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Dear Providence families and friends,To ensure that everyone can view the Mews and avoid any formatting issues, we arealso attaching it to this email as a PDF file. And, as always, the Mews is available onlineat the PHS PTSO Website.If you no longer wish to receive this publication, please click here to unsubscribe.Thanks,MEWS Editorial TeamPROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOLMEWSSeptember 29, 2017The following articles were submitted by various PHS clubs, staff, booster organizations, etc. ThePTSO compiles these articles for your convenience. Questions related to specific articles shouldbe directed to the contact person provided.Refer to Mews Guidelines and Submit Mews Articles by 9:00pm Wednesday evening.View past and current editions of The Mews.PHS Website PTSO Website PHS PTSO Facebook PageSubscribe/Unsubscribe to the Mews by going to the PTSO website and selecting Sign Up for PHSEmails.DATES TO REMEMBERAthletic DatesSeptember 30October 4October 11October 18October 23October 30November 20See upcoming games and events in the Athletics calendar belowDeadline to Join the PTSO for 15Senior Night for Seniors and their Parents, 6:30 PMPSAT Day, 10th and 11th Graders will take the PSATEarly Release Day at 11:15 AMPre-ACT day for 10th graders, Practice ACT for 11th gradersUnderclassmen Picture Makeup (Retakes and Absentees)Teacher Work Day and End of 1st QuarterSenior Yearbook Ads Due

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPALDear PHS Parents:Thank you for participating in our Curriculum Night last night. I appreciate all of thewonderful comments made by parents about our teaching staff. They are the BEST inthe business and we are lucky that our children can learn from them. Please be sureto stay in close contact with them especially if you see any struggles that we need toaddress early.I want to provide a special invitation for our seniors and their parents to attend SeniorNight this coming Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 PM in the PHS Auditorium. Ourcounselors have prepared a presentation that will discuss tips for applying tocollege. Then, a guest speaker from the College Foundation of NC (CFNC) will explainthe financial aid process and the FAFSA (which everyone will fill out even if not applyingfor financial aid). As a parent of a senior, I found this information helpful and I think youwill too.Best wishes for a great weekend.Sincerely,Dr. HarrillANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTSJoin the PTSO and Save Some Dough ( )!Please don’t forget to join the PTSO by September 30 while memberships are only 15. After this date, your family membership increases to 20. Your support ofProvidence High School through the PTSO helps provide students and staff withimportant technology, educational materials, and upgrades to the school buildings andgrounds.Thank you to our families, teachers and staff who have already joined!For your convenience, you can join the PTSO and purchase items for your student atPay4SchoolStuff (www.pay4schoolstuff.com) or find Parent Pack Forms on the PTSOwebsite. If you have experienced any issues with logging in or making your purchases,please contact us.Thank you for your support!(Submitted 09/21/17 by Jana Emerick, jana emerick@yahoo.com)

School PortraitsUnderclassmen received their school portraits in homeroom on Tuesday, September26. If your student was absent, portraits can be picked up in the Media Center.LifeTouch photographers will be on campus on October 23 to photograph retakes andstudents who missed the earlier school portraits. Email pamelac.mann@cms.k12.nc.usif you have questions.(Submitted 09/21/17 by Pamela Mann, pamelac.mann@cms.k12.nc.us)Parents of Juniors and Sophomores – NC Governor’s SchoolIt is that time of year when we accept nominations from classroom teachers for NorthCarolina Governor’s School 2018. Below is a description of the program copied fromthe Governor’s School Website. www.ncgovschool.orgThe Governor's School of North Carolina is a five and one-half week summer residentialprogram for intellectually gifted high school students, integrating academic disciplines,the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on theexploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does notinvolve credit, tests, or gradesEligible students are juniors in the areas of English, Math, Natural Sciences, SocialSciences, Foreign Language, and Visual ArtsSophomores may be nominated in Performing Arts including; Choral Music,Instrumental Music, and Dance.If you are gifted in one of these areas and would like to be nominated, please discussthis with your teacher within that subject of interest. We can only accept a fewnominations directly from teachers.Any questions please email Mr. Abbott - Jewel.abbott@cms.k12.nc.us.(Submitted 09/14/17 by Jewel Abbot, jewel.abbott@cms.k12.nc.us)CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSNew - Drama Booster Annual Bake Sale!CALLING ALL Bakers! The PHS Theater Arts Department needs your help!

Put on that apron! Whip out that mixer! We know that your cookies, brownies,cupcakes, muffins, pound cake slices and sweets are simply the BEST!We are asking for donations of your delicious creations. We will sell your packagedbaked items during the Athletic Boosters’ BBQ sale on Homecoming Friday. Allproceeds go directly to support the Theater Arts at Providence.If you can help, bake and then package up your single serving treats in zip-lock bags forus. We will sell each package for 1.00.Please sign up and drop off your goodies at the school front office on Friday, October20 before 10 AM. Click on the following link for Baked Goods -drama3NOT A BAKER? No worries! You can still support us by buying a yummy treatwhen you pick up your BBQ or by signing up to work the sale. Click on the following linkto let us know when you can help work the Bake Sale rama2(Submitted 09/19/17 by Susan Kowadlo, kkowadlo@windstream.net)New - PHS OrchestrasMusicians: Get ready to perform! Our first concert, with the PHS Choirs, is coming upOctober 17at 7 PM. Chamber musicians will practice with the Choir October 11 at 3 PM. Also onOctober 11, we will start our coffee fundraiser. School starts early in the morning, andeverybody needs a pick-me-up sometimes. More details soon.(Submitted 09/26/17 by Angela Lawrence, 31angela@gmail.com)New - PHS BandsThe PHS Bands are now taking orders for fresh Florida Indian River Fruit. They areoffering delicious navel oranges, grapefruit and tangelos. Popular Schermer Pecans arealso for sale, in mammoth pecan halves, medium pieces, milk or dark chocolate, glazed,and caramel cluster varieties. Order through a band member, parent or email MargieDivish mdivish1@gmail.com before November 3 for delivery the week of December 2.(Submitted 09/27/17 by Chris Ecker, chrisecker9@gmail.com)

Homecoming InformationThe homecoming dance will be Saturday night, October 21. Parents, please registerto chaperone the dance at https://goo.gl/forms/OYIkNeRIkUF5RQoF3 . Without enoughvolunteers, we cannot have the dance, so please sign up! Snacks and drinks will beprovided.The homecoming football game will be Friday night, October 20.Please contact keylinnlopez@gmail.com for more information regarding homecomingand chaperone registration.(Submitted 09/20/17 by Keylin Lopez, keylinnlopez@gmail.com)COUNSELING DEPARTMENT AND CAREERDEVELOPMENTPlease Visit our School Counseling Website for Announcements, our ScholarshipWeebly Page, a list of College Representatives Visiting Providence and the newCollege and Career Center WebsiteNew - Scholarship of the WeekCheatham-White Scholars - North Carolina A&T State UniversityProspective students are invited to join North Carolina Agricultural and Technical StateUniversity in the 2018-19 school year as our first class of Cheatham-White Scholars.Who will they be? Some of America’s most high-achieving seniors ready to spread theirwings on a campus widely known for its national leadership in science, technology,mathematics and engineering disciplines and recognized as the country’s largesthistorically black university. Each recipient will be awarded a fully funded four-yearscholarship that covers the costs of all of the following: tuition, student fees, housing,meals, textbooks, a laptop computer, supplies, travel and personal expenses. Eachscholarship also provides four summers of fully funded enrichment and networkingopportunities that may include international travel and study. It is truly a completeaward, meant to recognize academic achievement and potential at the highest levels.Eligibility and Selection CriteriaTo be eligible for selection as a Cheatham-White Scholar, a senior must satisfy all of thefollowing criteria: Be a competitive applicant for admission as a freshman in the fall semester into abaccalaureate program at North Carolina A&T.

Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.Be on course to graduate from high school in the spring semester prior to collegeadmission.Minimum 4.0 or higher weighted cumulative GPA.A minimum score of 1280 SAT or 28 ACT.Show exceptional qualities of character and leadership.Be significantly involved in extracurricular activities.Demonstrate a strong commitment to service.Students can be endorsed by the school or self-nominate. If you would like to beendorsed by the school, please see Mrs. Obringer in the Counseling Office by Monday,October 23. See website for more details: ed 09/26/17 by Ginger Obringer, virginiaa.obringer@cms.k12.nc.us)College FairThe Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (CACRAO)College Fair will be held on Thursday, October 5 at the Charlotte Convention Center.The fair is open to a limited number of 12th graders from PHS who wish to pursuepostsecondary education. At this time, approximately 120 colleges and universities areparticipating. More are expected. Students will take a school bus and will be off campusfrom approximately 8:45 AM - 1 PM. Please see your School Counselor if you areinteresting in attending.(Submitted 09/20/17 by Ginger Obringer, virginiaa.obringer@cms.k12.nc.us)Senior Night at Providence – Wednesday, October 4What:Counselors will discuss tips for applying to college, and guest speakerTimeka Ruffin, with CFNC will explain the financial aid process, includingFAFSA.Where:PHS AuditoriumWhen:October 4, 6:30 PMWho:For seniors and their parentsCPCC Info Session for Seniors – October 17