December 2011 - School Happenings

December 16th is the deadline for the winter clothing drive. This event is sponsored by the Student Counsel and the donation bins are located in the front office. Please do what you can to help those doing without!

December 19, 2011 through January 2, 2012 - Winter Break

Thank you!!!  to the Nease PTSO Directory Sponsors:  A-Z Custom Homes Inc, Chris Adamec, Bozard Ford, Cruise Elite, Jason's Deli, Jostens, Donna Mancini Staging and redesign, Mattamy Homes, MDI, Nader Pest Control, Publix, Beth Fine -The Publicity Queen, Kim Sandberg - Remax, Sugared Bliss, Sylvan Learning Center, Christopher Thompson- Wells Fargo, The Tutoring Club and Younglife
 
With a special thank you to Beth Fine for putting together the directory!
 
Nease IB Booster Club sponsored the performance of "Climbing PoeTree", click link for more information.
 
Apple Discount: Apple has authorized a special online store where the parents of Nease students are entitled to the same education discount that is always available to district administrators and faculty. This website and pricing are unique to our district, and not available at the retail Apple Store. This is perfect timing for those Apple gifts!  http://www.apple.com/edu/stjohns
 
Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest
 
My Favorite Teacher Program is going on now and the last day to submit the writing is March 1, 2012. Students in grades 1-12 can nominate their teacher by writing an essay, poem or thank you letter that shares how their teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire their teacher. If an entire school wishes to participate they would collect the essays and submit them to their local Barnes & Noble...us. Entries will be judged on the compelling nature of the teacher's qualities, sincerity of the student's appreciation and the quality of expression and writing. The local winning teacher will receive a special award acknowledging their achievement, a selection of five Sterling Children's Classic books. The student who writes the winning essay or poem will receive a $25 Gift Card and certificate of recognition to be given in their honor at a ceremony at their local Barnes & Noble. The winning teacher from each store will be entered into the regional contest. Each regional winner will receive a Nook eBook Reader and a $500 Barnes & Noble gift Card. From this pool of winners, Barnes & Noble will name one teacher as the National Teacher of the Year and will receive $5,000. The winning teacher's school will also receive $5,000!! Entry forms can be picked up at any local Barnes & Noble store.
 
Superintendent's Weekly Review 
 
Bright Futures Scholarship Program Changes:
2011-12 Awardees
 
• Students are now required to submit a complete, error-free FAFSA for Bright Futures, Florida Resident Access Grant, and Access to Better Learning and Education Grant initial and renewal eligibility any time prior to disbursement. No FAFSA = No $ 

 2011-2012 High School Graduates

• Increase in community service requirement (and hours increase for Florida Academic Scholars) for all three Bright Futures award levels. Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS), and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) during the 2011-12 academic year, and thereafter, must complete:
  • FAS - 100 hours
  • FMS - 75 hours
  • GSV - 30 hours
• The Florida Department of Education is required to approve home education community service hours for Bright Futures initial eligibility.
• A pilot program was created at the University of Florida to provide for a Bright futures cohort of initial students whose program funding will be limited to spring and summer on-campus classes beginning with the 2012-13 academic year.

Florida Student Financial Aid Information

 

SENIORS

The SENIOR WEB PAGE is up and running. Please take a few minutes and look at what they are up to!

 

BECOME A MEMBER

Please join PTSO and support Nease by printing this Membership Form . Just send it in with your student or mail to the address on the form. Membership has been lowered to $25 per family this year!

 

SPORTS SEASON PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Is your student planning to participate in a Nease team sport? Families can join the Nease Golden Panther Booster Club online at www.NeaseGPBC.com

Membership goes to support our athletes in the areas of field repair and maintenance, facilities improvements, and funding individual team requests.

Please join today to support your student's teams and start getting the benefits!  Memberships start at $175.

 

Benefits of becoming a GPBC Member:

• Nease Mandatory Athletic Usage Fee is waived ($50 savings)
• FREE gate admission to regular season games during the season you choose for your student and your immediate family (value of $5-$7 entry fee per person, per event)
• Your donation goes DIRECTLY to the sport(s) that you allocate
• The GPBC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Sylvan Learning Center  in Ponte Vedra Beach offers tutoring in most high school subject areas as well as SAT/ACT Prep. See if you are ready for the SAT/ACT with a free practice test from Sylvan. Call 280-8410 to schedule!

St. Johns Learning Center is located in Bartram Executive Park and offers SAT/ACT preparation, study skills, subject tutoring, and organizational strategies.

Tutoring Club  offers individual programs for Reading, Math, Writing, Study Skills, and SAT/ACT Preparation.

University of North Florida Schedules for:

SAT Preparation and ACT Preparation

Need a tutor? Club Z offers in-home tutoring services on all subjects. One-on-one sessions with certified teachers. SAT/ACT test preparation and experience with LD/ADD also available. Call Frank Jordan, Area Directory at 904-260-1100 or go to Club Z Tutoring