Dec 1, 20235 min read

Blog Post for the Week of November 27 - December 1, 2023

Paxon's Science National Honor Society (SNHS) Pediatric Christmas Drive

Community Service/CAS Opportunity: Girl Scouts of Gateway Council

One of our Paxon IB grads, Reggie Lynn Agulto, is now theProgram and Events Volunteer Coordinator with the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council. She would love for Paxon students to take part in some of the various service opportunities available through this organization (read below): Are you interested in working with girls or other adults? Volunteer and help girls become go-getters as they work on specific projects throughout the year. You can coach a group of girls as they take risks on an outdoor adventure designed just for them! Or, if you prefer to work with adults, you can provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that inspires girls to take the lead and share their passions with their community. Either way, there's a perfect volunteer role waiting for you! This year, be a role model and mentor just by being yourself! Whether you can give a few hours, a few days, or a few weeks, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun! You don’t need to have a child of your own to get involved—you just need to be passionate about helping others. For more information, please contact: Reggie Agulto Program & Events Volunteer Coordinator ragulto@gsgateway.org You can find all upcoming volunteer events here or at this link: https://app.initlive.com/JE/qymctn413h8ux7. We could use all the help we could get! Volunteer Opportunities in the next two weeks: 12/2/2023 - https://app.initlive.com/JE/4xisdc4x70tu3x 12/9/2023 - https://app.initlive.com/JE/gjxndctwe11dko

Teen Tutor Recruitment

READ USA is currently in select Duval County Public Elementary Schools between the hours 2pm and 6pm Tuesdays-Thursdays. They are currently hiring more tutors for their spring semester which starts in January. This is an excellent opportunity for teens ages 16 and older to be part of a paid work experience. Teens:

are paid 15.00 hourly and receive paid training.
receive guided workforce development benefits to include resume writing.
pre- and post-assessed for individual reading growth.
matched with free transportation to and from their work site.

Founding Pathways Scholarship

This scholarship was created by a Paxon IB graduate (Tarik Brown) so it would be great if we could have students from Paxon to apply!!!

The Founding Pathways Scholarship empowers individuals from low-income backgrounds to pursue a higher education in STEM fields by providing financial support and resources. This year, three $500 scholarships will be given away!

Here is where you can apply: The Application for the 2023-2024 Founding Pathways Scholarship is now Open! — Founding Pathways Scholarship
Here is where you can read about last year's recipients: Congrats 2023 Founding Pathways Scholars! — Founding Pathways Scholarship
Here is where you can find out more about the scholarship on social media: @founding.pathways | Instagram profile

Army ROTC Scholarships Available at the University of North Georgia!

Greetings from the University of North Georgia!

We’re looking for high school seniors and college freshmen who want to serve our nation as second lieutenants (officers) in the U.S. Army. Scholarships pay for room and board (up to $12,000 per year) or tuition and fees. It also pays a $420/month stipend and a $1,200/year book allowance. Click here for eligibility criteria, benefits, and how to apply. In addition, Georgia resident ROTC scholarship recipients receive grants of up to $2,000 per semester. These benefits combine for about $15,570/year to $19,500/year.

The scholarship leads to a professional career as an active-duty Army second lieutenant (O1) with excellent benefits and starting compensation (Department of Defense Calculator):

Single with less than 2 years of service stationed at Ft. Stewart near Savannah, GA: $72,769
Single with 4 years of service as a Soldier in the Guard while in the Corps of Cadets at Ft. Benning, GA: $79,053
Married with less than 2 years of service at Ft. Liberty, NC: $67,562
Married with four years of service at Ft. Campbell, KY: $80,853

Second lieutenants become captains (O3) at four years’ time of service after graduating from UNG and commissioning. Army captain compensation (Department of Defense Calculator):

Single with 4 years of service, stationed at Ft. Cavazos, TX: $105,324
Married with 4 years of service at Ft. Lewis, WA: $116,619

In addition to regular military compensation, Army lieutenants accumulate incomparable leadership experience, pay no health insurance (families included), get 30 days of paid vacation, pay inexpensive dental and life insurance, and reap the benefits of a blended retirement system.

For more information, please contact the Office of Cadet Recruiting on the Dahlonega Campus at cadetrecruiting@ung.edu or go to the UNG Army ROTC Scholarship web site.

Socks for Legs (sponsored by Paxon's Hope Ambassadors and Paxon PTSA)

For every 108 packs of socks sold, Paxon provides a prosthetic leg for an amputee (and Paxon receives socks to donate locally).

https://go.wehelptwo.com/campaign/?campaignid=26709

You’re invited to Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation’s upcoming virtual info session

Join us for our upcoming virtual information session about Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 16. Your future is yours to own, shape, and engineer, and Engineering Innovation is here to support you along the way. Take an Engineering Innovation course to get a head start on learning what it means to be an engineer—all while earning college credit from Johns Hopkins University. During the information session, you will hear from former students, admissions program staff, and a course designer to:

Get details about each Engineering Innovation pre-college programs
Ask questions and jot-down insider tips about the admissions process
Learn about earning college credit, academic prerequisites, and eligibility requirements

Start making summer plans now. Register for our upcoming information session and invite your parents or caregivers to join us. The Engineering Innovation Team Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering

Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship-No grades, test scores or essays (for students ages 16 - 26)

Submit a video (2 minutes or less in length) that addresses these questions:

What is your passion and how are you currently pursuing it or planning to pursue it?
How do you plan to use your passion to make your community, country, and/or world, etc. a better place?
What is your education plan (education program, college, or certificate/degree program) and how will it help you pursue your passion and create positive impact?

Your submission video must be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes in length. Think about filming this video on a phone, computer, tablet, or any other MP4 video-enabled camera to which you have access. It could be a short film, animation, or a simple testimonial. This isn’t about how well you can make a film—we want to learn more about you, your passion and how you plan to ignite change in your community and beyond! https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/?utm_source=weareteachers&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=LMS2024

Nominations Open for Prom Dress Giveaway

Nominations can be submitted here until Jan. 15th: https://bit.ly/rawprom24

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT JUNIORS: Horatio Alger Scholarship ($10k - $25k)

Key criteria for qualification:

Enrolled as a full time high school junior
Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
At least a 2.0 GPA
Be a United States Citizen

To see more details, visit https://horatioalger.org/scholarships.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT SENIORS: Horatio Alger Scholarship ($10k - $52k)

Be sure to visit the website and browse to see if you qualify: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/

Sassy Seniors and Steppers Scholarship Application

Mayor's Youth At Work Partnership Spring 2024

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Class of 2024 can apply for the Prestige Photography scholarship!

Celebrate your milestone with a scholarship!!!

Tell Prestige Photography what your senior photos mean to you for a chance to receive one of three $1,000 scholarships* toward your academic or career goals. Simply submit your application and a one-page essay by January 31, 2024 to qualify.

APPLY NOW!!!