Counselor Connection
11/24/2021
Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier
“In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” Read more of the article from Harvard Health Publishing.
Winter Meal Program
Every Meal has launched our Winter Meal Program, providing children and families with easier ways to get the food they need. Over 100 locations throughout the Twin Cities now have our meal bags available for free with no qualification requirements. Locations include local libraries, YMCAs, fire stations, faith communities, schools, businesses, and recreation centers. These locations will be distributing meals starting November 19th, 2021 through January 3rd, 2022.
We hope these locations provide additional opportunities for your families to access Every Meal weekend food bags. Check out the winter meal program map to find locations.
FAFSA Night for Multilingual Families, Spanish Version –
Wednesday, December 1st
6:00-8:00 pm in Room 253
We’ll be joined by 2 Spanish-speaking college admissions advisors to help families navigate the process of applying for financial aid. We know our families have many questions about this process, such as how non-citizens or students on DACA may apply, and we plan to individually address those needs.
Senior College Applications Help for Students with Multilingual Families
Wednesday, December 15th
All day in EHS Conference Room D
What to Bring:
An idea of where you are interested in applying for college/university: 2 year, 4 year or both or a technical college. (You may apply to more than one school.)
An idea of what career or what you are interested in doing after graduation.
If a citizen, a social security number. If they have a visa holder, what kind of a visa do they have. Any other relevant identification documentation.
Access Infinite Campus on your ipad.
Need Help Completing the FAFSA for College Financial Aid?
Each day Inver Hills Community College hosts free FAFSA help sessions with professional financial aid officers. You DO NOT need to attend Inver Hills or plan on attending. This is for seniors who are applying for financial aid for college next year. Information about the Inver Hills FAFSA assistance and other free help options can be found HERE.
Parents of Seniors with January 1st College Application Deadlines
The deadline for submitting requests for letters of recommendations or school reports to teachers and counselors so they can be completed before our Winter Break is Friday, December 10th. Students should plan accordingly as transcript requests are not processed over winter break.
Sending Transcripts: REMINDER!
Seniors applying to colleges who need official transcripts must use Parchment to request them.
Be sure and use a personal email (not school email) when setting up an account. Transcript orders are processed on school days - not weekends/holidays. Instructional Video can be found here.
Interview: 5 Things Parents Can Do to Help Their Children Thrive and Excel
Dr. Anna Bohlinger of PrairieCare on 5 things parents can do to help their children thrive and excel in school interview/article by Authority Magazine.
Final Day to Register for the Freshman Retreat
Retreat registration closes tonight at midnight.
Please go to myPaymentsplus https://ehs.district196.org/families/family-resources to register
Cost is $25 – scholarships are available
Add the retreat to your cart and check out
Free/Reduced lunch will get a $0 balance on check out
This is a GREAT day that your student will not want to miss!
For more information on Youth Frontiers retreats please go to: www.youthfrontiers.org
Eagan High School Counseling
For more details about our program and resources visit the Eagan High School Counseling Website.
EHS Counselors:
Susan Olsen (A-B) AVID
651-683-6929
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr)
jolaine.haider@district196.org
651-683-6924
Kayla Hammond (Gu-Kt)
651-683-6928
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne)
michelle.lehmann@district196.org
651-683-6923
Dave Fritze (Ng-Sh)
651-683-6926
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z)
norah.krohsehermon@district196.org
651-683-6930
Student Support Specialist
Harry Sonie
651-683-6977
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