Announcement 10/21

* Seniors interested in Bellarmine University... Early deadline for application Nov 1.  Check out website. No fee and NO ESSAY !!!

* Attention all students and parents--Do you have an Android phone?  If so, there is an app available that allows you to download a TI-84 Calculator for free!  While you are not allowed to use these on any standardized tests (including ACT and EOC), this can be very useful for homework.  Some teachers may even allow them to be used in class for daily work (but not for tests or quizzes).  The apps name is Wabbit emu.  It can be downloaded on google play.  We suggest that you download the TI 84 C SE version as this is the most recent release by TI--in color!

* Seniors, Please member when applying to colleges, most will require a statement from your counselor.  Please print out the counselor form after completing your application and drop off to me for completion.
***  JCPS does not support or authorize use of ""send edu"".  Remember to send all transcript requests by Parchment.com"

* Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana, along with RMHC Global, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.
How to Apply: Students may apply online starting October 1, 2014. Graduating high school seniors may apply for one of the four scholarship programs. The four scholarship programs are: RMHC/Scholars, RMHC/Asia, RMHC/African-American Future Achievers, and RMHC/HACER®.
Applicants will be notified of their scholarship award status in May-June 2015.
The deadline to apply for the 2014-2015 academic year is January 20, 2015. Students may also visit this link to apply for this scholarship and for more information:
http://rmhc-kentuckiana.org/what-we-do/scholarships/


* Parents please update your current email on parent portal.  We do send info via email to parents.  Please make sure it is an email you check frequently.

* The football homecoming dance is Friday Oct. 31 from 9pm- 12am. The theme is Monster Mash and the cost is $8 at the door. There will be costumes contests and a haunted house!
Any student who has a date that does not attend PRP must sign up their name and their dates name prior to the dance.  There is a sign up sheet out side room 211.  Also, everyone, PRP students and non-PRP dates, must bring a picture ID to be admitted to the dance.

* Trick or Treat at PRP is Thursday Oct. 23 from 6pm-8pm. It is one canned good per child to enter. Please email Mrs. Martin if your club or organization would like to sign up to sponsor a table. Thanks and Happy Halloween!

* Spirit Week themes are as followed-
    Monday Oct. 27 Opposite Day
    Tuesday Oct. 28 Character Day
    Wednesday Oct. 29 Zombie Day
    Thursday Oct. 30 Halloween Day
    Friday Oct. 31 Red and Black Day

* Seniors that are interested in visiting the University of Kentucky on the SEE BLUE Minority Recruitment Trip can sign up in the counseling office.  We will leave at approximately 8:00 AM on November 5th and return after school is out.  Students attending the trip that complete an application before Nov 5th online at applyuk.com will have the $50 application fee waived.

* LEEP MEMBERS remember to bring in candy for the PRP Community Trick or Treat Night.  We have 10 tables and need lots of candy!!

* All baseball players need to turn in their bag of candy to coach Blaszczyk in room 322 by October 21

* The University of Kentucky is hosting a free UK application workshop in Louisville on Thursday, Oct. 23rd at the Residence Inn (downtown Louisville - 333 E. Market St.) from 6:30-8:30pm . See attached flyer for details!

-Application fee waived for all first generation students ($50 value)
-free catered dinner
-iPad giveaway
-Free college essay writing workshop
-UK Admissions representatives to help you apply to UK during the event
 Online RSVP for the event:
 Questions? Please contact Kelsey Carew or Asia Payne at 1G2UK@uky.edu or call 859-218-3332

* Join us in Colonel Country during one of our Spotlight Days and discover all that Eastern Kentucky University has to offer you!  During these special weekend events, students have the opportunity to:
Participate in a lively student panel to ask current students what life is really like at EKU,
Meet with an admissions counselor to discuss next steps in the application process,
Tour the beautiful campus -- snap a picture and post it! #EKU,
Experience a savory meal from one of our dining facilities,
Learn about departments and programs from professors and get ahead of the game-- they'll probably even remember you during class this fall, and
Explore the wide variety of student opportunities during the information fair.
Spotlight Days 2014-2015
October 4 & 18, 2014
November 1 & 15, 2014

* Financing Your Future will be presented in the IU Southeast Conference Center (University Center North) on Tuesday, October 21st from 6:00 to 8:30pm.

* Seniors interested in UK should apply at applyuk.com.
William C Parker Scholarship for UK  info is on website.  Check it out."

* There will be a READER ADVISORY meeting THURSDAY OCT 23rd in the library.  Please stop by and see Ms. Reed before next Wednesday.

* Students PLEASE use caution when crossing streets when walking to and from school.  Do Not walk out in from of cars and assume that they will see you.  Sometimes they may not be able to see you as well as you think.  STAY SAFE!!!

* UK INFO
Early Fall GC Updates
Reminder: All scholarship eligible students must have application all materials sent to us by December 1 (Early Action Track)
Application Information: http://www.uky.edu/Admission/freshmen
Scholarship Information: http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/scholarship-incoming-freshmen
If students have questions regarding academic scholarships or the academic scholarship application, they should contact the scholarship office directly at 859-257-4198
 Saturday visit days for Fall 2014 at the Visitor Center:
o   October 11 (Family Weekend and ULM home football game)
o   October 25 (Homecoming Weekend and Mississippi State home football game)
o   November 15 (UT away football game)
We will be hosting GSP/GSA day October 27
We will be hosting Collegians Day November 10
We will be hosting three Merit Weekends next spring, March 6-7, March 20-21, and March 27-28."

* Any student interested in joining the PRP Math League team should see Mr. Elllis or Mr. Bassham this week.
Make Up Picture Day for Underclassmen and Faculty is Thursday October 23. If you did not get your picture taken on the original day, you need to get it taken on Thursday or you will not be in the yearbook this year.  Pictures will be taken in the lobby of the New Gym. See Mr. Braun if you have any questions.

*There will be a Mandatory KYA meeting on Thursday in Coach Bobbs room.  There will also be a bake sale after school Thursday after school to help support the KYA conference.
Thanks Coach Bobb"
* Seniors-  Interested in Lindsey Wilson College?

 See Mrs Wilson about the Bonner Scholar Program. "

* Seniors-  Interested in Lindsey Wilson College?

 See Mrs Wilson about the Bonner Scholar Program. "

*Seniors-
Kentucky State University OPEN HOUSE
Saturday November 1  RSVP at
www.kysu.edu/openhouse by Oct 27"

* Seniors-
IU Southeast OPEN HOUSE
Saturday NOVEMBER 8, 9 a.m.to noon
RSVP at 1-800-852-8835 or www.ius.edu/openhouse"

*Quick recall practice is cancelled today October 21 2014*

*Seniors-
JFK John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
jfklibrary.org to access applications"

*Seniors-
Interested in UK and athletic training???
Those with a 2.75 GPA can apply for student athletic trainer.  See scholarship file for application.