Mt. Carmel High School

As we approach the second semester of the 2020-21 school year, this is a reminder that January 4th is a remote learning day and January 5th is scheduled for returning to in-person instruction. If your child opted to be a remote learner in the first semester but now wants to return to in-person instruction, you are required to contact the school office one day in advance. As usual, Wabash CUSD #348 will be maintaining all COVID-19 safety precautions and will continue to work with the Wabash County Health Department to make the best decisions when considering safety factors. We at District #348 are looking forward to the second semester of this school year. Thank you, and as always, stay safe and Go Aces!

Students: Don't forget to check your 2nd semester class schedule, (more user friendly on chromebook/desktop), If needing to pick up a schedule the guidance office will be open January 4th during normal school hours.

Just a reminder to parents and students that the end of the quarter is Fri Dec 18. Call or email if you have any questions.

Check out our Special Christmas Episode of Aces-TV!! >>https://youtu.be/U5nMaGcJCWc << HO! HO! HO! Christmas Poetry, Christmas Reverse Parade, Weather outlook, a look at our Sponsor and a special Christmas Treat from the Singing Seven! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Aces-TV!!

Due to a security breach and out of an abundance of caution, Lumen is requiring ALL users to take the following steps: -Reset their passwords as of 7:00 am CST this morning (12/15/2020). Each user is allowed to reset their own password and is required to follow updated standards. -Users will be locked out of their account after 5 consecutive failed logins. -Users will be locked out of the system after 30 days of inactivity. -Password should be no less than 8 characters. -Password should include 1 uppercase letter. -Password should include 1 lowercase letter. -Password should include 1 special, non-alphanumeric character If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

In an effort to help the kitchen staff prepare for next week, we are asking anyone wanting a meal for their child next week during the remote learning to place your order for the week. Before Monday, 9 a.m., we ask that you do one of the following: Fill out the linked short order form OR Call your child's school OR Send an email to webadmin@wabash348.com. Again, this is only to help get a better count for the week. We need to know the NUMBER OF MEALS and your pick-up LOCATION choice. PICK-UP LOCATIONS: High School or Grade School. Meals are available from 11:00 to 12:00. Thank you. https://forms.gle/44zymw9uqaXw2ax37

Seniors: Farm Credit Diversity In Agriculture Scholarship. Apply at www.farmcreditIL.com/scholarship

On Thursday, December 10th, all MCGS, MCJHS, and MCHS students will be invited to participate in a Google Meet session. MCGS students will be meeting, virtually, with their homerooms where MCJHS and MCHS students will be meeting, virtually, with their 3rd period class. This will take place at 10:00 am and the students will have an invite in their school email or Google Classroom. This meeting should last approximately thirty minutes and be a good opportunity for our students to interact with their classmates and their teacher, mask-free. This is also an opportunity for the schools to monitor their technologies. If you have any questions, please contact the MCGS or MCHS/MCJHS office.

Congratulations to our Virtual Agronomy Team!! They placed 5th out of 10 teams! With no practices, we are VERY PROUD of our team. Liv Alka placed 3rd overall with Josey McCowen, Lexi Stevens, and Gehrig Jones. https://www.facebook.com/mountcarmel.ffa

Check out our 7th Episode of Aces TV!! >> https://youtu.be/6x1haew0sJs << Updates on school happenings, Some Fun Facts about Teachers, Weather outlook and a look at our Sponsor!

In an effort to help the kitchen staff prepare for the week, we are asking anyone wanting a meal for their child next week during the remote learning to place your order for the week. Before Monday, 9 a.m., we ask that you do one of the following: Fill out the attached short order form OR Call your child's school OR Send an email to webadmin@wabash348.com. Again, this is only to help get a better count for the week. Thank you. We need to know the NUMBER OF MEALS and your pick-up LOCATION choice. PICK-UP LOCATIONS: High School or Grade School. Meals are available from 11:00 to 12:00. https://forms.gle/YRBcJSHrH5BKzbcK6

FINAL REMINDER for Seniors and their parents to refer to the post in Senior Class of 2021 Google Classroom in regards to ordering cap, gowns, announcements for graduation. Due TODAY, December 4. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Jostens orders will be done online at jostens.com

What's cooking in the cafeteria this week?? Grab & Go Lunch at the High School today is Riblet Sandwich, tomorrow is Turkey & Cheese Sandwich. Grab & Go Lunch at the Grade School today is Pizza, tomorrow is Hamburger. Pick up time is 11-12.

Thirty $2,000 Agriculture Scholarships are available to high school seniors planning to enroll in an agriculture-based college curriculum next fall. Two applicants will be designated “Diversity in Agriculture Scholars." Please share an enclosed information card with under-represented minority students interested in an agriculture-related major. All applicants – including potential Diversity in Agriculture Scholars - will complete the same application and academic verification forms. Recipients receive $1,000 for the Fall 2021 semester and the remaining $1,000 is available to students continuing an agricultural degree during the Fall 2023 semester. Recipients must reside - or their family must farm - in one of the 60 central and southern Illinois counties served by Farm Credit Illinois. The application deadline is March 12, 2021. Selection criteria includes academic achievement, participation and leadership within school and community organizations, and a commitment to pursuing an agriculture-related career. As part of the application, students will create a 30-45 second video file capturing their passion for agriculture. Video instructions are listed within the application. The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) offers a full $2,000 scholarship match to 2021 Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholars who enroll full-time in the College of ACES either initially in the Fall 2021 semester or as a transfer student in Fall 2023. More information about the scholarship match is available from the U of I College of ACES. The scholarship application can be found at www.farmcreditIL.com.

Due to the increase in COVID-19 infections throughout the county, all Wabash 348 schools will remain in remote learning until January 5th, 2021. The Grade and Jr. Sr. High Schools will continue to keep open the WiFi Cafes, and meals may be picked up between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm daily. If you have any questions, call the school office between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Monday-Friday. We are sorry for this inconvenience and look forward to returning to in-person instruction in January. Stay safe and Go Aces!

This is a REMINDER for Seniors and their parents to refer to the post in Senior Class of 2021 Google Classroom in regards to ordering cap, gowns, announcements for graduation. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Josten orders will be done online.

The Kajeet Hotspots that are around the county have extended hours for your convenience. They are open from 7 am - 8 pm. The WiFI Hotspots can be identified by looking for the Kajeet logo at each of the following locations throughout Wabash County. Gospel Kingdom Church - Mt. Carmel (South West) Roads Church - Mt. Carmel (South) Evangelical United Methodist - Mt. Carmel (Northeast) Lancaster Christian Church - Lancaster Faith Assembly - Patton Belmont United Methodist - Belmont Lick Prairie Christian Church - Belmont (North) Keensburg Christian Church - Keensburg The WiFi password for these devices is “smartbus”. WiFi has been made available to students at all of the public school buildings located in the county. MCES - Main Parking Lot MCGS - School Bus Parking Lot MCJHS/MCHS - Back Parking Lot by Main Gym Allendale School - Allendale - Front Parking Lot (pswd - allendale) If these internet options are not working for your family, please contact your child's school to problem solve or discuss other hotspot options.

Singing Seven CarolTUNES order form >> https://forms.gle/QNKSyxZkD36sW9vF6

Mrs. Witsman has put together a Tech Tips For Remote Learning video for students and parents. Check it out >>> https://youtu.be/pfyRnxxhePw <<<<

Seniors: Illinois Elks Association / Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program is offering College Scholarships for Physical & Occupational Therapy (Majors Only). Application Available Online December 1, 2020 illinoiselksccc.org Deadline is March 5, 2021. Submit Completed application to Local Elks Lodge For Additional Information Call: Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program 1-800-272-0074 or 1-217-483-3020 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday – Friday.