MONDAY MANTA NEWS

www.marcoislandacademy.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Did you know that Georgetown offers summer programs for high school students? For additional

information, please visit: http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-school-

students/format/college-prep.

HEADLINE NEWS! Mark Your Calendars

Monday, February 24th Baseball @ Evangelical Christian School (Fort Myers) 06:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 25th Baseball @ Dunbar High School (Fort Myers) 06:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 26th Early dismissal for students

Girls Tennis vs. Bonita Springs High School, Marco YMCA, 04:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 27th o Into the Woods, Champagne Pavilion, 07:00 p.m. For Tickets: https://miapa.booktix.com/

Friday, February 28th

o OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS! All applications must be received by 03:17 p.m. o Baseball @ Everglades City School, 05:00 p.m. o Into the Woods, Champagne Pavilion, 07:00 p.m. For Tickets: https://miapa.booktix.com/

Saturday, February 29th o Track @ Naples High School Eagle Invite, 08:30 a.m. o Into the Woods, Champagne Pavilion, 07:00 p.m. For Tickets: https://miapa.booktix.com/

Check out our Counselor’s Corner!

Attached, please review the attachment for important information from Mr. Zumstein regarding:

New & exciting scholarship opportunities available to students.

How to view your students grades & resources for the upcoming break with Khan Academy

Yearbook Photos:

Please see the attached flyer to order senior, junior, sophomore, and freshmen photos & senior dedications.

An Important Message from our Dean of Students Regarding FortifyFL, Our Code of Conduct, Attendance, &

Construction Reminders:

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to

appropriate law enforcement agencies and school official. https://getfortifyfl.com

Tardy to School/Mentoring: Students who are repeatedly tardy to school and mentoring class (3 or more) will be issued morning administrative

detention. Student drivers who are repeatedly tardy are at risk of losing their student parking spot and the

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Counselor’s Corner Monday, February 24, 2020

Leadership Marco Scholarship - APPLY TODAY Available to high school senior residing in Marco Island, Isles of Capri, Goodland, Hammock Bay or Fiddler's Creek. The Leadership Marco scholarship was established to support Marco Island students in their educational pursuits. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must reside on Marco Island, Isles of Cari, Goodland, Hammock Bay or Fiddler's Creek. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. Applicants may attend any of the high schools in Collier County. Complete the CCPS Paper Application and mail it to the Marco Island Chamber. Students must submit two (2) Letters of Recommendation. A student must send their transcripts with the application. Students must complete an Essay that discusses their attributes of leadership. The specific question

is: Who is a leader you admire and why? Do not submit tax documents.

We look forward to deserving students applying for this scholarship which is a result of two major fundraising efforts organized by the Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce:

Souper Bowl & Wet Paint Live! To apply: https://www.swflscholarships.org/finder/search/scholarship/?id=64

Mail or drop applications by April 10, 2020 to: Marco Island Chamber

1102 N Collier Blvd Marco Island FL 34145

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: 239-235-7362

donna@marcoislandchamber.org

CORNELL UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP At least one student will receive an all-inclusive scholarship to participate in a three-week Summer Program at Cornell University the summer between junior and senior years of high school. To be considered for the scholarship, students must submit a Preliminary Application to the Guidance Office no later than Thursday, March 5. The Preliminary Application consists of several parts, all of which are included in this packet:

Marco Island Academy Scholarship Application Form (includes a Personal Statement and Financial Disclosure)

Supplemental Essay Questions

Please note the scholarship recipient(s) is (are) responsible for paying the Cornell Summer Program application fee. Details about the application fee and general information about the Cornell Summer Program are online at https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege Copies of the application are available from the Guidance Office.

Counselor’s Corner Monday, February 24, 2020

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY NEWS

Explore FAU Day: Saturday April 18th

Prospective Students and Families

Explore FAU is an open house event for prospective high school freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors

who are interested in applying to FAU. The event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020. We welcome nearly

1,000 prospective high students and their families to campus, provide a memorable campus experience

highlighting FAU’s community and research-based curriculum, and student involvement.

At Explore FAU, students will be able to:

Learn about our outstanding academic offerings

Discover the innovative ways we support student success

Take a tour of our sub-tropical Boca Raton campus

Attend optional sessions to personalize their event experience

Link to RSVP for Explore FAU Day: http://www.fau.edu/admissions/events/

Choose FAU Day: Friday, March 27th & April 10th

For Admitted High School Students Only

As an accepted FAU Owl, we invite students and their families to spend a day with us experiencing what their

daily life would be like if they choose to enroll at FAU. We will be hosting two Choose FAU Days

on Friday, March 27, 2020 and Friday, April 10, 2020! At Choose FAU, Future Owls will be able to experience:

A special presentation with the college of their major and learn about our research-based curriculum.

Explore our campus and our freshmen housing to see where you would live.

Embark on their Owl journey with our FAU Departments as your compass.

Engage with current FAU Owls involved in our student organizations, and if you're ready, confirm your

acceptance to become an FAU Owl!

Family and friends are welcome. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.

Looking forward to helping students choose their home for their collegiate journey!

Link to RSVP for Choose FAU Day: http://www.fau.edu/admissions/events/

Interested in a health care career? Come volunteer at NCH!

Counselor’s Corner Monday, February 24, 2020

FSW Open House FSW is hosting an Open House event for students interested in Dual Enrollment. The event is scheduled on

Wednesday, February 26th, from 3 to 5 PM. This is an excellent time for interested students of all grades (but

especially seniors), families, and friends to visit FSW’s Collier Campus. Anyone attending will have an

opportunity to learn about all the things FSW has to offer our students, tour the campus, learn about our

different programs (i.e. Florida’s 2+2 program, FSW’s International Education, Honors Program, Dual

Enrollment, and Degree programs, Scholarships, etc.) and talk to faculty, administration, and departmental

staff.

Support Group

Avow Kids will be hosting a divorce support group for children and parents/guardians throughout the month

of March. The children will meet with a member of our children’s bereavement team while the adults meet

with someone from our adult bereavement department. We would greatly appreciate if you would be willing

to share this information with any of your students or families who may be interested. The group is open for

kids between the ages of 7-14 along with their parents/guardians.

What are YOU doing during Spring Break? 20 hours of practice on Khan Academy is associated with an average 115-point score increase from the PSAT/NMSQT to the SAT, nearly double the average gain without Khan. In 2017, Khan Academy and the College Board, the maker of the SAT, analyzed gains between the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT and found a positive relationship between use of Official SAT Practice and score improvements on the SAT. Score gains are consistent across gender, family income, race, ethnicity and parental education level. Personalized to you

We’ll create a tailored practice plan for you based on a diagnostic or your SAT or PSAT scores Interactive

Thousands of practice questions, videos, lessons, and hints plus study and test-taking tips and strategies.

Official 8 full-length, real practice tests and content create in partnership with the College Board

Instant Get constant feedback and progress so you know where you stand.

All of this is completely FREE! https://www.khanacademy.org/sat Where are my grades/report card? Results for the December EOCs (End-Of-Course Assessments) have now been released by the state. These scores contribute 30% of the overall course grade in all EOC-eligible classes. Parents may access report cards and view final Semester 1 grades online. To view this information, visit https://focus.collierschools.com/focus/ Username = Student’s 6 digit Collier ID Password = Student’s month and day of birth, in four digits. For example, March 2, 2004 becomes 0302

Counselor’s Corner Monday, February 24, 2020

Spend the summer at Boston University Experience college life and academics at an internationally top-ranked university. Attend class alongside Boston University undergraduates and earn up to 8 college credits in just six weeks. Students can choose from more than 80 undergraduate courses. Applicants must be entering junior or senior year of high school in fall 2020. Admission is selective and competitive, but financial aid is available based on merit and need. Additional information is available from the Guidance Office. Uncommon Friends Scholarship The Uncommon Friends Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020 student scholarship awards, which will be awarded to deserving students, veterans, struggling adults, disabled students, and single parents who are pursuing degrees in education, law, technology, health sciences and other studies. Qualifications require that nominees reside in Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, or Hendry Counties, need financial assistance, excel in school and/or their personal lives, and possess high quality character traits. Scholarships vary in application requirements, duration, and financial amounts, while some are to specific schools such as Florida Gulf Coast University, technology institutes, and PACE Center for Girls of Lee County. Please visit the Guidance Office for additional information.

Florida State University Admissions Event

Thursday, March 5, 2020

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Avow Ispiri Community Center

1205 Whippoorwill lane

Naples, FL 34105

The FSU Office of Admissions and the Seminole Club of Naples invite you to attend an admissions

presentation. Staff and current students will be on hand to discuss university housing, student life, study

abroad opportunities, and other topics related to university life. Admission is free, and high school students in

all grades are encouraged to attend.

Be sure to register for this event at: https://connect.fsu.edu/register/Naples2020

Beginning March 2nd, you can order Subway for your student’s lunch & it will only cost you:

$4 for ANY 6 inch sandwich

OR

$6 for ANY foot long sandwich

(Beverages & chips are not included in this promotion)

As you are aware, we offer water, soda, Gatorade, & a variety of chips for purchase in our Snack Shack!

In order to take advantage of this price, you MUST visit our main office to pick up a “Subway Money

Card”.

Parents, guardians, and students are able to add money to the card and the school will place your

student’s order.

Please note, you will not get this promotion if you order through the Subway App. When the card is

running low on funds, Subway will alert you directly.

This deal is available ONLY at the Shops of Marco Subway

Located at: 147 S Barfield Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145

(239) 394-7004

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Jubilee Scholarship

Jubilee Scholarship Candidates:

• Collier County students who are considered low or

middle income

• Academically achieving students

• Involved in extracurricular activities and community

service

• Complete FAFSA and the FGCU Foundation

Scholarship Application

Jubilee Scholarship Criteria:

If selected, you must…

• Be involved on campus/in the community

• Live on campus during fall and spring semesters

• Not be employed during fall and spring semesters

• Complete 30 credit hours each academic year

• Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

The Jubilee Scholarship includes all tuition, housing, books,

and fees not covered by other financial aid.

Apply for FGCU Foundation Scholarships Now

Open until March 1, 2020 at

https://www.fgcu.edu/foundationscholarships

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ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK DEDICATION PAGE TODAY!  

 Early Bird Special $100 (until 2/14/2020) 

02/15/2020 - 03/15/2020 $125 (make checks out to Marco Island Academy) 

 Fill out this sheet or the form at: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uJD4Frp8p1yu9CfTGlXHZIcedqRhWdAdfmte6-jSnzs/ 

 We invite you to create a dedication page for your child in the 2019-2020 Marco Island Academy Yearbook!   Share a message or reflection on the special memories you and your child created throughout these years to be reflected back on for a lifetime.   Send any high-quality photos to media@marcoislandacademy.org or let us scan your photos for you. Design your own page or let the yearbook staff design the page for you. We won't rest until you are satisfied with the layout.  

 Student’s name as it will appear on the page: ___________________________________  Background Color: ______________________________ (if left blank, designer will choose)

Font and Font color(s) preferred: __________________(if left blank, designer will choose)

Message as it will appear on page: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Special Instructions (optional): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________