MS Counselor Connection
PAMS Counseling Department Newsletter January 2023
What's the "Scoop" at Palmyra Middle School?
8th Grade Course Selection
On Thursday, January 5th, 2023, the high school administration and counseling department will host their annual course selection meeting with all of the 8th grade students regarding high school scheduling. This same evening, all parents of 8th grade students are invited to attend the high school course selection meeting in the high school auditorium at 6:00 pm. This is an annual event that is held to help the 8th grade students make informed decisions to schedule their freshman classes.
In addition to the course selection meetings, all students in 8th grade receive instruction from Mr. Capodanno in P.A.C.E. class on what the schedule at the high school looks like, how to choose classes, and how to navigate the freshman course catalog.
The scheduling portal through Powerschool opens on January 5th, 2023 and will close on January 18th, 2023. If you or your student have any questions, please contact Mr. Capodanno in the Middle School Counseling Office. Anyone wishing to look through the course catalog can do so by visiting the Palmyra High School website, picking up a paper copy in the counseling office, or see the link below for the 2023-2024 Freshman Course Catalog.
Other News @ PAMS
PAMS Club List
Outdoor Education Update for 7th grade parents
Spring Camp Paperwork for the five day camp program will be coming home on January 23rd and will be due by February 15th. Below are the items to look for:
- Permission and Payment Slip - if you have any questions/concerns about your child attending the program or regarding payment - please reach out to me.
- Confidential Health Form - please complete thoroughly and specifically note any food allergies or dietary needs your child may have. I need to know this ahead of time to be able to work with the camp food service to address those needs.
- Behavior Contract - needs to be signed by both student and parent.
- Medication Form - this form DOES NOT GET RETURNED UNTIL THE FRIDAY BEFORE YOUR CHILD'S CAMP WEEK. If your child will be taking ANY medication while at camp (prescription or over the counter) those must be listed on the blue form along with the doctor and parent signature
- DVD/CD order form - optional to purchase but a great keepsake for students to watch and recall their camp experience. Once dvd is created for both weeks. Many pictures from the camp experience are loaded onto a CD
Palmyra "Pawsitvity"
January Spotlight - Motivation - How to help your teenager succeed
January Challenge - Be Well!
Contact Us!
Michelle Waiter- 7th Grade Counselor
Andrew Capodanno- 8th Grade Counselor
Clare Missimer- School Social Worker (Secondary)
Janine Burrows- Counseling Secretary
Location: 50 West Cherry Street, Palmyra, PA, USA
Phone: 7178381331
Twitter: @PAMSCounselors