Warrior Counseling Newsletter
Edition #3 - January 2023
Upcoming Events
School resumes : January 3
Silver Bell Dance : January 14
No school-Martin Luther King Jr. Day : January 16
AM Parent Connect Meeting : January 17 (7am-8am)
PM Parent Connect Meeting : January 17 (6:30pm-7:30pm)
Student Council Basketball tournament : January 17th (6pm-8pm)
No School End Of Quarter : January 26
No School PD Day : January 27
Counseling and Guidance
The counseling services at Two Rivers High School are designed to support students with applying academic achievement strategies, managing emotions and applying interpersonal skills, and planning for postsecondary options, whether that is through higher education opportunities, the military, or work force.
We are your students' advocate and here to help transition into high school and prepare them for a successful life after high school.
Email: nina.leclair@isd197.org
Website: https://tworivers.isd197.org/student-life/counseling-and-guidance
Location: 1897 Delaware Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN, USA
Phone: 651-403-7208
Beth Gjerde
Jessica Grochowski
Leah Erchul
Margaret Citta
651-403-7202
margaret.citta@isd197.org
Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 3:30
James Winkoski
651-403-7204
james.winkoski@isd197.org
Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 3:30
Stay Connected through our Instagram!
2023 - 2024 Registration
Mr. Doud had an eager gecko that wanted to help Mrs. Erchul with the registration presentation.
Registration forms will be due December 9th to the middle school counselors. Take a look at the registration guide as you make your decisions.
Family Support
TWO RIVERS CULTURAL LIAISON
Elizabeth Honorio-Arroyo
651-403-7225 | elizabeth.honorio-arroyo@isd197.org
Cultural liaisons understand the value of and are committed to effective partnerships between schools, families and communities. They serve as advocates to our Spanish-speaking families and students and build trusting relationships that ensure equitable access to school and district services. Cultural Liaisons work in collaboration with a variety of school and district staff members to support and empower students in reaching their social and academic goals.
• Partner with school staff in communicating information in Spanish regarding students' attendance, grades, athletics, etc.
• Work in coordination with counselors, mental health and other support staff and/or administration to meet students/families needs
• Assist school and district staff in deepening their understanding of and responsiveness to Spanish speaking cultures represented in Two Rivers High School
• Assist in supporting student academic success and goals
• Partner with teaching staff to help build family connections
• Assist in developing and implementing support and outreach strategies for families
Winter Gear
TWO RIVERS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Carolyn Leiter
651-403-7322 | carolyn.leiter@isd197.org
New! Scholarship Highlights
Deadline: 1/14/22
Cover the cost of college without writing a single essay! Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books, and other educational expenses.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Deadline: 1/20/23
Award Amount: $10,000
The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study and have a minimum GPA of 2.3 to be eligible for this award.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship
Deadline: 2/27/23
Award Amount: $1,500
The Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must submit an essay detailing your volunteer efforts to help animals in need, and how that involvement has changed your life or shaped your perceptions on the importance of animal welfare.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/23
Award Amount: $5,000
The AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship is available to college - bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer's disease. To be considered, you must submit a 120 - to 1,500 - word essay describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on yourself, your family, or your community, and what you have learned in light of coping with the brain disorder.
Click HERE for more information to apply.
Project Yellow Light Video Contest
Deadline: 4/1/23
Award Amount: $8,000
The Project Yellow Light Video Contest Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors and full - time undergraduate students. To be considered, you must create a 10 or 25 second video that discourages distracted driving, specifically texting while driving.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Rover College Scholarship
Deadline: 5/1/23 Award Amount: $2,500
The Rover College Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. To be considered, you must submit a 400 - to 500 - word essay on the following topic: "How did growing up with a pet in your life (could be a friend's or family member's) impact the person you are today?"
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
To search for additional scholarships, go to: Naviance Homepage > Colleges > Scholarship Search
MyHigherEd Helps Students Explore Minnesota Colleges
Choosing a college is an important decision that takes careful planning. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education recently launched MyHigherEd.mn.gov, a website to help students identify what they are looking for in a college, find the right institution in Minnesota, and learn about the financial aid options available to them.
University of Minnesota - Share My App Program
The U of M Share My App Program allows applicants to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus to share their application with all University of Minnesota campuses with no additional application or fee. This program was initiated to showcase the opportunities available system-wide and encourage applications to other campuses: Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester.
Within one week of completing their applications to the Twin Cities campus, students will see an optional Share My App checklist item in their Application Tracker where they can fill out a short form to request us to share their application.
Students should keep the other campus application deadlines in mind to ensure they are applying on time and taking the appropriate steps to apply directly if they are making 'Share My App' requests too close to the deadlines.
For more information: Share My App Program
Financial Aid: College Cost Estimators
MyinTuition is most appropriate for prospective students and families looking for a quick ballpark estimate. It gives a range of expected costs for 90% of families in a similar situation.
Calculate your need
Option 2: Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator is most appropriate for prospective students and families needing a close estimate of what their aid package will look like if attending a certain college/university.
POTENTIAL SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
- Ages 14 – 21
- PAID Construction training, crews complete projects like building staircases and boardwalks
- 9 weeks each summer, 20 hours per week (so having another job is possible)
- Flyer posted in our Jobs and Internships link
- Information table setup during lunches (Date to be determined)
Volunteer Opportunities
Mental Health
Two Rivers Virtual Calm Room
ACP School-Based Mental Health Support
Philip McDonald
School Based Mental Health Therapist
651-394-5722 -- pmcdonald@acp-mn.com
School-Based Services
- Through a grant from the MN Department of Human Services, our staff is able to provide services to students in their home, in the community (“school-linked” program), or in the school itself (“co-located” program). All services are conducted by qualified mental health professionals and practitioners.
- ACP offers services to students in Dakota County partner schools regardless of insurance coverage. We will work directly with the insurance plan on your behalf to answer any questions.
- School-linked and co-located services include individual therapy, family therapy, individual skills training, and family skills training. Our dedicated providers work closely with the child’s family and school to provide collaborative care.