Online Financial Aid and FAFSA Session

The Financial Aid + FAFSA 101 Session will take place tomorrow, December 17th, at 6 p.m. CST! Can't make it? No worries! Register by tomorrow to receive access to the free recording.  Students, parents, and counselors can register for the event at www.cappex.com/finaid101. Once you register, we'll follow up with a confirmation email and instructions for entering the event. Feel free to share this link on your school Facebook or Twitter page. During the event, I will be covering the following topics: How to Pay for College Types of Financial Aid How to Apply for Financial Aid Everything You Need to Know About the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — What it is, How to Apply, Who Should Apply, When to Apply, and What You Need to Apply Tips for Winning Scholarships Please feel free to reach out at ehowell@cappex.com with any questions. I look forward to seeing you and your students at the event!  Best Regards, Erin Howell High School Relations Manager Cappex.com  (847) 859-5634

Nursing Academy Applications

Good morning Everyone,

This is a reminder that applications for the 2015 Nursing Academy are due FRIDAY!

 

Please make sure that your students fill out and submit their application to this FREE event. They can fax the application to 512-223-0930 or mail it to the address listed below. Applications will still be accepted as long as the mailed application is post marked by Dec. 19^th. Let me know if you have any questions about the academy. This is a great opportunity students won't want to miss!

 

Program Coordinator

Texas AHEC East - Capital Region

Room 3105.01

4400 College Park Dr.

Round Rock, TX 78665

512-223-0228

Fax: 512-223-0930

http://txaheceast.org/capital/

 

is making our communities healthier!

 

Student Store for Christmas Gifts

Need Christmas Gifts?  

Stop by the Student Store and get CRHS apparel!

We have Christmas Bundles that will make great gifts!  Attached is a flyer with the bundles.  We have lots of other items too!

Tuesday Hours - 9:00 - 1:15

Wednesday Hours - 9:00 - 1:15

Thursday Hours - 9:00 - 1:15

If you would like to visit the store outside of these hours just email Ms. Parriott at sara_parriott@roundrockisd.orgOR stop by her room in E133.

Scholarship Available

With Winter Break coming up don't forget to check the Scholarship Tab above so that you can work on them during break!

ACT Registration Deadline Fast Approaching Jan 9th

If you are planning to take the February ACT, Register before the break to avoid any late fees.  The deadline to register is January 9.

Test Date: February 7  Registration Deadline: January 9 Remind students to register for The ACT® before winter break! The ACT is the most-chosen college entrance exam in the nation and is accepted by all US colleges and universities and the United States. The deadline is just around the corner. Don't let your students miss it!   Students have an advantage with The ACT. With questions that are based on classroom curriculum, The ACT has always been about what students learn in high school.  Did you know . . . Questions on the ACT are based on what students have learned in their coursework. Not all colleges and universities require a writing test for admission—The ACT Writing Test is optional, saving students time and money. The ACT test score is based on the number of correct answers, with no points deducted for guessing. Your students will receive personalized career information based on their strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Forward this email to your students and remind them to register for the February 7 test date atwww.actstudent.org. Late registration fees will apply after Friday, January 9.   ACT offers no-cost and low-cost test prep options at www.actstudent.org/testprep.

Fashion Show Model Search

Come strut your stuff!  Project Grad is looking for models for the Spring Fashion Show!  Get an application at lunch during the first two weeks of Spring Semester.  Guys and Girls.  All Grades.

Online Financial Aid Session

On Wednesday, December 17th, at 6 p.m. CST, I will be hosting the FREE online event, Financial Aid + FAFSA 101 Session for students, parents, and counselors.  As a former college and career counselor and certified financial aid trainer, I'm incredibly passionate about the financial aid process. You and your students can visitwww.cappex.com/finaid101 to register for the event and we'll follow up with instructions to attend. Want to attend the event yourself? No problem! Just enter 'self' for name of counselor on the registration page.  Event Details When: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 at 6 p.m. CST Where: Online (desktop or mobile device) Cost: FREE! Who: All high school students, their parents, and counselors are invited to attend How: Register for the event at http://www.cappex.com/finaid101 Topics covered during the event will include: How to Pay for College, Types of Financial Aid, How to Apply for Financial Aid, Everything You Need to Know About the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – What it is, How to Apply, Who Should Apply, When to Apply, and What You Need to Apply, plus Tips for Winning Scholarships.  Not able to make the live event? No worries. Register for the event to gain access to the recording.  If you have any questions, please contact me at ehowell@cappex.com. I look forward to seeing you and your students there!  All the best, Erin Howell High School Relations Manager Cappex.com  (847) 859-5634

Student Store Christmas Bundles

Student Store is open throughout the day.  If you would like more information, contact Sara Parriott (512-704-0258 or Sara_Parriott@roundrockisd.org or Room E133)

Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship

Do you know a Texas high school senior who loves Don't mess with Texas? Encourage graduating seniors to enter the Don't mess with Texas Scholarship Contest. Student essays can show their Texas pride by describing actions they've  taken to stop litter and put trash where it belongs. Sponsored by Forestar and presented in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, the Don't mess with Texas Scholarship recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have taken leadership roles to prevent litter in their schools and/or communities to build awareness of the Don't mess with Texas initiative. This year, prize awards have doubled. One $6,000 grand prize scholarship and two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded in May 2015. Any high school senior currently attending public, private, or home school in Texas and planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree at an accredited Texas college or university next year may apply. Both digital and mailed applications will be accepted and will be judged based on student essays detailing creative solutions to litter problems. More than half a billion pieces of visible litter accumulate on Texas roadways each year, and Texans ages 16 to 34 are the most likely to litter. Essays give students a chance to show how their efforts raise awareness and motivate a new generation of Texans to stop litter and put trash where it belongs. Need inspiration? Check out videos of the 2014 scholarship winners and their projects! Download a flyer to share or post at your school. Visit DontmesswithTexas.org to learn about the scholarship and how to apply. Need help? Contact Scholarships@dontmesswithtexas.org or call 1-800-CLEAN-TX. To unsubscribe from future mailings, please click here. © 2014 Don't mess with Texas | All Rights Reserved Don't mess with Texas® is a registered service and trademark owned by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Austin Regional Advisors of Texas A & M host Financial Aid Informational in Austin

The Austin Regional Advisors of Texas A & M are hosting a Financial Aid Informational in Austin:

Financial Aid Informational

Thursday, December 11

6:30 - 7 PM (English) | 7:15 - 7:45 PM (Spanish)

Eastside Memorial High School - Performing Arts Center

1012 Arthur Stiles Rd, Austin, TX 78721

Textbooks are due NOW

All textbooks for the following classes are due prior to the Winter Break:


Economics

AP Economics

Government

AP Government

Psychology

Medical Terminology


Students in AP US History should bring their old textbooks back to exchange for the new textbook.

ACC Office Hours Dec. 11th 1-4pm

An ACC advisor will be in the college and career room C200 on Dec. 11 from 1-4.  They will be able to answer questions or advise any students needing advising for ECS Dual Credit for the spring semester.  Please come by the C212 to sign up.  

Calling All Acceptance Letters

Have you been accepted to a two year, four year college or technical school?  Have you enlisted in the Military?  Then we want to celebrate your accomplishments by putting your name and picture on our College Bound wall in the cafeteria.  Either bring in you acceptance letters to C212 or forward your emails to Mrs. Williams at kellee_williams@roundrockisd.org or Larrie Colton at larrie_colton@roundrockisd.org.  

Your students are invited to attend the online Cappex Financial Aid + FAFSA 101 Session

Your Students are Invited to the Financial Aid + FASFA 101 Session for Students December 17, 2014 • 6pm CST Cappex is hosting the Financial Aid + FAFSA 101 Session on Wednesday, December 17th, at 6 p.m. CST. Let one of our financial aid experts, a former college and career counselor, help you by reinforcing the important financial aid facts for your students. Just send your students to www.cappex.com/finaid101 to register! EVENT DETAILS When: Wednesday, Dec 17th, at 6 p.m. CST Where: Online (desktop or mobile device) Cost: Free! Who: All high school students are invited to attend How: Your students can sign up at www.cappex.com/finaid101. When they do, they'll receive instructions for logging in to the event. Topics covered during the event will include: How to Pay for College Types of Financial Aid How to Apply for Financial Aid Everything You Need to Know About the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – What it is, How to Apply, Who Should Apply, When to Apply, What You Need to Apply Tips for Winning Scholarships Thank you for your continued support of Cappex. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Howell at ehowell@cappex.com. All the best, Your Cappex Team Cappex.com Update Email Settings Tired of getting emails like this? Unsubscribe This email was sent by Cappex.com LLC, © 2014 230 W. Monroe Street #1200, Chicago, IL 60606

Texas A&M Drop Off Time

Drop off for transcripts, fee waivers, and letters of recommendation.


Texas A&M Credential Pick Up- December 5,2014

3–5:30 p.m. (Ms. Josette Gonzales)

(361) 232- 3296

Starbucks (Near Sprouts Farmers Market)

110 North IH-35, Round Rock

University of Texas Applicants

As a reminder, students have until December 8th, 2014 to submit supporting application materials such as their transcript, resume, recommendation letters. Ms. Rodarte, the Admission Counselor at UT is also available to pick application materials from Cedar Ridge. You will have to come to the C212 counseling office before Dec 8th. to arrange a pick up. Also, please remember to check your UT account to make sure that your application is complete.

Barnes & Noble Bookfair

http://www/crhsprojectgraduation.org/

BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!

Online Barnes & Noble purchases now thru December 5 support YOUR Project Graduation.

Shop online at bn.com/bookfairs
Enter Bookfair ID 11366952 at checkout.

Tell your friends, your family, your parents.  Buy your books online this week!

Golf Clinic @ Forest Creek

http://www.crhsprojectgraduation.org/

Please share this with your golfer friends and family!

November 8, 3-5pm @ Forest Creek Golf Club there will be a golf clinic.  Fundraising from this event will increase the awesomeness of your Project Graduation party!


It will never be cheaper, easier or more fun to learn to play or learn to play better... all while supporting Project Graduation and the CRHS Class of 2015!  Come on out for a hands-on golf clinic, deli buffet, and fun.  Golf passes for Forest Creek Golf Club included in the price!  $35/person or $60 for two.

To register, contact Brian Buckles at (512)470-8724 or brian.x.buckles@gmail.com.

Also, the following week, November 10-13, will be a special "WEEK OF GOLF" at Forest Creek Golf Club.  Please be sure to let them know you are there to support CRHS Project Graduation.

College Readiness Workshop

Ready, Set, Go!: College Readiness Workshop Saturday, November 15th, 2014

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a college readiness workshop put on by the University of Texas Senate of College Councils, directed towards high school students and parents from the Austin area. Each fall, the Recruitment & Retention Committee hosts RSG in an effort to engage high school students interested in continuing their education by providing them with resources necessary for college preparation and valuable insight into the college experience. The workshop can accommodate up to 120 students, plus parents . The fall workshop typically focuses on juniors and seniors learning about the application process, although students from all grades are welcome. The workshop schedule includes: presentations by different academic services on campus, peer advising sessions facilitated by current UTstudents, a mock lecture given by a current faculty member, parent sessions to provide information regarding relevant matters, such as financial aid and housing cost, and an introduction to the collegiate experience.

On behalf of the Senate of College Councils, we would like to invite you to attend the fall Ready, Set, Go! College Readiness Workshop on Saturday, November 15th, 2014. It will take place from approximately 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on the University of Texas at Austin campus.

Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to those in attendance. Detailed information will be sent out closer to the date of the actual event. If you have any questions, please contact utreadysetgo@gmail.com.

Please sign up at: UT RSG Fall 2014 Sign Up

Sincerely,

Corey Hayford and Nick Sajatovic
Recruitment and Retention Co-Chairs, 2014-2015

Clean out the closet! Clean out the garage!

Bring any items you can donate to the Project Grad garage sale fundraiser THIS SATURDAY.  You know you have stuff to get rid of!

The more we raise the better the party and the cooler the prizes!

Garage sale is THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 in the Forest Creek Elementary parking lot (same day as the neighborhood-wide Forest Creek garage sale)

Drop off your items the morning of the garage sale - starting at 6am.  (or have your parents drop it!)

http://www.crhsprojectgraduation.org/

Halloween Bake Sale 10/29-31

Halloween Bake Sale afterschool 10/29-10/31 in the courtyard to raise $$ for the senior class!  If you are donating goods, drop them off before school in Mrs. Jacobs' room B118.  If you are able to work, please see an officer or Mrs. Jacobs.  Promote this to your friends and support your senior class fundraising efforts!