College Week Live, an online virtual college fair is a great alternative to visiting a college.  Meet with college representatives while receiving valuable testing, admission and insider tips from knowledgeable experts.  To find out more, simply create an account via their website.

Please click the link for this week’s newsletter—> 11-2-09

Vanderbilt University Dean Douglas Christiansen is featured in two short online videos that cover admissions and financial aid for college.  Although produced by Vanderbilt, these videos do not focus on one particular school and provide a great overview of both topics.  This is a great way to learn more about this process from the “inside”.  We have shared these films with our Seniors, but it can be very helpful for parents as well.  Remember, if you need help with college admissions/planning contact Zahir Robb in the Main Office.

Sergio and a great group of talented students will be performing in A Winter’s Tale, a musical based on A Christmas Carol.  For more information, visit: www.morgan-wixson.org Shows begin on November 7th and end on December 12th.

Join the staff of L.A. Youth, a newspaper run by and for teens.  Their next Newcomer’s Orientation takes place on Saturday, December 12th at 11am.  For more information contact editor@layouth.com or pick up this month’s issue at STAR Prep Academy. Writers, artists and photographers are welcome. (No Experience Necessary!)

STAR ECO Station is featured in this month’s issue of Japanese Vogue! STAR ECO Station will be featured in the next issue of Japanese Vogue for their ECO article. The Eco Station will be featured as one of the hidden treasures of “Green Society”. Japanese Vogue staff writer Nancy Fukuzaki visited the Eco Station with friends and family felt that the rescue center would be the perfect fit for the Eco Green article. From life saving rescues to fashion magazines gone green; the ECO Station covers all ground to spread the word about the importance of environmental safety. Congrats STAR ECO Station and keep up the good work!

Please click the link for this week’s newsletter —> 10-26-09

Please read the linked article to learn more about the many ways to engage your shild in volunteer service.  Although this article relates to “tweens”, the ideas cross over age groups and interests.  Please remember that each child should be working towards the completion of their community service and that the hours can be tracked through Gradelink.

The Humane Teen of the Year Award recognizes a teenager who has made a significant contribution to animal protection, such as direct work on behalf of animals, aiding in the passage of humane legislation, or educating others to be kind to animals. The award consists of a $300 cash prize and a feature story at HumaneTeen. To enter, please visit their site.

To be eligible for the Humane Teen of the Year Award, you must

• be between the ages of 13 and 19.
• submit your application and supporting materials, along with a note or e-mail of parental consent  by November 15, 2009.
• have made a meaningful, preferably long-term contribution to animal protection and express a sincere interest in protecting animals.