February 1st -29th Say Yes Black History Trivia Challenge

February 5th-29th NHS Hat Drive and Canned Food Drive. Hat collection boxes will be in room 245 and the main office. Hats will go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. (Food drive 2/23—students bring a canned food item for entry to Showtime at the John Hay Auditorium. Drive ends 3/8.)

February 5th-12th Senior Candy Gram Sale during student lunch or before school in 245. Deliveries on February 14th.

February 12th Required Academic Probation Parent/Guardian meeting from 5:00pm-6:00pm for all students w two or more Fs on Q1 and/or Q2 report cards.

February 12th Last day teachers enter MP3 Progress Reports info via PowerTeacher Pro

February 13th PACE Workshop for all 9th Graders in Room 095 from 12:00pm-1:00pm

February 13th Credit Recovery Begins from 3:00pm-4:30pm Monday-Friday for all students needing to recover credits.

Feb. 12th-15th Black History Month Door Decorating Event. Doors to be in place and ready for display by 3:00 on 2/15 so they are ready to go when we start Spirit Week on the 20th.

February 15th MP3 Interim Progress Reports Sent Home & SAC

February 16th Professional Development Day: No School for Students

February 17th Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 19th All FACILITIES CLOSED: Presidents Day

February 20th Grades 9-12 Roller Skating from 9:30am-1:30pm

February 21st Living Museum from 9:00am-10:30am. Early College students will host elementary students from Bethune and Wade Park to come through the living museum. The living museum will feature student performances about famous figures in Black History. Student volunteers will dress as the historical figure and present both a display board showcasing their life along with a short autobiographical oral presentation.

February 21st PACE Junior Blitz Day

February 22nd Black History Bee & Black Out Day 1:30pm-3:00pm

​February 23rd Showtime at the Apollo/John Hay Auditorium 1:00pm - 3:00pm

February 26th PACE Workshop for all 10th graders in Room 095 from 12:00pm-1:00pm

February 29th Soul Food Student Luncheon (Time TBD)

March 6th SAT Test Day "Scholastic Aptitude Test" (more information to follow)

March 10th Daylight Savings Time (Set clock ahead one hour.)

March 15th End of 3rd Marking period

March 25th-29th Spring Break: No School for Students

Hello Seniors!👩‍🎓

Many of you may be wondering when you should commit to your college. Please DO NOT commit to your college until you have received your financial aid award letter from the college. Once you receive your award letters, then you will know which college is most affordable for you. If you commit prior to receiving the award letter, you may end up owing much more than you realize. In addition to this, colleges often provide additional grants or scholarships after the FAFSA is completed, so you do not yet know which college will give you the most money.

As you may have heard, the FAFSA is being delayed and will not be received by the colleges until the middle of March. This means that the colleges will probably not send you an award letter until the end of March, or possibly April.

Typically you would commit to your college by May 1st. However, because of the FAFSA delays there is talk that colleges may be extending that deadline, but that will be determined by each college.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Ms. Maxwell🧡

The Education Pipeline program at CSU features two career exploration opportunities for CMSD high school students.

1. For students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade

YOU summer internship on CSU campus where students can work with kids and work alongside CSU faculty to earn College Credit Plus (CCP) credit. Students have an opportunity to choose topics of interest to focus on and explore that are related to education and learning.

For more information, please see the flyer below and sign up. You can also join the Educational Pipeline Program YOU summer internship remind group to get updates and reach out: htps://www.remind.com/join/su24you

You can also reach out to Elena Andrei via email e.andrei@csuohio.edu or by text at 434 202 4149.

2. For 12th graders

Get a state Educational Aide Licensure by taking state tests and work in CMSD schools with kids and teachers.

For more information, please see the flyer below and sign up.

You can also join the Educa�onal Pipeline Program remind group to get updates and reach out: htps://www.remind.com/join/su24cmsd

You can also reach out to Elena Andrei via email e.andrei@csuohio.edu or by text at 434 202 4149.

Going to college is a family affair...

The active participation of parents in the decision-making process regarding college can greatly enhance students' academic achievements and overall college experiences.

The CMSD Family & Community Engagement is proud to partner with College Now Greater Cleveland to offer these virtual sessions to support the parent/caregiver with the responsible decision-making of the scholar.

#CMSDFamiliesRock #CollegeNow #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegeReadiness #CelebrateCMSD #CMSD #Classof2024

https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/Page/2339

Greetings All Students Taking Spring 2024 CCP Courses:

Please use the link below to provide your Spring (2nd Semester) CCP Schedule. As shared with you previously, according to the Ohio Department of Education CCP Guidelines, you must provide your school counselor and/or administration with your CCP schedule. I have met with most of you, however, please use this link to officially submit your schedule. I realize that some of you may still be finalizing your schedule, so please submit your schedule as soon as you have one.

👉 https://forms.gle/nfF3EiwUWAS1HEto6

👇

Students who are not in CCP but are interested in applying to a college CCP program for the Summer Sessions or for Fall 2024, please stay tuned for our upcoming 2024 CCP Information Meeting. Date and time will be posted this month. 👀 📚📅

Thank you so much! 🤗💙

Ms. Maxwell

Staff, students, and families can submit pictures to this link all throughout the school year, so the link will remain the same. There are some tags (homecoming, prom, just for fun, sports, assemblies. etc.) that you can utilize when submitting your images to help categorize the pictures. I also added tags for each class (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors). If there is an option to add students' names, please do as it will greatly assist with creating captions for the images.

The invite code is:

CECHS-YEARBOOK-PHOTOS-24

The URL is:

https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=CECHS-YEARBOOK-PHOTOS-24

Mr. Jordan is recruiting for the All-Girls FRC robotics team, which is open to all high school girls at Cleveland public schools. He is having an informational meeting next week, and you can email or text him for more info! I'm attaching a flyer with information as well.
Thanks,
Mrs. Sekaran

Dear Students,
Please use the following links to access the applications for Case Western Reserve University's Girls Who Code.
Arduino sign-up: tinyurl.com/gwc-arduino-s24

Python sign-up: tinyurl.com/gwc-python-s24

Please reach out to me with any questions you might have.
CWRU website: cwrugirlswhocode.com

GWC S24 Arduino Flyer (1).pdf

GWC S24 Python Flyer.pdf

Are you interested in a healthcare profession?

University Hospitals is currently looking for students interested in becoming change makers through healthcare!

Benefits include:

Shadowing Rotations

Standardized Testing Skills

Community Health Projects

Labs & Simulation Labs

Field Trips

Health Provider Panels

Scan QR Code attached to sign up!!!

Meets Every Wednesday after school from 3pm - 4pm in the Project Room

The CRUSH program gives students the opportunity to serve their community. Using a service-learning curriculum, students identify a community/school health concern and execute programs to address these issues. The CRUSH program aims to empower youth to become vital community champions of health.

“Are you a young lady with bright ideas? Would you like to have fun, learning more about yourself and others? Then you are invited to join Girls Group w/Ms. Cotton!”

Meet us on Tuesdays, starting November 28th, during lunchtime in Ms. Cotton’s office.”

Going to college is a family affair...

All CMSD Parents and Scholars in Grades 8 - 12 are invited to join us for the next college tour to Wilberforce University.

Wilberforce University is the nation’s oldest private, historically black University owned and operated by African Americans. Its roots trace back to its founding in 1856, a period of American history marred by the physical bondage of people of African descent. It was also a period when the education of African Americans was not only socially prohibited but was illegal.

To learn more about the Bus Tours and to register visit:

https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/College-Tours

FAFSA and CN Traditional Scholarship Application

Dear Seniors,

If you haven't completed the 2024-25 FAFSA yet, please let me know so I can help you get it done. It may take a couple of weeks to get it processed after submission. So I highly recommend you to complete it as soon as possible to start receiving financial aid award letters from colleges soon.

Also please message me if you're all set with your FAFSA and Pell eligible so I will reach out to you about the College Now Traditional Scholarship. Here are the eligibility requirements. (There is no essay requirement.)
 Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least a 2.5
 Have a minimum ACT composite score of 18 or combined verbal and math SAT score of 960
 File the 2024/2025 FAFSA
 Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant

Apply here: go.collegenowgc.org/s/traditional

CN Traditional Scholarship 2024.pdf

If you haven't created your FSA ID yet, you should go to studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch and create your FSA ID as soon as possible. Students and parents should get their FSA IDs created and get them verified before starting the FAFSA because it will make form completion a lot easier.

Here is the link if you would like to set up an appointment with me:
outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/JohnHayAdvising@collegenowgc.org/bookings/

Always feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Ms. E
College Now Advisor at John Hay
iergonenc@collegenowgc.org

Steps for Creating an FSA ID.pdf

2024-25 FAFSA Checklist.pdf

FAFSA Parents Info.pdf

The 2024-2025 Intel Scholarship for Women in Technology is now open until February 19, 2024. It offers eligible female students a $5,000 scholarship and mentoring. Two KSU students received it this year and we would love to get this funding to as many eligible female students across our partnership as possible in 2024-2025

Dear Juniors and Seniors,

The Maltz Museum’s essay & songwriting contests are now open for 2023-2024. You can participate for a chance to win up to $20,000. For details and application submission, see the attached flyer.

Deadline: February 15, 2024
Apply here:
www.maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate-essay-contest-entry-form/

Ms. E
College Now Advisor at John Hay
iergonenc@collegenowgc.org

Hello Seniors,

Jimmy Malone and Phi Beta Kappa Scholarships are now open! You can start applying for them. Both scholarships are renewable.
Here are the links to apply:

Phi Beta Kappa application: smr.to/p93745

Malone application: smr.to/p93746

I also attached the flyers to this message. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Stay warm!

Ms. E
College Now Advisor at John Hay
iergonenc@collegenowgc.org

Malone Scholarship.docx

Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship.docx

Dear Seniors,

The Cleveland Foundation scholarships are now open for students to apply. You can find a list of 60 scholarships and requirements here at this link: collegenowgc.org/cleveland-foundation-scholarship-listing/
Check the website to browse the available scholarships and see which scholarships you may be eligible for. To learn more about a specific scholarship, click on its title link.

Deadline: March 13, 2024 @ 7:00pm EDT

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Ms. E
College Now Advisor at John Hay
iergonenc@collegenowgc.org

Greetings Illustrious Ladies of the Class of 2024! 👩‍🎓🙋‍♀️

I am excited to present you with the Zeta Phi Beta Hester E. Shoto Memorial Scholarship that I am strongly encouraging you to apply for. As you are aware the cost of college tuition/room & board is not cheap and there will be many other costs that creep up along the way. This scholarship could provide you with the some critical additional financial support that may make huge difference in your preparation for college! The average scholarship amount could be as much as $1500.00, but may vary based upon the number of recipients, etc.

Ms. Lee, our former School Counselor, wanted to make sure that first and foremost, our Early College senior ladies had access to this Scholarship opportunity. Please carefully read through the application packet and make sure that you complete all parts. There are forms in the packet for your recommenders to complete...so please do not wait until the last minute request their support!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. You can also reach out directly to the scholarship committee: nthzscholarship@gmail.com

The deadline for application submission is February 23, 2024. Go for it!!!✨🚀👩‍🎓

Ms. Maxwell🧡

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Memorial Scholarship Nu Theta Zeta Chapter.pdf

Dear Seniors!
There are so many scholarship opportunities with February and March deadlines. In addition to these websites, I also attached flyers of some of these for more information.

Stop the Hate Scholarship, deadline: February 15, 2024
www.maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate-essay-contest-entry-form/

Cleveland Cavaliers Scholarship, deadline: February 17, 2024
cavaliers.formstack.com/forms/2023_2024cavaliers_scholarship_application?authuser=0

Intel Scholarship for Women in Technology, deadline: February 19, 2024
learnmore.scholarsapply.org/intel-women/

Gordon A Rich Memorial Scholarship, deadline: February 20, 2024
www.gordonrich.org/html/req.html?authuser=0

Vegeterian Resource Group Scholarship, deadline: February 20, 2024
www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm?authuser=0

The Malone Scholarship, deadline: March 6, 2024
app.smarterselect.com/programs/93746-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship, deadline: March 6, 2024
app.smarterselect.com/programs/93745-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

The Cleveland Foundation scholarships, deadline: March 13, 2024 @ 7:00pm EDT
collegenowgc.org/cleveland-foundation-scholarship-listing/

The John Hay High School Alumni Association Book Scholarship, deadline: March 15, 2024
(see attached for more info)

College Now Traditional Student Scholarship, deadline: March 27, 2024
go.collegenowgc.org/s/traditional

Manufacturing Sector Partnership Scholars Program
app.smarterselect.com/programs/93563-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

Scholarship search tools:
collegenowgc.org/find-scholarships/
www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
www.unigo.com/scholarships
www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/
www.petersons.com/scholarship-search.aspx
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships
www.goingmerry.com/

Let me know if you have any questions!
Ms. E
College Now Advisor at John Hay
iergonenc@collegenowgc.org

Hello Seniors,
Here is a scholarship opportunity for eligible John Hay seniors only!

This one-year scholarship for $1,000 will be awarded to an African American female graduate from John Hay High School in 2024.

Deadline: March 27, 2024
Link to apply: app.smarterselect.com/programs/94389-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

Eligibility requirements:
- Cumulative weighted GPA of a 2.5 or higher
- Pell eligibility

Application materials:
- High school transcript
- ACT or SAT score if applicable ( no minimum requirement)
-FAFSA Submission Summary or confirmation page showing your SAI number
-Submit standardized test documentation showing ACT composite score OR combined verbal and math SAT score
-Recommendation letter from a College Now Advisor, guidance counselor, teacher, or principal
-Essay (typed, one page) describing your goals and ambitions and answering one of the following questions:
1.) How has violence or crime been an obstacle or hardship in your life and how did you overcome this obstacle?
2.) As a community, what should we do to address the issue of violence against women?

See attached for more information, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Ms. E
College Now Advisor at John Hay
iergonenc@collegenowgc.org

Gloria Pointer Scholarship 2024.pdf

Dear Student:

The John Hay High School Alumni Association (JHHSAA) invites you to apply for a book

scholarship.

The qualifications for applying are as follows:

• Anticipate continuing education at a college/university

• Minimum 2.5 G.P.A.

• Official copy of transcripts

• Submit a 500 word or more essay – “How JHHS has influenced you in your future

career goals”

Accompanied with the application should also be a recommendation letter from a teacher and

an outside source (church affiliation, volunteer service, etc.).

Completed applications should be mailed to the following address and must be received by

March 15, 2024:

John Hay High School Alumni Association

c/o Scholarship Committee

P. O. Box 18066

Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-0066

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (216) 272-3231 or Denise

Simington at (216) 632-9319 or the Alumni Association office at (216) 777-0690.

Sincerely,

Rashunda Davis-Haqq Denise Simington

Scholarship Chairperson Scholarship Co-Chairperson

John Hay High School Alumni Association John Hay High School Alumni Association

Good afternoon!

Green Corps provides career exploration activities that welcome teens into the work done at Holden Forests & Gardens, including a 6 week department placement in the summer in Research, Horticulture, Education, or Guest Services. I’ve included a tri- fold which explains our internship activities, application process, and time commitment. I would be thrilled to alert your learners to the work- based learning and event explained below. Also, please feel free to share with those you believe would be interested.

Through Green Corps, Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) supports teens in glimpsing the breadth of careers that exist in green industries, museums, and non- profits. During the 4- month long internship (April- August), 14- 18 year olds are paid $13 an hour as they explore the complexity and beauty of plants, maintain green infrastructure in communities around Cleveland, enjoy nature- based field trips, participate in college and career readiness activities, and complete authentic work in one of HF&G’s departments. During placements, interns have conducted evolutionary ecology investigations, drafted social stories for those with sensory sensitivities, engaged campers in fun activities, and embarked on a number of other meaningful, authentic projects. Teens can apply at //bit.ly/GreenCorps2024 before 2/28/24. Please contact Cherise at ckent@holdenfg.org or at 216.707.2832 with questions.

Teen Night!

Green Corps wants 14- 18 year olds to take over the Cleveland Botanical Garden (CBG) for a free teen night on Friday, February 23rd, from 4:30- 7:00pm! After enjoying the gardens and an exhibit- Life in One Cubic Foot, teens will get to make and take home a terrarium. Those who join will enjoy food, music, games, raffle prizes, and more! To R.S.V.P., which is required, interested teens can register at //bit.ly/CBGTeenNight.

All the Best,

Cherise Kent (she/ her)

Green Corps Coordinator

Holden Forests & Gardens

Holdenfg.org

216-707-2832

Appreciate the awe-inspiring natural world with us! At the Cleveland Botanical Garden, it's time for Orchids Forever: Golden Hour running from Saturday, January 27 to Sunday, March 17, showcasing hundreds of orchids surrounded by the colors of sunrise and sunset. Also at the Garden, discover the marvels of biodiversity in Life in One Cubic Foot, an enriching exhibition from Saturday, January 27 to Sunday April 21, featuring research by Smithsonian and Holden Arboretum scientists. Embark on an adventure at Holden Arboretum with woodland trails, snowshoeing, birdwatching, classes, hikes, and more. Visit holdenfg.org for details and tickets. Enjoy your winter!

Dear Juniors,
This is a great summer opportunity if you are interested in journalism.

Princeton Summer Journalism Program: deadline 2/15
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program is a year-long college preparation program for high school juniors who are interested in journalism. For the summer of 2024, the program will take advantage of lessons learned during our three virtual summers to offer our first ever multi-week, hybrid summer intensive, which will culminate in our annual 10-day residential institute on the Princeton University campus in New Jersey.

Participants will attend online workshops and lectures with renowned journalists from all over the country throughout the month of July. Students complete weekly reading assignments to stay abreast of current events, begin preparing their own articles, and work with their assigned college counselor to complete components of their college applications. During our residential institute, students will visit Princeton from their hometown and stay in university undergraduate dorms, attending workshops and lectures taught by renowned educators and journalists.

All costs to attend the residential summer institute, including air or ground transportation to and from campus, housing, meals, and equipment for assignments, are covered by the program. The application for the summer of 2024 is now open! Current juniors, apply by Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Link to apply: psjp.princeton.edu/apply/application-process

Ms. E
College Now Advisor at John Hay
iergonenc@collegenowgc.org

CECHS Class of 2025,

This is a great opportunity offered by The Ohio State University for eligible juniors.

Ohio State Buckeye Student Leadership Academy: admissions.osu.edu/bsla/
The Buckeye Student Leadership Academy is hosted by Undergraduate Admissions at The Ohio State University. The program combines a one-day kickoff conference on Ohio State's Columbus campus with monthly virtual sessions. BSLA is a special program for high-achieving rising seniors from Ohio high schools who are first-generation, rural or underrepresented-minority students.

Students apply for the program during their junior year. The 2024 BSLA application is due Friday, March 1, 2024.

The program gives participants the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others, and how to make the college experience work for them. They will learn about resources that support their success and consider how their leadership style can positively contribute to their college experience.

Participants will also:
• Attend personal development workshops
• Meet with faculty and staff
• Interact with Ohio State students
• Participate in sample classes
• Hear about the admissions process and how to afford a college education

Eligibility:
Application to the BSLA is competitive. To be considered, you should:
• Be a junior in high school
• Be a first-generation, rural and/or underrepresented minority student
• Rank in the top 25 percent of your class
• Be enrolled in a competitive curriculum, which might include AP, IB or honors; foreign language; or advanced mathematics courses
• Be actively involved in extracurricular and leadership activities

Cost:
The program is free to participants!

Transportation:
Participants are responsible for their travel to and from the one-day, on-campus kickoff session.

How to apply:
The BSLA program runs from June – November, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, and no later than Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

STEP ONE: Gather required information and materials
Before you start the BSLA application, make sure you have the following required components on hand:
• An unofficial electronic copy of your high school transcript
• Your GPA
• Your class rank
• Only if you've taken or plan to take the ACT or SAT: your test score or intended test date

STEP TWO: Complete the BSLA Application
1. Start the application - Answer all questions on the BSLA application completely.
2. Upload your transcript in Word or PDF format
You must have an unofficial electronic copy of your high school transcript on hand and ready to submit. It should include your senior schedule, if available.
Note: If you don't have a senior schedule yet, you should still submit your unofficial transcript. If you're accepted into the cohort, we'll ask that you submit your senior schedule when you have it.
3. List and describe your activities
Activities include the ways you spend your time in and outside of school (e.g., clubs, community service, jobs, etc.). For each activity, include:
• Name of activity
• Brief description of activity (academic, community service, dance, etc.)
• When you were involved
• Your specific contribution or role
4. Submit the application
Submit your application as early as you can and no later than Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

If you have questions about BSLA or the application, please contact us at bsla@osu.edu.

After you apply: Applicants will receive a decision by the end of May 2024. If you are offered an opportunity to attend, you will be required to confirm your acceptance by the date indicated on your email invitation, and to have your parent or guardian sign an electronic DocuSign permission form; this form will be sent to the parent or guardian listed on your application.

Ms. E
College Now Advisor at John Hay
iergonenc@collegenowgc.org

Hello Juniors,

It is never too early to apply for scholarships. Here are some scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for. Also you can go to this link below to schedule an appointment with me if you would like to meet one-on-one and to do more scholarship search:
outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/JohnHayAdvising@collegenowgc.org/bookings/

The Beinecke Scholarship Program, deadline: February 14, 2024
scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/the-beinecke-scholarship-program/

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest, deadline: March 1, 2024
scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/create-a-greeting-card-scholarship-contest/

Gabriel Martin Memorial Annual Scholarship, deadline: March 15, 2024
bold.org/scholarships/gabriel-martin-memorial-annual-scholarship/

Equal Opportunity Scholarship, deadline: March 30, 2024
bold.org/scholarships/equal-opportunity-scholarship/

Bros for Good Scholarship, deadline: April 15, 2024
bold.org/scholarships/bros-for-good-scholarship/

Big Picture Scholarship, deadline: April 30, 2024
bold.org/scholarships/Big-Picture-Scholarship/

Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship, deadline: June 13, 2024
bold.org/scholarships/ethel-hayes-destigmatization-of-mental-health-scholarship/

$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship by Scholarships360, deadline: June 30, 2024
scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/10000-no-essay-scholarship/

Minecraft Scholarship, deadline: July 31, 2024
scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/minecraft-scholarship/

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Ms. E
College Now Advisor at John Hay Campus
iergonenc@collegenowgc.org

Dear scholars,

February is almost here and that means looking ahead to the scholarships with March deadlines you could be winning to help fund your education or training after high school!

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship, deadline: March 1st
www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest, deadline: March 1st
cancerpathways.org/programs/cancer-unwrapped/

DNA Day Essay Contest, deadline: March 6th
www.ashg.org/dna-day/

Be The Boss Scholarship, deadline: March 15th
www.goskills.com/Scholarship

NSHSS Foundation Earth Day Awards, deadline: March 21st
www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-foundation-earth-day-awards-2023-2024/

National Anthem Singing Contest, deadline: March 31st
vfwauxiliary.org/what-we-do/youth-activities/

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest, deadline: March 31st
vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/

Writers of the Future Contest, deadline: March 31st
www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/

1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund, deadline: March 31st
1000dreamsfund.org/programs/1000-dreams-scholarship-fund/

Feel free to reach out or stop by my office (room 18c from 7:30-3:30 on MW and 8:00-4:00 on TTF) if you need any help with a scholarship application or have any questions.

Mr. Vasich
AC College & Career Guide
cvasich@collegenowgc.org

Attention Parents! If your student is struggling in Math or English, did you know they could get extra help with our newly adopted software program? This program can be used at home or school!

We are excited to begin using IXL, a data driven research based tool proven to help students reinforce skills in Reading and Math. We can't wait to see the impact it will have on the students of CECHS this school year!

Attention Class of 2024! Please note your updated graduation date! More details to follow.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenGqYKARAwBuMHC1xaSfeYZXuP-INzW9r6P7SGME9lPdhqug/viewform

The link above will take you to a google form that will sign you up for the program.

Girls who code is a non-profit to build sisterhood and making an impact. Their aim is to close the gender gap in tech.

Greetings Cleveland Early College families!

I hope this letter finds you doing well! Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year. Cleveland Early College is a Say Yes Cleveland school. Say Yes Cleveland is a local organization that provides two key things for CMSD students: support services in school and tuition scholarships to college or career training after high school. Part of becoming a Say Yes Cleveland school is that Say Yes provides fulltime Family Support Specialist for each building, and I have had the pleasure of supporting the students, staff, and parents in this amazing school community. Currently, Say Yes Cleveland has begun its survey season for families where we ask that you participate in a 35-40 question survey, this survey will help us here at Cleveland Early College better understand your student(s)/family needs.

The survey should only take about 10 minutes and it is very important that you complete it as soon as you can. To access this survey please use this link https://cleveland.sytepps.org/ or scan the QR code below from your mobile device. For you to complete this survey you will need your students ID number and birthdate to login. Once the survey is completed, your name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win tablets, gift cards and other prizes.

Please note the data from this survey will strictly be used to provide resources to students and their families. This information will remain private and will not be shared with anyone. Please feel free to contact me if you need any support with completing this survey or if you need your student(s) ID number.

Thank you,

Channon Cotton

Say Yes Cleveland Family Support Specialist

Cleveland Early College

2075 Stokes Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106

216-905-6721

ccotton@sayyescleveland.org

Cleveland celebrated its fourth year as a Say Yes city in January 2023. Since the launch of the program, Say Yes Cleveland has awarded over $8 million dollars tuition scholarships. In spring 2023, more than 1,600 students were enrolled in postsecondary education with a Say Yes Cleveland scholarship, while 89 Say Yes scholars earned an associate’s degree or career certificate, and nearly 100 have graduated with their bachelor’s degree. Overall, in their efforts to fund $125 million in scholarships for the next 25 years, they have amassed $100.5 million. While Say Yes is notably recognized for its scholarship funding and lessening the gaps in monetary accessibility for students searching for higher education, it also works to ensure that all students, as well as their families, are fully equipped with the resources to keep students on track with the help of family support services.

Channon Cotton

“I really think kindness, knowledge, organization, and the willingness to ask for help are what make me successful,” says Channon Cotton, who has been working as a family support specialist at John Hay High School since 2022. “Knowing what we do as family support specialists at Say Yes is extremely key. Knowing that we are not discipline; we are support.” she adds. “I see myself as a light, a pillar of support.”

“It’s been absolutely amazing. Say Yes was definitely a job that I prayed for and I’m sure that it was a good marrying of my background career and education,” Cotton continues. With a degree in psychology and a master’s in school counseling, she has experience working in children’s family services, social services, working with individuals with disabilities, and the education field. “Being able to merge those two together has been a really wonderful experience: to see the students grow, build relationships with them, and make sure they succeed,” she says.

Through her first time working with high school students at John Hay High School, making her space readily accessible has been a big part of how she has been successful in her role. She states, “My office is located in what we call the Student Services Hallway. So, I try to make my room warm and inviting. A lot of students say it’s the room that smells good. So, when they come around the corner, they know how to find me. Just really assuring them that whatever they may need, whether it’s a referral, a challenge with transitioning into high school, if they have just lost a loved one, they can come to me.”

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Every month the Cleveland Clinic School Based Health mobile unit is available to students & families! Please keep in mind that all patients must register to be seen.

Flu vaccines are now available for students and adults!!!

Students 17 and Under: Enroll HERE!

Students 18 and Over: Enroll HERE! (Adults can use this link to schedule Flu vaccines!)

OR download this packet, complete and return to Nurse Thomas:

Click HERE for downloadable form!

● Enter ONLY via the approved main entrance (The Point) facing Stokes Blvd.

● Never open ANY door for other students, strangers, or delivery persons!

● Door Dash (or food delivery of any kind) is NOT allowed at ANY time!

● Place all cell phones and personal items inside your bookbags before entering the building to ensure our entry line runs smoothly and efficiently every day!

● ALL visitors must have an ID upon entry to the building!

● Pick-up and Drop-off in the Deering Road Parking Lot or the Carnegie Lot, not on Stokes Blvd…there is no stopping on Stokes!

● Do not block traffic by parking in the pick-up lanes…if you are waiting for your student, please use a parking space!

● Students do not bring bags filled with chips and candy as they will be taken. You are not permitted to sell ANYTHING during the school day.

The Goal of NSBE Jr. is to introduce youth to the opportunities that an engineering/STEM career can offer.

NSBE Jr, sessions resume Saturday 9/23 from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm at the NEORSD CleanWater Fest located at 4747 East 49th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. This session is an opportunity for parents and students to learn more about the mission of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE Jr.) as well as the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. After the orientation, parents and students are encouraged to participate in the activities available at the CleanWater Fest, see the link below

https://cleanwaterfest.weebly.com/

If you are unable to attend the first session, feel free to join us for any of the subsequent sessions, 9am – 11 am, every second Saturday 10/14 /2023 – 4/13/2024 at the Sears Think[box], located at 11201 Cedar Ave.

For more information regarding NSBE Jr., see the contact information below and text @gcnsbejr to 81010 to sign up to receive text notifications.

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If you have any questions:
CONTACT: Ramona Lowery-Ferrell @ 216.392.8241
EMAIL: gcnsbejr1@gmail.com
VISIT: https://nsbejrcle.com

The MISSION of the NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE) is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.