Jeffy's Journal
Senior Edition
Jefferson Graduation @ Alliant Energy Powerhouse (US Cellular)
Saturday, May 29, 2021, 07:00 PM
Alliant Energy Power House, 1st Avenue Northeast, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Summer Scholarship Possibilities
Here's a list of 15 high-quality scholarships due this summer, ordered by deadline (soonest to latest).
Maestro Cares Foundation Scholarship Due May 31; $3000 award Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award Due Jun 5; $5000 award This scholarship is for an LGBTQ student who plans to pursue a career in journalism, and supports the mission of fair and accurate coverage of the LGBTQ community. The applicant must demonstrate understanding of issues facing the LGBTQ community, include five work samples, and publish a multimedia news story to Tumblr as part of the application. Sharon C. Ryan Memorial Scholarship Due Jun 15; $1000 award For a student with GPA 3.0+ who plans to major in business, statistics, hospitality, or spa management, in order to pursue a career in hospitality. For the application, the student will need to write an essay related to family vacations, hospitality, or their career plans; as well as include two letters of recommendation. Providian Medical Scholarships Due Jun 21; $500 award; 2 recipients For students with GPA 3.0+, an essay contest on the topic: "How medical equipment technology has changed college coursework/curriculum." Applications must be sent via postal mail. Design a Better Future Scholarship Due Jun 28; $10,000 award; 5 recipients Students must design and implement a community improvement project, and then submit multimedia (photos, videos, interviews, and write-ups) about the process and its impact. Five students will receive $10k tuition scholarships, and the top-prize winner will receive an additional $5k towards the community project. Due Jun 30; $150 award Broad eligibility scholarship that requires just one short essay (100-300 words) reflecting on what the student has accomplished this school year and what their ambitions are for the school year to come. Due Jun 30; $1500 award Scholarship for students with GPA 3.0+ with the application essay question: "Why is having a higher education important?" Students must also submit financial info, a resumé, recommendation letters, and a transcript. Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship Due Jun 30; $1000-$5000 award; Multiple recipients Scholarship for Asian-American students pursuing careers in entrepreneurship. Due Jun 30; $500-5000 award; Multiple recipients Scholarship for Korean-American students who have academic/personal achievement and are engaged in community/civic service. Cirilo McSween Scholarship for Business or Accounting Students Due Jun 30; $5000 award; multiple recipients Scholarship for incoming freshmen planning to major in business or accounting. Winners must show academic success and active participation in their communities (via extracurriculars or community service).
AlChE Minority Scholarship Awards
Due Jul 15; $1000 award; 15 recipients
Scholarships for minority students underrepresented in chemical engineering. Applicants must plan to enroll in a four-year college and major in a science or engineering degree (with preference given to chemical engineering).
Dolphin Galleries Scholarship for the Visual & Creative Arts
Due Jul 20; $1000 award
Scholarship for a student who plans to pursue an arts-related major or minor.
Global Perspective Scholarship
Due Aug 1; $250-$1000 award; 3 recipients
Scholarship for high school or college students who care about making a positive impact. Applicants must write an essay on: "What kind of global impact project is most critical for you to focus on and why, and what is your plan to make an impact in the next year and beyond?"
Environmental Awareness Scholarship
Due Sep 1; $1000 award; 2 recipients
Essay contest on how you think climate change will impact future generations.
Be the Boss Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs
Due Sep 15; $2000 award; 2 recipients
For a female student who wants to start her own online business. Financial need and academic performance are not important.
School Meal Account Refunds
For Electronic Communication:
For School Meal Account Refunds:
- Go to Quick Links on the District’s webpage, under Food and Nutrition look for Lunch Money link to request a refund, transfer or make a donation or click on this link School Meal Refund-Donate-Transfer. To check your student’s meal account balance, click on sendmoneytoschool.com and use their 6-digit ID number.
For Letter or Newsletter Communication:
For School Meal Account Refunds:
- Go to Quick Links on District’s webpage
- Food and Nutrition
- Lunch Money (Donate/Refund/Transfer)
- Complete form
- Allow 8-10 business days to process
Need to check your student’s meal account balance: (See above)
· Go to Quick Links on District’s webpage
· Click Send Money to School
· Must have student’s 6-digit ID to login.
FAFSA / iCAN
ALL SENIORS SHOULD COMPLETE THE FAFSA
Due to the continued health concerns surrounding the spread of the Coronavirus, ICAN will be closing its physical offices until further notice, beginning Wednesday, March 18.
ICAN will continue to offer services via phone and virtual appointment utilizing Zoom technology, Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 4:30 pm.
To connect with ICAN call 877-272-4692 or visit www.icansucceed.org/apt to schedule a virtual appointment.
The ICAN East Central Iowa office is located in the Linn County Regional Education Center in Hiawatha and serves the Cedar Valley and Corridor areas of the state.
Hours:
Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
To schedule an appointment click below or call (877) 272-4692.
Kirkwood Community College - MAP
Linn County Regional Education Center
1770 Boyson Road
Hiawatha, IA 52233
iCan Tips For Seniors
Cap and Gown/Announcements/Etc. Distribution
Caps and gowns have been distributed.
If you do not have your cap and gown, please contact the main office at Jefferson.
Jefferson High School - HOME OF THE JHAWKS
Jefferson Main Office: (319) 558-2435
Mr. Mike Hawley, Principal
Ms. Lorie Bateman, Associate Principal
Mr. Chris Deam, Athletic Director
Mr. Chad Szabo, Associate Principal
Mr. Mike Panoch, Facilitator
Office Staff:
Ms. Lois Bassett, Main Office
Ms. Lori Gunn, Main Office
Ms. Nancy Coffman, Attendance Office (319) 558-2341
Ms. Nicole McCue, Attendance Office (319) 558-2341
Ms. Susan Rumelhart, Nurse (319) 558-3473
Ms. Jackie Simoens, Athletics (319) 558-2148
Ms. Debra Floyd, Bookkeeping (319) 558-2743
Student Services: (319) 558-2441
Brenda Morillo, Counseling Secretary
Nancy Priebe, Special Ed. Compliance Secretary
Kim Abram, Counselor Freshmen
Jason Edwards, Counselor 10-12 Students with Last Names A-HA
Jamie Cummins, Counselor 10-12 Students with Last Names Hb-Pa
Judy McIntosh, Counselor 10-12 Students with Last Names Pb-Z
Russ Bush, Technology
Kevin Darrow, PACT
Rebecca Egli, Transition Specialist
Email: mhawley@crschools.us
Website: jefferson.cr.k12.us/
Location: 1243 20th Street Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 558-2435
Facebook: facebook.com/CRJeffersonHS
Twitter: @CRJeffersonHigh