Mark Your Calendar - High School Transition Nights!

Hello Future Commanders and Families,

November is upon us and that means that we are starting our High School Transition Night Visits. Mr. Carter will be visiting the following middle schools on the following dates:

2014:

November 6th - Kirby-Smith Middle School (5:30-7:00 PM)

November 13th - Stillwell Middle School (6:00-7:30 PM)

NOVEMBER 18th - Ed White will Host their IB Preview Night in the Ed White Auditorium (7:00 - 8:00 PM)  

November 20th - Lake Shore Middle School (6:00-7:30 PM) - Mr. Carter (IB Coordinator will present)

November 20th - Jeff Davis Middle School (6:00-7:30 PM) - Ms. Wrenn (Freshman Guidance Counselor will present)

December 2nd - JEB Stuart Middle School (6:00-7:30 PM)

December 4th - Matthew Gilbert Middle School (6:00-7:30 PM)

December 9th - John E. Ford K-8 (6:00-7:30 PM)

December 11th - James Weldon Johnson Middle School (6:00-7:30 PM)

2015:

January 10th - School Choice Expo - Prime Osborn Expo Center (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM) - For more information go to:  Duval School Choice Expo

January 13th - Butler Middle School - (6:00-7:30 PM)

January 15th - Westview K-8 (6:00-7:30 PM)


January 16th - Darnell-Cookman (6:00 PM-7:30 PM)
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If you cannot attend any of these dates, please feel free to contact Mr. Carter for information.

IB Pinning Ceremony - October 21, 2014

October's Important Dates

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

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

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

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

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.