Vikings Counselor Connection
Schreiber Guidance Department Newsletter March 2023
A note from the Director's Desk
Happy Public Schools Week!
Hey Vikings - welcome to MARCH! Are you ready to turn the clocks forward on March 12th? I am very excited to have another hour of daylight!
Your counselors are extremely busy this month helping you select your classes for next year. By now, we hope you had a chance to peek at the course offerings for 2023-2024. If you have not, you can click here to view the program planning guide.
Freshmen, you have already had an opportunity to meet with your counselor before the break. Don't worry if you missed your appointment. There will be an opportunity for makeups the week of March 13th. Sophomores, you will meet with your counselors the week of February 27th, and juniors, you'll have your scheduling meetings the week of March 6th.
Public Schools Week is recognized this year from February 27th to March 3. The Learning First Alliance designates this week each year to celebrate the strength and potential of public schools across the nation. We are Public School Proud here in Port Washington!
Continue to stay tuned to our website, this newsletter, and your inbox for more information from Schreiber Guidance and Counseling!
Lorrie Director, Pre-K-12 Director of Guidance
High School Guidance Team
Counselors and email addresses
Guidance Office phone: (516) 767-5810
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Counselors:
Ms. Cerny ncerny@portnet.org
Ms. Galdamez agaldamez@portnet.org
Ms. Garcia vgarcia@portnet.org
Ms. Jacobson ljacobson@portnet.org
Ms. Hazan khazan@portnet.org
Mr. Lorge jlorge@portnet.org
Ms. Ludwig jludwig@portnet.org
Ms. Rafferty drafferty@portnet.org/Mr. Sussman csussman@portnet.org
Ms. Strell dstrell@portnet.org
Clerical staff:
Ms. Hasselberger, Ms. Hernandez, Ms. Marzec, Ms. O'Kelly
Stay in the loop!
Also, don't forget to keep checking our interactive bulletin board for up-to-date information. QR codes are updated regularly. You are always welcome to stop by our office to ask questions. There are many ways to stay informed!
Students, please get in the habit of checking your Portnet email regularly to stay up to date on Guidance and Counseling information. Students and families, you can also find information on the Schreiber Guidance and Counseling website and by reading this newsletter. The newsletters are also on our webpage for your reference.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Scheduling for 2023-2024
Attention all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students,
Next week, the school counselors will begin their course planning meetings with students for 2023-2024. Each student has been scheduled for a 15 minute appointment with their counselor to discuss their academic planning for next year. Students, to view your appointment, you must use the student portal on ASPEN. Once you are in the portal, click "My Info" in the top tab, then click the "Program Planning Tab" in the "My Details" section. Your appointment time will appear there.
Each grade has a designated "scheduling week." The schedule is as follows:
Grade 9: Week of February 13-17
Grade 10: Week of February 27 - March 3
Grade 11: Week of March 6-10
Make ups will take place during the week of March 13-17. Any student who did not attend their originally scheduled appointment will meet with their counselor during this week. The ASPEN portal is expected to open on February 9th. The Program Planning Guide will also be posted to the Schreiber website on February 9th. As always, check your Portnet email for information.
Attention: Class of 2023!
Seniors,
- As you receive decisions from your schools, you must update your Naviance accounts. Don't be shy! This information will help future Schreiber applicants and you will remain anonymous!
- Time to file your FAFSA! Check your colleges' deadlines for filing.
- Does your college require the CSS Profile? Click here for a list of participating schools.
- Apply for scholarships! Fastweb and Scholarships.com are good places to start. Don't forget to apply for the Community Scholarship - due March 6th!
- Remember to check your Portnet email! Be sure your contact information is up to date in ASPEN and on Naviance.
- Have questions? Come to Guidance for more information.
The Community Scholarship Application - deadline extended to March 6!
Seniors,
The 2023 community scholarship deadline is extended to Monday, March 6th. It's not too late to apply! Each year, Schreiber High School offers community scholarships to seniors through the generosity of local sponsors. Be sure to join the Scholarship Google Classroom if you haven't done so. Please come to Guidance if you have any questions.
Save the Date! Monday, May 22nd Junior College Essay Writing Workshop
Join Schreiber's Guidance and English Departments to learn valuable tools to jump start your college essays. Stay tuned for further details!
College Planning Guide for the Class of 2024 is now LIVE!
College Fair Information
Schreiber College Consortium Wednesday, March 29th!
Join Schreiber Guidance as we host dozens of college representatives who want to meet YOU, our students! College panels will take place from 6:30-7:20 and the fair will be from 7:30-9. We will post the attendees on the Guidance bulletin board as we get closer to the fair.
Save the Date - Nassau Counselors Association College Fair
The Nassau Counselors' Association is hosting their 50th Annual Spring College Expo at Hofstra University on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Meet with representatives from over 300 colleges, universities, career schools and military services. Visit www.nassaucounsselors.org for additional information.
Colleges That Change Lives - March 12, NYC
The Colleges That Change Lives, or CTCL, is a group of 44 colleges whose mission is to promote the advancement of a student-centered college search process. This group of outstanding higher education institutions will visit New York City on Sunday, March 12th, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00 pm. For information and to register, click here.
Six Colleges Consortium
The Six Colleges Consortium (Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, Williams) is hosting workshops for juniors this spring. Learn about the college process, building a community, and more. Click here or the button below for information and to register.
Summer Opportunities
Summer Exploration Opportunities at North Shore University Hospital
North Shore University Hospital is offering students an opportunity to explore their career interests. The Nursing Exploration Program and Dietetics and Culinary Exploration Programs are offered to high School students who are currently in their junior year, and will be seniors in Fall 2023. All completed application documents, essay & reference letter must be received by 5pm on March 31, 2023. Click the links below for more information and to apply.
Barry Tech/Hofstra Summer Camps Announcement
These summer programs are open for students going into 7th- 10th grade and it is a great way for students to spend two weeks immersed in programs that are offered during the school the year here at Barry Tech.
As you will see on the flyer, we are having a summer camp Open House here at Barry Tech on Thursday March 2nd starting at 5:30 PM for any families that may be interested.
Career Information
Mid-Island Y JCC Summer Job Opportunity
Riverhead Building Supply wants YOU to join their team!
Grow your career with a company that cares about rewarding great work ethic, leadership, and skill development that keeps you engaged and fulfilled every day. You’ll receive a competitive total compensation package that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. For more information, visit Riverhead Building Supply.
Methodize (formerly Method Test Prep)
Are you interested in getting a quick sense of where your son or daughter stands as far as the SAT and ACT? Port Washington provides all families with access to Methodize, a learning tool that includes an SAT and ACT Evaluation Test. Students take short (15 to 25 minute) sections and get an accurate sense of where they stand.
Click on the QR code to activate your son or daughter's Methodize account. Again, there is no cost to the family; the district is already providing this program to all students.
Once you activate the account, click on the SAT or ACT course and scroll down to "Evaluation Test" to begin the diagnostic.
In addition to full SAT and ACT prep courses, Methodize also provides a Financial Literacy course, an Academic Success course, vocabulary builder module, and more!
Naviance Single Sign-On Update/Login for Students
Some of you have noticed that your Naviance username has changed. A system update has completed the Naviance/Clever integration. Students must now log in using Clever to access Naviance. Click the Portnet Bookmarks folder (found in the upper left corner of your screen) and click the Clever button. You will see an image that looks like the one below. Then click the Naviance button and voila! You are in!
Parents will still use their username and passwords - Single-sign on access is only for students with Portnet accounts.
Schreiber Writing Center
Click the link below for more information.
Twilight Program at Schreiber High School
Schreiber Twilight alternative high school is our new partnership with Nassau BOCES. Twilight provides an alternative setting in the late afternoon for students who may benefit from a smaller, more structured environment. Twilight provides students the tools to either return successfully to Schreiber during the day or to complete their high school requirements through Twilight. Twilight students are prepared for post-secondary education or employment upon graduation.
Students attend this Regents-based program in the late afternoon/early evening. Students receive strong academic and social-emotional support, as classes are small and largely student-focused.
Students can enroll in Twilight at any time. of our counseling and administrative team are currently reviewing and meeting with students to discuss Twilight. If you have any questions about Twilight, or if you believe your student might be a candidate, please contact your student's counselor.
Passport for Good
Paul D. Schreiber is a Passport for Good school!
Passport For Good is a mobile-friendly web-based platform that simplifies, recognizes, and celebrates your engagement outside of the classroom. It allows you to journal and verify your community service, career development, and participation in extracurricular activities.
To make this transition a success, we need your help. You must first register for Passport For Good - Click the flyer below for the link and QR code to register. Once your account is activated, you are ready to begin using Passport For Good!
Some of Schreiber's clubs and groups have switched to using Passport For Good, logging their community service and career development hours directly within the platform.
Ask your Counselor if you have questions about Passport For Good.