Are You Ready for America’s Best Literature?

Third and Fourth quarter embarks a literary journey. 9th graders will explore the life and time seen through the eyes of Scout Finch the narrator of  the thrilling novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” 11th graders will examine the quest for identity through the lenses of Miss. Janie in “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Seniors will arrive at the compelling drama “Raisin in the Sun,” while discovering the difficult questions about assimilation and identity.

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Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Eligibility

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships

 Students enrolled full-time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2014, with plans to enter college no later than the Fall following graduation OR students enrolled full-time as a college freshman or sophomore, no older than 20 years of age and progressing normally toward a bachelor’s degree;

 Scholarships from the Foundation shall be used only at an institution that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum, and normally has a regularly organized body of students in attendance at the place where the educational activities are carried on, and that is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as being accredited by recognized accrediting agencies;

 Students seeking degrees through online or distance learning programs exclusively shall not be eligible for Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships;*

 A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors;

 A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for college applicants;

 U.S. citizenship or permanent resident;

 All applicants must reside (permanent home address) in one of the following states and theDistrict of Columbia: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana,Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri,Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Delaware and New Jersey.

 Employees of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible.

 Online/distance learning courses are permitted when a part of the required curriculum taught in the campus environment and when such course is only available online or through distance learning.

COLLEGE FAIR! Bring students-MARCH FOR COLLEGE FAIR DAY with WASHINGTON WIZARDS -FRIDAY – VERIZON CENTER

March for College, Inc. is hosting a college fair on FRIDAY, the day Prince Georges County Schools are CLOSED!

Review the attached flier AND SHARE!! Inform your students and parents.

MARCH FOR COLLEGE FAIR DAY with WASHINGTON WIZARDS!
Verizon Center
Washington, D.C.
METRO: The Gallery Place-Chinatown station is located directly under VERIZON CENTER


12:30 – College Fair/College Forums/College Admission Exhibits
  7:00 – Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls NBA game
  • College admissions exhibiting Norfolk State, Bowie State, Howard University, Morgan State,  Lincoln University, Fisk University, Tuskegee University, Coppin State, and more…
  • College forums on what is needed to get into college, selecting a good major, paying for college and college and beyond.
  • Following the M4C Fair, will be the Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls NBA game at 7:00 PM!
REGISTER:
Your school sponsors or school may be able to assist in funding student tickets! Tickets are at a great discount rate, only for above websites!
The MARCH FOR COLLEGE FAIR DAY with the WASHINGTON WIZARDS will be an exciting, fun filled day for everyone! School counselors are arranging transportation for students. Washington, D.C. Mayor, counsel members, public school officials and the Wizards Cheerleaders have been invited.

Remembering Nelson Mandela

Today in Johannesburg, President Obama joined leaders from the United States and around the world at a national memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela.

In President Obama’s remarks, he reflected on what Mandela meant to him personally, as well as to the people of South Africa, and urged all of us to remember Madiba’s legacy and contributions to humanity.

For the people of South Africa, for those he inspired around the globe, Madiba’s passing is rightly a time of mourning, and a time to celebrate a heroic life. But I believe it should also prompt in each of us a time for self-reflection.  With honesty, regardless of our station or our circumstance, we must ask:  How well have I applied his lessons in my own life?  It’s a question I ask myself, as a man and as a President.

“The questions we face today — how to promote equality and justice; how to uphold freedom and human rights; how to end conflict and sectarian war — these things do not have easy answers,” President Obama said.

Nelson Mandela reminds us that it always seems impossible until it is done. South Africa shows that is true. South Africa shows we can change, that we can choose a world defined not by our differences, but by our common hopes. We can choose a world defined not by conflict, but by peace and justice and opportunity.

During the President and First Lady’s trip to Africa this summer, they had the opportunity to visit Robben Island, home of the maximum security prison where Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid activists were jailed. Watch the video below to learn more about their experience.

ELA CLASS ON IG

Greetings,

“While in Rome do what the Romans do.”

We have correlated Instagram with our ELA class. Please check us out via Instagram MSLEWISENGLISHSURRATTS if you would like to upload a picture to this IG please forward the pic to jamie.lewis@pgcps.org and the caption and the appropriate image will be uploaded.

Again, this is a wonderful opportunity to intergrade technology, education, and fun with the students here at Surrattsville. Students now have an opportunity to speak on academics while communicating with images (appropriate images).

I am excited for this opportunity and I can not wait to see your thoughts, concerns, creativity and etc.

Thanks Surrattsville ELA.