Hello IB Commanders,
Here are some important dates to keep an eye out for in the Month of October:
October 9, 2014 - University of St. Andrews Visit: Ever wonder what it would be like to go
to a college overseas? What about a school who just celebrated their
600th Anniversary (3rd Oldest University in the English Speaking
World)? The University of St. Andrews (Scotland) will be presenting to
our IB Programme Students (Freshman-Seniors) at 8 A.M. in the
Auditorium. If you would like to preview the school, check out their
site: www.st-andrews.ac.uk
October 11, 2014 - NACAC College Fair: The National Association of College Admissions Counselors will be hosting their annual college fair at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center from 12-4 PM. This is a free event, but they ask that students pre-register so that colleges are more easily able to contact individual students. You can register by clicking HERE
October 15, 2014 - Florida State University Application Deadline: If you are applying to FSU, applications are due for Fall Admissions by this date. Check out http://admissions.fsu.edu/apply/ for applications and information.
October 20, 2014 - Ivy League Information Night: Juniors and Seniors that are contemplating an Ivy League Education - Admissions Representatives from Harvard, Princeton, Yale and the University of Virginia will be presenting and answering questions from 7-9 PM at The Bolles School. If you would like to attend, you must register in advance by going to: http://harvardprincetonuvayale.com/register-jacksonville.html
October 20, 2014 - End of the Grading Period: Make sure that you are in good academic standing with all of your teachers before this date. Parents please check up on your students grade portal information - Grade Portal Logins and Passwords can be picked up in the Ed White Guidance Office.
October 21, 2014 - IB Pinning Ceremony: Our Annual Induction of the IB Junior Class will be happening in the Ed White Auditorium. Invitations will be sent out too parents and students of all grades to celebrate our students. Light Refreshments will follow there ceremony. We ask that students and parents dress in business casual attire.
Whew,
Mr. Carter
Friday, October 3, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Order Your IB T-Shirts Now!!!
Howdy Everybody!
The Boosters are selling Ed White IB T-Shirts on the Cheap! Click the link below to take a look at the order form and choose the IB Shirt of your dreams :-)
Shirts are available for students, parents, teachers, grandparents, etc. - and they come in Men and Women's fit!
IB T-Shirt Order Form
Feel free to bring order forms and money to Mr. Carter's Office or to our next IB Booster Meeting (November - TBA)
Looking Forward to seeing everyone in their new IB Gear!
Mr. Carter
Monday, September 29, 2014
Raising Money for Biology!
Good Morning IB Commander Families,
Ms. Shum, our amazing Biology teacher, is reaching out through a site called Donors Choose to gather resources for an upcoming Dissection Lab. If you or someone you know is interested in donating to her cause, please click the link below.
Dissection: Learning Science with Hands On Investigation
Thank you in advance for your support!
Mr. Carter
IB Coordinator
Ms. Shum, our amazing Biology teacher, is reaching out through a site called Donors Choose to gather resources for an upcoming Dissection Lab. If you or someone you know is interested in donating to her cause, please click the link below.
Dissection: Learning Science with Hands On Investigation
Thank you in advance for your support!
Mr. Carter
IB Coordinator
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Upcoming Events and Dates
Good Morning IB Commander Family,
I wanted to let everyone know that we have a few upcoming dates to which you may want to pay attention:
September 18, 2014: Are you interested in becoming a part of the "Gator Good?" The University of Florida, will be hosting a College Presentation in the Auditorium at the beginning of 4th Period (12:25 P.M.). See Mr. Carter or Mr. Raposa to sign up and see Ms. Ruffian (Senior Counselor) for more information. If you would like to preview the school, check out their site: www.ufl.edu
September 18, 2014: Progress Reports will be distributed 4th Period - Mr. Carter will collect for those Attending the UF Presentation.
September 26, 2014: Juniors and Seniors that are interested in the Questbridge Program - a scholarship program that links high achieving students with top colleges - Applications will be due (Complete Online). For more information check out their website: www.questbridge.org. Also, if you are applying, see Mr. Carter so that he can fill out a Recommendation Form for you.
October 9, 2014: Ever wonder what it would be like to go to a college overseas? What about a school who just celebrated their 600th Anniversary (3rd Oldest University in the English Speaking World)? The University of St. Andrews (Scotland) will be presenting to our IB Programme Students (Freshman-Seniors) at 8 A.M. in the Auditorium. If you would like to preview the school, check out their site: www.st-andrews.ac.uk
As more information comes our way, I will gladly share it with you all.
Mr. Carter
I wanted to let everyone know that we have a few upcoming dates to which you may want to pay attention:
September 18, 2014: Are you interested in becoming a part of the "Gator Good?" The University of Florida, will be hosting a College Presentation in the Auditorium at the beginning of 4th Period (12:25 P.M.). See Mr. Carter or Mr. Raposa to sign up and see Ms. Ruffian (Senior Counselor) for more information. If you would like to preview the school, check out their site: www.ufl.edu
September 18, 2014: Progress Reports will be distributed 4th Period - Mr. Carter will collect for those Attending the UF Presentation.
September 26, 2014: Juniors and Seniors that are interested in the Questbridge Program - a scholarship program that links high achieving students with top colleges - Applications will be due (Complete Online). For more information check out their website: www.questbridge.org. Also, if you are applying, see Mr. Carter so that he can fill out a Recommendation Form for you.
October 9, 2014: Ever wonder what it would be like to go to a college overseas? What about a school who just celebrated their 600th Anniversary (3rd Oldest University in the English Speaking World)? The University of St. Andrews (Scotland) will be presenting to our IB Programme Students (Freshman-Seniors) at 8 A.M. in the Auditorium. If you would like to preview the school, check out their site: www.st-andrews.ac.uk
As more information comes our way, I will gladly share it with you all.
Mr. Carter
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Ed White Open House and Booster Meeting
Good Morning Everyone,
Ed White High School will be hosting our annual Open House September 10th from 6-8 PM. Prior to this event, we will host our first IB Booster Meeting of the year in Houston Hall at 5:30. We will be discussing program updates, goals, initiatives, and fundraising opportunities.
Speaking of fundraising, we will be selling our Ed White Tumblers for $10 throughout open house.
See you all on Wednesday!
Mr. Carter
IB Coordinator
P.S. Click HERE to see a flyer for our event.
Ed White High School will be hosting our annual Open House September 10th from 6-8 PM. Prior to this event, we will host our first IB Booster Meeting of the year in Houston Hall at 5:30. We will be discussing program updates, goals, initiatives, and fundraising opportunities.
Speaking of fundraising, we will be selling our Ed White Tumblers for $10 throughout open house.
See you all on Wednesday!
Mr. Carter
IB Coordinator
P.S. Click HERE to see a flyer for our event.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Back to School!
Good Morning Everyone,
We are a little more than a week from going back to school and getting back into the swing of things. Once again, as you come back to Ed White you will see many new faces in the hallways, classrooms and offices. I wanted to welcome new Principal, Mr. Eric Paul, who shares our high expectations for the IB Program as we continue to grow in the right direction. Also, we are bringing it about 20 new freshman, five new sophomores and one new Junior!
Another change that you will find is in my position as IB Coordinator. We have adjusted my teaching schedule in a way where I will be able to have EVERY B-Day as an office day; allowing me to better serve the needs of our students, families and faculty!
Hope Everyone is looking forward to another great year!
Ben Carter
We are a little more than a week from going back to school and getting back into the swing of things. Once again, as you come back to Ed White you will see many new faces in the hallways, classrooms and offices. I wanted to welcome new Principal, Mr. Eric Paul, who shares our high expectations for the IB Program as we continue to grow in the right direction. Also, we are bringing it about 20 new freshman, five new sophomores and one new Junior!
Another change that you will find is in my position as IB Coordinator. We have adjusted my teaching schedule in a way where I will be able to have EVERY B-Day as an office day; allowing me to better serve the needs of our students, families and faculty!
Hope Everyone is looking forward to another great year!
Ben Carter
Monday, June 30, 2014
Rising Juniors - CAS Projects
Attention Rising Juniors and Parents,
I have received a few emails from students wanting to start their CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) Activities and Projects over the Summer. Unfortunately, IB does not recognize and activities/projects prior to the beginning of the Junior Year (August 18, 2014). Therefore any work that you do over the summer may qualify for Bright Futures, but it will not count towards your CAS Outcomes.
Here are some suggestions that I have for your over the Summer for those that are itching to get started:
1. Brainstorm a List of activities that you think you might want to participate in.
2. Research those activities on a local level (Contacts, Areas of town, Opportunities to Volunteer, Etc.)
3. Create a master list of ideas that you think we work for CAS .
4. Wait til August 18th to get things started.
Parents: We will have a Junior CAS Meeting once we return to school (September/October) so that you and your students will be able to get all of the pertinent information that you will need to stay on top of these experiential learning opportunities over the next two years. This way Mrs. Curran and I are not the only ones pushing your child to be diligent in tracking and maintaining their CAS Activities/Projects.
Thanks for your Patience!
Mr. Carter
I have received a few emails from students wanting to start their CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) Activities and Projects over the Summer. Unfortunately, IB does not recognize and activities/projects prior to the beginning of the Junior Year (August 18, 2014). Therefore any work that you do over the summer may qualify for Bright Futures, but it will not count towards your CAS Outcomes.
Here are some suggestions that I have for your over the Summer for those that are itching to get started:
1. Brainstorm a List of activities that you think you might want to participate in.
2. Research those activities on a local level (Contacts, Areas of town, Opportunities to Volunteer, Etc.)
3. Create a master list of ideas that you think we work for CAS .
4. Wait til August 18th to get things started.
Parents: We will have a Junior CAS Meeting once we return to school (September/October) so that you and your students will be able to get all of the pertinent information that you will need to stay on top of these experiential learning opportunities over the next two years. This way Mrs. Curran and I are not the only ones pushing your child to be diligent in tracking and maintaining their CAS Activities/Projects.
Thanks for your Patience!
Mr. Carter
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