M.A. Counseling Newsletter
June 2017
In This Issue
- College Decision Day Recap
- College Application Bootcamp
- Summer ACT/SAT Courses
- ACT/SAT Exams
- College Events and Fairs
- Summer Mental Health Support
- Wellness Corner
College Decision Day Recap
Congrats Class of 2017!
College Application Bootcamp
If you are unable to attend, you will receive the same information in the fall.
Summer ACT/SAT Classes
ACT/SAT Exams
Upcoming Testing Dates and Registration Deadlines
- June 10 (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
Upcoming Testing Dates and Registration Deadlines
- June 3 (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
1st Semester Standardized Testing Dates
ACT - September 9, October 28, December 9
- SAT and/or SAT Subject Tests - October 7, November 4, December 2
College Events and Fairs
- Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, University of Chicago in Twin Cities on June 5: goo.gl/m5rOrY
- University of Minnesota: Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, Twin Cities touring event, June 19-23: campusfinder.umn.edu
- Minnesota Private College Week, June 26 - June 30: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw
- "Colleges That Change Lives" Fair - August 28 at 7 PM - St. Paul RiverCentre: http://ctcl.org/st-paul-mn-august-28-2017/
Summer Mental Health Support
Their goal is to help kids who struggle with emotional and behavioral health issues that are causing significant difficulties in their families, at school, or in the community. Their mission is to help kids return to healthy, stable and productive lives.
Problematic Feelings and Behaviors They Address:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mood Dysregulation
- Opposition/Defiance
- Anger
- Suicidal Thinking
- Self Injury
- Social Struggles
- School Avoidance
- Technology Addiction
Typical Summer Schedule
- Intensive Therapeutic Programming: 3 hours of group therapy that includes activities, and learning social, psycho-educational, mindfulness and life skills.
- Psychiatry Sessions: 3-5 times per week, based on patient's needs
- Family Therapy: A weekly family session to discuss strategies and convey progress.
Get Started
Call Aris Clinic directly at 651-259-9750 to check availability and schedule a tour. Or visit their website at www.aris-clinic.com.
They accept most insurance and have financial assistance for those who qualify.
Wellness Corner
Matthew 5:15
"Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
After a great year, we decided to send you off with a fun, sweet,
and poignant set of life lessons from Kid President.
He serves as an excellent reminder to let your light shine!
Counseling Office Staff
Mike DiNardo, Vice Principal/Director of Counseling
Kristin Overton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names A-K) overtonkristin@minnehahaacademy.net
Christine Paton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names L-Z) patonchristine@minnehahaacademy.net
Wanda Monroe, Non-Public Counselor
monoroewanda@minnehahaacademy.net
Diane Rahm, Counseling Office Assistant, Registrar