Submitted by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
AT&T Technology for Tuition Scholarship- AT&T is giving away a $1,000 scholarship for the student that writes that best 300-500 word post about whether the shift to consuming media online has been negative or positive in your life.
To enter you must:
-Post your article on your blog or website. (Facebook and other social mediums don’t count).
-Submit your name, email and URL to your entry in the fields below. Then click submit.
The question to be answered is:
There used to be only two ways to watch TV: you either had a cable subscription or you had rabbit ears. Today there are numerous ways to watch TV, from a traditional cable TV package to web-based services like Hulu and Netflix.
In fact, there are now many people who only watch TV on the Internet.
Has the On Demand revolution and shift to consuming media online affected you positively or negatively as a student? How?
Some Helpful Guidelines:
-Be concise
-300-500 words is not a lot. Choose your words carefully.
-Be creative
-Don't hold back, imagination is what created the Internet in the first place.
-Use examples
-They enhance your credibility and offer context for your readers.
-Link to your sources
-Either in-text or at the bottom.
-Submit before the deadline of December 18th.
For more information, visit the scholarship website at: http://www.attsavings.com/scholarship
Submitted by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Century Link Scholarship- In the age of anonymous Internet bullying, the Web has been criticized for its lack of restrictions and its “anything goes” atmosphere, but at the same time, many argue that this unrestrictive atmosphere makes the Internet a wealth of honest and valuable information.
In 500–600 words, write an assay answering this question: What (if anything) would you change about current Internet safety laws? Should anonymity be continued to be allowed online? Your answer must include credible research.
Deadline: December 18, 2013
Applicant Eligibility
-Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States and may not be an associate (employee) of any division of CenturyLinkQuote.
-Incoming freshman: Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and must have taken either the ACT or SAT test. Applicant must also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between January 1, 2013 and December 1, 2013, who will enroll for Spring 2014 as a freshman at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.
-Current freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students: Applicant must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university between November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2014.
The recipient will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to be applied to qualified expenses, including graduate and undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2013–2014 academic year.
Winner Selection and Announcements
The winner is selected after a team of judges reviews all entries, after the deadline of December 18, 2013. Applicants are judged on creativity, thoughtfulness, and insight, as well as how well they promoted their post. The winner will be announced January 15, 2014.
For more information visit the website at: http://www.centurylinkquote.com/scholarship
Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Essex, Missouri – The Elementary Students at Richland have been busy, busy, busy working in class and having fun on their brand new playground. In the last week, the students have been visited by the American Dental Association and were taught the importance of good oral hygiene. They also celebrated the opening to their new playground and pavilion and the end to their basketball and cheerleading season.
- December 2- RES Family Fun Night (5:30-6:30) and PAT visit with Santa (5:00). Games, arts and crafts, and some cookies will be provided to snack on.
- December 9- band concert 6:30
- December 11- Open Library
- December 14 - The Christmas play will be hosted in the gymnasium where the high school students will perform. All families are welcome, it will be a great event! Concession stand will be open throughout the show. We look forward to seeing you there!
- December 17- Elementary Music Program at 1:00 and a repeat performance at 6:30.
- December 20- dismiss at 12:00; end of second quarter
- Tutoring will be held each Tuesday and Thursday. Students must have a parent sign a permission slip in order to stay for tutoring.
- Please remind students to wear a warm coat or jacket to school each day.
- Look for the next RES update on Friday, December 6 for the next list of important dates!
Congratulations to the fourth graders for winning the November Myon reading contest. They will be rewarded with a popcorn party later this week. Due to Christmas break arriving in just a few weeks, there will be no Myon contest for the month of December. However, the next Myon reading contest will begin on January 6th when we return. So, keep turning those pages, elementary readers!
As the first semester comes to an end, there are students that should be recognized for their good works, including the December Elementary Student of the Month, Madison Worley (5th grade).
The students with perfect attendance include: Aaron Barber, Ciara Barber, Samantha Booker, Shelby Boyle, Travis Burnett, Austen Buttry, Adam Chafin, Josh Chafin, Olivia Chafin, Katie Condict, Allie Corlew, Lila Corlew, Austin Cross, Nathan Elles, Rhiannon Fields, Logan Head, Amanda Heitman, Kylie Herrion, Cole Lang, Alexas Leeper, Mackenna Lykins, Allison Mallory, Lexus Mallory, Victoria Mallory, Alyssa McBride, Canasia McBride, Dalton Miller, Lily Parker, Anthoney Patterson, Noah Pearce, Sophia Pearce, JT Pinkley, Emma Roberts, Jayden Robinson, AJ Sherwood, Miranda Sherwood, Rylee Taylor, Alyssa Thompson, Blake Tyra, Courtney Walley, Jacob Walley, Libertie Watkins, Abbigale Wheeler, Ashland Wheeler, Addyson Williamson, Jamie Wilson, Nathanial Wilson, Zachery Woolard, and Madison Worley.
The students that are on the Principal Scholars (students with straight A’s) are: Noah Moyers, Alesia Eaton, Alexia Kemp, Alexas Leeper, and Abbigale Wheeler. Students with both A’s and B’s that were nominated for the Rebel Scholars list are: Donald Harris, Kylie Herrion, Tucker Hughes, Jayden Robinson, Hunter Sanders, Alyssa Thompson, Jacob Walley, Eric Williams, Jamie Wilson, Shelby Boyle, Lila Corlew, Gracie Jones, Dominick Pettigo, Ben Stoker, Ashland Wheeler, Ciara Barber, Katelyn Black, Damon Ivy, Noah Moyers, Sophie Pearce, Rylee Taylor, Alesia Eaton, Bailee Hux, Alexia Kemp, Alexas Leeper, AJ Sherwood Tyler Tharp, Abbigale Wheeler, Adam Chafin, Olivia Chafin, Tanner Freeman, Jessica Harmon, Shelby Mayabb, Madison Worley, and Bridgett Anderson.
Congratulations to all of the recognized students!
Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Essex, Missouri – The Richland High School students have been relaxing over Thanksigiving break so that they can prepare for the last three weeks of school before the first semester is over. The high school Beta Club sponsor and club members recently hosted a leadership conference that took place in the high school gym the Tuesday before break. The students enjoyed all of the activities and are looking forward to having another one soon. Following the leadership activities, the JV and Varsity Rebel basketball players showcased their skills on Tuesday night as they celebrate the beginning to their 2013-2014 season that officially started tonight at the Oran Tournament where they will be facing Chaffee.
Now that December is here, there are a few important dates you might need to mark on your calendar!
- Members of the senior class that signed up for the ACT on December 14th (to be taken at Dexter), the ACT prep classes will begin on December 2nd and will go through December 13th. They will alternate morning and afternoon classes to avoid conflict with the morning college courses.
- The Vo-Tech field trip to Poplar Bluff is scheduled for the sophomore class on Wednesday, December 4th. Make sure all permission slips are turned in by tomorrow morning if you wish to attend.
- Seniors: the Elks Scholarship will be due this Friday, so be sure to turn it into Mrs. Hampton before the deadline.
- Christmas break will begin on December 20th with early release on that Friday at noon. We will return to school on January 6th for the second semester.
As the second quarter draws to an end, there are some students that are to receive special recognition for good grades and great attendance. The December Student of the Month is yet to be announced for the high school, but will be announced hopefully by next week.
The students with perfect attendance are: Charlie Atchison, Nick Azure, Laura Brown, Natalie Clark, Jordan Condict, Brandon Ervin, Joe Foster, Travis Grubbs, Anthony Heitman, Drew Hickson, Dawsey Horton, Harlie Leeper, Draven Pettigo, Paige Pinkley, Devin Stoker, Sara Tackett, Josh Thornton, Riley Thornton, Kayla Uhles, Andrew Walley, and Breana Williamson.
The Principal Scholars (students with straight A’s): Kate Wyman, Kayla Uhles, Dustin Robbins, Ashley Lane, Elizabeth Farrah, and Gerlynn Grossius.
The Rebels are studying hard for their upcoming finals and are gathering their Rebel Pride for the upcoming basketball games!
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Mrs. Putnam's class gathered for a thanksgiving feast before school let out for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Indians, pilgrims and turkeys were invited to attend.
Front row are Lucas Rogers and Payton Short dressed as turkeys. Back row are Brooklynn Franklin, Christian Chappell, Aundrea Hernandez and Layton Schafer as pilgrims and Indians.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
