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SEHS Newsletter - November 15, 2024

Posted Date: 11/15/24 (5:34 PM)

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SEHS Newsletter
November 15, 2024
Important Dates
11/15 & 16 - Bell, Book & Candle 7:00pm
11/17 - Bell, Book & Candle 2:00pm
11/21 - Advisory
11/22 & 23 - Bell, Book & Candle 7:00pm
11/24 - Bell, Book & Candle 2:00pm
11/21 - Student/Staff Blood Drive
11/25 - 26 - Parent Conferences (No Classes)
11/27 - 29 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
12/13 - Senior Photos & Quotes Due
12/23 - 1/6 - Winter Break
 
South Eugene Theatre
Bell, Book & Candle opens TONIGHT! Come watch this cute witchy rom-com directed by Wilder Teague! Starring Anna Cupo-Carleton as Gillian, and Lucky Smith as Shep. Come to the Little Theater this weekend to see their magical love story! Tickets are available at the door or on the S.E.T. website, southeugenetheater.com
SEHS Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeves South Eugene students & staff!
Red Cross Club is having another Blood Drive in school on Thursday, November 21st in the small gym! If you are 16 years or older, consider donating blood to save a life! To sign up to donate, check the instagram @sehsredcross, or scan the flyers posted around the school and in the office. All 16 year olds must fill out a parental consent form from the office. Feel free to DM the instagram for any questions or help!
Senior Graduation Party
It’s time to start preparing for the graduation party for the class of 2025! We are seeking help with planning and implementing the party which usually occurs the night of graduation. Junior parents are typically tasked with this big project but any parents are welcome! Please contact Rebecca Trojan at rlwtrojan@yahoo.com or show up at 16 tons on December 3 at 5:30.

The Senior Graduation Party is not a school sponsored event. Organized by South parents in collabortation with Friends of South, a graduation party will be held on the night of graduation. The long-standing tradition provides a safe space for graduates to gather and celebrate for their final night as high school students. 
 
Winter Holiday Resource Guide
Recursos - temporada de invierno
Career Center Check In
Title goes here
Lori Sauter and Leann Hollenbeak, SEHS College and Career Center Coordinators
Hello! We’re at your service to help you with any post-high-school planning questions you might have. 
https://sehs.4j.lane.edu/  (Find the CCC web pages under ACADEMICS - College and Career Center.)
College and Program Visits:
Tue November 19, 2024

  • No need to register in advance
  • Check with your teacher re: missing class for 40 minutes..
  • In-person visits are excused absences.
  • Visits take place in the  College and Career Center (former main office) unless otherwise noted.
  • Use a computer (and earbuds, if possible) for virtual visits. Participate virtually from the College and Career Center for an excused absence. Zoom links are located in Naviance: Home - What’s New - more info.
Complete college visit list (constant work in progress)
This Week’s Featured Scholarships:
Scholarship National Honor Society ($3,200 - $25,000)
Due 11/26

Student Volunteering Opportunities:
Rotary Interact, South’s student Rotary Club, is seeking  high school tutors to help students ages 6-14 in various subjects, including math, writing, and science. Volunteer hours can count towards IHS, NHS, and 4J Honors Recognition requirements. Volunteering also makes a huge difference in our community! More information and interest form.
Career Center Current Events:
FAFSA completion begins with the creation of your FSA ID. College-bound seniors and one or both parents create their own separate FSA IDs. Use this tool to find out exactly who in your family should create an FSA ID, and create it now to avoid running into problems later when you’re hurrying to submit your FAFSA. This is doubly true for parents without social security numbers, who tend to encounter more system glitches. (No, the actual FAFSA is still not available. I expect it to be available beginning some time from 12/1/24-1/1/25.) 

Aid for college-bound students: Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch can receive a fee reduction or waiver for SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests. They also can receive free additional score reports for some tests and can request a waiver or deferral of application fees at many colleges. Talk to your counselor or visit the College/Career Center to learn more.

Applying to OSU? SEHS journalism teacher, Bobbie Willis, has offered to share her insights as the parent of an OSU freshman. Reach out to her with your questions at willis_b@4j.lane.edu.

Checklist for the Junior Yr 2024-25 Wanna know what juniors should be doing to prepare for college/career? Look here!

Senior Planning Timeline 2024-25 Wanna know what seniors should be doing to prepare for graduation and beyond? Look here!



11/16: Oregon Youth Ocean Summit. 10 am-4:30 pm at the University of Oregon’s Erb Memorial Union Ballroom. The purpose of the summit is to give students tools to become ocean conservationists and activists. Register.

11/25@12 pm: Deadline to register for codeORcreate or marketingJAM through Connected Lane County. 

  • Competition for students with an interest in coding, website design, graphic design, game development, marketing, branding, and business. No experience necessary
  • Event to take place 12/13-15 with a showcase on 12/15 at 12:00 pm
  • In-person event hosted at Spark at Booth-Kelly (303 S 5th St, Ste 150, Springfield)
  • Free. Technology provided if needed (laptops, tablets, printers, etc.)
12/1: FAFSA (Expanded Beta 4 Testing Period) rollout for all seniors and their families will begin on or before this date. Families wishing to get a jump start on FAFSA submission will be offered the chance to fill out the FAFSA during this period. Families preferring to wait for the official rollout are welcome to do so.  Here is the official announcement from the U.S. Department of Education.