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Toyota has scholarships for $10,000 - $20,000 for students with a 3.0 that are actively involved in a service organization or project.  See Mrs. Jarema for an application; completed applications are due back to her by 11/21/08.

NALS of Michigan has a $1000 scholarship for students going in to the legal field that have at least a B average and have financial need.  See Mrs. Jarema for an application; completed applications must be postmarked no later than 1/15/09.

Inland Lakes Library is now online!

You may access the site via the schools website www.inlandlakes.org and follow the appropriate link or by going directly to www.bulldogsbooks.blogspot.com.

The site showcases the newest additions to the library, has a student review section, and an Amazon wish list.

As the leaves fall to the ground excitement seems to grow in the hearts of many high school aged girls and boys. It does not seem to be the shortened days, the onset of cold nights, but rather the start of the firearm season.

Senior Scholarship Update – October 2008

Central Michigan University has the Centralis Scholarship competition on 11/1/08 for students with a 3.5 GPA or higher; to register call 1-888-292-5366.  Central has several other scholarships available; go to www.cmich.edu/payingforcentral.

PRESS RELEASE
October 7, 2008

An Eighty-Thousand Dollar Letter

Inland Lakes High School faculty continually reminds students that hard work pays dividends and that student’s academic and extracurricular records are an investment in their future. The letter Kyle Ortiz received recently from University of Detroit Mercy said very little about dividends or investment the letters opening line: Congratulations!

Inland Lakes High School Graduation Requirements
(starting with class of 2011)

4 credits English:  English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12

4 credits Math:  Math 1, Math 2, Math 3
Senior Year Options:  Trigonometry, Math 111 (Baker College), Consumer Economics or
                                                  Calculus  

As of October 1, 2008 the system Meal Magic had in place for accepting credit card charges for parents
to put money on student accounts will no longer work. This will be a permanent situation.  Parents should still be able to view student accounts online.

August 27	Teacher Professional Development Day* (ESD)
August 28	Teacher In-Service/Work Day (no meetings after 11:00 a.m.)
September 2 	Students Report, Full Day
September 12    1//2 day students/full day teachers - Dismissal at noon - PD
October 10,     1/2 day for student/full day for teachers - Dismissal at noon - PD

October 14-30	MEAP Testing Window for grades 3-9
October 14	Full day for students and teachers.  (Conferences 6-9 p.m.)
October 16	Full day for students and teachers.  (Conferences 4-7 p.m.)
  

School starts Tuesday, September 2nd!!!!

There are a few changes this year, so be sure to note:

Start Times
Middle School & High School classes START at 8:15AM
Elementary School classes START at 8:00AM (note the time change)

Busses begin loading at the Elementary at 2:55PM, and behind the MS/HS at 3:00PM.

Lunch Prices

Student lunch prices this year will be $2.00 for all buildings. Breakfast will cost $1.00, and milk will be $0.40. (prices will be the same for all buildings)

We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday!

You can now sign up to view your child's lunch account online.  You will be able to see what they are purchasing and what their balance is.  Please read on to see how:

First go to www.lunchdeposit.com

Click on 'Sign Up' under 'Account.  This will take you to a map of the United States.  Click on Michigan.