“Mercy in Motion” School Year Theme for 2016-2017

The Torch St. Mary’s and Aquinas website: www.aquinas-catholic.com

Dear Friends of Aquinas & St. Mary’s, Lent comes for us Catholics involved in education at a very opportune time. With the busyness of the spring semester, we can tend to lose our focus on prayer and our spiritual life. Lent helps us to refocus our attention on our Lord, and the need we have to pray more, fast to discipline our bodies and wills, and be more attentive to the needs of the poor; truly anyone in need of God’s mercy. His Holiness Pope Francis has recently been encouraging all of us to seek God’s forgiveness in the sacrament of Penance. When was the last time you went to confession? Lent is the perfect time to go again. Our Catholic schools community will be losing three outstanding teachers and an administrator next year. Miss Carm Fiala, our St. Mary’s principal and Aquinas Middle School principal is retiring after 42 years at both of our schools! Carm has lived and breathed Catholic schools as a student, teacher, and administrator, and has been an incredible asset to Aquinas-St. Mary’s in a plentitude of different ways. We are very grateful for her and the impact she has had on our Catholic schools. She will be working at Aquinas next year in a part-time position with various duties. Sr. Frances Pytlik, 2nd grade teacher, is also retiring from full-time teaching, and will be back next year as a part-time reading specialist at St. Mary’s. Sr. Frances, an Aquinas alumnus, has dedicated her religious life to Catholic schools and her dear students. She has been a blessing at St. Mary’s for 32 total years, and we are grateful to her for her love of education and the love she showed to her St. Mary’s students. She has taught a total of 46 years, and she is well-deserving of a change in apostolate! Bonnie An-drews is retir ing from her 4th grade teaching position. She and her family members have been long-time sup-porters of Catholic education in Butler County, and she has been a tremendous teacher for our St. Mary’s Community for the last 17 years. She will also be greatly missed. Sr. Karen Marie Wilson, M.S., our Middle School Science teacher, is being reassigned by her Community to teach at Villa Marie School in Waverly. Sis-ter has a wonderful passion for science, for teaching, and for sharing that passion with her students. We are sad to be losing her and the presence of a consecrated religious in our school, but are grateful that Sr. Ann Ma-rie is staying as an English and Religion teacher at Aquinas. We are currently in the process of reviewing applications for our open positions and also sitting down for in-terviews with candidates. The administration and current teachers are interviewing the teaching position candi-dates, and a mix of diocesan administrators, Aquinas-St. Mary’s administrators, teachers, and school parents comprise a Selection Committee to decide on the next principal for St. Mary’s. We have been blessed with quality individuals that are interested in joining our schools for next year. Please pray for us that the Holy Spirit will guide our decision making in the next few months. After consulting with the Council of Administration, we have decided to create the Aquinas-St. Mary’s Board of Advisors (BOA). It will take the place of the Council of Administration, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. The Board is made up of parent and community representatives that have specific expertise in matters of finance, facility and grounds management, outreach and institutional advancement. They will serve in an advisory capacity to the administration for both Aquinas and St. Mary’s Catholic schools. The Board of Advisors meets bi-monthly. The BOA will receive regular reports from the School Improvement Committee and the Intentional Discipleship Team. The BOA will also receive reports on the progress of all implementa-tion projects to keep the schools accountable to the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. Both the Aquinas and St. Mary’s School Councils will remain the same. God Bless you,

Fr. Sean Timmerman

From the Principal…..

All finals except AP Exams are taken during the regular class periods. Monday, May 1st AP Chemistry (8:00 – 12:00) Monday, May 8th AP Biology (8:00 – 12:00) Government All Senior Math Classes Awards Night Tuesday, May 9rd English Religion Wednesday, May 10th All Senior Science Classes Classes not listed such as Senior Accounting, Art, Building Trades or Speech should have their projects due today Fine Arts Night Thursday, May 11th Clean lockers after TAC Last day of classes. Turn in books and take care of all business. (fines, etc.) Friday, May 12th

Senior Zoo Trip Monday, May 15th Wayne State Dual Credit English Exam at 10:30 Tuesday, May 16th

Graduation and Baccalaureate Practice at 10:45am Wednesday, May 17th Senior Reception from 6:00 – 6:45pm at Winfield’s Baccalaureate at 7:30pm Sunday, May 21st Graduation at 4:30pm

Attention Seniors:

Graduation is at 4:30 p.m. on May 21

Senior Final Testing Calendar 2017

***Important*** Finals will count for 20% of your grade. Please do not take them lightly and do not wait for the last few days to review.

All classes not listed below should have all finals done by Friday, May 12th. May 1 8:00 – 12:00 AP Chemistry May 8 8:00 – 12:00 AP Biology Monday, May 15 Regular schedule through period 3. If you assigned your students a project for their final, they should turn them in by today. Room assignments: Freshmen will be in the testing room in the basement. Sophomores will be in the 2 high school science rooms. Juniors will be in room 15 & 17. 10:30 – 11:50 All Science 11:53-12:20 HS Lunch 12:25- 1:45 All Spanish Tuesday, May 16 9:00 – 9:10 Tac 9:15 – 10:35 All English 10:40 – 12:00 All Math 12:05 – 1:25 Conflicts and Make-up Tests Wednesday, May 17 (No Bus Service or Hot Lunch) 9:00 – 9:10 Tac 9:15 – 10:35 All Religion 10:40 – 12:00 All Social Studies and General Business 12:05 – 1:25 Conflicts and Make-up Tests

Dear Parents, This is the May 2017 Final Test Schedule for grades 9 - 11. Semester exams will count for 20 percent of the total semester grade, so I can’t stress enough the importance of being prepared. Please encourage your sons and daughters to prepare for these exams. Some students tend to procrastinate, so a reminder from time to time may help to keep them fo-cused. This is an opportunity for students to raise their grades. Take advantage of it. David G. McMahon

…...from everyone at Aquinas & St. Mary’s!

Thank you: Stop Inn - Dan & Jan Sypal for concession stand equipment

and deliveries Dan and Mary Jane Hilger for popcorn

RJ and Courtney Hein for popcorn Bank of the Valley for popcorn bags

Wahoo Meat locker for delivering the hotdogs We appreciate all you do all year long!! Thank you!!

Thank you to everyone who helped with prom

and post prom.

Thank you to Helen Ostdiek, Sr. Michaelene and Mary Jane Hilger for their donation of books to

the library at Aquinas.

PLEASE NOTE! The Open Forum scheduled for

April 5, 2017 has been cancelled.

A slide show with the latest updates will be available on the website soon!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Denotes a change in

the calendar

1 7:00PM Spring Musical

2 5th Sunday of Lent

2:00PM Spring Musical

3 4

2:00PM B/G TR @ Monarch Invite

5

Penance Service Activity Pictures

6

Eucharistic Adoration

Mid-Quarter SMS Grandparents Day 7:00PM SMS Spring

Program

7 NO SCHOOL

8

ACT Testing 9:00AM B/G JV,V TR

@ Wisner-Pilger GOLD RUSH

9

Palm Sunday

10

4:15PM MS B/G TR @ Utica Centennial

11

2:00PM B/G TR @ Scotus K of C

Invite

12

13 HOLY THURSDAY

14 GOOD FRIDAY

NO SCHOOL

15 HOLY SATURDAY

16 EASTER

17 NO SCHOOL

7:30PM Booster Club Meeting

18

4:00PM MS B/G TR @ North Bend Quad 4:00PM JV B/G TR

@ Wahoo

19

11:00AM Salad Luncheon

6:30PM SMS Council Meeting

7:30PM Aquinas Council Meeting

20

10:00AM B/G TR @ Schuyler

21 District Music Contest

22

Science Olympiad @ UNL East Campus

23

St. Mary's First Communion

24

2:00PM MS B/G TR @ Utica Centennial

Invite

25 9:00 B/G TR @ Madison

26 27 4:00PM MS B/G TR

East Butler Quad @ DC

28

SMS Baptism Mass, Spirit Day, Bake Sale

(Gr. 1) 2:00PM B/G TR

@ Lakeview Invite

29

30

Bee St. Wenceslaus Chicken Dinner

April 2017 Aquinas/St. Mary’s Catholic Schools

Once Upon A

Salad Luncheon

Wednesday April 19, 2017 11-1:30pm Aquinas Gym

Tickets available at the door Adults $7.00 Children $3.00

Aquinas High School Fine Arts Department Presents:

Performances by the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Show Choir, Chorus

and More !!

M A R C H , 2 0 1 7

A Q U I N A S

M I D D L E S C H O O L Monarchs in the

Middle

Students earn Scholastic Achievement Awards The following Aquinas Middle School students received a Scholastic Achievement Award for third quarter. The award is given to any middle school student who has maintained at least a 93 percent av-erage or has improved his grade point average (GPA) from last quarter. Grade 8 students include Kolby Baer, Russell Brezina, Rylan Chromy, Payton Davis, Jonathan Duke, Bethany Emswiler, Luke Frasher, Keyan Helgoth, Madisen Jelinek, Keegan Lavicky, Kaylee Miller, Kyle Napier, Julia Nemec, Emma Sellers, Ben Shonka, Jacob Witter, Zachary Zitek. Improving: Nathan Albracht, Nolan Albraicht, Will Eller, Jaymison Fountain, Ruth Plasek, and Andy Schmid. Grade 7 students include Michael Andel, Meredith Dalton, Ben Lyons, Ella Moravec, Christopher Nickolite, Aubrey Novacek, John Prochaska, Grace Reiter, Gracyn Wollmer, Hailey Woolsey, Hannah Woolsey. Improving: Jeremy Drozda and Gavin Romshek. Grade 6 students include A.J. Breiner, Meghan Burwell, Noah Grady, Allisen Jelinek, Zander Kavan, Natalie Kovar, Krae Lavicky, Josh Palik, Jocelyn Stara, Maggie Svec, Rachel Wacker, Claire Wisnieski and Mara Yindrick. Improving: Landon Hilderbrand, Mackenzie Kobza, and Luke Sellers. Congratulations!

Middle School Band takes awards The Middle School Band members received the following awards at the Malcolm Band Contest: Clar-inet Quartet: I Aubrey Novacek, Gretchen Kozisek, Mallori Kucera, Ben Shonka; Saxophone Duet: I Ella Moravec and Grace Reiter; Low Brass Octet: I Rylan Chromy, Russell Brezina, Michael Andel, Reilly Mil-ler, Josh Uhrmacher, Jude Yindrick, Ben Shonka, Luke Frasher; Snare and Bass Duet: II Hannah Woolsey and Hailey Woolsey; Woodwind Quartet: II- Julia Nemec, Alli Hartman, Jayden Bollig, Mallori Kucera; Bass Clarinet Solo: I+ Ben Shonka; Tenor Sax Solo: I Jude Yindrick; Bari Saxophone Solo: I Joshua Uhr-macher; French Horn Solo: I Jake Witter; French Horn Solo: I Payton Davis; Clarinet Solo: I Alli Hartman; Flute Solo: II+ Julia Nemec; Oboe Solo: I- Terrence Wachal; Snare Drum Solo: II- Matthew Vrbka; Snare Drum Solo: II- Hunter Stutzman; Snare Drum Solo: II Simon Kelly; Alto Sax Solo: I Grace Reiter; Flute Solo: I- Jayden Bollig; Trombone Solo: I- Russell Brezina; Piano Solo: I Julia Nemec; Piano Solo: I+ Ben Shonka; Piano Solo: II+ Russell Brezina; Piano Solo: I Grace Reiter; Vocal Solo: II Grace Reiter. The full concert band earned the following scores from the judges: I-, II+, II+ Mrs. Helen Ostdiek

AMS Art students try printmaking and clay In art, the seventh grade students have been printmaking. They started the project by drawing an animal. They added elements to the background to indicate its environment with line and texture. They printed the image using bright colored inks on different colored paper. We looked at Pop Art from the 70’s, and how artists used bright colors, and repeated images. The students arranged their prints in a similar way to resemble Pop Art. Grade 6B just finished working with clay in art. They created slab plates and bowls and added tex-ture to create an interesting border. They had fun mixing glazes to create colorful, functional pottery. Mrs. Joan Cech

St. Mary’s

Monarchs in the Making

March, 2017

Dear Parents of St. Mary’s Students:

Thursday, April 6, is a big day for St. Mary’s School students! They have their grand-

parents/grandfriends visiting in the morning from 10 a.m. through lunch and then in the

evening, the students have their Spring Program at 7 p.m.

Having their grandparents/grandfriends visit is such an exciting event for the children.

These special people in the students’ lives are very essential since the relationships of

these two generations can make a big difference. It is a connection with the values and

positive habits that must be developed in these young children. Grandparents, you are

important to your grandchildren, in so many ways.

Mercy in Motion (2016-2017 School Year Theme)

Miss Carm Fiala, St. Mary’s School Principal

The pre-kindergarten students have been busy creating water pathways at the water table. They are using funnels and tubes to create different paths for the water to go. It is fun to use our brains to figure out tricky problems like this! (Photo above) ~ Mrs. Rachel Wisnieski

St. Mary’s Monarchs in the Making March, 2016

Kindergarten News The kindergarteners have been learning some fun games in Math! Our Saxon program teaches two fun games that incorporate different math strategies. We first learned how to play the card game of War. This helps the students compare numbers and find the number that is the biggest. Second, we taught them how to play dominos. They had to match up the numbers and count the dots on the domino. They had fun playing with a partner for both games and teaching their own families at home! ~ Miss Kayla Mika and Mrs. Katie Smith Pictured below: Dirkson Kavan, Camden DeWispelare and Callie Muntz

Grade 1 News The first graders have learned nearly all of the addition and sub-traction facts that we will learn this year. When we introduce the facts, we always use some kind of manipulative to show how to put the numbers together or take some away. Then we spend a lot of time practicing the facts. Every day we have a fact practice paper to complete. We also go to the computer lab and do a program called Mad Minute. It allows us to practice the facts. After each prac-tice we do a one minute timed test on the facts we just practiced. In our classroom, we do Rocket Math. It’s also a one minute timed test. If we get all of our facts cor-rect in that minute, we can color in a part of our rocket. Our goal is to color the whole rocket before school is out for the sum-mer. Since we have flashcards for all or our facts, we can even prac-tice them in our classroom and they can be practiced at home as well. It’s important that all the facts are learned before the stu-dents go to second grade. (Photo at left.) ~ Mrs. Jennifer Suehl and Mrs. Sandy Vavrina

St. Mary’s Monarchs in the Making March, 2017

Grade 2 News

The fourth quarter in second grade is a very busy time! Students participated in their

monthly reading with the St. Joseph’s Court and Villa residents. This has definitely been a

highlight for both classrooms throughout the year. In math, we have been tackling the new

concept of multiplication! The students have been doing an amazing job, and now can

multiple by 0, 1, 10, and 100. We will continue to build on this throughout the last quarter

of second grade. Religion class has

been extremely busy with continuing

the preparation for first communion

which is only a month away! Second

graders are digging deep into the

parts of the Mass, and better under-

standing the sacrament they will soon

be receiving. And finally, we have put

the finishing touches on our Second

Grade Gold Rush piece, thanks to the

help of Joan Cech! We hope you enjoy

it!! (Photo to left.)

Mrs. Carly Eller and Sr. Frances Pytlik

Grade 3 News During the month of March, the students took the Iowa Basic Skills Test. This is the first time that the third grade students have taken an achievement test like this, so it was a bit overwhelming. They put forth their best efforts. The best part was no homework! We are finishing our Social Studies unit on maps. The students have done a great job of showing their knowledge of continents, oceans, and even some of the states and capitals surrounding Nebraska. ~ Mrs. Tina Janak and Mrs. LaDonna Naiberk

Thank you! Thank you to all those who made the St. Mary’s Soup Sup-per such a big success. A special thanks to the committee that put in a lot of hours to make it happen. Thank you to all the parents and Grade 4 and 5 stu-dents who worked and all who supported the evening’s events! Thank you to Valeria and Victoria Whitmore and Caroline Slama for their donations to the St. Mary’s Library. ~ Sr. Michaelene Prater

March, 2017

Grade 4 News For our Gold Rush project every year, the fourth-graders make a fused glass ob-ject. Fused glass is when pieces of glass are heated in a kiln until they melt and fuse to-gether. We are visited by Mrs. Barb Green of Omaha. She does fused glass art as a hob-

by. This year, each student was given a square piece of white glass as a base. They could then create any de-sign they wanted by choos-ing glass pieces of any shape and color to layer on their base piece. Mrs. Green plans to fuse the base pieces together to make a platter which will be on the Gold Rush silent auc-tion. Watch for our fantas-tic art pieces and put in a bid! ~ Mrs. Bonnie Andrews and Mrs. Julie Smith

Grade 5 News The 5th graders participated in the DARE program presented by the Butler County Sher-iff's Department. The instructor, Deputy Tara Korthals, emphasized that the DARE pro-gram is about teaching students how to make good and safe decisions. Students practiced identifying problems, considering choices, and then evaluating those choices in real life situations. Topics included the effects of drug and alcohol abuse, bullying, handling stress, reading emotions, showing empathy, and being a good citizen. Some of the highlights of the DARE program included getting a look inside two patrol vehicles and meeting Ser-geant Whitmore and his K9 Sting. ~ Mrs. Pam Comte and Mrs. Alison Fozzard

St. Mary’s Monarchs in the Making

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Milk & Water

Offered Daily

3

Beef Sticks

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Green Beans

4

Chicken Bacon Wrap

Tater Tots

Apricots

5

Pizza

Corn

Mandarin Oranges

6

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Chicken Patty

Sun Chips

Cookie

7

NO SCHOOL

10

Hamburger on Bun

Tater Tots

Peaches

11

Orange Chicken

Rice

Broccoli

Pineapple

12

Beef Stroganoff

Corn

Pears

Bread & Butter

13

Popcorn Chicken

French Fries

Mixed Fruit and Jello

14

NO SCHOOL

17

NO SCHOOL

18

Pigs in a Blanket

French Fries

Baked Beans

Mandarin Oranges

19

Chicken And Rice

Cooked Carrots

Pineapple

Tea Rolls

20

Pizza

Green Beans

Peaches

21

Cheese Sticks

Green Beans

Pears

24

Sloppy Joes on Bun

French Fries

Fruit Cocktail

Cookie

25

Scalloped Potatoes

And Ham

Corn

Pears

26

Chicken Noodle Soup

Carrots

Peaches

27

Mini Corn Dogs

Hash Browns

Apricots

28

Cheese Pizza

Peas

Mandarin Oranges

St. Mary’s Grade School

April 2017

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

WHAT IS SCIP? Aquinas Catholic participates in the School Community Intervention & Prevention (SCIP) Program. All students are informed of the SCIP Program and the SCIP Team Members the first day of school. SCIP provides prevention, education, and early intervention services. The responsibility and challenge of working with youth must be shared by parents, schools, and communities. Because children spend a majority of their days in the school setting, students are often identified by school staff, but may also be referred by peers, or by self-referral to an Aquinas SCIP Team Member. Reasons for a referral may be due to sudden changes in a student's behavior, exist-ing behaviors that may be escalating, or the display of unusual behaviors. These behaviors could be indicators of more serious underlying issues such as: Following a referral, the Aquinas SCIP Team assesses the need for further ac- tion, coordi-nating an interven- tion with the student and/or their parent/guardian when necessary. A plan is developed to address the concerns and increase the student's op-portunity to succeed in school. This plan may include a referral to an in-school resource or to one of our part-nering behavioral health agencies who will provide a screening for the student, at no cost to the family. The Aquinas SCIP Team continues to provide on-going support for the student. With parental consent, infor-mation from the agency screening can be shared with the SCIP Team, providing them with valua-ble information that will allow them to better assist the student and put the appropriate support systems in place. SCIP Teams have been trained not to label or diagnose, but to identify signs that may indicate a more serious problem. Sharing the concerns with parents and students gives them the opportunity to obtain ser-vices from the school or from a professional at a community behavioral health agency who can then deter-mine if further services are warranted. The Aquinas SCIP Team annually participates in continuing educational training. All referrals are kept confidential. Only team members, and those absolutely necessary, are included in the involvement of a referral.

Learn more about SCIP on our website: www.aquinas-catholic.com/parent-links

Depression Bullying Eating Disorders

Grief Alcohol and/or Drug Use Gambling

Trauma Violence Gang activity

Self-Injury Abuse Other Mental/Behavioral Health Disorders

2017 Mighty Monarch

V lleyball Camp Who: Any girl entering grades 3-8

Where: Aquinas Catholic High School – south gym When: Tuesday, May 30, Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 1 Grades 6-8 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Grades 3-5 at 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: $30 (fee is due by Wednesday, May 17, to guarantee correct t-shirt size)

Camp is focused on:

skill-building in volleyball fundamentals including forearm passing, setting, serving,

attacking, blocking and floor defense

basic knowledge of the sport of volleyball including positions,

scoring, rotations and substitutions

team work

This camp will be conducted by the Aquinas Monarch Volleyball coaching staff and high

school players.

---------------------------------------------------------------------Cut on dotted line and return form with payment-------------------------------------------------------------------

Name _________________________________________________Grade next school year __________ Address ___________________________________ City __________________ Zip Code __________ Phone _____________________ T-shirt size (circle one): YM YL AS AM AL XL I, _____________________________, give permission for my daughter, __________________, to attend in the 2017 Aquinas Volleyball Camp and acknowledge that she is physically able to participate in camp ac-tivities. I further acknowledge that, as with any physical activity, there is risk of injury. I will not hold the coaching staff or Aquinas Catholic Schools liable in the case of an accident or an injury. Parent Signature _________________________________________

*Please return this form and a check MADE PAYABLE to JODY PELAN, Aquinas Catholic Schools, 3420 MN Rd., David City, NE 68632

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Veg/fruit bar &

milk offered

everyday

Menus are sub-

1

2 3

French Toast

Sausage

Hash Browns

4

Chicken Strips

Baked Potato

Corn

5

Charbroils

French Fries

Green Beans

6

Corn Dogs

Jo Jo’s

Coleslaw

7

NO SCHOOL

8

9 10

Pepperoni Pizza

Green Beans

Tri Tater

11

Deli Sandwich

Nachos

Cauliflower

12

Biscuits & Gravy

Carrots

Hash Browns

13

Stromboli

Corn

Tater Tots

14

NO SCHOOL

15

16 17

NO SCHOOL

18

Omelets

Hash Browns

Sausage

19

Pulled Pork Sand-

wich

Cole Slaw

Tater Tots

20

Walking Taco

Corn

21

Popcorn Shrimp

Macaroni &

Cheese

Peas

22

23 24

Meatball Subs

Chips

Broccoli

25

Philly Cheese

Steak Sandwich

French Fries

Cole Slaw

26

Popcorn Chicken

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

27

Funzuh

Carrots

28

Lasagna

Bread Stick

Green Beans

29

30

April 2017

Aquinas/St. Mary’s Catholic Schools

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and

Saunders County Driving School LLC Driver Education Registration Form Summer 2017

Class Location – DAVID CITY AQUINAS Student Name__________________________ ______________________________ ________ First Last Address: ______________________________ _______________________ City: _____________________________ State:___________ZIP:_________ ______ Learners Permit No.__________________ Date of Birth:_____/_____/_____ Day Phone: (____)_________________ Cell Phone: (____)________________ Payment Amount: $__________________ Type of Payment: ____Check ____ Cash Student Signature:____________________ __________________ **Please contact Randy Shada to make payment arrangements or a payment plan. Makes checks out to Saunders County Driving School.** Randy Shada 344 W. 9th street. Wahoo, NE. 68066 (402) 443-8051 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------------- DRIVER EDUCATION CLASSROOM SCHEDULE June 5,6,7,8,9, 2017 THIS IS CLASSROOM ONLY CLASSROOM TIME—8:00-12:00 Instructor: Randy Shada

Course Curriculum: . 20 hours of classroom instruction . 5 hours of hands on driving . 5 hours of observation (suggested but not required) . 1/2 hour Behind-The- Wheel Drive Test for Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) . Driving includes: highway / gravel, parallel /perpendicular /angle parking, marked and unmarked streets. intersections, interstate driving, & city traffic driving. Tuition Fee : $290.00 (make checks payable to Saunders County Driving School) A PAYMENT PLAN can be made by contacting Randy Shada (402) 443-8051 (Includes Student Materials) . Student must have Learner's Permit to drive ONLY, you can take the classroom without a learners permit. . BRING A SPIRAL NOTEBOOK AND A PEN OR PENCIL each day to class. Driving Appointment Cancellation Policy: Students must give their instructors at least four (4) hours notice before canceling a driving appointment. Failure to do this will result in a $25.00 no call no show charge and must be paid before students receive the P.O.P forms. DRIVING TIMES WILL BE SET UP DURING THE CLASSROOM AROUND YOUR STUDENTS FREE TIME THROUGH OUT THE YEAR. CALL MR. SHADA WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

A Q U I N A S H I G H S C H O O L

College & Career Planning

A P R I L 2 0 1 7

April To Do List: Make final decision on a college All paperwork and deposits need to be turned into

the college (housing, health, parking, etc.) Local scholarship deadlines are now Make corrections to FAFSA if necessary Look for orientation and class sign up dates

B O B B I S C H M I D

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S C H M I D @ C D O L I N C . N E T

Iowa Assessments were given the week of March 6th and

are currently being scored. Results will be sent home

with final grades

A list of summer academic programs is posted in the hall and was also emailed with announce-ments. Take advantage of these

great programs

This is a crazy time of year for everyone. Seniors are making their final decision on a college and submitting their last piec-es of paperwork and their parents are busy ordering gradua-tion supplies and planning the summer. For parents of the underclassmen this is the realization that their children will soon be a senior! Here are a few resources think about Consider an academic or career exploration summer camp. A full list of events has been emailed with announcements. If there isn’t time for a camp consider a one day job-shadow or take advantage of volunteer opportunities. Take a college visit. They might not be in session but sum-mer is a great time to sit down and visit with faculty and other staff at the college. Here is a list of questions to assist you with your visit. Fill out an interest inventory with your child.

www.mynextmove.org is a great place to start. Research shows that when it comes to making decisions on career paths and colleges parents have the greatest amount of influence. Prepare for the ACT at www.actstudent.org Take the time to take practice tests. Repetition and review are very important. All students 9-12 have the ability to log in to their John Bay-lor Prep accounts throughout the summer—take advantage of this! Sign up for newsletters from EducationQuest Foundation. This is a Nebraska non-profit organization that focuses on college and career planning. They have amazing resources on their website and offer a newsletter full of information, tips and advice.

The final ACT Test Date for the school year is June 10th

Register by May 5th To register or view next

years dates go to http://www.actstudent.org

Spring College Fairs

Grand Island Area College Fair

March 26, 1-3 p.m., Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

Omaha Area College Fair

April 9, 1-3 p.m., University of Ne-braska Omaha Sapp Fieldhouse

High School students have big decisions to make. What is right for one student may not work for another. There are many paths to take after high school:

Two Year Colleges This is affordable and credits will transfer.

Technical Programs Students can earn a degrees in specific areas such as nursing or mechanics. Programs range from 9 months to 2 years.

Apprenticeships Students can learn firsthand by actually entering into the workplace. It is a great way to build your resume and meet new contacts.

Military Careers Many people enlist in the service and attend college or receive specific technical training and other skills through the military.

Four Year Colleges This will give students a bachelor’s degree. They will take a wide variety of classes and build a great knowledge base to be successful in the workplace. Think backwards…where do you want to be in ten years? Set goals and make decisions to get you there.

Helpful Websites:

www.educationquest.org

www.mynextmove.org

www.actstudent.org

www.collegeboard.org

www.transfer.nebraska.edu

www.ncaa.org/student-athletes

www.playnaia.org

What is the ACT?

The ACT is a national college admissions exami-nation that consists of subject area tests in: Eng-lish, Mathematics, Reading and Science (an op-tional writing section has also been added).

Who needs to take the ACT test?

Students wanting to attend a four year college or university should take the ACT. Students plan-ning to attend a two year community college or technical program can take a placement exam at their chosen college.

When should I test?

It is recommended that students test a minimum of two times. Most commonly testing begins during 11th grade but can also be taken earlier. Students have very busy schedules and the ACT is only offered on certain dates so it is important to plan ahead.

Why take the ACT?

The ACT helps you plan for your future. In addition to the tests, the ACT also provides you with a unique Interest Inventory and a Student Profile Section.

The ACT helps colleges find you. By taking the ACT, you make yourself visible to col-leges and scholarship agencies, so it's another way to help you get ready for life after high school.

Colleges will use your ACT results to determine class placement and scholarship awards.

How do I register for the test?

The ACT is only given on specific Saturdays. All stu-dents must register online at www.actstudent.org In order to register you will create a user account. The account will allow you to register for additional tests, view test results and send test scores.

Where can I get more information?

www.actstudent.org has information explaining the Juniors Time To Think About College

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