CMC Schedule for Week of April 25th

The CMC building will be cancelling regular classes on Wednesday, April 27th for Senior Presentations from 9-3.

Thursday and Friday April 28-29th are furlough days for the district and CMC campus will be closed.

Cohort T1, T2, and CEO students are expected to attend their CCC classes as scheduled next week.

The shuttles from CMC to CCC's main campus will not be operating on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday April 27th-29th.

NCEF Scholarship for North Clackamas Seniors

Here is a great scholarship opportunity for district seniors...

North Clackamas Education Foundation (NCEF) provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors to continue their education at a regional college or accredited trade school of their choosing.

NCEF will accept scholarship applications from graduating seniors who meet the following guidelines:

• Grade point average 2.5 or higher
• Attending an accredited regional college or trade school
• Scholarship will be used within one year of graduating
• Applicant must have a valid Social Security number

Applications are due by May 2, 2011.

http://www.nc-foundation.org/scholarships_overview.html

Attention Seniors: Important Info for All Graduates!

Graduation is June 6th! There is much to be done to get ready...

CAP AND GOWNS:

Seniors who are participating in the graduation ceremony should pick up their cap and gown ordering form at the front desk at CMC as soon as possible. Your cap and gown will be delivered to CMC after you send your order directly to them. The first deadline has already passed so please pick up your ordering form immediately and submit it by April 22nd to avoid late fees.

MANDATORY GRADUATION MEETING:

We will have mandatory meeting on Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00pm at CMC to cover all the details leading up to graduation.

SENIOR PRESENTATIONS:

On Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 9am to 3pm, graduating seniors who have finished their senior internship hours will be expected to present their projects and portfolios. Seniors must be ready to address the key points of their internship, their completed portfolio, and the product they created.

Please contact either Emily LeCompte at lecomptee@nclack.k12.or.us or me at renehank@nclack.k12.or.us to schedule your time slot on this day, Wednesday, April 27, 2011, when you will present your senior internship project and portfolio, and let either one of us know if you will be presenting a practice or a final version, or both.

COLLEGE GOAL OREGON

Need money for college? Come to this FREE event!

College Goal Oregon

Saturday January 22, 2011
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
at CCC in Gregory Forum

Get help with financial aid - Talk to a financial aid rep

Fill out the FAFSA at the event - Apply for a pin at www.fafsa.gov

WHAT TO BRING:

2008 IRS Tax Returns ■ W2 forms ■ Other financial records
www.collegegoaloregon.gov

Other College Goal Oregon Locations/Dates:

MHCC - January 22nd

PCC - January 29th

Please come join us tomorrow night!!

Opportunities: Future Planning 101
Tuesday, December 7^th, 2010

6:30-8:00pm

Workshops and Information led by CMC Staff

Topics include: Choosing the right college, Applying to and getting accepted to college, Two and four-year college degree planning, Paying for college,
Financial aid/Scholarships

12021 Southeast 82nd Avenue

Happy Valley, OR 97086

503-518-5925

Attention Juniors and Seniors!! Opportunities Booklets available!!

The 2010 Oregon Opportunities booklets have arrived and are available to be picked up outside my office. This resource has vital information for Juniors and Seniors about applying to colleges, paying for college, including definitions of financial aid terms, timelines for students, and help staying organized through the process. Please come by to get yours as soon as possible!!


The Opportunities booklet also can be found online at:
http://www.osac.state.or.us/doc/10-11_Natl_Opportunities.pdf

Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) Scholarship application (link to eApp):
http://www.getcollegefunds.org/eApp.html.
Complete one application for up to 20 scholarships from a database of 400+ scholarships for Oregon students based on financial need.


Don't wait to get started on planning for next year!

Portland National College Fair - Nov 12-13

Details for this year's Portland National College Fair below! We will not be attending the fair as a school trip this year, so be sure to make time over Veteran's Day weekend to attend.

Friday, November 12th from 9:00am - 12:00pm
(CMC is closed that day - CCC classes are in session)

Saturday, November 13th from 1:00pm-5:00pm

Oregon Convention Center
Exhibit Hall C
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Portland, OR 97232
800/791-2250 or 503/235-7575

For more information:
http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/ncf/Fall/Pages/10FPor.aspx

The fair is always FREE and it's a great opportunity to talk with representatives from colleges and universities from all over the country. The following information sessions are also available to students and parents who attend the fair:

Information Sessions:

Understanding the College Admission Process
9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am
Paying for College and Financial Aid
9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am
How to Search, Apply and Compete for Scholarships
9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am
Writing College Application Essays
9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am