M.A. Counseling Newsletter
January 2017
In this Issue
- Upcoming Events
- Junior Counseling Meetings
- ACT/SAT Testing Dates
- College Admission and Financial Aid
- College Visits
- REMIND Text Messages
- Goal Setting in the New Year
- Wellness Corner
Upcoming Events
SAT Exam
- Saturday, January 21 - Held at Minnehaha
- Students must bring their ID and admission ticket
- Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30-8 PM in the Chapel
- The Upper School will offer a Class Registration Information Night for parents of students in grades 8-11. Parents will see a presentation about how students will use the Redhawk Online Registration System to register for their 2017-18 classes. In addition, there will be breakout sessions where parents can ask questions of the counseling staff and members of different academic departments regarding course offerings. The evening's program will begin at 6:30 pm in the Upper School's Hognander Chapel and will conclude at 8:00.
9th Grade Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat
- Friday, February 3 from 9 AM - 2:15 PM at Hope Presbyterian Church in Richfield (more specific details to come)
- Check out the video below for a sneak peek of what to expect at the retreat!
Junior Counseling Meetings
Students were emailed a Google Form on 1/4/17 by their respective counselor. Students are encouraged to fill out and submit their Google Form as soon as possible to secure their meeting time.
Once forms are received, students will receive an email to confirm their meeting date and time. They will want to secure a pass from Mrs. Rahm prior to the meeting so that they are excused from class.
ACT/SAT Testing Dates
Upcoming Testing Dates and Registration Deadlines
- February 11 (Deadline: January 13) - Held at Minnehaha
- April 8 (Deadline: March 3)
- June 10 (Deadline: May 5)
Upcoming Testing Dates and Registration Deadlines
- January 21 (Late deadline: January 10) - Held at Minnehaha
- March 11 (Deadline: February 10)
- May 6 (Deadline: April 7)
- June 3 (Deadline: May 9)
College Visits
Attention Seniors: College Admissions and Financial Aid
If you have not yet completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) please do so as soon as you are able as colleges will use this information to put together an accurate financial aid package for you and your family. If you need assistance with this form please let your counselor know.
REMIND Text Messages
We encourage you and your student to subscribe to text messages from the MA Counseling Office through Remind.com.
We will not see your phone number, nor will you see ours. By choosing to subscribe you will receive text messages (sparingly, we promise) to remind you of pertinent info about the college process and other counseling need-to-know items. You and your student are both encouraged to subscribe.
Here's how:
Senior Parents/Students:- Text the message @minne2017 to the number 81010.
- If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @minne2017 to (785) 783-4114.
- Text the message @minne2018 to the number 81010.
- If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @minne2018 to (785) 783-4114.
Sophomore Parents/Students:
- Text the message @minne2019 to the number 81010.
- If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @minne2019 to (785) 783-4114.
Freshman Parents/Students:
- Text the message @minne2020 to the number 81010.
- If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @minne2020 to (785) 783-4114.
Goal Setting in the New Year
Wellness Corner
Romans 11:36
For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be the glory forever! Amen.
Enjoy the TED Talk video below which serves as a vibrant display of the glory that is God.
Counseling Office Staff
Mike DiNardo, Vice Principal/Director of Counseling
Kristin Overton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names A-M) overtonkristin@minnehahaacademy.net
Christine Paton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names N-Z) patonchristine@minnehahaacademy.net
Wanda Monroe, Non-Public Counselor
monoroewanda@minnehahaacademy.net
Diane Rahm, Counseling Office Assistant, Registrar