MA Counseling Newsletter
March 2017
In This Issue
- Upcoming Events
- Stress Management Seminar
- College Visits in March
- Washington Post article: "This is how you and your child select the right college"
- ACT/SAT Exam Dates
- 9th Grade Respect Retreat photos
- Wellness Corner
Upcoming Events
April 4 - Junior Parent Mock Application Night - 6:30-8 PM - Campus Room
- Come learn all about what goes into a college application as your junior prepares to apply next fall
- "SCREENAGERS" probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director's own, and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through surprising insights from authors and brain scientists solutions emerge on how we can empower kids to best navigate the digital world.
- Join us for a screening of the film, followed by discussion.
- Parents and students are encouraged to attend.
May 4 - College Decision Day Luncheon
- All seniors are invited to wear their school gear and celebrate each other's commitment to their college of choice while enjoying burgers and hotdogs on the grill!
June 26 - June 30 - Minnesota Private College Week
Find out what Minnesota private colleges and universities have to offer!
Come on your own or with your parents. These introductory campus tours and informational meetings can serve as a first step to help you discover just what you’re looking for in a college — especially if you are early in your search. Sessions are held twice daily, from 9:30 to noon and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Daylight Saving Time), on our 17 campuses across the state.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw
August 7 - August 11 - College Application Bootcamp at Minnehaha Academy
- More info to come
Stress Management Seminar - Tuesdays in April
Are your high schoolers stressed out? They are not alone! Over a quarter of all high school students report high levels of stress! Long terms stress increases cortisol and stress hormones in the body and can increase the risk of a myriad of health problems. Here is an opportunity for students to learn healthy ways of coping with the stressors in their lives!
This three week workshop is designed to help students Relax, Rethink, and Regroup! Our time together will be spent learning practical tools that students can use to prevent and combat stress in their lives. Topics will include relaxation techniques, identifying negative self talk, self advocacy and healthy relationships.
The workshop will run on Tuesdays April 4th, 11th and 18th from 8:15-9:00 AM in the Student Services Conference Room.
Students can RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/yjVVRrYQp5licz2k2
College Visits in March
- March 2 at 1 PM
University of Kansas
- March 30 at 11:30 AM
Visits are subject to change. Other visits may be added.
Check your Naviance homepage often for an updated list of visits.
Don't forget to ask for a pass from Mrs. Rahm prior to the college visit!
Washington Post: "This is how you and your child select the right college"
ACT/SAT Exam Dates
Upcoming Testing Dates and Registration Deadlines
- April 8 (Deadline: March 3) - hosted at Minnehaha Academy
- June 10 (Deadline: May 5)
Upcoming Testing Dates and Registration Deadlines
- May 6 (Deadline: April 7) - hosted at Minnehaha Academy
- June 3 (Deadline: May 9)
9th Grade Respect Retreat
Youth Frontier leader speaking about self respect and respect of each other, the theme of the day.
Students writing their respect reflection cards.
A student sharing how he will show more respect in his everyday life.
Wellness Corner
Romans 5:3-4
We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.
Counseling Office Staff
Mike DiNardo, Vice Principal/Director of Counseling
Kristin Overton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names A-K) overtonkristin@minnehahaacademy.net
Christine Paton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names L-Z) patonchristine@minnehahaacademy.net
Wanda Monroe, Non-Public Counselor
monoroewanda@minnehahaacademy.net
Diane Rahm, Counseling Office Assistant, Registrar