The Counselor CARE-ier
November 2023
November is Career Development Month
ICAP Day & Career Fair
On November 8th, the counseling staff for The Campus will be hosting a full day ICAP Day and Career Fair. All students grade 9-11 are expected to be in attendance this day (seniors do not need to be on campus for the event, however, if they would like to walk around the Career Fair from 1:30 - 3:00- pm, they are more than welcome). Students should come dressed to impress as they will be participating in a conference style event, attending various career oriented break-out sessions throughout the day before visiting the Career Fair where they will visit and talk with over 50 different career professionals who will be on the south campus. We will have a motivational speaker and entertainment in the morning, several food trucks throughout the day (bring your money!), and lots of door prizes and give-a-ways. This is a great opportunity for our students and we are looking forward to the event! If anyone would like to donate a gift card to be used as a door prize, please feel free to drop off at the front office. Thank you!
Career Development Club
Kudos to Our Kids
SSAE Academic Letter Awards Night
On Monday, November 6th at 6:00 pm, we will be hosting our Academic Letter Awards Night for those students who have maintained a 3.75 GPA for the last two semesters (event is by invite only). We will be honoring 42 students at the awards night. Congratulations to these amazing students!
Community Resources
2-1-1 Colorado
Mercy's Gate Thanksgiving Meal Basket
Please visit Mercy's Gate Ministry and sign up between October 16th through November 20th to receive a meal basket. There is a limited supply so only available while supplies lasts. Sign up at 4360 Montebello Dr. #300 during these days/times: Monday 4-7, Wednesday 9-Noon, Thursday 9-Noon & 1-4, & Friday 4-7
No Cost Grocery Warehouse
No cost groceries available for families in need. Families must pre-register online then finish registration on site in order to receive services. 3975 N. Academy Blvd; 719-447-1806
Class of 2024
Save-the-Date!
Senior & 3.75 Recognition Breakfast
Friday, April 26, 2024
7:30 - 10:00 am @ TheCampus
Graduation Rehearsal
Wednesday May 15, 2024
3:15 - 4:15 pm @ The Campus
Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 17, 2024
@ 11:00 am
(Location still TBD)
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENTS WILL BE SHARED AS THE DATES DRAW CLOSER SO BE SURE TO WATCH YOU EMAILS CLOSELY THROUGHOUT THE SPRING SEMESTER!
Class of 2024 - To Do List
Graduation Mastery for Graduation:
Accuplacer testing will be given on Friday, November 3rd at 8:30 am and 11:30 am for SENIORS who have not yet met graduation master in either English, Math, or both. If you have not already signed up to test please do so HERE. All seniors MUST test before the end of the semester- no exceptions!
YouScience:
Completion of the YouScience Aptitude Assessment is part of an ICAP graduation requirement. If you haven't completed your YouScience assessment, please do so ASAP. If you have any questions about this please reach out to Mr. Masino (michael.masino@d49.org).
Class of 2024 Remind Group:
Text @SSAE2024 to 81010
Parent and the student should join
Senior Portraits:
Download the photo file you wish to use, and title the file with your student's first and last name. Use the following link to upload your senior portrait. The password is 23-24Yetis! https://books.yearbooks.me/ca/xrj4s6dh6gnr4j5ykhktkhwjrhusccu5r
Senior Quotes:
Seniors may choose one quote to go under their senior portrait in the yearbook. Quotes will be reviewed. Submit your quote here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdysSkV8zLQ2Yr3xwdUM5NN2in8blzxfVenKc81HGm3UnhKBg/viewform
Senior Yearbook Dedications:
As a senior parent, you may purchase a senior dedication page in the yearbook. You may include memories, baby pictures, special words of recognition or encouragement, etc. Limited space is available. If you are interested in purchasing a dedication page, please email madison.hill@d49.org for further instructions.
Orders will be accepted and placed on a first come, first serve basis
Half-page for $30
Full page for $60
Senior Slide Show Pictures:
Please upload 3-4 photos
Should be a variety of life stages
Slide show will be shown at graduation ceremony
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScApqtxgLLeFtgopl6OuWJhOdbiNE6E483o-nETyVg7XWrf7A/viewform
DEADLINE for ALL submissions is Thursday, February 16, 2024. PLEASE submit things in a timely fashion. Submit now while fresh in your mind! There is a lot of moving pieces to planning graduation; getting things turned in on time is crucial to ensure a smooth event
Order Cap & Gown (& Senior Gear):
- Provide your contact and sizing information for your cap & gown HERE. This information will ensure your gown fits appropriately! PLEASE do this ASAP! Please note providing this information does NOT constitute as placing an order.
- Place your order at Highschool.herffjones.com. Your school’s official announcements, gowns, senior apparel, and rings can only be purchased at this link. (Caps & gown will be distributed to you at senior breakfast; all other items will be shipped to you directly). Look at Graduation A-La-Carte if you are looking for individual items rather than packages. Our school name is listed as Springs Studio (SSAE).
Social Emotional Resources
How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers
Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem.
Writer: Racehl Ehmke
Clinical Experts: Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD, Donna Wick, Ed.D
Some experts worry that teens are more anxious and have lower self-esteem because of social media and texting. There are key differences to socializing online. Teens miss out on things like body language and facial expressions. This can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. It can also make talking in person feel more intimidating.
It is also common for kids to feel bad about themselves when they see everyone online looking perfect. Teens often try to compensate by sharing pictures that make them look perfect, too. Then, when their social media identity doesn’t match how they actually feel, they can end up feeling worse.
Parents can help by setting a good example of how to use tech. Try to give kids your full attention when you are with them, and establish tech-free zones in in the house and tech-free hours when no one is on their phones.
To help build self-esteem, get kids involved in something they’re interested in. When kids learn to feel good about what they can do instead of how they look and what they own, they’re happier.
Article shared from the Childmind.org website; read the full-length article HERE.