FAFSA Deadline for Michigan- March 1st! The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the U.S. Department of Education's financial aid application required by virtually all colleges and universities for students to be eligible for need-based financial aid. The FAFSA is used to apply for federal student aid such as grants, work-study, and loans. You may also use the FAFSA to apply for most state and some private aid. You can complete the FAFSA electronically by using FAFSA on the Web, or you can fill out and mail a paper FAFSA. The FAFSA Worksheet for high school seniors is currently available online (online version of the 2011-2012 FAFSA ). Remember to apply early before funds run out! For more information visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ College Goal Sunday- February 13 between 2-4 pm! If you are graduating from high school in 2011, you need to submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). To get the most aid possible, your application needs to be turned in by March 1! "College Goal Sunday" takes place on February 13th from 2-4 pm. Colleges across Michigan will have an expert on site, free of charge, to help you fill out the FAFSA. Here are some colleges in our area that will be hosting this event- Eastern Michigan University Bruce T. Halle Library Rooms G07C and G11 955 W. Circle Drive Yspilanti, MI 48197 Lansing Community College-West Campus 5708 Cornerstone Drive Lansing, MI 38917 Baker College of Owosso Technology Center 1020 S. Washington St. Owosso, MI 48867 University of Michigan- Flint 303 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48502 For more information and a complete listing of locations go to micollegegoal.org or call 1-800-832-2464. Campus Tour~February 14th, Kettering University  On Monday, February 14th, KWHS Juniors and Seniors are invited to visit Kettering University for a campus tour. Kettering University is built on a tradition of co-operative education and preparation of future leaders. It is known for its exemplary programs in engineering, science and business. While on campus, students will listen to an admissions presentation and will have the opportunity to ask questions. Students will also take a walking tour and have the chance to eat lunch in the Student Center. We will leave KWHS at approximately 9:00 am and return at approximately 1:30 pm. Students should see Mrs. Pollman for a permission slip if they are interested in this opportunity!
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KWHS Seniors - It's Scholarship Time!
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NOW is the time for seniors to search for scholarship opportunities! There is a wealth of information about scholarships on the web. The sites below can help students get started in applying for scholarships and obtaining financial aid information. Students can also meet with Mrs. Marcum and Mrs. Pollman to search for specific scholarships that will help them achieve their educational goals.
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION AND SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES Check out the Scholarship Opportunities listed below... The Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program Criteria: This scholarship is for students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Applicants are judged based on academic performance and community service or work experience. Award: $1,000 (1,200 scholarships are granted) Deadline: February 16, 2011 For additional information and to apply online, go to www.at15.com or www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com Michigan Society of Professional Engineers: Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors Criteria: Applicants must be currently accepted at a Michigan ABET accredited college or university and enrolled in an engineering program. Applicants must be high school seniors, residents of Michigan, and U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must also have at least a 3.0 grade point average for the 10th and 11th grades, attain a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT, and they must submit a list of senior classes being taken as well as a high school transcript. (See website for list of ABET accredited colleges).
Award: Not specified. Last year, MSPE gave out over $35,000 in scholarships. Deadline: Third Monday in February (February 21, 2011) For additional information, go to www.michiganspe.org Schoolcraft College: Trustee Scholarship Criteria: This scholarship is for students attending Schoolcraft College. If students meet the following criteria, they should apply for the Trustee Scholarship: 1.) Be a 2011 high school graduate 2.) Be admitted to Schoolcraft College 3.) Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 4.) Have a minimum ACT composite score of 18.
Award: $1,500 per school year - $750 Fall 2011 semester and $750 Winter 2012 semester
Deadline: March 31, 2011
For additional information and to apply online, please go to www.schoolcraft.edu |
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Ski Club Away!
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Interested in Ski Club? Well, it's starting this week at Mt. Brighton! Students will have to turn in a permission slip in advance (see Mrs. Pratt!). Because there wasn't enough interest to do the group rates, Ski Club Members will have to purchase their own lift tickets upon arrival at the normal lift ticket price ($31 for an all area pass, $25 for rental).
Ski Club Members must also RSVP with Mrs. Pratt the Tuesday morning if they plan on skiing that week. If enough skiers do not RSVP, Ski Club will be canceled for that week.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Pratt, jpratt@kwoods.org.
Schedule @ Mt. Brighton (dependent on conditions):
- Wednesday, February 9, 4:30-10pm
(ticket pickup is from 4:30-6pm) - Wednesday, February 16, 4:30-10pm
(ticket pickup is from 4:30-6pm) - Wednesday, February 23, 4:30-10pm
(ticket pickup is from 4:30-6pm) - Wednesday, March 2, 4:30-10pm
(ticket pickup is from 4:30-6pm) - Wednesday, March 9, 4:30-10pm
(ticket pickup is from 4:30-6pm) - Wednesday, March 16, 4:30-10pm
(ticket pickup is from 4:30-6pm)
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KWoods Plunges for Special Olympics
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Get ready to get cold for a good cause! Kensington Woods will be taking part in this year's Pinckney Polar Bear Plunge on February 27th. In honor of Hunter Sovlansky, KWoods is raising money in the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics. The Polar Bear Plunge (or Polar Plunge) is a fundraising event that challenges a single person or group to enter into a cold water in order to raise money for the Special Olympics. Members of Leadership will be coming around to your classes before and after lunch to collect your change for the Special Olympics! If you would like to bring in a donation, drop it off in the Main Office!
For more information about the Polar Plunge, visit www.somi.org.
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Anime Club Begins
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We have a new club in the school, and it is an anime and manga club! We will meet in Mrs. McGuffin's room after school every Monday from 3-4. We will be discussing and watching anime and manga. Feel free to bring in DVD's of anime if you are willing to share it with the rest of the club. This is also a cosplaying and acting club where you can act or look like your favorite anime characters! We might be featuring some drawing of anime and manga. If you would like more information, see Grace Long.
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Support our Study Abroad Program!
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Support the KWHS Travel Abroad efforts by swiping a key chain when you shop at Meijer. Flyers are available or enroll online at http://www.meijer.com/mcr/choose_card.jsp. Our organization code is 929208.
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Find KWoods
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Upcoming Events
| Tuesday, February 7, 3-4pm
Drama Club
Tuesday, February 1, 6-7pm
Martial Arts Club
Wednesday, February 9, 3-4pm
Green Club Meeting
Wednesday, February 9, 4:30-10pm
Ski Club @ Mt. Brighton
Thursday, February 10, 3-4:30pm
Games Club
Thursday, February 10, 6-7pm
Martial Arts Club
Friday, February 11
End of Marking Period 1, Semester 2
Friday, February 11, 4:30pm
Boys Basketball game @ Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies
Sunday, February 13, 2-4pm
College Goal Sunday, see article at left for more info.
Monday, February 14
Kettering University Campus Tour, see Mrs. Pollman for more info.
Monday, February 14, 3-4pm
Diversity Club Meeting
Monday, February 14, 3-4pm
Anime Club Meeting
Thursday, February 17, 6pm
Financial Aid Night at Cleary (Johnson Center). RSVP with Mrs. Marcum
Tuesday, March 1 FAFSA due for Financial Aid, see article at left for more info.
KWoods Event Calendar
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General Announcements
| Snow Days
For school cancellations or delays due to inclement weather, Kensington Woods follows Howell Public Schools. If Howell Public Schools has a scheduled closing, please refer to WHMI for whether Kensington Woods is closed. For the final word, always refer to WHMI.
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