Vikings Counselor Connection
Schreiber Guidance Department Newsletter February 2022
A note from the Director's Desk
Greetings, Schreiber!
Are we counting down to spring yet? By my count, winter is one-third over and we change the clocks in a little over six weeks! To those of you whose favorite season is winter, I humbly apologize for wishing it away.
Despite the cold, February is an important month for the school counseling profession. Each year, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) designates the first full week in early February as National School Counseling Week. This will take place from February 7-11, 2022.
The purpose of National School Counseling Week 2022 is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. Through National School Counseling Week, ASCA highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career (ASCA, 2022).
The theme for National School Counseling Week is "better together." School counselors are better together through teamwork and collaboration with students, parents, staff, administrators, and community members. When we practice teamwork, we promote growth and high student achievement.
We are fortunate in Port Washington to have school counselors at every grade level from Pre-K through 12th grades. We are "better together" because of the strong partnerships we have with teachers, administrators, parents, and the community. Our goals to promote high student achievement and wellness could not be achieved without these partnerships.
Thank you to all for your support. I wish you a safe and peaceful February.
Lorrie Director, Pre-K-12 Director of Guidance
High School Guidance Team
Counselors and email addresses
Guidance Office phone: (516) 767-5810
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Ms. Cangemi (Substitute for Mr. Gomez) jcangemi@portnet.org
Ms. Cerny ncerny@portnet.org
Ms. Garcia vgarcia@portnet.org
Ms. Jacobson ljacobson@portnet.org
Ms. Linsner klinsner@portnet.org
Mr. Lorge jlorge@portnet.org
Ms. Ludwig jludwig@portnet.org
Ms. Rafferty drafferty@portnet.org
Ms. Strell dstrell@portnet.org
Schreiber Guidance website
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention: Class of 2022
Seniors,
- As you receive decisions from your schools, you must update your Naviance accounts. Don't be shy! This information will help future Schreiber applicants and you will remain anonymous!
- If you are accepted to an ED school, remember to withdraw your applications to other colleges.
- Time to file your FAFSA! Check your colleges' deadlines for filing.
- Apply for scholarships! Fastweb and Scholarships.com are good places to start.
- Submit an application for the Community Scholarship application - Due February 28th!
- Be sure to submit your completed College Processing Form when you have applied to your first college. Follow all instructions, and pay attention to deadlines!
- Remember to check your Portnet email!
- Join the Guidance Class of 2022 Remind to receive reminders via text message. Come to Guidance for more information.
Class of 2022 Community Scholarships
Junior Mock Interviews
Parent Volunteers Needed for Junior Mock Interviews
Program Planning Guides
Junior Planning Documents
Join Your Counselor's Google Classroom
Social-Emotional Learning
Freshmen, Ms. Garcia will visit your social studies classes beginning the week of February 7th. The topic this quarter is Emotional Intelligence. Sophomores, you're up next after the break.
Passport for Good
Our Passport for Good participation is on the rise!
Passport For Good is a mobile-friendly web-based platform that simplifies, recognizes, and celebrates your engagement outside of the classroom. It allows you to journal and verify your community service, career development, and participation in extracurricular activities.
To make this transition a success, we need your help. You must first register for Passport For Good - Click the flyer below for the link and QR code to register. Once your account is activated, you are ready to begin using Passport For Good!
Some of Schreiber's clubs and groups have switched to using Passport For Good, logging their community service and career development hours directly within the platform.
Ask your Counselor if you have questions about Passport For Good.
Welcome to Methodize
Did you hear that Method Test Prep has a new name and platform? All Schreiber students have FREE access to Methodize by Method Learning. Methodize offers SAT and ACT prep courses, plus financial literacy in a comprehensive digital learning platform. Please click on the links below for more information.
Requests for Test Accommodations
Schreiber Writing Center
Click the link below for more information.