STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
March 17, 2017
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
A blessing is a circle of light drawn around a person to protect, heal and strengthen.
Week of March 13-17, 2017
John O'Donohue
Here is the SAT word of the day: Frugal- “froo-gil”. The definition is thrifty, cheap. The sample
sentence is: The frugal man was frowned upon by his grandchildren when they did not
receive gifts on their birthdays from him.
The following students will be Fordson Key Club's new board. Congratulations to the success of my
2016-2017 board under the leadership of Ali Fakih. Please congratulate them when you see them.
President: Sofie Tiguert
Vice President: Ali Hamade and Hanine Farhat
Secretary: Hassan Hammoud
Treasure: Aya Hamid
Bulletin Editor: Brannon Alcantar
The Powderbuff Volleyball Tournament is tonight from 7-9 in the big gym. All students and their
families are welcome! Admission is $5 at the door and pizza, snacks, and drinks will be sold.
The TedEd Club will hold their first meeting today after school in room A201 from 2:25 to 2:55pm.
Attention all boys basketball players, any boys that played basketball this past season please meet in
the health room today at 2:30. It will be a brief meeting but we need all players there. Andre Drummond
and Ben Wallace will be there to talk about a camp they are running here.
The class of 2018 will be collecting money in B202 in memory of Mrs. Seise for cancer research "Turn
the Town Teal Foundation". Please see Mrs. Ganfi and Mrs. Saab in B202 to buy your sunflower petals.
Throughout next week, Fordson Fun Facts will be posted around the school for a scavenger hunt! Listen
closely to the announcements for each riddle to find where it is! First people to get all answers wins a
Fordson Prize Pack! YOU MUST PICK A SHEET UP MONDAY MORNING TO BE APART OF THIS
ACTIVITY by the Tractor!!! Let's Go Fordson!
What's that you have no Fordson Gear!! Well you’re in luck before and after school this week Student
Government will be selling sweatshirts, T-Shirts, Long Sleeve Shirts, Hats, and other gear by the
tractor!! Come and show your pride here at FHS. They are sold throughout the year in Ms. Altomonte’s
room, A106, as well.
Fordson is partnering with the Salvation Army to collect clothes for the Clothes Drive. Bring any gently
used clothes to the Fordson Tractor in the Mornings any time between Monday, March 20th till Friday,
March 24th, or see Ms. Altomonte in room A106 to donate!!
Prepare for the Maize and Navy blue take over! To celebrate the day Fordson was built Wed. March
22nd. Dress up in Fordson Gear and show your school pride! The best outfits will win a gift card to Tim
Hortons starting at 15 dollars!
Are you struggling in a subject and need some extra help? Educare is here to give you ONE ON ONE
PRIVATE TUTORING. Please see your grade level liaison for details.
9th grader students see Mrs. Yasmine Naser 10th grade students see Mrs. Zeinab Allie and 11th and
12th grade students see Mrs. Jacklin Zeidan
The Interact Club will be collecting medical items, food, and baby needs for refugees in Greece. Our goal
is to fill a shipping container and send it over! Please see Ms. Naura or Mrs. Ayoub for details.
Yearbooks are still on sale: They are now $80 and limited supplies are available. It is first come first
serve for the remaining books. Don't let your memories fade away! See Mrs. Kubitz in C203 before 1st
hour or during all three lunches.
Anyone interested in joining NHS or its board, please see the NHS blog for information. Applications
are due in April, so get started soon!
Counseling
University of Michigan-Dearborn Student Government we will be hosting an anti-bullying event on
March 17th from 1pm-3pm on Friday, March 17th. This is the National Day of Action against violence.
They will have speakers about antibullying, violence, discrimination, and a then we will be making
stars for the One Million Stars to End Violence Project that is going on worldwide. The project is making
stars to symbolize doing what we can to end violence and not contribute to it.
Summer Jobs for students 16 years and older, if you are interested in working for the Huron-Clinton
Metroparks during the summer. Apply online at www.metroparks.com/jobs
The Princeton Review's SAT course is available at Dearborn High School cost is $349. Courses fill up
quickly; reserve your spot by calling 1(800)273-8439 or online at
princetonreview.com/product/offerings/325875. Flier available in the counseling office.
Join the Youth affair commission of the City of Dearborn and Become a City Leader. Information and
application available in the counseling office
$5,000 Scholarship. No GPA, essay, or financial need requirements. Information online at
https://www.gotchosen.com/scholarships
Lebanese American Heritage Scholarship is now open. Apply online at https://lahc.org/scholarshipprogram/ Information online and in the counseling office. Deadline is March 17, 2017.
Varsity Tutors Scholarship. Awarded monthly go to http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship for
information and to apply.
Now is the time for your students to apply for HFC Scholarships. The application window runs until
March 31st. Students can search and apply for them at www.hfcc.edu/scholarships.
The Great Scholarship Program is offering Scholarship to anyone interested in entering the field of
Cosmetology. Information and Application online at greatclipscareers.com/sholarships. Deadline is
March 31, 2017.
Advantage one Credit Union Scholarship available online at www.myaocu.com/scholarships Deadline is
March 31 information online and in the counseling office
Discover Islam Scholarship is now available online at discoverislamdhs.com. Deadline is April 1, 2017.
Information online and in the counseling office.
Credit Union One Scholarship Program . Must be a member of the Credit Union One of Michigan.
Deadline is April 1, 2017. Application and information in the counseling office.
Michigan Retailers Association is offering a scholarship worth $1,500. To be eligible the students
parent must be employed at a business that is a MRA member. Information and application online at
www.retailers.com Deadline is April 1, 2017
Parkside Credit Union Scholarship is open to all seniors. Information online at
www.parksideCU.org/fund-your-future, and in the counseling office. Deadline is April 3, 2017.
Tau Alpha Omega Chapter Scholarships is now available . To apply go to http;//akatao.net/scholarships/
Deadline is April 14, 2017.
The Tim DeWitt Harvest Education Foundation now accepting scholarship application. information
sheet in the counseling office. Deadline is April 17, 2017
American Association of Yemeni Students and professionals 2017 Scholarship. for information and to
apply online visit www.bitly.com/2017aaysp. Deadline is April 21, 2017
Islamic Center Of America Scholarship. Information in the counseling office. Deadline is April 28,
2017.
Arab American and Chaldean Counsel Scholarship. Must write essay and have a GPA of 3.0 and above.
Information and application in the counseling office. Deadline is May 6, 2017.
AAA Michigan Scholarship application is available in the counseling office. Must have proof of being a
safety patrol in Middle or Elementary School. Deadline is May 12, 2017.
2017 Metro Detroit Youth Day Scholarship. Must write essay and have a GPA of 2.0 or greater.
Information and application in the counseling office. Deadline is May 19, 2017.
2017 metro Detroit Community Service and Leadership Nomination. Open to all high students. This is
a certificate award no money involved. Deadline is May 19, 2017.
B. Davis Scholarship. Deadline May 22, 2017. Award value $1000 must write essay. Information in the
counseling office
Stefan Wanczyk Foundation Foundation Scholarship application is available in the counseling office.
Deadline is May 31, 2017.
Fashion-Schools.org is proud to announce our fourth annual "Aspiring Fashion Professional"
Scholarship Program. Deadline June 1, 2017. Information online www.fashion-schools.org and in the
counseling office.
OMBAR is proud to announce our second annual "Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship Program.
Deadline June 1, 2017. Information online at www.onlinembareport.com and in the counseling office
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay.
Information online at http://www.abbottandfenner.co/scholarships.htm Deadline is June 12, 2017
BigSun Scholarship 2017 offered to any student that plays a sport. Deadline is June 19, 2017 must
write essay. Information in the counseling office or online at http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
For more scholarship information, please stop by the counseling office.
Just a friendly reminder to students that there are absolutely no hats or hoodies allowed in the
hallways or the classrooms and you must have your ID on you at all times…..