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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 (White Day)

Special Schedule Half Day for Senior Projects

May 18, 2012

8:50 – 9:25 Period 1

9:35 – 10:10 Period 2

10:20-10:55 Period 3

11:05-11:40 Period 4

11:40 9^th & 10^th grade dismissed

Lunch served in cafeteria

12:30 Juniors report to the Theater

12:30 Seniors report to assigned rooms

1:00 – 3:30ish Senior Projects

3:30 Reception in the Commons

3:40 Buses run

Mr Wolff has a Summer Soccer Schedule for any Ladies interested in playing soccer next fall.

Please come to H-20 this week to get your Summer Soccer Schedule.

Student Written and Directed One Act Plays will be performed TONIGHT at 7PM in the Mountain Avenue Theater. Admission is $2. Don’t miss Rowan Heglie’s Award Winning Play!!

Interviews for appointed Leadership positions will be after school in H-37 on Monday, May 21^st . You must bring your application to the interview or turn it in to Mr. Chase ahead of time. Only elected officers and appointed students will be in Leadership next year.

CIM tassels for sale in the office for $4 each.

National Honor Society Chords can be purchased for $10 in the office.

Senior Musicians who would like to perform in the Graduation Pre-Show should pick up an application in the main office, then sign up for a time on the Band/Orchestra Room door.

Auditions will be held Monday, May 21st from 2:15 to 4:00. ONLY seniors will be allowed to perform at the Graduation Pre-Show.

In order to attend Rogue Community College, students must take the COMPASS placement test. RCC staff will offer the test at AHS on Thursday, May 17^th from 8:45 – 11:45 am in H-29. Before taking the COMPASS test, students need to apply for admission to RCC. This is free, takes five minutes, and can be done atwww.roguecc.edu/HSOutreach/. Students must sign up in advance for the COMPASS test. For more information on how to register for RCC or to reserve a spot for the COMPASS test, contact Jennifer Marsden in the counseling office at 482-8771 x130 (office hrs: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm) .

For students planning to attend a community college other than RCC , be sure to check if the school uses the COMPASS test for placement. Portland CC, Southwestern Oregon CC, and Chemeketa CC, also use the COMPASS test, as well as many out-of-state community colleges. Students planning to attend a CC that uses the COMPASS, can take test at AHS, and RCC will forward your scores to the school of your choice.

Intramural Ultimate Frisbee tournament will continue on the AHS track field during lunch. Seven person team sign-ups are in the counseling center.

Girls’ basketball has open gym from 6:30 to 8:00 every Wednesday until school is out. Come down and enjoy a fun time playing some hoops!

It may be feeling like summer out, but your outfits still must be school appropriate . Please remember that excessive bareness is prohibited including short shorts, short skirts and skimpy tops. No underwear can be showing. And as always, clothing displaying drug, alcohol, tobacco, gang symbols, obscenities or sexual innuendo is not permitted on campus. Let’s keep our focus on learning while here at school. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please see Glenna for clarification. Thanks!

Host Families needed.

The Ashland Rotary Club is seeking 3 families to host a 16 year old boy from Japan who will be attending Ashland High School next year. A great way to learn about another culture. Rotary exchange students must pass a rigorous process to be selected, so are sure to be mature, adaptable and fun. In addition there will be vast support from the Ashland Rotary club to ensure a successful exchange for you and the student. Each family will host for approximately 3 months starting approx. Late August-Nov; Dec - March; March/April-June. If interested call Marge Bernard 541-840-8386.

CLUB LUNCH MEETINGS

Epic Bible Talk---H-34

Jesus Group---Rose Studio

GSA---H-15

Improv Dance and Choreography---Big Gym Balcony

Dr. Who Club---SC-7

Raid Club---Mr. Mitzel’s Office---Tech Annex

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 17^th-Incoming 9^th grade tour 3:15-4:00

May 18^th-Half Day for Senior Projects (Juniors are panelists and must attend)

May 23^rd-Seniors: Scholarship Awards Night 7:00-9:00PM Mt. Ave. Theater

May 24^th-Choir Concert
May 25th - Mr. Grizz in Theater

May 28^th- NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day Holiday

RCC is offering a Summer Technical Exploration Camp for high school students. Each experience is a full-strength, college level experience about hands-on skills that are fun and useful, no matter what your ultimate education and career goals. Applications are due by 6/8/12. Contact information available in the main office.

The Siskiyou Mt Club (SMC) is a 501(c) (3) public charity dedicated to conserving trail systems in the Siskiyou backcountry.Juniors and seniors can sign up for work trips in the Kalmiopsis and Soda Mountain Wilderness Areas. Students can log many community service hours while exploring and working in southwest Oregon's remote mountains and wild rivers. Participants provide basic gear and a good attitude. SMC provides food, tools, transportation logistics and an adventure of a lifetime. Those interested can check out trip details and sign-up from the sidebar atwww.siskiyoumountainclub.org. Questions? Email SMC's field coordinator, Gabe Howe, at howegabe@gmail.com

JOB COUNCIL SUMMER PROGRAM

Are you 16 to 21 years of age; Are you currently a Junior or Senior in High School; Are you close to completing your GED? Do you need to earn some spending money for the summer?

Do you dig the outdoors and interested in gaining some work experience?

The Job Council’s Outdoor Summer Program is accepting applications for a field-based outdoor Job skills training program in both Jackson and Josephine Counties. This is a 7 week program that pays minimum wage; Hours will be Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 3pm. If you are selected crew begins starting July 1^st and ends August 17^th. Projects include, but are not limited to: invasive species removal, trail building and maintenance, tree and shrub planting, and campground maintenance. There will be a full day challenge on Saturday, June 1, 2012 to see if you have what it takes, there are limited positions to be filled so don’t wait and come on in and get your application .

In order to be eligible for the Summer Program, applicants must meet income guidelines, and be enrolled in school. Applications (including eligibility requirement) may be picked up from your local Job Council located at 1569 NE F Street in Grants Pass or at 673 Market Street in Medford . Applications need to be returned to The Job Council no later than Friday, May 17^th at 4:30 pm. For more information, please contact Kimberly Guerrero at (541) 244-2295 or (541) 842-2541.

Science Works Internship Program

ScienceWorks is offering a limited number of summer internships for student, ages 13 and up, who are interested in science, developing new skills, having fun and giving back to the community. The internship program is 50 hours long. Camps are held between June 8 and August 31, 2012. Each intern will be assigned to help with one 20-hour camp that fits the needs and schedule of the intern and museum. For more information contact the main office.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

The Ashland Rotary Club Garden is looking for student volunteers for their vegetable garden. They meet every Saturday at 10 am at the Ned and Stella Schaaf farm at 175 Neill Creek Road. It's great fun and they have delicious treats for you.

Directions: Head toward Emigrant Lake and turn right on Neill Creek (Project A on corner). Take the first driveway on the right, head up the hill and take the center of three roads back to the farm. Hope to see you there!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS: The Hospice Unique Boutique, a re-sale shop, at 1618 Ashland St. has numerous volunteer opportunities that can help you fulfill your obligation for community service hours. We are open Tues-Sat from 10:30am to 6pm. We are looking for volunteers to cashier, receive and price donations, help with furniture pick- up and delivery, and parking lot maintenance. Come in or call us at the shop at 541 488-7805. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!

Volunteer in Parks: Park Host; Summer Youth Conservation Program; Trail Host. GET OUTSIDE this SUMMER and EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS! Contact Lori Ainsworth-Volunteer Coordinator 541-552-2264, lori.ainsworth@ashland.or.us Ashland Parks & Recreation

Siskiyou Upland Trails Association (SUTA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a community

trail system across the Siskiyou upland ridges linking the existing trail systems of Ashland and Jacksonville. Students can earn community service hours by working on “trail-clearing crews”. For more information contact Jim Reiland at rogallareiland@q.com.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Please go to www.ashland.k12.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=1862 for the monthly Senior Newsletter for more scholarships, college admissions information and much more!

Zinch awards $1,000 per week to a high school student for a short essay. Go to http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/weekly . This weeks’ question: Create a reality show that would test students' academic knowledge. Give the title of the show and explain one of the challenges they would have to complete in order to win. (280 words max)

Facebook users can go to https://www.facebook.com/scholarshipexperts?ref=ts for more scholarship opportunities. *Another great website for scholarship searches and multiple opportunities is http://www.studentscholarships.org/

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity is offering The Balanced Man Scholarship to male students who are planning to attend Oregon State University in the Fall of 2012. The applicants should excel in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service. There are two $1000 and four $500 scholarships available. You do not have to have an affiliation with the fraternity to be eligible for these scholarships. Please visit their website at www.osu-spe.com for the application and more information. Deadline: June 15, 2012

*JUNIORS!!!! The Umpqua Bank/Chamber of Commerce/Jackson County 2012 Future First Citizen Scholarship- 1@ $5,000 + Finalist @ $1,000

Click on this link to go to the application and instructions on the AHS website http://www.ashland.k12.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=1887

Required Finalist Interviews to be held on August 2, 2012.

*Alpha Kappa Lambda/Portland State University-Book Scholarship-$ 500- Male students planning to go to Portland State and become a fraternity brother can apply for a renewable $500 book scholarship at http://portlandstate.akl.org .

Leadership and Contest Opportunities

Are you interested in a career in Medicine? The National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine is designed for the most highly-motivated high school students who have shown academic excellence and leadership potential. Students will attend an intensive 10-day program in one of 10 cities in the US during the summer of 2012. Counselors can give you more information regarding the program and its’ cost.

Camp M.D. is a summer residential experience at Southern Oregon University, allowing 20 students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to explore health and science careers. Participants will interact with current healthcare professionals to explore a variety of career options and work environments. Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities in order to gain a better understanding of the daily responsibilities of these professionals. This year’s program will run August 5-9. Student acceptance is based on academic performance and strength of application. For more information go to www.sou.edu/youth/campmd, or contact Jen Marsden in the Counseling Office.

AHS

HOME OF THE GRIZZLIES

Act Responsibly

Have Integrity

Show Respect

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 (White Day)

Special Schedule Half Day for Senior Projects

May 18, 2012

8:50 – 9:25 Period 1

9:35 – 10:10 Period 2

10:20-10:55 Period 3

11:05-11:40 Period 4

11:40 9^th & 10^th grade dismissed

Lunch served in cafeteria

12:30 Juniors report to the Theater

12:30 Seniors report to assigned rooms

1:00 – 3:30ish Senior Projects

3:30 Reception in the Commons

3:40 Buses run

Mr Wolff has a Summer Soccer Schedule for any Ladies interested in playing soccer next fall.

Please come to H-20 this week to get your Summer Soccer Schedule.

Student Written and Directed One Act Plays will be performed TONIGHT at 7PM in the Mountain Avenue Theater. Admission is $2.  Don’t miss Rowan Heglie’s Award Winning Play!!

Interviews for appointed Leadership positions will be after school in H-37 on Monday, May 21^st. You must bring your application to the interview or turn it in to Mr. Chase ahead of time. Only elected officers and appointed students will be in Leadership next year.

CIM tassels for sale in the office for $4 each.

National Honor Society Chords can be purchased for $10 in the office.

Senior Musicians who would like to perform in the Graduation Pre-Show should pick up an application in the main office, then sign up for a time on the Band/Orchestra Room door. 

Auditions will be held Monday, May 21st from 2:15 to 4:00. ONLY seniors will be allowed to perform at the Graduation Pre-Show.

In order to attend Rogue Community College, students must take the COMPASS placement test. RCC staff will offer the test at AHS on Thursday, May 17^th from 8:45 – 11:45 am in H-29. Before taking the COMPASS test, students need to apply for admission to RCC. This is free, takes five minutes, and can be done at www.roguecc.edu/HSOutreach/.  Students must sign up in advance for the COMPASS test. For more information on how to register for RCC or to reserve a spot for the COMPASS test, contact Jennifer Marsden in the counseling office at 482-8771 x130 (office hrs: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm) .

For students planning to attend a community college other than RCC, be sure to check if the school uses the COMPASS test for placement. Portland CC, Southwestern Oregon CC, and Chemeketa CC, also use the COMPASS test, as well as many out-of-state community colleges. Students planning to attend a CC that uses the COMPASS, can take test at AHS, and RCC will forward your scores to the school of your choice.  

Intramural Ultimate Frisbee tournament will continue on the AHS track field during lunch. Seven person team sign-ups are in the counseling center.

Girls’ basketball has open gym from 6:30 to 8:00 every Wednesday until school is out. Come down and enjoy a fun time playing some hoops!

It may be feeling like summer out, but your outfits still must be school appropriate.  Please remember that excessive bareness is prohibited including short shorts, short skirts and skimpy tops.  No underwear can be showing.  And as always, clothing displaying drug, alcohol, tobacco, gang symbols, obscenities or sexual innuendo is not permitted on campus.  Let’s keep our focus on learning while here at school.  If you have any questions regarding this policy, please see Glenna for clarification.  Thanks!

Host Families needed.

The Ashland Rotary Club is seeking 3 families to host a 16 year old boy from Japan who will be attending Ashland High School next year. A great way to learn about another culture. Rotary exchange students must pass a rigorous process to be selected, so are sure to be mature, adaptable and fun. In addition there will be vast support from the Ashland Rotary club to ensure a successful exchange for you and the student. Each family will host for approximately 3 months starting approx. Late August-Nov; Dec - March; March/April-June. If interested call Marge Bernard 541-840-8386.

CLUB LUNCH MEETINGS

Epic Bible Talk---H-34

Jesus Group---Rose Studio

GSA---H-15

Improv Dance and Choreography---Big Gym Balcony

Dr. Who Club---SC-7

Raid Club---Mr. Mitzel’s Office---Tech Annex

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 17^th-Incoming 9^th grade tour 3:15-4:00

May 18^th-Half Day for Senior Projects (Juniors are panelists and must attend)

May 23^rd-Seniors: Scholarship Awards Night 7:00-9:00PM Mt. Ave. Theater

May 24^th-Choir Concert
May 25th - Mr. Grizz in Theater

May 28^th- NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day Holiday

RCC is offering a Summer Technical Exploration Camp for high school students.  Each experience is a full-strength, college level experience about hands-on skills that are fun and useful, no matter what your ultimate education and career goals. Applications are due by 6/8/12. Contact information available in the main office.

The Siskiyou Mt Club (SMC) is a 501(c) (3) public charity dedicated to conserving trail systems in the Siskiyou backcountry. Juniors and seniors can sign up for work trips in the Kalmiopsis and Soda Mountain Wilderness Areas. Students can log many community service hours while exploring and working in southwest Oregon's remote mountains and wild rivers. Participants provide basic gear and a good attitude. SMC provides food, tools, transportation logistics and an adventure of a lifetime. Those interested can check out trip details and sign-up from the sidebar at www.siskiyoumountainclub.org. Questions? Email SMC's field coordinator, Gabe Howe, at howegabe@gmail.com

JOB COUNCIL SUMMER PROGRAM

 Are you 16 to 21 years of age; Are you currently a Junior or Senior in High School; Are you close to completing your GED?   Do you need to earn some spending money for the summer?

Do you dig the outdoors and interested in gaining some work experience?

The Job Council’s Outdoor Summer Program is accepting applications for a field-based outdoor Job skills training program in both Jackson and Josephine Counties. This is a 7 week program that pays minimum wage; Hours will be Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 3pm.  If you are selected crew begins starting July 1^st and ends August 17^th.  Projects include, but are not limited to: invasive species removal, trail building and maintenance, tree and shrub planting, and campground maintenance. There will be a full day challenge on Saturday, June 1, 2012 to see if you have what it takes, there are limited positions to be filled so don’t wait and come on in and get your application.

In order to be eligible for the Summer Program, applicants must meet income guidelines, and be enrolled in school. Applications (including eligibility requirement) may be picked up from your local Job Council located at 1569 NE F Street in Grants Pass or at 673 Market Street in Medford.  Applications need to be returned to The Job Council no later than Friday, May 17^th at 4:30 pm.  For more information, please contact Kimberly Guerrero at (541) 244-2295 or (541) 842-2541.

Science Works Internship Program

ScienceWorks is offering a limited number of summer internships for student, ages 13 and up, who are interested in science, developing new skills, having fun and giving back to the community. The internship program is 50 hours long. Camps are held between June 8 and August 31, 2012. Each intern will be assigned to help with one 20-hour camp that fits the needs and schedule of the intern and museum. For more information contact the main office.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

The Ashland Rotary Club Garden is looking for student volunteers for their vegetable garden.  They meet every Saturday at 10 am at the Ned and Stella Schaaf farm at 175 Neill Creek Road. It's great fun and they have delicious treats for you.

Directions:  Head toward Emigrant Lake and turn right on Neill Creek (Project A on corner).  Take the first driveway on the right, head up the hill and take the center of three roads back to the farm.  Hope to see you there!

 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS:  The Hospice Unique Boutique, a re-sale shop, at 1618 Ashland St. has numerous volunteer opportunities that can help you fulfill your obligation for community service hours. We are open Tues-Sat from 10:30am to 6pm. We are looking for volunteers to cashier, receive and price donations, help with furniture pick- up and delivery, and parking lot maintenance. Come in or call us at the shop at 541 488-7805. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!

Volunteer in Parks: Park Host; Summer Youth Conservation Program; Trail Host. GET OUTSIDE this SUMMER and EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS! Contact Lori Ainsworth-Volunteer Coordinator 541-552-2264, lori.ainsworth@ashland.or.us Ashland Parks & Recreation

Siskiyou Upland Trails Association (SUTA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a community

trail system across the Siskiyou upland ridges linking the existing trail systems of Ashland and Jacksonville. Students can earn community service hours by working on “trail-clearing crews”. For more information contact Jim Reiland at rogallareiland@q.com.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Please go to www.ashland.k12.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=1862 for the monthly Senior Newsletter for more scholarships, college admissions information and much more!

Zinch awards $1,000 per week to a high school student for a short essay.  Go to http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/weekly .  This weeks’ question: Create a reality show that would test students' academic knowledge. Give the title of the show and explain one of the challenges they would have to complete in order to win.  (280 words max)

Facebook users can go to https://www.facebook.com/scholarshipexperts?ref=ts  for more scholarship opportunities.  *Another great website for scholarship searches and multiple opportunities is http://www.studentscholarships.org/

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity is offering The Balanced Man Scholarship to male students who are planning to attend Oregon State University in the Fall of 2012.  The applicants should excel in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service.  There are two $1000 and four $500 scholarships available.  You do not have to have an affiliation with the fraternity to be eligible for these scholarships.  Please visit their website at www.osu-spe.com for the application and more information. Deadline:  June 15, 2012

*JUNIORS!!!! The Umpqua Bank/Chamber of Commerce/Jackson County 2012 Future First Citizen Scholarship- 1@ $5,000 + Finalist @ $1,000

Click on this link to go to the application and instructions on the AHS website http://www.ashland.k12.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=1887

Required Finalist Interviews to be held on August 2, 2012.

*Alpha Kappa Lambda/Portland State University-Book Scholarship-$ 500- Male students planning to go to Portland State and become a fraternity brother can apply for a renewable $500 book scholarship at http://portlandstate.akl.org.

Leadership and Contest Opportunities

Are you interested in a career in Medicine?  The National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine is designed for the most highly-motivated high school students who have shown academic excellence and leadership potential.  Students will attend an intensive 10-day program in one of 10 cities in the US during the summer of 2012. Counselors can give you more information regarding the program and its’ cost.

Camp M.D. is a summer residential experience at Southern Oregon University, allowing 20 students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to explore health and science careers. Participants will interact with current healthcare professionals to explore a variety of career options and work environments. Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities in order to gain a better understanding of the daily responsibilities of these professionals. This year’s program will run August 5-9. Student acceptance is based on academic performance and strength of application. For more information go to  www.sou.edu/youth/campmd, or contact Jen Marsden in the Counseling Office.