November 2020
Guidance Department Newsletter
A lot has been happening in the Guidance Office (and around the school community). It has not been an easy year for the Mayfield community, as we have suffered a few losses that have greatly impacted staff and students. Mr. Pritchard, Mrs. Bovee, and Miss DiDomenico wanted to have a safe space for students to talk with us (and each other) to help get us through these harder times. So, over the last two weeks the three counselors spent four days in PE classes conducting community building activities with students and it was a great success! We loved hearing from students and spending time to learn more about the awesome kids we have at the high school! Thank you to Coach H and Coach Updyke for letting us do this with students!
For the month of November you can expect Miss D and Mr. Pritchard in your classrooms to continue to do lessons on resiliency and careers!
The school counselors will also be sharing information about visiting the Career and Technical Center (for 10th graders only) and information regarding the PSAT (10th graders in algebra II and 11th graders only)
November is a great time to reset and connect with people in our lives and recognize what we are thankful for. Take advantage of the self-care challenge of the month below!
Friendly Reminder!
The first marking period ends Friday November 13!! if you are behind on work, please get help from your teachers to get caught up!! Attend virtual office hours with teachers at 2:00PM
Quarter 1 report cards will be posted on the portal Friday November 20
November Important Dates
November 4: Castleton College Virtual Visit and SUNY Cobleskill Virtual Visit (see details below)
November 4: Consider College Presentation (see event flyer below in "Files and Flyers Section)
November 6: AP Exam Registration Deadline
November 10: Virtual College Caravan! (see details below and flyer in "Files and Flyers" Section)
November 10: Virtual Financial Aid Night
November 17: Career and Technical Center Information Session (10th Graders Only)
November 18: SUNY Brockport Virtual Visit (see details below)
November 20: Career and Technical Center Information Session (10th Graders Only)
November 20: Quarter 1 Report Cards Posted on Portal!!!!!
November 25-27: No School- Thanksgiving Recess
November 26: Thanksgiving! Enjoy time with family and loved ones, whether in person or virtually!
November 30: PSAT Sign Ups Due! (see details below)
Sign up for the PSAT by November 30!
- The cost of the exam is $17.
- There is a fee waiver for 11th graders only. Fee waiver is for students who receive free or reduced lunch.
- The PSAT is a great way to practice for the actual SAT, a college aptitude test typically needed for college admissions.
***Sign up and payment information in attachment below in the "Files and Fliers" section. You can sign up in the guidance office. Strict deadline of November 30!!***
Interested in learning more about Paul Mitchell's Beauty School? Check out their Open House on November 14!
November Day1/Day 2 Calendar
Looking to start new, healthy habits this month? Check out Action For Happiness' "New Ways November Challenge Below!"
(Actionforhappiness.org, 2020, https://www.actionforhappiness.org/new-ways-november)
College Events!
CDCA's Virtutal College Caravan! **For Juniors and Seniors Only**
Tuesday, November 10 5:00PM-7:00PM
Take advantage of meeting with college representatives from 20 area colleges and universities. The list of colleges is provided in the registration link.
Students must register for the event prior to the selected date with the information on the flyer below in "Files and Flyers" Section.
The registration asks which colleges they would like their contact information shared with to assist colleges in follow up communication!. As students register they will receive an itinerary of colleges’ timeslot along with their institutions personal meeting link.
Virtual College Visits!
Castleton College
Wednesday, November 4
11:00AM-11:30AM
Pre-registration required!
Here's the registration link:
https://connect.castleton.edu/register/?id=66561c2f-6e22-4741-ab1b-915388f786c1
SUNY Cobleskill
Wednesday, November 4
12:15PM-12:45PM
Here is the registration link: https://slate.cobleskill.edu/register/?id=1e424041-3245-4d43-85d0-f2c0bfae3268
Wednesday, November 18
11:00AM-11:30AM
Here is the link for students to register and connect to the Zoom:
https://apply.brockport.edu/register/?id=fc4c6362-ac33-48a8-9c0a-468ba2886c20
Need help filling out your FAFSA?
- November 10th Login:
- Join Zoom Meeting
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416731166?pwd=M2tZY2l5c1hVNFhiRTVwU0xiYlRBQT09
- Meeting ID: 864 1673 1166
- Passcode: 337295
Parents: Still struggling with google classroom? Check out the tutorials below!
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