By: Gina Writz, Counselor
What’s on the Calendar? April 26th - Sources of Strength Meeting Counseling Advisory Meeting April 28 - Required Senior Meeting May 6th - NJHS Meeting and Officer Elections May 2nd - AP Testing Begins April 23rd - Prom May 2 to May 13 - AP Testing Senior Information: Seniors - please join Counseling on Thursday, May 28 in the cafeteria during 7th hour. You will set your attending college in the fall and fill out your final senior survey. Wear your college t-shirt too! IF you graduated 6th grade from Governor's Ranch Elementary School, you are invited to the Class of 2022 Senior Breakfast with a parade around the school and breakfast. On Thursday, May 19th from 9-10:30am. Please wear your cap and gown for the parade and change clothes for breakfast (if you wish). Wellness Info: Colorado Wellness Center for Girls ages 12 to 17 is open for registration for their summer sessions. Through the various activities, students learn new ways to cope with their emotions, the impact nutrition has on mental health, utilize mind/body connection techniques and experience the outdoors. June or July sessions available. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxS7zGp6JvVJXAxG6TaO4zeZy1REUiwrGK9JWyp0AHs4E2EA/viewform Gina Writz, Counselor What’s on the Calendar? April 12th - Sources of Strength Meeting Counseling Accountability Meeting April 14th - NJHS Induction Ceremony Marines will have a table at lunch April 15th - Girls Mentoring April 18th - College Essay Workshop April 22nd - Teacher workday, no school for students NJHS Induction: Students who have successfully completed their NJHS application, should have received notification and an invitation to this year's National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony. The ceremony is on April 14th and will begin promptly at 4:30pm in the school auditorium with a reception to follow in the cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you and your family then. ITE Diversity Scholar Program for those of African-American, Native American, Alaskan, Hawaiian or Hispanic/Latino heritage with an interest in a career in transportation. Must be seeking to study transportation engineering, planning or in a related field at a school with an established ITE Student Chapter. Deadline March 15th. Link: https://www.ite.org/membership/diversity-scholars-program/ Misc Information: ACT - Registration for the June 11th National ACT Test is May 6th. Link: https://www.act.org/ Registration for the July 16th National ACT Test is June 17th. Link: http://www.act.org/ Scholarships: JCAA (Jeffco Administrators Association) is awarding a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating son, daughter or grandchild of a JCAA general or emeritus member. Deadline April 8th. Link: http://tinyurl.com/ye4b4mtt JCEA (Jefferson County Education Association) Sue Anne Berger Scholarship for those students pursuing a degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Atmospheric Science, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, Paleontology, Physics, Planetary Sciences. Deadline April 22nd. The deadline has been extended as no one has applied. Link: https://form.jotform.com/220304983588160 JCEA (Jefferson County Education Association) Excellence Fund for those students pursuing a degree in Education, three LOR's required (one from a counselor, teacher and community member). Deadline April 22nd. The deadline has been extended as no one has applied. Link: https://form.jotform.com/220305054247142 JCEA (Jefferson County Education Association) Shermita West Excellence Fund Student of Color Scholarship for a student of color pursuing a degree in Education, three LOR's required (one from a counselor, teacher and community member). Deadline April 22nd. The deadline has been extended as no one has applied. Link: https://form.jotform.com/220305781252145 Job Opportunities: Perfect Pools is hiring Lifeguards for the summer. Must be 15 by May 27th to apply. Red Cross Training available. Apply online to http://www.perfect-pools.com Military Info: Just a few days left to register for the Coast Guard Academy Presentation on Thursday, April 14th during 7th hour. Both parents and students are invited! Please RSVP by email to [email protected] Wellness Info: Monday, April 25 to Wednesday, April 4th - Parenting Teens in Uncertain Times by learning tools and strategies to positively support your teen emotionally, reduce anxiety and increase your family's connection. The summit is organized by 10 themed days with over 40 world leading teachers and experts. You will have 48 hours to watch each day's content absolutely FREE! Link: http://tinyurl.com/as5kkhvu There will be a free screening of the documentary Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER:
Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience at D’Evelyn on Thursday, the 14th of April. It will start at 6pm in the D’Evelyn auditorium. This is an opportunity to learn more about how stress, anxiety, and depression are experienced by many young people and to learn ways others can help. If you would like to see a trailer or learn more about this documentary, simply click on the link above. Filmmaker and physician Dr. Delaney Ruston takes the conversation started in Screenagers around screens and teens to the next level with Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience—a film that examines the science behind teen’s emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age. Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER shows many ways parents, counselors, and educators can help teens build crucial skills for navigating stress, anxiety, and depression. Join us: Screenagers Next Chapter Screening D’Evelyn Auditorium Thursday, 14 April 2022 at 6:00pm |
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