IRONDEQUOIT HIGH SCHOOL

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March 16, 2010 

Hello Parents/Guardians:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR EVENING HOURS TODAY, MARCH 16TH.

The 5-week reports will be mailed home this Friday, March 19th.

Counseling Center News:

If you are interested in earning some extra money this weekend, a St. Paul Blvd. resident is looking for 2 strong students to help carry items down from his attic. See Mrs. Claus in the Counseling Center for details.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS:

Pre-College Preparation Workshop

Saturday, March 27, 2010

8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

University of Rochester

Thinking about college? The University of Rochester along with representatives from SUNY Geneseo, Ithaca College, MCC, Nazareth, RIT and Syracuse University are offering a Pre-College Preparation Workshop. The workshop is designed for high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors. The event will include workshops on financial aid, the college essay, accessing and applying for college and interviewing with admissions offices. For more information, go to http://enrollment.rochester.edu/community

The Irondequoit Youth Court is looking for student volunteers. An organizational meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on March 17th at the Irondequoit Town Hall. Stop in the College & Career Center for additional information.

CAREER CONNECTIONS NEWS: SEE MRS. RUSS FOR DETAILS

ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS: The City of Rochester/Bureau of Recreation is now hiring. There are opportunities for 14-21 year olds. Each has specific requirements and/or income guidelines. Check out www.cityofrochester.gov. Click on the jobs link the click on Job Opportunities. Apply early. These jobs fill up fast. Additional details in Career Center.

SEABREEZE applications are in the Career Center. Seabreeze will be interviewing here at school on Tuesday, April 6th from 3-6 p.m. in the Campus Center. There will also be weekend interviews at Seabreeze park.

Local gas station has a part-time opening for a cashier and cleaner. 10=15 hours per week.

Attention students ages 16-21! Rochester Works is again sponsoring the Digital Skills Summer Program. Complete 10 mini topics on your personal computer and get certified for a summer job!!! There are income guideline qualifications. Applications are in the Career Center or download at www.rochesterworks.org. Find the link to Youth Summer Employment.

March 9, 2010

CAREER CONNECTIONS NEWS: SEE MRS. RUSS FOR DETAILS:

Rochester General Hospital Summer Health Care Internships! A representative will be in the Career Center on Friday, April 9th during the lunch periods. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR AN INTERVIEW TIME WITH MRS. RUSS. A powerpoint presentation and application will be available soon.

Attention job seekers! Go to www.rochesterworks.org and click on Summer Employment for Youth. Two programs are available for summer employment. The "Summer of Opportunity" program requires an online application. The Digital Skills Workshop Program applications are available in the Career Center. Opportunities are limited so get your applications in soon. See Mrs. Russ for assistance.

SEABREEZE applications are in the Career Center. Seabreeze will be interviewing here at school on Tuesday, April 6th from 3-6 p.m. in the Campus Center. There will also be weekend interviews at Seabreeze park.

Local gas station has a part-time opening for a cashier and cleaner. 10=15 hours per week.

Parents Who Host Lose The Most Meeting Info: SEE ATTACHMENT

March 5, 2010

REMINDER:

Attention All Boy Spring Lacrosse Players:

The conclusion of our fundraiser is this Sunday March 7th. We will meet at the Dake cafeteria. Hopefully by Sunday you will have reached your goal. If you still need to sell some of your cards, please come at 12:30 pm. If you have reached your goal and just need to turn everything in and collect/order the free items you have earned, come at 3:00 pm. Thank You!

CAREER CONNECTIONS NEWS: SEE MRS. RUSS FOR DETAILS

JUNIORS! If you love Chemistry and Math, Eastman Kodak has a great job opportunity for you. Work during senior year, 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. Job begins late June or early July and will extend through your entire senior year. Must have your own car or very reliable transportation. SEE MRS. RUSS FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS.

Interested in a Special Education career? Looking to volunteer? Want to be a "natural helper"? We're looking for a few students to be a part of a 4th period lunch time program right here at school. If you are ready to give a little time, a smile and help others have fun, see Mrs. Russ in the Career Center!

SEABREEZE WILL BE INTERVIEWING AT IHS! Tuesday, April 6th from

3 - 6 p.m. in the Campus Center. Applications will be available in the Career Center soon. Mrs. Russ will help you fill out your application and prepare a resume. Applicants must be at least 16 to work at Seabreeze. Watch for further details.

Interested in a medical, pharmacy or health care field? Explore these careers by joining the Medical Explorer Post #698 at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Kickoff meeting is March 10th at 7:15 p.m. in the LOBBY of the hospital. Participation is limited to 30 students. Register by calling 241-8543 or e-mail marcy.martin@senecawaterways.org to reserve your place at this meeting. Leave a message with name, address and phone number.

March 4, 2010

Hello Parents/Guardians Of Seniors:

The correct time of the Senior Ball is 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. It was printed incorrectly on the form that was sent home.

March 3, 2010

FYI -

This morning IHS conducted a lockdown drill. New York state requires schools to practice this procedure annually in the event of an emergency or dangerous situation within the building or neighborhood that would require students and staff to stay behind locked doors. The drill went very smoothly, and classes proceeded as usual.

 

Parents/Guardians Of Seniors:

There will be a Sr. Party Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 9th at 7 pm in Rm. 1214. This classroom is located in the hallway closest to the doors between IHS and Dake.

March 2, 2010

NOTE TO PARENTS:

The emergency vehicles in front of school this morning were responding to a traffic accident involving three vehicles. No pedestrians were involved, and no one was seriously injured.

March 1, 2010

Hello Parents/Guardians Of Juniors:

The next meeting of the Jr. Prom After-Hours Committee will be on Monday, March 22nd at 7 pm in the Principal's Conference Rm. (Please note that the date and location are different than the ones we spoke about at our last meeting).

Julia Casciani

Fran DiPrima

Michel Melidona

 

 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS:

The FairyGodmothers of Greater Rochester will be holding their annual Prom Fair on Saturday, March 20th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. The program is designed to help girls with financial difficulties get a dress and accessories so they can attend their junior prom/senior ball. Students should register online at www.fairygodmothersrochester.com

ACT registration deadline is March 5th for the April 10th test. Register online at www.act.org Study guides and practice booklets are available in the College & Career Center.

Attention Seniors

The following scholarships are available to Irondequoit High School students or Town of Irondequoit residents only. See Mrs. Barnatones in the College & Career Center for an application.

The Andrew G. Attinasi Scholar-Athlete Scholarship for at least $2,000 is available for a graduating IHS senior who has participated on a sanctioned high school athletic team during each year of high school, has attended IHS for all four years of high school and plans to participate in intercollegiate athletics in college. Deadline is April 2nd.

The Natale Scholarship will award at least $1,000 to two deserving high school graduates from the town of Irondequoit. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be continuing on to either the University of Illinois, Rochester Institute of Technology or Niagara University. Deadline is May 1st.

The Irondequoit Lions Club is offering the Dr. Robert M. Santo Memorial scholarship to high school seniors who have completed at least 50 hours of community service. Applicants should be students who have a goal to work in the medical or educational field with community service emphasis. Deadline is April 30th.

CAREER CONNECTIONS NEWS: SEE MRS. RUSS FOR DETAILS

Interested in a medical, pharmacy or health care field? Explore these careers by joining the Medical Explorer Post #698 at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Kickoff meeting is March 10th at 7:15 p.m. in the LOBBY of the hospital. Participation is limited to 30 students. Register by calling 241-8543 or e-mail marcy.martin@senecawaterways.org to reserve your place at this meeting. Leave a message with name, address and phone number.