1. REMINDER:  Doodle for Google submissions must be postmarked by March 16th!!! Don’t miss you chance!

2.  The Junior High Student Council will be sponsoring a Junior High dance on March 18 from 7-9 pm.  The theme is “Green Out” so come dressed in green if you wish.  No  admission will be charged but if you leave the building you may not come back in.  Only Belle Plaine Junior High students will be allowed to enter.

3.  Mr. Heying will have the weight room open every day after school.

4.  Junior High boys may sign up for track in Mr. Bohlen’s room before Friday March 11th.  First practice will be March 23rd.

5.  The following seniors missed their Iowa Financial Aid Workshop with Miss Daily:  Emily Foels, Cody Trealoff, Dani Coover, Keegan DeMeulenaere, Alexis Farr, Garrett Rollins, David Dietze, Kellie Freeman, Franky Gallardo, Mitch Jacobi, Drew Kim, Carl Meck, Reed Petersen, Scott C roft, Dawn Phelps, Cheyenne Robison, Marlee Schminke, Jalen Schmuecker, Jessica Smith, & Kurtis Osipchack.  We don’t want to see you miss out on any opportunity for free money for college!!  Please see Miss Daily for more information.  Congrats to all other seniors who attended and started the process to qualify!

6.   The following seniors need to get senior pictures turned into Mrs. Maxwell or Dawn immediately:   Reed Petersen & Garrett Rollins.  We need these pictures immediately.  This is your last chance. If you don’t have pictures, see Mrs. Maxwell to have a photo taken immediately.  If we do not receive these items, you will not be in the yearbook!!

7. Seniors:  Bring in those old pictures of you and your classmates when you were young. The yearbook wants to see you at your friends 6th birthday party or at  T-ball games or just in the back yard.

8.  The yearbook wants your pictures of you and your friends at your job or at any other activity outside of school.  Bring them to Mrs. Maxwell.

9.  There is a sign up sheet in the office for any junior high girls interested in going out for track.  There will be a meeting at Longfellow on March 16th immediately after school and the first practice will be on March 22nd.

10.  Kirkwood is hosting cheerleading tryouts for their 2011-2012 school year.  They’re seeking potential K’wood students who have stunting experience, strong leadership skills, time management skills, & enthusiasm.  Try outs are May 1st or May 8th.  Register by calling 319-398-7647.  Check out their website at www.kirkwood.edu/cheerleading.

11. WHOA…SENIORS!!!  Stop and think about your scholarship potential.  Are you completing all applications possible to earn free money for college?  Don’t assume someone else is a better candidate than you are!! Don’t miss out on any opportunities!!

12.  SENIORS:  Please check the schedule of computer lab financial aid trainings today…it’s very important you show up on time!

13.  From WWW…Millions of pounds of chemicals, like lead, mercury, and pesticides, pour into our waterways each year contaminating wildlife, seafood, and drinking water.

14. From WWW…99% of all things we buy are not in use after 6 months.

15. From WWW…A US Industry admits to 4 billion pounds of toxic pollution released per year (likely far more)!

16.  The following seniors need to turn in baby pictures :  Dani Coover and Garrett Rollins.  If we do not receive these items you will not be in the yearbook.  This is your last chance.

17.  Jr. High and High School softball pitchers and catchers practice is Thursday in the high school gym at 7:15.

18.  From WWW…The United States is responsible for almost 25% of the worlds total energy consumption.  we use one million gallons of oil every two minutes.

19.  SILVER CORD OPPORTUNITY:  In the upcoming days/weeks, MidwestOne Bank will be looking for some burly Plainsmen to help with a cleaning project hauling things out of their upstairs and basement.  This would be a great silver cord opportunity.  If you’re interested in helping, please let Miss Daily know.  They haven’t yet specified the dates/times.

20.  Any FFA member that wants to be an FFA Officer must get a nomination form from Mr. Frank and fill it out.

21.  ATTENTION SENIORS:   Have you finished your Iowa Financial Aid application that’s available on IHaveaPlanIowa.gov.?  Many of you missed last week’s training sessions–we don’t want you to miss out on this great opportunity!

22.  Are you looking for a prom dress?  ”New To You” has lots of prom dresses for sale.  Stop in and see the great selection

23.  From WWW…Average Americans create 4.5 lbs. of garbage a day that amount doubled from 30 years ago.

24.  Any winter athlete that would like their picture off the bulletin board in the library may take it off.

25.  Juniors and seniors will sign up for the blood drive on Tuesday during advisor.  All 16 year olds will have to have a parent permission slip signed before you are able to donate.  Please pick up a slip in the office.

26.  From WWW… More than 100 million Americans live in urban areas where the air is officially classified by the EPA as unsafe to breathe.

27.  There is a sign up sheet in the office for any junior high girls interested in going out for track.  There will be a meeting at  Longfellow on March 16th immediately after school and the first practice will be on March 22nd.

28.  The boys basketball banquet is tomorrow night at 6:00 in the cafeteria.

29.  REMINDER:  All sophomores will be taking the PLAN test next Wednesday, March 23rd.  We’ll be venturing to the Lutheran Church and anticipate being gone 1st-4th periods to be safe.  (Truthfully, we’ll probably return during 4th).  Make-up slips will not be issued since this is a “whole class” event.

30.  ATTENTION JUNIORS:  Have you planned your one college visit yet?  All visits must be taken before May 1st and must be scheduled with Miss Daily.  Please see her so your plans can be made as soon as possible!

31. From WWW… As ,amu as 70,000 people nation wide may die prematurely from heart and lung diseases aggravated by particulate air pollution.

32.  Any High School student who interviewed for a lifeguard should meet in Mr. Bohlen’s room during advisor today for a short meeting.

33.  From WWW…The United States is responsible for almost 25% of the worlds total energy consumption.  We use one million gallons of oil every two minutes.

34.  There is a mandatory golf meeting in the band room right after school on Thursday.

35.  From WWW…We could cut our nations energy consumption in half by the year 2030 simply by using energy more efficiently and by using more renewable energy sources.  In the process, we could promote economic growth by saving consumers $2.3 trillion and by producing one million new jobs.

36.  Junior High girls track will have a meeting at Longfellow on March 16th immediately after school and the first practice will be on March 22nd.

37.  ATTENTION ALL ACADEMIC MENTORS:  In order to receive a passing 3rd quarter grade, you must attend a 5-10 minute conference with Miss Daily to review your cooperating teacher’s evaluation of your performance so far.  You MUST schedule a time to meet with Miss Daily before this Friday at 3:20!!  You are encouraged to set up a conference time during your study hall or before or after school.

38. ATTENTION CURRENT ACADEMIC MENTORS:  On Thursday or Friday this week, you must attend a REQUIRED 5-10 minute meeting  with Miss Daily to review your performance this semester.  If you do not attend a conference, you will receive a not-so-pretty 3rd quarter grade.  Please schedule with Miss Daily ASAP!!!  Use your study hall time or before or after school time wisely.  Thank you.

1. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  SENIORS…Dollars for Scholars Application is available online and must be turned into the office by March 31st!!!  Please type directly into the template and save it to your server folder/computer!  Neatness counts!  The committee prefers that the application is typed.  Don’t forget to proofread before you submit!
2. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Miss Iowa Speedway Scholarship Program is offering a $1,500 scholarship to applicants who meet the following criteria:  Contestants must be 18 as of May 21st, must be single, must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the 2011-2012 school year, and submit a headshot along with your application.  Deadline for entry is Friday, March 25th. Finalists will be invited for a panel interview on April 14th.  Miss Iowa Speedway will be expected to participate in 8 of Iowa Speedway’s main events and be present to crown next year’s winner.  The application and rules are available at iowaspeedway.com.
3. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The First Friday Breakfast Club awards scholarships to Iowa high school seniors to recognize the student’s efforts to reduce homophobia and increase awareness and tolerance of issues in their schools and communities.  Awards are made in the amount of $2500 per student.  Applications are available at www.ffbciowa.org.  Deadline to apply is March 31, 2011.
4. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Charlie Burkart Scholarship, from the Iowa Section of PGA of America, is offering an award for $1000 for 4 years to college-bound seniors.  Winners are selected on the basis of their interest & activity in golf and the potential for future contributions to the game, then on their academic ability and financial need.  Applications must be mailed to the committee prior to June 17th.  See Miss Daily for the application materials.
5. AWARD FOR JUNIORS:  The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a $5000 scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors, does not evaluate grades, tests, scores, or essays.  Applications propose a project they want to accomplish.  Approximately 15 juniors are chosen in April to participate and then complete their projects.  Each student receives a $1000 stipend.  Three are chosen to win $5000 scholarships for college.  Application deadline is March 31st.  For more information go to www.hooverassociation.org.
6. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance is offering fifty $1000 scholarships!!  Qualified applicants must be a client of the insurance agency, have a clean driving record, and have a 3.0 GPA.  Drahn’s Insurance will be sending application information to qualified applicants; please watch your mail! Deadline is March 31st, 2011.
7. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Salon Professional Academy in Ames is offering a $3000 scholarship to graduating seniors.  Follow these 4 steps to apply:  1)  complete their free application for admission, 2)  fill out the scholarship application, 3)  visit the academy & complete a tour, and 4)  submit your current high school transcript.  Deadline to apply is March 31st.  See Miss Daily for more information.
8. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  DALE SCHROEDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is for students that reside in a community between 1 and 10,000.  Qualified applicants must plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at one of the following universities:  Iowa State, UNI, or the University of Iowa.  You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.  Applications are available online at www.act.org/daleschroeder.  The online application i9s available from Jan. 1st through April 5th.  All applications must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. on April 5th.  Students can be awarded up to $17,000 per year!!! This can be renewable for up to 3 years!  This is an AMAZING IOWA scholarship!!
9. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Elberon American Legion Auxiliary is offering a Merit Award to a senior student with a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who is, or was, a member of the Elberon American Legion or Auxiliary.  See Miss Daily for the application.  Applications are due April 1st.
10. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa will award three $1000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in post-secondary education in the fall of 2011 (2 year, 4 year, or vocational training). Applications must include a copy of the student’s most current IEP.  Postmark deadline is March 31st.  See Miss Daily for the application materials.
11.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The January/February edition of NextStepU magazine has arrived in the guidance office.  It’s the MONEY GUIDE, and there’s a chance to win $10,000 in free college tuition.  There are only 9 copies left!  Stop by soon!
12. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Belle Plaine American Legion Auxiliary Merit Award Scholarship is available to all BPHS seniors.  The application involves writing a letter of application, submitting two written personal references and obtaining a recommendation from the high school administration (Mrs. Brown).  Deadline to apply is April 1st.  Applications must be given directly to Lucy Landuyt; her address is on the application.  Applications are available in the guidance lobby.

13.  SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD OPPORTUNITY:  The Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) across the country for their amazing           contributions to their communities.  This year they plan to recognize more than 2100 kids with more than $415,000 in scholarships and prizes.  Consideration is given February 1st through March 15th.  See Miss Daily for more information if you’ve got a stellar community service resume in the past year!

14.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Iowa Soybean Association Ag Scholarship Program is offering 10 $1500 scholarships.  Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, submit their ACT & ITED scores, and be active in community &  school involement.  See Miss Daily for the application.  Postmark deadline is March 15th.

15.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  AWARD FOR JUNIORS:  The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a $5000 scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors, does not evaluate grades, tests scores, or essays.  Applicants propose a project they want to accomplish.  Approximately 15 juniors are chosen in April to participate and then complete their projects.  Each student receives a $1000 stipend.  Three are chosen to win $5000 scholarships for college.  Application deadline is March 31st.  For more information go to www.hooverassociation.org.

16.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Winter Dance Party Scholarship for $500 is available to graduating seniors who will be enrolling in college as a music major.  Please see Miss Daily for the application materials.  Deadline to apply is April 15th.

17.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Leo H. Grether Memorial Scholarship in Choral Music Education for $1000 is available to a graduating senior who will be enrolling in college as a vocal music major.  Please see Miss Daily for the specific requirements & application process.  Deadline to apply is April 15th.

16.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Robert D. Blue Scholarship awards numerous scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 each year.  Applicants are scored upon their high school GPA (20%), financial need (45%), references (10%), and their essay submission (25%).  Deadline to apply is May 10th.  Applications & more information are available at http://www.rdblue.org/scholarship/.

17. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  Claire M. Allee Scholarship Applications are available in the guidance office.  This is a great LOCAL scholarship; many past Plainsmen have benefited from the Allee family’s generosity.  It has not yet been determined how many scholarships will be given or what amount will be awarded.  Deadline to return you application is Friday, April 9th by 3:10 pm.  ALL COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS should consider picking up an application!!!

18.  READY, SET, DOODLE FOR GOOGLE!!  All K-12 students are invited to express a theme using Google’s logo as their canvas.  40 regional finalists will win a visit from Google to their school and an all-expense-paid trip to their New York City office.  The winner will have his/her doodle featured on the homepage, will take home a $15,0000 scholarship, and a $25,000 technology grant for their school. Submissions must be postmarked by March 16th.  Submissions must be accompanied by a completed Entry Form & a signed parent Consent Form.  All information is available at www.google.com/doodle4google.  See Miss Daily if you have questions.  This year’s theme is “What  I’d like to do someday…”

19.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Iowa Masonry Educational Foundation provides assistance to Iowa students pursuing careers in masonry and construction-related fields.  Applicants must be Iowa residents & plan to attend an Iowa School.  Application deadline is April 15th.  Please see Miss Daily for more information.

20.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Iowa Association of Naturalists offers a college scholarship to those who are interested in the natural resources education field for $500.  Preference will be given to those pursuing a degree in environmental education, cultural interpretation, historical interpretation or outdoor recreation.  Applications must be received by March 15th, 2011.  See Miss Daily for the application materials.

21.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  Last summer Simon Estes had a concert in Vinton—which means the Simon Estes Iowa Educational Foundation will be awarding scholarships to students in Benton County!!  We have been asked to nominate up to 5 seniors to be considered for a scholarship.  If you would like to be considered for nomination, you must complete the application process.  Qualities they’re seeking include:  planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, demonstrates extraordinary potential, has faced personal and/or financial challenges, and demonstrates financial need.  Interested seniors can pick up application materials in the guidance lobby.  Completed applications must be submitted directly to Miss Daily by Friday, March 18th.  We will then forward on the 5 selected candidates’ applications by April 1st.

22.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Benton County Legion Scholarship application is available n the guidance lobby.  YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL DETAILS SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION or your application will be disqualified for submission.  Your application must be returned to Miss Daily by March 14th.

23.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Mary J. Boland Trust provides $1000 scholarships to students whose primary residences are in Linn or Benton counties.  They expect to give out 25 scholarships this year.  Keep in mind the main criteria is not academics, so all students are encouraged to apply who have experienced success–even though they may not have the highest GPAs.  Applications are due April 1, 2011.  The application is available in the guidance lobby.

24.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is looking for motivated, passionate, college bound students! They are offering 100 scholarships of up to $25,000 each and 1000 scholarships of $2000 each, renewable for up to four years for qualifying students.  Visitwww.buickachievers.com for more information.  Deadline to apply is 3/31/11.

25.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  Great Clips is offering three $300 scholarships for any 2011 high school graduate that will be entering cosmetology school later this year.  See Miss Daily for the application.  It’s due June 1st, 2011.

26.  IFAA Offers Iowa Youth $75,000 in Scholarships

Des Moines, IA (02/18/2011)(readMedia)–College-bound Iowa youth active in 4-H and/or FFA livestock projects and current undergraduate students may apply for $75,000 in scholarships available from the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA).

27.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  Check out the Sale of Champions section of the Iowa State Fair’s website (www.iowastatefair.org) and the IFAA website (www.ifaa.org) for scholarships available to seniors entering any Iowa 2 or 4 year post-secondary institution.  Applicants must major in animal science or a curriculum in agriculture or human services that is related  to the animal industry.  Awards include:  Three $5,500 one-year scholarships, Two $5,000 one-year scholarships, one $3,000 one-year scholarship, one $2,500 one-year scholarships, Eight $2,000 one-year scholarships, and Four $500 one-year scholarships.  Applications must be postmarked by May 1st, 2011.

28.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Tama County Democratic Party Scholarship will have one $250 scholarship available to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of Tama County in the 2011 calendar year.  Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or above and write a 250-500 work essay.  Applications are due to Miss Daily by Tuesday, April 19th.   See Miss Daily for the application materials.

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