March 2021
Guidance Department Newsletter
At this point we are just about wrapping up scheduling conferences with current juniors and sophomores. If you are a student or parent that has questions about class requests, please contact your school counselor!
This month we plan to start 1:1 scheduling conferences with current 8th and 9th graders. Mr. Pritchard will be hosting an "Introduction to High School Parent Night" via Google Meet on Monday March 15 at 6:00 p.m. Please look for the flyer in your email, on the announcements, and on the Class of 2025 Google Classroom!
Plan to see Mr. Pritchard and Miss D in classrooms this month doing Xello and academic-based lessons!
We are also planning another virtual movie viewing day for March 24! A Google Form will be posted to your "Class of..." Google Classrooms as well as sent via email.
Friendly Reminder!
**Five week grades for the third quarter are due Monday March 8!
**If parents are interested in attending their student's scheduling conference, please contact the Guidance Office at 518-661-8213.
**If you are an 8th grader who wants to apply to PTECH and have not met with Mr. Pritchard, please make an appointment ASAP!
Juniors! If you are interested in New Visions Health Careers, New Visions Education, or Skilled Trades Program please contact Miss D ASAP!
March Important Dates
March 8: 5 week grades are due
March 15: 5 week progress reports are posted to portal
March 15: Introduction to High School Parent Presentation for parents of current 8th graders
March 24: Movie Day for Students
March 26: PTECH Application Day (for students who have applied to PTECH)
March Day1/Day 2 Calendar
March Motivation
So, if you can relate to Wonder Woman in that you started March 2020 off feeling good and by now, you are feeling defeated and exhausted, you are not alone!
BUT, just like Wonder Woman, we can all stand up to the challenges ahead and come out of the next few months stronger than ever to finish this school year on a positive note! You've got this!
Action for Happiness' March Challenge: Mindful March!
SAT/ACT Spring Test Dates and Registration Deadlines!
The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) 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: May 8th, registration deadline: April 8th
Test Date: June 5th, registration deadline: May 6th
**sign up at http://www.collegeboard.org**
ACT:
Test Date: April 17th, registration deadline: March 12th
Test Date: June 12th, registration deadline: May 7th
**sign up at http://www.act.org**
JUNIORS: SAT Prep Course Offered April 2021, SEE FLYER BELOW TO SIGN UP!
Files and Flyers
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