Delran High School Broadcast
April 6, 2017
Message from Mr. Daniel Finkle
I would like to report that PARCC went very smoothly this year with the help and support of the entire communtiy. We now look forward to the Freshman-Sophomore Formal tomorrow evening and then four more days until Spring Break. I wish everyone a great break and the time to be together with family and friends. My hope is that this weather will figure itself out, and we can have a wonderful spring. I look forward to spending time on the sidelines watching our teams battle for the Brown and Gold.
Some exciting news about Erica DeMichele, Supervisor of Curriculum...
SUSTAINABLE JERSEY FOR SCHOOLS
The April 2017 Sustainability Hero is Erica DeMichele, the Supervisor of Curriculum for Delran Township School District located in Burlington County. Read about Erica's accomplishments with the Delran Township School District; the district received a New Jersey Governor's Environmental Excellence Award and earned one of four statewide spots in the NJ STEM Ecosystem Alliance. Erica has secured over $16,000 in Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants. The student green teams in Delran are impressive, with over 250 active participants at the four schools. Read more about Erica's story here. Congratulations Mrs. DeMichele!
Congrats Principal's List and Honor Roll Students!
Congratulations to all the students who achieved Principal’s List and Honor Roll List for the 3rd marking period. In recognition of their achievement, we will celebrate and honor our Principal's List students with a dessert on Friday, April 28th!
Congrats Students of the Month
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month Joseph Miller and Nicholas Puleo!
Joseph was nominated by Ms. Carey, Mrs. James, Mrs. Patrick and Mr. Croly for his academic performance, character, respect, attendance, classroom participation, leadership responsibility, school spirit, good work ethic, diligence and citizenship. Joe has been a great asset to the Guidance Counselors office. As a first period runner, he has gone over and above his responsibilities on a daily basis. He always checks with the counselors to see if there is anything he can do and has been instrumental in giving new students tours and making them feel welcome. Whenever Joe is asked to do something, he does it immediately and with a smile on his face. He honors confidentiality which is of the utmost importance in the counseling office.
Nicholas was nominated by Mrs. Cindy Mignogna for his academic performance, character, respect, attendance, classroom participation, good work ethic, diligence and citizenship! Mrs. Mignogna stated that Nicholas is the epitome of the perfect "all-around" student. He has consistently demonstrated the unique and difficult task of blending academic excellence, community service, school leadership, club and activity participation and sports. He has also gained the trust and respect of his peers, teachers, administrators and community.
Congratulations and thank you Joseph and Nicholas for a job well done!
AP EXAM PRE-ADMINISTRATION SESSION
Athletic News
All of the spring teams have started strong. Golf is 3-0. Boys’ Tennis got an opening day victory over Burlington Township 3-2. Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse teams are both 1-1. Their programs are showing great progress. Boys’ Track will be competing at the Moorestown Relays this Saturday, and Girls’ Track will be at the West Deptford Relays. Softball won their opening round BCSL game against Willingboro 17-0. Baseball finally played their opening day game at Woodstown yesterday. All teams will be competing over Spring Break. Check the schedule on our website, and come show your support. Go Bears!
The Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Scholarship was created by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas in 1994. Dave Thomas dropped out of high school when he was 15 years old in order to work full-time and went on to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history. While this nontraditional path led to his prosperity, it always worried Dave that others would expect to achieve similar fame and wealth by not finishing high school or attending college. Faced with this dilemma, at 61 years old, Dave took the required classes to earn his General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and was honored at a ceremony at Coconut Creek High School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The senior class of 1993 embraced their honorary classmate by inviting Dave and his wife Lorraine to the senior prom and voting him “Most Likely to Succeed.” Inspired by his desire to celebrate the outstanding achievements of youth in America, he launched the Wendy’s High School Heisman program.
Wendy's® is looking for scholar-athletes from the Class of 2018! They will award 100 students from across the nation with $150,000 in Scholarships. Go to www.wendysheisman.com to apply.
STEAM UP Summer Camp Needs DHS Student Counselors
Governor's STEM Scholars Program
Support STEM Programs at Delran
German Club Service Project
Homecoming Video
The Homecoming DVD is now available for students to purchase during lunch periods. The price is $15.00, and checks must be made payable to DHS Special Funds.
Alumni Walk
Delran High School is proud to reintroduce the, ”DHS Alumni Walk.” The project is designed to provide the graduating seniors and DHS Alumni the opportunity to make their legacy a permanent piece of the landscape of Delran High School. This is the third year of the project, and we are hopeful to pave our way past the ticket booth this year. The project will allow members of the Delran High School family to congratulate, memorialize, and archive their relationships, memories, and friendships fostered here at DHS. Please consider buying a brick and making your legacy a permanent piece of DHS’s path to success. Please submit the order form with your payment to Mr. Brian Stolarick, Assistant Principal. Checks must be made payable to DHS Special Funds. Orders are due by April 15, 2017.
PTA Corner
Gift Basket Extravaganza
Senior Parents - We still need baskets to wrap! We have less than half the number of baskets needed and only three weeks until the GBE. Drop off your donations and/or basket as soon as possible to Denise Klein at 76 Stoneham. If you don’t have time to shop, drop off a gift card or cash donation; and we will shop and make a basket in honor of your graduate. You may donate as many baskets as you would like.
We also need parents to solicit local businesses for donations. Businesses are more than willing to give. All you need to do is ask! Remember, the proceeds from the GBE directly fund Project Graduation. Please help us meet our goal so we may provide a fun, safe and memorable Project Graduation for your child. Please send questions to Delran.mshs.pta@gmail.com.
Student Volunteers for GBE
Student volunteers are needed to help the weekend of the GBE. We need help setting up in the evening on Friday, April 28th and in the morning on Saturday, April 29th morning as well as the evening during the event. If you have a child that would like to help, please email Delran.mshs.pta@gmail.com. Please specify the day and time your child is available. Service hours are available.
Senior Stars
Senior Stars are on sale for $5.00. Let your imagination run wild as you decorate a star in honor of your Class of 2017 graduate. Stars will be displayed at the Gift Basket Extravaganza and Project Graduation. Contact Theresa Heisler at jetmheis@comcast.net for additional information.
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Guidance Counselors Corner
Scholarship Information
Naviance
The primary resource to assist students is NAVIANCE. Students are introduced to this resource during their freshman year and are encouraged to update and explore throughout their high school experience. Additional resources may include:
- College Admission Representative Meetings
- Computerized Career Search
- Spring College Fair at Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC)
- Scholarship Search Engine Career
- College Information
- Financial Aid Information
- Program of Studies
SAT/ACT
- May 6, 2017
- June 3, 2017
- August 26, 2017
- October 7, 2017
ACT Dates
- June 10, 2017
- September 9, 2017
The Early Bird Gets the Scholarship Workshop
Kaplin SAT Prep
As we approach the final months of the school year, we are also approaching the final two (most popular) SAT test dates (5/6 & 6/3).
In preparation for the Saturday, May 6th SAT, practice test and scoring are being held from Tuesday, April 4th until Thursday, May 4th from 06:00 to 9:45 p.m. at Moorestown High School.
In preparation for the Saturday, June 3rd SAT, practice test and scoring are being held from Tuesday, May 9th to Thursday, June 1st at the Katz Jewish Community Center of Cherry Hill. To find out more information about the discounts or to register, please visit kaptest.com.
Finally, Collegeboard has added an August test date (Saturday, August 26th). A summer test date can be helpful, as students have more time during the summer months to prep.
DHS NITTY-GRITTIES
Daily Announcements
Important information, student academic and athletic achievements, schedule changes, club meetings, scholarships and current fundraisers are read to the student body daily. Keep up with all the daily happenings at DHS, and check out our website frequently!
Bear Essentials - School Store
Show your Bear pride! The Delran community is invited to purchase t-shirts and sweatshirts from the DHS school store. Showcase your Bear pride and spirit with our exclusive line of clothing. All proceeds go towards our senior scholarships that will be awarded in June. Please click on the link to begin shopping! School Store
Coming Up This Month...
- 4/10 BOE Mtg., DHS Cafe, 7:30 p.m.
- 4/11 PTA Mtg., Media Center, 7:00 p.m.
- 4/11 NHS Volleyball Tournament, 6:30 p.m.
- 4/14 School Closed - Good Friday
- 4/17-4/21 School Closed - Spring Recess
- 4/17-4/24 Music Department Trip
- 4/25 Student Council Executive Board Speeches
- 4/26 Student Council Elections
- 4/26 Academic Awards Evening, 6:30 p.m.
- 4/28 BEAR Day - Period 1
- 4/28 Principal's List Dessert
- 4/29 PTA Gift Basket Extravaganza, 6:00 p.m.
View Full Calendar!
Athletic Department's Website/Schedule
To obtain a copy of the DHS Athletic Handbook, Physical Exam Forms, Travel Release Form, Fitness Center Permission Form and the ATS Web Portal Instructions for current and new students as well as contact information for all our coaches, please visit our Athletic Department's Web Page!
Come out and support our DHS Bears! Check out our Athletic Schedule!
COLLEGE NEWS
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Rutgers University offers a major in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with concentration options in Sports Management, Exercise Science, and Exercise Physiology. Rutgers will host general campus tours and information sessions on the Piscataway/New Brunswick campus on April 13,17,18, 20, 21, and 28. For more information, contact 732-445-4636 or questions@admissions.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers University will hold tours and information sessions at the Honors College in New Brunswick on April 19 and 26. The Rutgers Honors College is a living-learning community of extraordinary students. This is a great chance to see the Honors College campus and learn more from Rutgers staff. Reservations are required. For more information, contact 848-932-0990 and honorscollege@rutgers.edu.
The Academy at Rutgers for Girls in Engineering & Technology (TARGET)
TARGET engages 6th-11th graders in hands-on projects during one-week, grade specific programs during the summer. Introducing girls to the world of engineering can lead to exciting professional opportunities and discovery.
Women In Engineering
Rutgers University Women in Engineering Initiative (RU WEI) was established to provide support for current and future female engineers and to engage alumni, industry, and other partners in Rutgers engineering programs. While the field of engineering might once have been dominated nearly exclusively by men, more and more women are not only studying engineering, but finding professional success and attaining leadership roles in dynamic industries.
Rutgers continues to recruit and retain an ever increasing number of women to its engineering program. It is a national leader in awarding doctoral degrees to women, and includes many women among its faculty. The School of Engineering also includes a student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers and invites alumnae to return to campus for mentoring and leadership advisory boards. For more information, contact Candiece White at Rutgers at cawhite@rci.rutgers.edu.
To learn more about Rutgers University, visit www.rutgers.edu. For Rutgers merchandise, visit www.rutgersshop.com.
Community Events
TOPSoccer Program for Young Athletes with Disabilities
Rothman Youth Sports Safety Symposium for Coaches
Internship Opportunities
We would like to offer students at Delran High School the opportunity to join our campaign either as interns or on a fellowship basis.
Fellows will be given responsibility over a work stream, while interns will be working across multiple functional areas. Interns and fellows will have an opportunity to learn all aspects of a political campaign, including communications, fundraising, and field organization. These opportunities can grow into full-time positions with the campaign at the end of the semester.
- Great opportunity to learn about political campaigns and become politically active!
- Gain valuable experience that colleges and employers value!
- Great resume builder!
- Make a positive difference for your community and state!
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