Student Services Update
11/16/2023
Welcome to MTRS Student Services!
Thanks for reading the Student Services Update!
Questions about scheduling, the college process, scholarships, work permits, transcripts, or life in general? Do you need to speak with someone regarding an issue that is bothering you, do you need a place to discuss what is going on in your life or to figure out how you are feeling? Please feel free to contact us or stop by the office. The Student Services Office is here to help! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Let us know what kind of information you would like to read about in this newsletter: sgarcia@mtrsd.org
Quarter 1 Report Cards are available
Quarter 1 Report Cards are available to view in Aspen until December 4th:
- login to Aspen
- look for "Published Reports" (right side of the screen, mid-way down)
- click on the icon
First day of Quarter 2: Friday, November 3, 2023
Last day of Quarter 2: Friday, January 26, 2024
Quarter 2 Progress Reports are scheduled to be available on Friday, December 15, 2023
Please contact Suzor IT with Aspen login/account questions:
Virtual Office: help.suzorit.com
Email: help@suzorit.com
Save the Date: College Financial Aid 101
Counselor Cairney is organizing a Financial Aid and Scholarship Information event for Juniors, Seniors, and their care providers on November 28th from 6-7:30 pm at MTRS.
Typically, the MTRS community provides over $100,000 in scholarships and Counselor Cariney will talk through how students and care providers can navigate and take advantage of opportunities for financial aid for every student thinking about college applications in their future.
We would like to provide pizza for those attending the event - thank you in advance for answering this survey and helping us to plan. Thank you for completing this survey by Wednesday 22nd November
Who: Juniors and Seniors and their families
What: College Financial Aid 101 with GCC’s Coordinator of Financial Aid
When: Tuesday, November 28th at 6 pm
Where: MTRS Auditorium
What you will hear about:
- The types and sources of Financial Aid
- The Application Process
- How Financial Aid decisions are made
- Paying for College
- Additional Resources
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Upcoming GCC Events
- Campus Visit Day on November 21st from 10 am-2 pm, this is a structured event where students can learn more about GCC firsthand. Students will have the opportunity to take a tour, attend a classroom experience, and have lunch on campus. Students can RSVP here: https://www.gcc.mass.edu/events/campus-visit-day/. We will host another Campus Visit Day during April vacation.
- Virtual Dual Enrollment Information Sessions are happening weekly on Wednesdays at 4 pm. This is the first step in the Dual Enrollment process for new students, please encourage students to sign up for a session if they are interested in Dual Enrollment. The sign-up can be found here: https://connect.gcc.mass.edu/portal/admissionevents?tab=subtab3. We are still awaiting word on CDEP grant funding for Spring and we will update you if we receive funding as soon as we know.
STEM Opportunity for HS Students (Application Closes Dec. 10th)
We are looking for 10th-12th grade students interested in science, technology, engineering, and polymers!
The ASPIRE Program, led by graduate students in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering at UMass Amherst, is a free outreach event that invites high school students to participate in a series of experiments in polymer chemistry, physics, and engineering. High school students do not need to have previous experience with polymers. ASPIRE runs for five consecutive Saturday mornings (9 AM – 12 PM), starting January 6th through February 3rd. Our goal is to create a platform for potential young scientists to experience the excitement of lab work, wrestle with scientific concepts, and have an opportunity to talk with graduate student mentors about our experience with science in college and beyond.
We appreciate any time you take to pass on this opportunity to your students and/or other mentors.
For more information please check out our video or visit our web page.
The ASPIRE 2024 application form (deadline December 10th) can be found at: https://forms.gle/V3wFh6ja3o4iQbao7.
For those interested, please see the flyer below!
STARS College Network - Virtual Events
The Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) College Network is dedicated to working with high schools and access organizations to widen pathways to higher education for rural and small-town students.
Please join us at our upcoming STARS College Network events! We offer a wide variety of virtual sessions and local programs for students and parents, covering everything from starting the college search process to planning financially for a college education.
We also offer a number of professional development and networking opportunities for educators from rural and small-town high schools. Please register for those sessions below and sign up for our mailing list to receive information about upcoming opportunities for you and your students!
STARS College Network Panel: Student Support Services
December 5th, 2023, 8:00 pm EST
Every month, STARS College Network member schools host Zoom webinars featuring a variety of perspectives on the academic programs, philosophies, and traditions that make our colleges great places to live and learn. Join staff and faculty from Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Maryland, and Yale University to learn more about the wide variety of support systems available to students throughout their time on our campuses.
Host: Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Maryland, College Park, Yale University
Scholarships!
12th Grade Students
College Application to-dos and Financial Aid Info
Application and Recommendation Materials
Senior Brag Sheet (make a copy and share it with me)
Parent/Guardian Brag Sheet (make a copy and share it with me)
Transcript Request Form (colleges you are applying to)
Instructions on how to request a teacher recommendation in Naviance
Mrs. Cairney's PPT (I will continue to add to this)
SAT/ACT - you are responsible for sending your scores to colleges
Financial Aid
- Check college financial aid deadlines
- List of schools that require the CSS Profile
Here is a comprehensive Guide to College Admissions.
Students and parents, please reach out with any specific questions - happy to help! Mrs. Cairney acariney@mtrsd.org
Students, to book an appt visit: https://acairney.youcanbook.me/
11th Grade Students
College Visits
College Visits at Mohawk Trail Regional School
Colleges are coming to Mohawk Trail! This is an opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to speak with a college admission representative to learn more about what colleges have to offer and their application process.
10th Grade Students
We will be working with Sophomores this year to help them gain a better understanding of their personality and interests. Through self-reflection and goal setting, students will begin to make the connection between their classes and potential careers.
9th Grade Students
Middle School
Middle School Families, wondering what your student has for homework? Check out the following pages:
Quarter and Semester Dates for the rest of the year
Here are the tentative dates for the Quarter and Semester Dates for the rest of the year:
Quarter 2
First Day: Friday, November 3, 2023
Quarter 2 Progress Reports are scheduled to be available on Friday, December 15, 2023
Last Day: Friday, January 26, 2024
Semester 1 Student-led conferences
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - (Early Release)
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - (2 hr. delay)
Friday, January 26, 2024 - (2 hr. delay)
Quarter 3
First Day: January 29, 2024
Last Day: Friday, April 5, 2024
Quarter 4
First Day: Monday, April 8, 2024
Last Day: Monday, June 10, 2024
Semester 2 Student-led conferences
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - (Early Release)
Friday, June 7, 2024 - (2 hr. delay)
Monday, June 10, 2024- (11:30 dismissal)
**Dates will be adjusted to accommodate snow days.
Career of the Month - Occupational therapy assistants and aides
Aspen Access
Aspen is our information portal which allows students and caregivers to view grades, progress reports, and report cards. Here at MTRS, we distribute report cards and progress reports via Aspen.
The Aspen email for caregivers is sent to the email address corresponding to the first contact listed for a student.
Students and Caregivers, if you have questions about the login process, please contact Suzor IT:
Email: help@suzorit.com
Virtual Office: help.suzorit.com
Contact Us
School Counselor Grades 9-12
Book an appointment HERE
School Counselor Grades 7 & 8
Book an Appointment HERE
Registrar and Administrative Assistant
413-625-9811 ext. 1305
Email: sgarcia@mtrsd.org
Website: https://mtrs.mohawktrailschools.org/Mohawk-Student-Services
Location: 26 Ashfield Road, Shelburne Falls, MA, USA
Phone: (413) 625-9811