EHS Counselor Connection
December 2020
Spotlight Article
How to Make your Virtual Holiday Fun for the Whole Family
Chef's Corner
Martha Stewart "Sarah's Tacos"
Check out this month's featured recipe "Sarah's Tacos" here --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qMziFjHwxYC0Nt6FviPGug4HJeJTckJU/view?usp=sharing
College/Career Information & Updates
Attention SENIORS:
- Pay attention to deadlines! The school counselors and teachers do not work the over holiday break. If you have a deadline between January 1-4, all materials must be requested by December 16!
- Update your Resume in Naviance.
- Letters of Recommendation: Do your schools require a Teacher or Counselor rec? If so, request it through Naviance.
- Need help? Check out the resources! The school counselors posted videos on the college application process and using Naviance in their Google Classrooms. If you need additional help, reach out to us and we will be happy to schedule a Zoom or phone meeting with you!
- Check your email every day! Scholarship information is emailed and posted in Naviance. More will be coming in the New Year!
Important Dates & Deadlines
PSAT
December 22, 2020
- Registration forms with payment are due to the counseling office. Access the registration form here --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QrY0atfqspQWaGxA2UQE52VXKXPIBuqD/view?usp=sharing
January 26, 2021
- PSAT held at CD East High @ 8:00am
Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS) Applications
- Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are due to the counseling office. Applications can be accessed here --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T4a4iQ7RwAkmEJrBJLdUNwxe1mKgaqYv/view?usp=sharing
App & Podcast of the Month
Smiling Mind App
Practice your daily meditation and mindfulness exercises from any device. Smiling Mind is a unique tool developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app
Girl Trek Black History Bootcamp Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girltreks-black-history-bootcamp/id1516334638
In Need of Support?
Crisis Resources
Below is a list of resources and contact information in the event of a crisis situation:
911
Crisis Text Line: Text "PA" to 741741
Dauphin County Crisis Intervention: 717-232-7511
Safe 2 Say Something: 1-844-723-2729 OR safe2saypa.org (Non-Emergencies only)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Teen Line: 1-310-855-4673 OR Text "TEEN" to 839863
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
Trevor Project Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386 OR Text "START" to 678678
Contact Us!
CD East High School Counseling Office
Counseling Office Secretaries
- Mrs. Katie Glassford- kglassford@cdschools.org
- Ms. Kendra Hurst- khurst@cdschools.org
- Mrs. Sarah Di Santo (A-C)- sdisanto@cdschools.org
- Mrs. Michele Gardiner (D-G)- mgardiner@cdschools.org
- Mr. Steve Bubnis (H-Ma)- sbubnis@cdschools.org
- Mrs. Meggan Schorn (Mb-R)- mschorn@cdschools.org
- Ms. Sarah James (S-Z)- sjames@cdschools.org
School Social Worker
- Mrs. Jennifer Butz- jsbutz@cdschools.org
Website: https://www.cdschools.org/domain/287
Location: 626 Rutherford Road, Harrisburg, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 541-1662