May 2021
Guidance Department Newsletter
May Important Dates
May 4: NYS Math Assessment for 7 & 8 grade (blue group)
May 6: AP US History Exam
May 6: NYS Math Assessment for 7 & 8 grade (gold group)
May 14: Quarter 4 five week grades due
May 14: Half day for students
May 21: Quarter 4 five week progress report due
May 31: No School: Memorial Day
May Day1/Day 2 Calendar
College Caravan May 19!
Russell Sage College
SUNY Fulton Montgomery Community College
SUNY Schenectady
Maria College
SUNY Hudson Valley Community College
SUNY Plattsburgh
The College of Saint Rose
SUNY Albany
Mohawk Valley Community College
Castleton University
SUNY Cobleskill
Hartwick College
Keuka College
Students will have an opportunity to attend during study halls. If you do not have a study hall during that time and want to attend, please let Miss D or Mr. Pritchard know. Blue group and full remote students are welcome to attend. Please let your school counselor know if you are planning to attend!
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Fast Facts!
Mental Health America's Mental Health Toolkit
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles, because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help.
In 2021, MHA will continue with the theme of Tools 2 Thrive, providing practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase their resiliency regardless of their personal situation.
The toolkit includes information on topics such as:
- Adapting after trauma and stress
- Dealing with anger and frustration
- Getting out of thinking traps
- Processing big changes
- Taking time for yourself
- Radical acceptance
Check out the resources on their webpage: https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month
Resources for Mental Health
Local Resources:
- Mental Health Association of Montgomery and Fulton Counties: https://www.mentalhealthassociation.org/
- Family Counseling Center: https://www.thefamilycounselingcenter.org/
State Resources:
- New York State Office of Mental Heath: https://omh.ny.gov/
National Resources:
- Mental Health in Teens and Young Adults: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Teens-Young-Adults
- Children's Mental Health: https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/index.html
- Adolescent Mental Health: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Meaningful May
SAT/ACT Spring Test Dates and Registration Deadlines!
The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturdays) national testing dates. The cost of the SAT without the essay is $52; the cost of the SAT with the essay is $68. The ACT has a basic fee of $55.00, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $70.00). If the cost of these tests presents a hardship, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please check with Miss D or Mr. Pritchard.
SAT:
- Test Date: June 5th, registration deadline: May 6
**sign up at http://www.collegeboard.org**
ACT:
- Test Date: June 12th, registration deadline: May 7
**sign up at http://www.act.org**
Guidance Office Staff
edwards.kristie@mayfieldcsd.org, 518-661-8213
Miss DiDomenico, School Counselor (grades 7, 9, & 11)
didomenico.joelle@mayfieldcsd.org, 518-661-8214
Mr. Pritchard, School Counselor (grades 8, 10, & 12)
pritchard.graham@mayfieldcsd.org, 518-661-8215
Guidance Office Fax Number: 518-661-7834
Website: www.mayfieldk12.com
Location: 27 School Street, Mayfield, NY, USA
Phone: 518-661-8213
Twitter: @mayf_guidance