. By taking the PSAT in 11th grade, students may be eligible for scholarships, including the National Merit Scholars Program.

JUNIORS: The PSAT will be offered to juniors on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015. The fee is $16.

SOPHOMORES: This year the district will test all sophomores on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.

FRESHMEN: The PSAT will be offered to freshmen on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015. The fee is $16.

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test will measure the skills and knowledge that are essential for college readiness and success. By taking the PSAT in 11th grade, students may be eligible for scholarships, including the National Merit Scholarship Program.

The PSAT test will be offered here at Shawnee Mission North on Wednesday, October 14th. All sophomores will be taking a district-provided PSAT. Juniors and freshmen are also encouraged to take the test. The cost is $16. Students can sign up in the Student Services Office and can speak to their counselor if they need assistance.

MISC

Jostens

Will be here during lunch today!

Retakes for Picture day will be on October 13. If you would like to sign up for retakes, please look in your email for a form to complete.

If you have any questions please go see Mrs. Tate in room 184.

SPORTS

The freshman football game scheduled on 10/14 vs. Wyandotte has been cancelled.

Girls Tennis Pictures – This is just a reminder that you will have pictures tomorrow, Wednesday @ 3pm in the Gym.

COLLEGE VISITS

Juniors and Seniors: Map Your Road to College!!! Get your college visit passes TODAY at lunch in the cafeteria for colleges visiting this week. That’s Monday only at lunch in the cafeteria. Also available in Student Services Monday through Friday, before and after school and at passing periods.