RHS Counseling Connection
2020 - 2021: March & April
Hello Riders!
As we go into Spring Break we want to remind you about the different supports and resources you can access even during school breaks. We know that the recent announcement to begin hybrid instruction starting April 19th has brought up many questions and some anxiety for a lot of you. We want you all to remember that participating in in-person instruction is entirely up to you and your families. School will be very different from what it was before we closed last spring so if you decide to stay home and continue with CDL for the remainder of the school year, that is okay.
Roosevelt Parent Meeting - English (Links to an external site.)
Or dial: (US) +1 252-365-4891 PIN: 997 493 626#
Roosevelt Parent Meeting - Spanish (Links to an external site.)
Or dial: (US) +1 402-852-5104 PIN: 278 621 025#
As acts of hate and violence towards our Asian American communities rise, we want to acknowledge the deep suffering that our Asian American community has experienced not only due to the recent attack and killing of six Asian women in Atlanta, but also due to the countless racially motivated hate incidents (nationwide and here in Portland) since COVID-19 began.
We stand in solidarity with our Asian American students, families and colleagues to condemn all acts of racially motivated violence, and to work together in creating lasting changes. Please reach out to your counselor or other support people as you need to and take care of yourselves and each other.
~RHS Counseling Team
New and Ongoing Resources
Mental Health Supports & Resources
Safe + Strong Helpline: 1-800-923-HELP(4357)
Portland Suicide Lifeline: 503-972-3456
Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Line: 503-988-4888
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800 273-TALK En Español: 1-888-628-9454
Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741741
The Teen Line: 1-310-855-HOPE (4673) (Text "TEEN" to 839863)
YouthLine: 1-877-968-8491 (text "teen2teen" to 839863)
Trevor Project: Supporting LGBTQiA+ youth: TrevorLifeLine, 1-866-488-7386 (text "START" to 678678)
Trans Lifeline: Supporting trans community members, 877-565-8860
Student Health Center
During distance learning, students can still access their medical & mental health services at the Roosevelt Student Health Center regardless of insurance provider. School counselors can also make referrals for students interested in receiving ongoing counseling support.
Roosevelt HS School Based Health Center
503-988-3909 - Call for an appointment 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Grupo Para Inmigrantes Latinos
PPS Youth Resource App
PPS Student Confidential Advocacy Hotline
(503) 809-HELP (4357)
This is a free, 100% confidential hotline for PPS students only. Advocates provide support in connecting you to resources and/or guidance for those who have experienced assault or violence. Hotline Advocates, unlike school staff, are not mandatory reporters and will never share information without your explicit permission.
Student Wellness Advisory Group
Are you interested in expanding mental health and substance use resources district wide? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? This amazing group provides feedback and innovative ideas for ways to increase supports, information and services.
Interested? Fill out this Google Form
Jobs 101 Spring Session
Multnomah County Library Program Updates
Monthly Family Newsletter
Weekly Tween Club
Multnomah County Library will be starting a weekly Tween Club in February. We will meet virtually every Friday at 3:00 PM. We will offer a Graphic Novel Book Club (1st Fridays), a Dungeons & Dragons Club* (2nd Fridays), and a Science Club (4th Fridays)! Soon we will be adding a Minecraft Club* and a Crafty Surprise Club. This is an opportunity for kids to meet up with other kids in a safe, online environment and have fun together doing something they enjoy!
*These clubs welcome kids 10-18
Live 1:1 Homework Help (and more) in Vietnamese, Spanish, and English via the Multnomah County Library.
Use this resource for:
- Share a rough draft of your paper and have it proofread.
- Help tackling how to do a math problem.
- Practice questions and study guides for the PSAT.
- Live real-time tutoring in Spanish as a foreign language.
- Live one-to-one help from 2 pm to 10 pm daily in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
- Ayuda con la prueba de ciudadanía
- Giúp với thử nghiệm công dân
Check out the district At-Home Strategies for Distance Learning page for more resources and don't forget about the PPS Virtual Calming Room!
Seniors will be able to pick up on March 31st and April 7th.
RHS College and Career News!
Need help writing a resume or looking for volunteer/internship experiences? Do you want to learn about different career options and get help with post high school planning?
Check out the RHS Career Newsletter and connect with our amazing Career Coordinator, Raisa!
PPS College and Career Information Night
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Students and families will have an opportunity to attend workshop sessions as well as hear from local and national experts on a variety of college and career topics.
Sessions will include:
- Parenting through the college application process
- Understanding the cost of college
- College test preparation and updates during COVID times
- 9th & 10th Grade College Planning
- Information about advanced training and job readiness options
- AND MANY MORE!
Oregon Public University Virtual Tour
April 6th or April 7th
VIRTUAL EVENT FOR PROSPECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Oregon’s eight public universities are teaming up to help Oregon high school students learn about their in-state college options. From large research universities to smaller liberal arts universities; urban, rural or suburban locales; Oregonians have many choices! You'll have a chance to meet with admissions representatives from all eight public universities to learn more about the benefits of studying in Oregon.
Important information for Seniors
2020-2021 Senior Portraits
The 2021 Yearbook crew is officially ready to receive senior portraits for this year’s Yearbook. You can submit senior portraits and quotes using this form (Español), this form (English), or email photos directly to Mr. Flye at tflye@pps.net. ALL PORTRAITS ARE DUE BY APRIL 1, 2021.
Photos should be oriented like a portrait, not a landscape, and should prominently feature the student's face. Images with a student's full body are discouraged.
ALSO! If you would like to schedule a photoshoot with Mr. Flye or the RHS Photography Club, we will make your portraits for free. To schedule a session, please email Mr. Flye directly (tflye@pps.net).
Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities & Resources
For a list of scholarships with due in March and April please visit the Financial Aid & Scholarship tab on the RHS counseling website or look for emails from our College Coordinator, Angel Gutierrez.
2021-2022 FAFSA and ORSAA are open!
FAFSA Completion Night Webinars
Our partners at The College Place put together these webinars to help explain how students can pay for college, including going over the FAFSA. You can access the webinar here in English and here in Spanish.
College Visits & MaiaLearning
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Angel!
Seniors, all documents that need to be submitted to colleges/universities you are applying to, are uploaded and sent through Maia Learning. If you haven't already added schools that you are applying to, on Maia Learning, you need to do so as soon as possible to make sure that your applications are complete. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions or need help navigating Maia Learning.
Letters of Recommendation
- Complete the Counselor Letter of Recommendation Request Form (brag sheet), you can find links to this form on the RHS website or you can email your counselor if you need a copy. This is important, please complete this form with as much detail as you can provide.
- Submit this form to your counselor as soon as possible and schedule a time to meet with them at least 3 weeks before you need the letter.
Requests for letters of recommendation must be made at least 3 weeks before you need to submit your letter!
Need to Contact Your Counselor?
If you have any questions or concerns, please send your counselor an email. We look forward to checking in with you all!
Kevin Nguyen
Laurel Auda-Capel
Kendra Miller
Elsa Téllez-Gómez
Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella/They/Them
971.328.0810 (call/text)
Jennifer Reeves-Eisbach
Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
503.893.8124 (call/text)
Kelsey Porter
Important Support Staff
Caitlin Clark
Family Therapist
971.266.1512
Schedule a video or phone appointment
Works with the school counselors to provide additional and ongoing social-emotional support to students
Raisa Puchalski
Career Coordinator
Schedule a video or phone appointment
Works with students to support all aspects of career exploration; which might include exploring career paths and education/training programs, job shadow, volunteer, internship or part-time jobs, and resume building
Angel Gutierrez
Works with students to help them with post-secondary plans, with a focus on Colleges and Universities.