The Sacramento City Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political
affiliation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, parental or marital status, or
any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.
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PSAT Test October 19th is the official PSAT testing day. SCUSD will be giving the test to all sophomores. However, this is really for juniors. This is the test that decides National Merit Scholars. Juniors are strongly urged to take the test, not only to
possibly qualify for National Merit Scholar but also prepare for the SAT. The cost of the test is $15. However, if you are a PACE Patron the cost is only $10. Sign up in room C301.
Speaking of PSAT, Kaplan is offering free PSAT Prep Live. Kaplan’s expert faculty will cover the most important PSAT content and tackle practice problems in 8 livestreaming, one-hour lessons – all free. Visit
www.kaptest.com/PSATPrepLive for more information.
Class of 2018 Class of 2018 is hosting a fundraiser with Reuseit for junior prom. Reuseit takes used/old clothing and gives it to those in need. For each pound of clothing that
is donated, Reuseit will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Class of 2018. If you have any clothing that is not being used, please donate to the Class of 2018. The fundraiser begins Oct. 10th and runs through Oct. 24th. You can drop
off the clothing in the front office.
PACE Patron Card Attached is an order form for the PACE Patron Card. Many of you became Patrons during the Big Day of Giving and your student will receive a temporary
card soon until permanent cards can be made. This is a great way to support PACE. It is only $2 a week. See attached letter from PACE Parent Committee Chairperson.
Community Service Genevieve Didion School Annual Fall Festival – needs students to assist
with set-up, work booths, and clean-up. The event is Friday, October 14 from 2:30 – 7:30. Different shifts are available. Check out the flyer on the bulletin
board. If intrested email [email protected] and list Didion FF PACE Volunteer in the subject line and include full name and contact phone #. Also the shift you want to work (check bulletin board).
Crocker/Riverside Elementary School Fall Carnival – needs students to assist with setup, working the
game booths, activities, beverage bar, sno cone machine, popcorn machine, Sweete Shoppe, prize center, and
take down. The event is Saturday, October 15 at Crocker/Riverside Elementary School. There are several different volunteer shifts. If interested in visit http://signup.com/go/YPY28v to sign up.
Matsuyama Elementary School Harvest Festival – needs volunteers. The festival is Friday, October 21
from 4 – 7pm. Students are needed to work booths, concessions, and clean-up. They will feed you. If intersted
email [email protected] .
Oct. 7 – Registration
Deadline for the
11/5 SAT Test
Oct. 12 – Field Trip,
Alcatraz & San
Francisco
Exploratorium
Oct. 19 – PSAT
Test, for Juniors
who want to qualify
for National Merit
Scholarships
Oct. 22 – Field Trip,
Chico State Preview
Day (Saturday Field
Trip)
Oct. 25 – Late
Registration
Deadline for the
11/5 SAT Test
Nov. 19, PACE E-
Waste Collection,
9am-1pm, JFK
parking lot
The Sacramento City Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political
affiliation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, parental or marital status, or
any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.
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Chinese Community Church – is looking for volunteers for its Fall Fellowship and Food Festival. The
volunteer dates are Oct. 8, Oct 13, Oct. 15 and Oct. 16. Different jobs are available. Check the bulletin board for specific days, times, locations, and jobs. Email [email protected] to sign up.
Parent Volunteers Needed PACE has
committed to manning a concession stand at the
new Golden 1 Arena this year. PACE will
receive a percentage of the profits the
stand earns that night. Volunteers must arrive 2
hours prior to the event. Uniforms (shirts and pants) will be provided for each event. Volunteers can email Lily Dong at
[email protected] to sign up or if you have questions you can reach her at (916) 806-6273 by text or call. The events and dates are as follows:
Wednesday, October 5 at 8pm – Paul McCartney Concert Thursday, October 27 at 7:30pm Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs Monday, December 12 at 7:30pm Kings vs. LA Lakers Sunday, January 8 at 6pm Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Friday, January 13 at 7:30pm Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
E-Waste Collection JFK PACE will partner with Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps to recycle all collected e-waste. All hard drives will be completely shredded. This collection will take place November 19 from 9am-1pm in the JFK parking lot. Volunteers are needed to help as well. Contact Margie Ng at [email protected] for questions or to
sign up to volunteer. More specific information as to what can be collected and what can’t as the date of the collection draws near.
Featured Cultural Event 2016 Filipino Family Festival
Oct. 8, 9 – 5:30
Elk Grove Regional Park
The Filipino Family Festival features great food, raffle,
entertainment, vendors, and fun.
There will also be a special performance by Introvoys
to celebrate the launch of their new album.
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Opportunities
Breakthrough Junior Challenge – video contest. Enter for a chance to win a $250,000 college scholarship.
To enter, create a short video explaining a challenging concept in physics, mathematics, or the life sciences in
an engaging, illuminating, and creative way. Deadline is October 10, 2016. Visit https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/ for more information.
Open House – California State University
Sacramento will host Future Hornet’s Day on Saturday, October 8th from 1-4pm. Future
Hornet Day is designed especially for prospective undergraduates and their families. Visit
http://www.csus.edu/admissions/future-hornet-day/ to learn more and register.
Open House – California State University
East Bay will host an open house for
prospective students on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 8am to 12pm. At Preview Day students can learn what it’s like to be a Pioneer. Learn
about the latest admissions requirements, financial aid, academics, and take a campus tour. For registration and event information visit www.csueastbay.edu/previewday .
Open House – University of California Santa
Cruz invites students and families to the campus for Saturday campus tours. Student-led campus tours will provide prospective students with a general introduction to
academic and campus activities. An admissions presentation covering freshman and transfer admissionw will be followed by a
brief student panel. Reservations must be made in advance online. The two Saturdays are October 29 and November 12. Make a
reservation for a tour at http://admissions.ucsc.edu/visit/fall-saturday-tours.html .
Scholarship
Go Ennounce Yourself Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: 30th of each month
Description: Open to all high
school students. Once you apply
you are considered every month
based on the updates you post.
Website:
https://www.goennounce.com/static
/scholarship1/https://www.elks.org/schol