Warrior Counseling Newsletter
Edition #6 - April 2023
UPCOMING APRIL EVENTS
April 10 - Night School Credit Recovery Session 3 Begins
April 11 - MCA Testing (Grades 9 & 12 Elearning Day)
April 11 - StudCo Games Night (6-8pm Library)
April 13-14 - MCA Make-ups
April 18 - AM Parent Connect Meeting (7-8AM)
PM Parent Connect Meeting (6:30-7:30PM)
April 19 - StudCo Kickball Tournament
April 27 - District Choir Festival (6-8pm)
April 28 - No School - PD Day
April 29 - Teen Lit Conference
Counseling and Guidance
The counseling services at Two Rivers High School are designed to support students with applying academic achievement strategies, managing emotions and applying interpersonal skills, and planning for postsecondary options, whether that is through higher education opportunities, the military, or work force.
We are your students' advocate and here to help transition into high school and prepare them for a successful life after high school.
Email: nina.leclair@isd197.org
Website: https://tworivers.isd197.org/student-life/counseling-and-guidance
Location: 1897 Delaware Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN, USA
Phone: 651-403-7208
Beth Gjerde
Jessica Grochowski
Leah Erchul
Angela Sanchez
Substitute Counselor for Margaret Citta
Assigned Students: Me - Sal651-403-7202
angela.sanchez@isd197.org
Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 3:30
James Winkoski
651-403-7204
james.winkoski@isd197.org
Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 3:30
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CREDIT RECOVERY NIGHT SCHOOL
Do you need to make up credit in any of the following classes?
- Language Arts: Comp/Lit
Students can earn a semester of credit for every session they successfully complete. Students are required to attend every class in the session and receive a passing grade in order to earn their 18 hours. Session 3 will begin April 10th.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR
StopIt App
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT TWO RIVERS HAS ENROLLED WITH STOPit.
STOPit is an online reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying, cyber abuse, and other inappropriate behaviors, consisting of an app and a back-end incident management system for school administrators.
Our students will have access to the STOPit mobile app, which has two simple but powerful features. Download it on your phone from the app store.
No personal information is needed to use STOPit. The only way personally identifiable information will be accessible through STOPit is if a requester voluntarily includes it within the content of a request or message.
We encourage you to download the STOPit app and search for Two Rivers High School using the directory. You can privately ask for help for yourself, other students, family, others you care about, or even acquaintances who appear to need help. For a video on how to use STOPit, go to: Student Training Video.
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE SURE EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHAT THEY NEED TO THRIVE!
June 26th-30th 8:30am-3pm
This free, five-day summer workshop empowers high school students entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall to see themselves as leaders and learn from women in professional business careers while experiencing life at St.Catherine University's St.Paul campus.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
MiTY-Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth
Two Sessions: June 20-30, 2023
July 10-21, 2023
Students entering 9th-12th grade in the fall will get the opportunity to expand their minds and explore their passions on a college campus this summer!
Financial Aid is available along with day and residential options.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
Stanford University Mentors Summer Program (Online only)
One monthly session from June to September 2023
Cost $970 - Financial Aid available
This selective pre-collegiate summer program that aims to empower high school and middle school students by advancing their leadership, and problem solving skills through near-peer mentorship. The program is led by Stanford students who have first-hand experiences the Stanford experience.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
MINNESOTA FUTURE TOGETHER GRANT
This new program will provide eligible Minnesotans with a tuition-free way to earn a certificate, diploma, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree at any Minnesota State college or university.
Click HERE for more Information and to apply
Free College and Financial Aid Resources:
- Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/
- FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/
- Minnesota Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/minnesota-scholarships/
New! Scholarship Highlights
When searching independently for scholarships the #1 rule to always remember is to NEVER pay to see what scholarships are there for you to apply to. Those are scams.
Scholarships to Consider:
Click HERE to view the 23 scholarships students should consider applying for in 2023.
- To search for additional scholarships, go to: Naviance Homepage > Colleges > Scholarship Search
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Chamber Foundation FourWINS Scholarship
Deadline: April 7th
Amount: Three $2,000 Scholarships (Non-Recurring)
The Dakota County Chamber of Commerce is offering four scholarships to driven students who are accepted by either DCTC or Inver Hills Community College. Students who are going into healthcare, Law enforcement or Transportation can apply.
Click HERE for more information.
Empower Scholarship
Deadline: April 17th
Amount: $2,000 (Awarded each year)
The EMPOWER Scholarship encourages and supports ethnically diverse students who are pursuing a career in a medical or rehabilitation field.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Anna M Kuhl Scholarship
Deadline: 04/18/2023
Award Amount: Varies
Applicants who reside in St.Paul or nearby community for one year at the time of application.
Scholarship awards may only be used to pay tuition, fees, books, and supplies as required by your courses.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Mortenson Scholars
Deadline: 5/13/2023
Amount: Receive up to $30,000 over two years
Students who are planning to start college as a full time student pursuing a 2 year degree at Dunwoody College of Technology with a degree in - Construction Project Management or Architectural Drafting and Design. This scholarship is for students with intent to pursue a career in construction with Mortenson.
Click HERE for more information
Raise.Me: Scholarships Starting Freshmen Year!
With Raise.me, students can guarantee scholarships from 200+ colleges as early as 9th grade, making it easier to plan financially for school. Raise.me has proven to be a great tool to motivate students in high schools throughout the U.S., as the site immediately rewards
students with scholarships for their hard work in and outside of high school.
As an example: ● Get an A in a course ($100 - $1,000) ● Get a B in a course ($50 - $600) ● Participate in a school club or sport ($25 - $250) ● And much more! These bite-sized scholarships are called “Micro-Scholarships”. When students add achievements to their Portfolio on Raise.me, they could be eligible to earn Micro-Scholarships towards our partner colleges.
Steps to get started:
1. Ensure that your student creates an account at www.raise.me.2) Encourage your student to regularly add good grades, community service, extracurricular activities, and other achievements to his or her raise.me “Portfolio” to earn “Micro-Scholarships” from colleges.
3) Visit: https://www.raise.me for more information. Local schools include: University of St. Thomas, Gustavus, UMD, Luther, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin- Stout, and more!
Financial Aid: College Cost Estimators
MyinTuition is most appropriate for prospective students and families looking for a quick ballpark estimate. It gives a range of expected costs for 90% of families in a similar situation.
Calculate your need
Option 2: Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator is most appropriate for prospective students and families needing a close estimate of what their aid package will look like if attending a certain college/university.
MyHigherEd Helps Students Explore Minnesota Colleges
Choosing a college is an important decision that takes careful planning. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education recently launched MyHigherEd.mn.gov, a website to help students identify what they are looking for in a college, find the right institution in Minnesota, and learn about the financial aid options available to them.
University of Minnesota - Share My App Program
The U of M Share My App Program allows applicants to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus to share their application with all University of Minnesota campuses with no additional application or fee. This program was initiated to showcase the opportunities available system-wide and encourage applications to other campuses: Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester.
Within one week of completing their applications to the Twin Cities campus, students will see an optional Share My App checklist item in their Application Tracker where they can fill out a short form to request us to share their application.
Students should keep the other campus application deadlines in mind to ensure they are applying on time and taking the appropriate steps to apply directly if they are making 'Share My App' requests too close to the deadlines.
For more information: Share My App Program
COLLEGE VISIT HIGHLIGHT
University Of Wisconsin LaCrosse
Angel Allen ~Admissions Rep/Women's Assistant Basketball Coach from University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse
will be visiting Two Rivers to speak and provide information to interested students.
Note: Sudents please visit the counseling office and get a pass from Miss Nina to attend.
Thursday, Apr 6, 2023, 09:45 AM
Two Rivers High School, Delaware Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN, USA
JOB HIGHLIGHT
MENTAL HEALTH
Two Rivers Virtual Calm Room
ACP School-Based Mental Health Support
Philip McDonald
School Based Mental Health Therapist
612-394-5722 -- pmcdonald@acp-mn.com
School-Based Services
- Through a grant from the MN Department of Human Services, our staff is able to provide services to students in their home, in the community (“school-linked” program), or in the school itself (“co-located” program). All services are conducted by qualified mental health professionals and practitioners.
- ACP offers services to students in Dakota County partner schools regardless of insurance coverage. We will work directly with the insurance plan on your behalf to answer any questions.
- School-linked and co-located services include individual therapy, family therapy, individual skills training, and family skills training. Our dedicated providers work closely with the child’s family and school to provide collaborative care.