Happy Autumn! Forget-Me-Notes
Ms. Bush's Newsletter for Fall 2021
Autumnal Greetings!
Who enjoys the autumn? I sure do! It's one of my most favorite times of the year. The air is cooler but the sun still wants to provide warmth. As I settle in for my commute to work or take in a game under the Friday night lights: gone are my iced teas and coffees. It's time to usher in hot teas and coffees along with the ever-changing colors of the landscape.
With six successful weeks behind us, I hope you and your child had a great start back to school! Hopefully, some of the anxieties that were there in beginning have begun to ease. Still, it is natural to feel anxious as you navigate returning in-person and the many emotions that come with finding or reconnecting with friendship groups, learning the material of classes that are moving right along, and balancing everything else.
I hope with the change of seasons you can find time to do something for YOU. A few weekends ago, I enjoyed apple and peach picking. It was a nice balance of thanking summer and welcoming the fall. In this newsletter, here are some friendly reminders as we move into the mid-way point of October.
With Heart, Always.
Ms. Bush
Reminders
PSATs for 10th & 11th Graders
On Wednesday Oct. 13th, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSATs. Unlike last year, because of hybrid learning, students do not need to register. Students should check with their English teacher to see where their testing room is located prior to the test date.
Please students: Do not forget to bring your calculators as we will NOT be providing you a calculator. You've got this!
Progress Reports
Option 2 Personal Finance - Semester 1
NHS Tutoring
Mental Health Awareness - YMCA
Ninth Graders
Virtual Financial Aid Night
On Thursday, Oct. 14th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm you can learn more about the ins and out of applying for Financial Aid through this virtual platform.
Please note: You do need to register beforehand in order to receive the invite link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ld-ygrDIiGdz3F6vCb2FJ3GMganhizvgE
For Further Help with the FAFSA
October College Visits to Guidance
DID YOU KNOW that College Representatives come to HSE to visit with our students? If you have a college/university that you are interested in, sign up! See the imaged list of the schools all set to visit for the month of October. Students can ask questions, get materials, and get to know all about their campus.
College Applicants Be Aware of your deadlines
The next deadline to be on alert for is November 1st. Should a school you are applying to have a November 1st deadline, please have your Blue College Application checklist (aka "Blue Form") into Guidance no later than October 18th. This will ensure your materials will be mailed and/or uploaded by the deadline.
How to Connect
If you already haven’t, please join my Google Classroom by using the code qxrpict .
I also have Remind accounts based on each grade. Please join based on your respective class.
Class of 2022 - @msbush22 to 81010
Class of 2023 - @msbush23 to 81010
Class of 2024 - @msbush24 to 81010
Class of 2025 - @msbush25 to 81010
Emergency Numbers
For Emergencies Before/After School Hours/Holiday Breaks/Immediate Need:
Crisis Line: Text HOME to 741741 in the United States.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Call 911
Ms. Carrie L. Bush - School Counselor
Email: cbush@trschools.com
Website: https://www.trschools.com/hseast/guidance.aspx
Location: 1225 Raider Way, Toms River, NJ, USA
Phone: (732) 505-5665