Student Bulletin Friday, February 12 Day 2
Due to the weather forecast for Monday, February 15, there is a possibility we will have a virtual learning day. Be sure to take all your materials you will need home with you today. The decision will be made Sunday so be ready for a virtual learning day on Monday.
The Monticello Sports web store for boys’ basketball back2back conference champs apparel is now open. Deadline to order is Monday, February 15. Any questions, contact Monticello Sports. Here is the link — https://back2backconferencechamps.itemorder.com
Attention Juniors and Seniors — Post Prom donation & Post Prom entry fee/shirt forms are available at the office drive-up window, on the Monticello Post Prom Page on Facebook, and at this link Post Prom Parent Donor Letter 2021.pdf. Please return the forms to the office by Monday, March 22.
Wednesday Schedule
(Beginning February 17)
B1 8:00-8:52
B3 8:56-9:23
B2 9:27-10:19
B4 10:23-10:49
B5 10:53-11:45
11:45-12:00 Grab and Go Lunches for all students
12:00-12:30 Staff Lunch
The deadline to turn in Kirkwood scheduling forms is today at 3:15.
Driver’s Ed registration forms will be available at the office drive-up window on Monday, February 15th.
Senior families, it is time for college award letters to be sent out. See this video to learn more about what an award letter looks like and what to do.
Juniors and Seniors: If you are interested in entering a contest to design the Post-Prom t-shirt, get your entry to Mrs. Woodhouse by 3:15 on Feb 26. The design will need to be in one color with the theme Under the Sea, and the words Monticello Post Prom 2021. See Mrs. Woodhouse if you have any questions.
M Town Tire and Auto in Monticello is currently looking for a part-time employee that would like to learn automotive and tire repair. The position would be a mix of helping and learning automotive, tire repair, shop maintenance, customer service, and shop cleaning duties. We are a small shop and treat our employees like family. We currently have 2 full-time employees that been with us for 8 years. 1 employee came to us right out of high school and has stayed and grown with our shop. A driver license is required to work at the shop. Contact Mandi or Ryan at 319-465-2886 or Mtowntire@gmail.com if you are interested in this opportunity.
The Eastern Iowa Sports Facility is open for the winter sports season. Cages can be rented on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8AM – 8PM. Also Wednesdays and Fridays from 8AM – 4PM. The cost to rent a cage is $20.00 for an hour and $12.50 for a half hour, plus tax. Call 319-480-9878 to schedule a time.
The Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union is looking for female student-athletes interested in serving on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The 11-member committee is comprised of two female athletes from each of the state’s four districts (NE, SE, NW, SW), along with 3 “at-large” representatives. Committee members serve a two-year term. Five seats will become available at the conclusion of the 2021 school year. Applications may be submitted electronically or mailed to the IGHSAU by April 12, 2021. The application can be found under the following link or on the IGHSAU website in the Documents and Forms section located under the Coaches and Administrators tab. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Application For additional information, visit the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee link on the IGHSAU website (ighsau.org) or contact Lisa Brinkmeyer at lisa@ighsau.org or 515-401-1835.
Silver Service/Community Service Opportunities:
Animal Welfare Friends has numerous silver service/community service opportunities available.
Walk and or brush dogs. There is always a need for walking and brushing dogs during shelter hours Tuesday through Saturday noon to 6:30! For your first time, please call Amy, the AWF shelter manager, to schedule a shelter tour and learn about shelter protocol for walking and brushing. 319- 975-8283. After your first visit, drop ins are welcome when it works in your schedule. Feel free to bring a friend!
Cat socialization. Our cats love attention!! For your first visit, please call Amy, the AWF shelter manager, to schedule a shelter tour and learn about shelter protocol. 319- 975-8283. After your first visit, drop ins are welcome Tuesday through Saturday noon to 6:30 when it works in your schedule. Feel free to bring a friend!
Morning cat chores. May be done in groups. Changing litter boxes and general clean-up of AWF cat rooms and kennels. Start time daily between 8 and 10 AM for approximate 3 hour shifts seven days a week. Schedule is flexible, so you pick days that work for you. Contact Amy, the AWF shelter manager, at 319-875-8283 for tour, learning about online scheduling, chore training, and scheduling.
PM cat chores. May be done in groups. Changing litter boxes and general clean-up of AWF cat rooms and kennels. Start time daily between 4 and 5 PM for approximate 2 hour shifts Tuesday through Saturday. Schedule is flexible, you pick days that work for you. Contact Amy, the AWF shelter manager, at 319-975-8283 for tour, learning about online scheduling, chore training, and scheduling.
PM dog chores. May be done in groups. Walk dogs to outdoor kennels and cleaning of kennels. Start time daily between 4 and 5 PM for approximate 2 hour shifts Tuesday through Saturday. Schedule is flexible, so you pick when it works for you. Contact Amy, the AWF shelter manager, at 319-975-8283 for tour, learning about online scheduling, chore training, and scheduling.
Monthly van maintenance. A generous donor recently blessed AWF with a newer Dodge Caravan and we are anxious to show our appreciation by keeping the van in top shape. Keep track of oil changes, check tires and windshield wipers, general cleaning of van. Call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Creation of a U Tube video,
Video 1. Welcome to AWF for shelter visitors and volunteers
Video 2. How to encounter and walk a dog.
Call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Create a pamphlet featuring your town’s destination spots. AWF would like to support area businesses by having pamphlets available featuring area town’s destination sports for AWF visitors. Call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Inserting letters for upcoming donation campaigns (can be completed off site)
Call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Filing of shelter paperwork. Flexible when it works for you during shelter hours. Tuesday through Saturday noon to 6:30. Call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Scanning. Scanner required since work will be scanned and saved to a jump drive at your home or office. Jump drive provided. Call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Occasional sidewalk and outdoor kennel snow removal. If you like outside work, this is a great job for you! Call Amy, the shelter manager, 31-975-8283 to add your name flexible on call list. Snow blower and snow shovel provided.
Spring clean and organizing of shelter storage areas. Consider yourself neat and tidy?
Please give Amy, the shelter manager, 319-975-8283 to schedule time to show AWF your talents!
Organization of an event to promote and or support AWF. Perhaps you or a group you belong to would like to organize an activity to promote Animal Welfare Friends. Ideas include but are not limited to: dog walks, bake sales, 5ks, spare change collection (domestic or foreign) microchip events, garage sales inner or area school fundraiser challenges, cookie and candy walks. Please call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Shelter research. Many businesses and corporations offer programs for free or reduced supplies for shelters like AWF. Occasionally, someone will bring an opportunity to our attention but at times, we lack the man power to research these opportunities. In addition, we can always use people to search additional opportunities as well. Please call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Help with AWF Sponsor a Pet Program. Some people love animals but are not able to personally have one. AWF will soon be offering the opportunity for individuals to sponsor a shelter dog or cat. Volunteers will be needed to help implement the program and or share pictures and updates for pet sponsors. Please call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Lawn mower maintenance.We could use someone to maintain our riding lawn mower: check and change oil, sharpen blades. Please call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Lawn mowing. If you are interested in having your name and contact info added to our lawn mower list, please call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Assist with the Facebook Animal Welfare Friends Virtual Garage Sale site. Volunteers needed to promote, post items, and or pick up donated items. Please call Cindy 319-480-1125 or email cindy@oakstreetmfg.com for details.
Today’s Lunch: Sausage pizza, lettuce w/dressing, assorted vegetables, diced peaches.
Activities: JV Boys Basketball @ West Branch 6:00.
V Boys Basketball @ West Branch 7:30.
Saturday – V Girls Basketball Regionals here vs Camanche 4:00.
No restrictions on number of fans.
Face masks are required.
Counselor’s Office News:
All students, especially seniors, should be checking out the Scholarship webpage. Scholarship season is starting and information and applications will begin to be posted. Past scholarship applications are listed to help you research the ones you want to apply for – look at the old applications to get an idea of how to answer questions and essays then watch for the updated application. Watch for deadlines and how to submit the applications. Also check out the Counseling Announcements for information on colleges, college visits and contacts plus other counseling information.
College representatives will be arranging virtual college visits with our school this year. See a list of the scheduled colleges and a link to the Zoom meeting by visiting here. More will be added as they schedule with us.
ICAN College Planning and Financial Aid presentations will be presented virtually this year as follows:
College & Career Planning
MARCH 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Understanding Financial Aid
MARCH 3, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Here are the Zoom Webinar Links for Monticello:
College Planning: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2816100288395/WN_lAH1wiUIRi-0pWXs-kXyQg
Financial Aid: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8416100290121/WN_68QIAHnwSiaemCfWfvZ-iQ
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar – Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage and a US citizen with a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited public or not-for-profit 4-year university or graduate school. Submit your FAFSA application. Go to www.hsf.net/scholarship for more information and to apply online. Deadline is February 15,2021.
Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award – Honors high school juniors who propose and accomplish a project of their own design. Go to www.hooverpresidentialfoundation.org/uncommon-student-award/ for more information and to apply. Deadline is March 15, 2021.
David C. Cuckler Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be a Monticello graduate planning to enroll in a vocational/technical program. Based on academic success (at least a 2.0 GPA), citizenship and economic need. Applicant may re-apply for a second scholarship if in a two-year program. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is March 30, 2021.
Conservation District of Iowa Poster Contest – Applicant must be an Iowa student between Kindergarten and 12th grade. This year’s theme is “Healthy Forests = Healthy Communities”. Must submit poster to the Soil and Water Conservation District office in the county they live in. See other criteria. Information can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 26, 2021.
Iowa State University’s Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship – ISU’s Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraternity sponsored. Based on scholastic achievement, community and church involvement. Go to www.epsilon.betasigmapsi.org/scholarship for information and to apply. Deadline is March 20, 2021.
David Greif Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating senior planning on attending Kirkwood Community College. Preference goes to students pursuing an education in engineering or agriculture (but not limited to). The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 20, 2021.
Elevate Iowa Scholarship Program – Applicant must be an Iowa high school senior interested in studying a manufacturing-related career at one of Iowa’s 15 community colleges. Go to www.elevateiowa.org for more information. Click on the scholarship name for the application. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is May 30, 2021.
Edward & Margaret Cox Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Monticello. Based on commitment to education and participation in church, school and community activities. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 1, 2021.
Dale L. Streif Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be intending to enroll at an approved trade school, two-year college, four-year college or graduate college program. Preference will be given to members of the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, but not mandatory. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 1, 2021.
Mary Louise Helgens Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Monticello. Based on commitment to education and participation in church, school and community activities. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 1, 2021.
Phil & Ione Himebaugh Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Monticello. Based on commitment to education and participation in church, school and community activities. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 1, 2021.
Virginia & Clarence Hosford Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be a member of First Presbyterian Church of Monticello who will be attending a four-year college or graduate college. Based on scholarship, financial need and religious character. This scholarship is intended to help that student who may not otherwise be able to attend a four-year degree program or graduate program. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 1, 2021.
Anna Husmann Grant – Any local high school senior is invited to apply. Application to be sent to Wayne Zion Lutheran Church in Monticello, IA. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is March 1, 2021.
Sacred Heart Carpenter Scholarship – Applications can be picked up at the Sacred Heart Church Office between the hours of 8:00-4:30 Mon-Fri. Deadline is February 28, 2021.
Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship – Recognizes two outstanding student-athletes (one male and one female) involved with the Iowa Games. Based on school and community involvement, Iowa Games participation, athletic accomplishments, and academic achievement. Application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 5, 2021.
Kirkwood Leaders for Tomorrow & Presidential Scholarship Information – One online application. Merit-based scholarships – criteria includes GPA; testing scores; leadership, community and extracurricular involvement. Go to www.kirkwood.edu/get-started/admissions/presidential-and-leaders for information and to apply online. Deadline is March 15, 2021.
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest – For seniors living where there are Regions branches and plan on attending an accredited college. Essay based on a Black American that has been an inspiration to you. Go to www.regions.com/promo/black-history-month/essay-contest-scholarship for information and to apply online. Deadline is March 31, 2021.
Better Business Bureau’s Student of Integrity Award – Applicant must be a high school senior recommended by a school official. Judged on an essay, school and community involvement as well as academics and letters of recommendation. Go to https://www.bbb.org/iowa/torch-awards-for-ethics/student-of-integrity-scholarship/ for information and to apply online. Deadline is March 19, 2021.
American Legion Second District, IA Merit Award – Non-Member – Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who resides in the 2nd District and will attend an Iowa college. It is not necessary to be related to a member of the American Legion or Auxiliary. Information and application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is March 15 ,2021.
IHERF Health Care Career Scholarship Program – The Iowa Hospital Education Research Foundation (IHERF) supports students seeking health care education or training. Must be committed to working in an Iowa hospital for one year. Go to www.iherfscholarship.fluidreview.com for more information and to register. Deadline is March 30, 2021.
Iowa Association of Naturalists Joe Halbur Scholarship – Applicant must be an Iowa graduating senior planning to pursue a degree in environmental science, cultural interpretation, historical interpretation or outdoor recreation. Go to www.iowanaturalists.org/programs/funding for information and to fill out the application. Deadline is March 1, 2021.
Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarships – Applicant will be an Iowa Farm Bureau member in good standing. Must be a graduating senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA, be involved in extra-curricular activities and be accepted at a higher education institution. Go to www.iowafarmbureau.com/member-benefits/iowa-farm-bureay-scholarships for more information and to apply online. Deadline is February 26, 2021.
Iowa Golf Assn Ann Griffel Scholarship & Herman Sani Scholarship – Ann Griffel Scholarship – for an Iowa high school senior girl who intends to further their education at an Iowa college, university or trade school. Herman Sani Scholarship – for an Iowa high school senior with experience or background in golf. Based on academics, extra-curricular activities and leadership qualities. Golf accomplishments and ability is not looked at. Go to www.iowagolf.org/scholarships for information on both scholarships and to apply online. Deadline is April 1, 2021.
Leo Grether Memorial Scholarship in Choral Music – Applicant must be an Iowa high school senior enrolling in college as a vocal music education major. Go to www.ihsma.org and under the “Other Information and Documents”, see links in the Scholarship Opportunities section. Deadline is April 15, 2021.
Athene USA Game Changer Scholars Program – This scholarship is designed to support Black, African American, Latino, Latina, Latinx, and Hispanic students in reaching their educational goals. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, a recent graduate or a current college undergraduate at a two or four year Iowa college. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Go to www.learnmore.scholarsapply.org/athenescholars/ for more information and to apply online. Deadline is April 5, 2021.
Iowa Pork Producers Association Scholarships – Applicant must be an Iowa resident enrolled in an Iowa college or university planning to major in an agriculture-related field with an emphasis on the swine industry. Must maintain a 2.6 GPA. Go to www.iowapork.org/iowa-pork-youth-team/iowa-pork-producers-association-scholarships-internships for more information and to apply online. Deadline is April 1, 2021.
Delaware County Pork Producers Scholarship – Eligible students must be a high school senior who is a resident of Delaware County. Must be enrolling in a two or four year accredited college or university pursuing a career in agriculture or an agricultural related field. Information can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is March 15, 2021.
JAKS Scholarship – Offered to graduating seniors who are interested in continuing their education in an Engineering or Education field. Information and application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 12. 2021.