Hagel Updates - August 30

THE EXTRA DEGREE

At 211 degrees...water is hot.
At 212 degrees...it boils.
And with boiling water, comes steam.
And steam can power a locomotive.
And, it's that one extra degree that...
Makes all the difference.

So many times in life, it's that one extra degree of effort that separates the good from the great

SHS students are working hard to give the extra degree this year! If you have a chance take a look at the posters in each of the end hallways. Each class (9^th, 10^th, etc) created a poster listing goals and ways in which they would give the “extra degree” this year.

WESTERN EGYPTIAN ECOMONIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC.

Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council is a non-profit agency which administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) in Jackson, Monroe, Perry, and Randolph Counties.

If you or anyone you know is interested in applying for assistance please contact the Randolph County Outreach Office at 443-5231.

BUS EVACUATION DRILLS

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 will be Bus Evacuation Drill Day for all schools in Monroe and Randolph counties. State law requires school children to participate in one bus evacuation drill each school year. This is because there is an urgent need, due to the increased number of pupils being transported and the ever-increasing number of crashes on the highways, to acquaint students with their roles and responsibilities. Being prepared in the event of an accident is the best way to reduce serious injury and fatalities.

LIVING HISTORY IN OUR BACKYARD

An impressive piece of living history, Landing Ship, Tank (LST) 325 docks at the Chester riverfront September 16-18. LSTs were a class of naval vessel that supported amphibious landing operations by transporting battle-ready vehicles, supplies and troops directly onto foreign shores. Enormously useful during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, LSTs were used by all branches of the services.

LST 325 was one of 1,051 LSTs built during WWII and one of only two LSTs preserved in the United States. After serving her country for many years, she served in the Greek Navy from 1964 to 1999 before returning to the United States in 2001. Her arrival at Chester will coincide with an Historical Military Vehicle Display and WWII Living Camp along the Mississippi riverbank, and she will be open for tours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. all three days.

NOTES FROM THE COUNSELOR – submitted by Gayle North

Welcome to the new school year. This is the first installment of “Notes from the Counselor”. Each week, or as needed, there will be information concerning scholarships, upcoming visits from college representatives, ACT updates, and other information that is pertinent at that time.

Dates to Remember

Fri. Sept 9 Administration of the ASVAB to juniors

or seniors who are interested (especially

if you are interested in the military).

Tues. Sept 13 Parent Teacher Conferences

Th. Sept 15 Parent Teacher Conferences

Wed. Oct. 12 Administration of the PSAT-NMSQT

Visits from College Representatives

Mon. Oct 3 McKendree University – lunch

Tues. Oct. 4 MacMurry College- lunch

Wed. Oct 26 Quincy University- 2:30

Mon. Nov 7 Southeast Missouri State- 8 AM

Wed. Nov. 16 SIU-C- lunch

Scholarship Information

Information concerning scholarships will be available three different ways.

1 It will be included in Ms. Hagel’s weekly e-mails

2 It will be on the announcements for a couple of days

3 It will be posted on the bulletin board by the cafeteria

Student are encouraged to check the bulletin board regularly.

Scholarships

United States Senate Youth Program- This contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. If you are selected the first phase involves and all expenses paid trip to Washington DC in March of 2012. The second phase is a scholarship contest that awards $5000 scholarships to selected students. For more information go to www.isbe.net/sos/htmls/hearst.htm or see the counselor

ACT Testing

The testing schedule for the 2011-12 school-year is as follows:

Test Date Registration Deadline

Sept. 10 See Counselor for late registration

Oct. 22 Sept. 16

Dec. 10 Nov. 4

Feb.11 Jan. 13

April 14 Mar. 9

June 9 May 4

You may register online at www.actstudent.org

· If you have any questions please see the counselor. “Preparing for the ACT” booklets are available from the counselor.

· From the website you can choose the testing location that is most convenient for you. (Du Quoin HS and SWIC offer the test each date).

· The cost for the basic test is $34. If you want to take the Writing portion also the cost is $49.50.

· Seniors who are planning on retaking the ACT are encouraged to retest in Oct. or Dec. in order for universities to be able to accept the new scores for early admission purposes. · All seniors have an active account for the ACT Online Prep website. The address is www.actonlineprep. If you need your user name or password see one of the senior mentors, Mrs. Trail, Mrs. Dobson or Mrs. Bohnert. At this website you can take practice ACT tests and use review materials.

· Juniors are encouraged to take the ACT in Dec. or Feb. Juniors will also take the ACT as part of the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) in April. This will be a valid ACT score.

ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered at school on Friday, September 9 beginning at 8:15. Any junior or senior who wished to take this assessment should sign the list on the bulletin board outside of Room 1 (Counselor’s room) by Sept. 2. See Mrs. North is you have questions.

PSAT-NMAQT

The PSAT-NMSQT is the pre-SAT test. The SAT is a college admissions exam (similar to the ACT). This pre-test exposes students to the format of the SAT, it provides an additional opportunity to take a standardized test and it is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Corporation scholarship program.

Junior are invited to take this assessment. It will be given on the morning of Wed. Oct. 12 at school. The cost is $14.

Interested juniors should sign the list on the bulletin board outside of Room 1 (Counselor’s room) by Oct. 5. Payment is due by Oct. 5 also. Checks may be made out to SHS. The first 15 students to sign up will be tested.

IN THE CALENDAR:

Monday, August 29, 2011

· Boy’s Golf @ Home 4:00 pm

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

· Boy’s Golf @ Home 4:00 pm

· Volleyball @ Marissa Tournament 5:30 pm

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Thursday, September 1, 2011

· Picture Re-Take Day – Picture Packets can be picked up from Ms. Pyatt

· B & G Golf @ Chester

· Volleyball @ Marissa Tournament 4:30 pm

Friday, September 2, 2011

· School Improvement Day – Dismiss @ 11:35

· Girl’s Golf @ Pinckneyville Tournament

· Volleyball @ Marissa Tournament – TBA

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“I don't believe for a second that success is just about self-motivation. If that were all it took, all any of us would ever need is a little pep rally now and again and we'd soar to the stars. But after all the rah-rahs and the warm feelings wear off, it's ultimately about action.” - Rob Walman

“Success is for those who know what they want and go after it, no matter how difficult the path.” - Jacques A. Nasser

“Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thornbush has roses.” -- German Proverb

“A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.” -- Herm Albright

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HAVE A GREAT WEEK!



SHS Home	August 30, 2011	Weekly Updates Home
THE EXTRA DEGREE At 211 degrees...water is hot. At 212 degrees...it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive. And, it's that one extra degree that... Makes all the difference. So many times in life, it's that one extra degree of effort that separates the good from the great SHS students are working hard to give the extra degree this year! If you have a chance take a look at the posters in each of the end hallways. Each class (9^th, 10^th, etc) created a poster listing goals and ways in which they would give the “extra degree” this year. WESTERN EGYPTIAN ECOMONIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC. Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council is a non-profit agency which administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) in Jackson, Monroe, Perry, and Randolph Counties. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying for assistance please contact the Randolph County Outreach Office at 443-5231. BUS EVACUATION DRILLS Wednesday, September 14, 2011 will be Bus Evacuation Drill Day for all schools in Monroe and Randolph counties. State law requires school children to participate in one bus evacuation drill each school year. This is because there is an urgent need, due to the increased number of pupils being transported and the ever-increasing number of crashes on the highways, to acquaint students with their roles and responsibilities. Being prepared in the event of an accident is the best way to reduce serious injury and fatalities. LIVING HISTORY IN OUR BACKYARD An impressive piece of living history, Landing Ship, Tank (LST) 325 docks at the Chester riverfront September 16-18. LSTs were a class of naval vessel that supported amphibious landing operations by transporting battle-ready vehicles, supplies and troops directly onto foreign shores. Enormously useful during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, LSTs were used by all branches of the services. LST 325 was one of 1,051 LSTs built during WWII and one of only two LSTs preserved in the United States. After serving her country for many years, she served in the Greek Navy from 1964 to 1999 before returning to the United States in 2001. Her arrival at Chester will coincide with an Historical Military Vehicle Display and WWII Living Camp along the Mississippi riverbank, and she will be open for tours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. all three days. NOTES FROM THE COUNSELOR – submitted by Gayle North Welcome to the new school year. This is the first installment of “Notes from the Counselor”. Each week, or as needed, there will be information concerning scholarships, upcoming visits from college representatives, ACT updates, and other information that is pertinent at that time. Dates to Remember Fri. Sept 9 Administration of the ASVAB to juniors or seniors who are interested (especially if you are interested in the military). Tues. Sept 13 Parent Teacher Conferences Th. Sept 15 Parent Teacher Conferences Wed. Oct. 12 Administration of the PSAT-NMSQT Visits from College Representatives Mon. Oct 3 McKendree University – lunch Tues. Oct. 4 MacMurry College- lunch Wed. Oct 26 Quincy University- 2:30 Mon. Nov 7 Southeast Missouri State- 8 AM Wed. Nov. 16 SIU-C- lunch Scholarship Information Information concerning scholarships will be available three different ways. 1 It will be included in Ms. Hagel’s weekly e-mails 2 It will be on the announcements for a couple of days 3 It will be posted on the bulletin board by the cafeteria Student are encouraged to check the bulletin board regularly. Scholarships United States Senate Youth Program- This contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. If you are selected the first phase involves and all expenses paid trip to Washington DC in March of 2012. The second phase is a scholarship contest that awards $5000 scholarships to selected students. For more information go to www.isbe.net/sos/htmls/hearst.htm or see the counselor ACT Testing The testing schedule for the 2011-12 school-year is as follows: Test Date Registration Deadline Sept. 10 See Counselor for late registration Oct. 22 Sept. 16 Dec. 10 Nov. 4 Feb.11 Jan. 13 April 14 Mar. 9 June 9 May 4 You may register online at www.actstudent.org · If you have any questions please see the counselor. “Preparing for the ACT” booklets are available from the counselor. · From the website you can choose the testing location that is most convenient for you. (Du Quoin HS and SWIC offer the test each date). · The cost for the basic test is $34. If you want to take the Writing portion also the cost is $49.50. · Seniors who are planning on retaking the ACT are encouraged to retest in Oct. or Dec. in order for universities to be able to accept the new scores for early admission purposes. · All seniors have an active account for the ACT Online Prep website. The address is www.actonlineprep. If you need your user name or password see one of the senior mentors, Mrs. Trail, Mrs. Dobson or Mrs. Bohnert. At this website you can take practice ACT tests and use review materials. · Juniors are encouraged to take the ACT in Dec. or Feb. Juniors will also take the ACT as part of the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) in April. This will be a valid ACT score. ASVAB The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered at school on Friday, September 9 beginning at 8:15. Any junior or senior who wished to take this assessment should sign the list on the bulletin board outside of Room 1 (Counselor’s room) by Sept. 2. See Mrs. North is you have questions. PSAT-NMAQT The PSAT-NMSQT is the pre-SAT test. The SAT is a college admissions exam (similar to the ACT). This pre-test exposes students to the format of the SAT, it provides an additional opportunity to take a standardized test and it is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Corporation scholarship program. Junior are invited to take this assessment. It will be given on the morning of Wed. Oct. 12 at school. The cost is $14. Interested juniors should sign the list on the bulletin board outside of Room 1 (Counselor’s room) by Oct. 5. Payment is due by Oct. 5 also. Checks may be made out to SHS. The first 15 students to sign up will be tested. IN THE CALENDAR: Monday, August 29, 2011 · Boy’s Golf @ Home 4:00 pm Tuesday, August 30, 2011 · Boy’s Golf @ Home 4:00 pm · Volleyball @ Marissa Tournament 5:30 pm Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Thursday, September 1, 2011 · Picture Re-Take Day – Picture Packets can be picked up from Ms. Pyatt · B & G Golf @ Chester · Volleyball @ Marissa Tournament 4:30 pm Friday, September 2, 2011 · School Improvement Day – Dismiss @ 11:35 · Girl’s Golf @ Pinckneyville Tournament · Volleyball @ Marissa Tournament – TBA ************************************************************************************************************************** “I don't believe for a second that success is just about self-motivation. If that were all it took, all any of us would ever need is a little pep rally now and again and we'd soar to the stars. But after all the rah-rahs and the warm feelings wear off, it's ultimately about action.” - Rob Walman “Success is for those who know what they want and go after it, no matter how difficult the path.” - Jacques A. Nasser “Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thornbush has roses.” -- German Proverb “A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.” -- Herm Albright *********************************************************************************************************************** HAVE A GREAT WEEK!**