Warrior Counseling Newsletter
Edition #4 - February 2023
UPCOMING FEBRUARY EVENTS
ACCESS Testing (Listening & Reading 9-12) : February 6 - 7
ACCESS Testing (Speaking and Writing 9-12) : February 8 - 9
ACCESS Testing Make-Up : February 10
Dollars for Scholars Presentation : 2nd hour on February 8 (only seniors)
Rising 10th grade registration : Tuesday, February 7th
Rising 11th grade registration : Wednesday, February 8th
Rising 12th grade registration : Friday, February 10th
Alt ACCESS Testing & Make-Up 9-12 : February 14-15
NO SCHOOL President's Day : February 20
Parent Connect Meetings : February 21, 7am-8am or 6:30pm -7:30pm
Conferences Virtual : February 23, 4pm-8pm
Student Council Volleyball Tournament : February 28 6pm-8pm
Counseling and Guidance
The counseling services at Two Rivers High School are designed to support students with applying academic achievement strategies, managing emotions and applying interpersonal skills, and planning for postsecondary options, whether that is through higher education opportunities, the military, or work force.
We are your students' advocate and here to help transition into high school and prepare them for a successful life after high school.
Email: nina.leclair@isd197.org
Website: https://tworivers.isd197.org/student-life/counseling-and-guidance
Location: 1897 Delaware Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN, USA
Phone: 651-403-7208
Beth Gjerde
Jessica Grochowski
Leah Erchul
Margaret Citta
651-403-7202
margaret.citta@isd197.org
Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 3:30
James Winkoski
651-403-7204
james.winkoski@isd197.org
Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 3:30
Stay Connected through our Instagram!
2023 - 2024 Registration
Tuesday, February 7th - Rising 10th grade registration
Wednesday, February 8th - Rising 11th grade registration
Friday, February 10th - Rising 12th grade registration
Take a look at the registration guide as you make your decisions.
TRHS Noche de Tecnologia
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023, 06:00 PM
Two Rivers High School, Delaware Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN, USA
Family Support
TWO RIVERS CULTURAL LIAISON
Elizabeth Honorio-Arroyo
651-403-7225 | elizabeth.honorio-arroyo@isd197.org
Cultural liaisons understand the value of and are committed to effective partnerships between schools, families and communities. They serve as advocates to our Spanish-speaking families and students and build trusting relationships that ensure equitable access to school and district services. Cultural Liaisons work in collaboration with a variety of school and district staff members to support and empower students in reaching their social and academic goals.
• Partner with school staff in communicating information in Spanish regarding students' attendance, grades, athletics, etc.
• Work in coordination with counselors, mental health and other support staff and/or administration to meet students/families needs
• Assist school and district staff in deepening their understanding of and responsiveness to Spanish speaking cultures represented in Two Rivers High School
• Assist in supporting student academic success and goals
• Partner with teaching staff to help build family connections
• Assist in developing and implementing support and outreach strategies for families
Sophomores and Juniors: Accessing Your PSAT Scores
PSAT scores are now viewable by going to: studentscores.collegeboard.org/home.
Information on how to interpret PSAT Scores can be found at:
satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt.
Interested in learning more about the National Merit Scholarship Program? Click HERE to access the Guide to National Merit Scholarship Program.
Dollars for Scholars & Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation College Scholarship Program
LOOKING FOR $$$ TO HELP FINANCE TRAINING OR EDUCATION AFTER GRADUATION?
All Two Rivers graduating seniors are eligible to apply for Two Rivers Dollars for Scholars. Scholarship money is available for most types of post-graduate training and education. Every year scholarships are awarded to all qualifying Two Rivers graduates who complete their application.
You can start your profile any time by visiting https://Tworivers.dollarsforscholars.org.
This year the scholarship application window is open Feb 8-26. There will be an assembly for all Seniors to go through the application process during 2nd hour on Feb 8. Please join to learn how to apply.
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation College Scholarship Program
Richard Schulze is the founder of Best Buy Company. Because his daughter graduated from Henry Sibley High School in the 1980’s, the Schulze family offers scholarships specifically to Two Rivers graduates.
This program provides scholarships of $5,000 a year renewable for 4 years - $20,000 per student - to 5 Two Rivers Graduates EVERY year. A minimum ACT of 22 and GPA of 3.3 are required. Please visit www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org to apply for this wonderful opportunity. Applications close March 1.
New! Scholarship Highlights
When searching independently for scholarships the #1 rule to always remember is to NEVER pay to see what scholarships are there for you to apply to. Those are scams.
Scholarships to Consider:
Click HERE to view the 23 scholarships students should consider applying for in 2023.
- To search for additional scholarships, go to: Naviance Homepage > Colleges > Scholarship Search
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Deadline: 2/15/23 (5pm PT)
Award Amount: $500 to $5,000
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is available to all high school seniors of Hispanic heritage.
To be considered, you must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Plan to enroll full time to an accredited public or not-for-profit four year university for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship
Deadline: 2/27/23
Award Amount: $1,500
The Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must submit an essay detailing your volunteer efforts to help animals in need, and how that involvement has changed your life or shaped your perceptions on the importance of animal welfare.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/23
Award Amount: $5,000
The AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship is available to college - bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer's disease. To be considered, you must submit a 120 - to 1,500 - word essay describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on yourself, your family, or your community, and what you have learned in light of coping with the brain disorder.
Click HERE for more information to apply.
The Voyager Scholarship
Deadline: 3/22/23 (3pm Central time)
Award Amount: Up to $50,00 ($25,000 yearly)
The Voyager Scholarship is open to students entering their junior year of college at an accredited four-year college or university in the US, who have demonstrated a financial need, and who are US citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Project Yellow Light Video Contest
Deadline: 4/1/23
Award Amount: $8,000
The Project Yellow Light Video Contest Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors and full - time undergraduate students. To be considered, you must create a 10 or 25 second video that discourages distracted driving, specifically texting while driving.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Linden Scholarship
Deadline: 04/21/23
Award Amount: $1,500-$3,000 per year
The Linden Scholarship Committee is seeking students who are committed to improving their communities through active volunteer service. Additionally, the scholarship committee is looking for students who permanently reside in Washington, Ramsey or Dakota Counties.
- Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Rover College Scholarship
Deadline: 5/1/23 Award Amount: $2,500
The Rover College Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. To be considered, you must submit a 400 - to 500 - word essay on the following topic: "How did growing up with a pet in your life (could be a friend's or family member's) impact the person you are today?"
- Click HERE for more information and to apply.
MyHigherEd Helps Students Explore Minnesota Colleges
Choosing a college is an important decision that takes careful planning. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education recently launched MyHigherEd.mn.gov, a website to help students identify what they are looking for in a college, find the right institution in Minnesota, and learn about the financial aid options available to them.
University of Minnesota - Share My App Program
The U of M Share My App Program allows applicants to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus to share their application with all University of Minnesota campuses with no additional application or fee. This program was initiated to showcase the opportunities available system-wide and encourage applications to other campuses: Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester.
Within one week of completing their applications to the Twin Cities campus, students will see an optional Share My App checklist item in their Application Tracker where they can fill out a short form to request us to share their application.
Students should keep the other campus application deadlines in mind to ensure they are applying on time and taking the appropriate steps to apply directly if they are making 'Share My App' requests too close to the deadlines.
For more information: Share My App Program
Financial Aid: College Cost Estimators
MyinTuition is most appropriate for prospective students and families looking for a quick ballpark estimate. It gives a range of expected costs for 90% of families in a similar situation.
Calculate your need
Option 2: Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator is most appropriate for prospective students and families needing a close estimate of what their aid package will look like if attending a certain college/university.
Raise.Me: Scholarships Starting Freshmen Year!
With Raise.me, students can guarantee scholarships from 200+ colleges as early as 9th grade, making it easier to plan financially for school. Raise.me has proven to be a great tool to motivate students in high schools throughout the U.S., as the site immediately rewards
students with scholarships for their hard work in and outside of high school.
As an example: ● Get an A in a course ($100 - $1,000) ● Get a B in a course ($50 - $600) ● Participate in a school club or sport ($25 - $250) ● And much more! These bite-sized scholarships are called “Micro-Scholarships”. When students add achievements to their Portfolio on Raise.me, they could be eligible to earn Micro-Scholarships towards our partner colleges.
Steps to get started:
2) Encourage your student to regularly add good grades, community service, extracurricular activities, and other achievements to his or her raise.me “Portfolio” to earn “Micro-Scholarships” from colleges.
3) Visit: https://www.raise.me for more information. Local schools include: University of St. Thomas, Gustavus, UMD, Luther, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin- Stout, and more!
POTENTIAL SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
- Ages 14 – 21
- PAID Construction training, crews complete projects like building staircases and boardwalks
- 9 weeks each summer, 20 hours per week (so having another job is possible)
- Flyer posted in our Jobs and Internships link
- Information table setup during lunches (Date to be determined)
Volunteer Opportunities
Mental Health
Two Rivers Virtual Calm Room
ACP School-Based Mental Health Support
Philip McDonald
School Based Mental Health Therapist
651-394-5722 -- pmcdonald@acp-mn.com
School-Based Services
- Through a grant from the MN Department of Human Services, our staff is able to provide services to students in their home, in the community (“school-linked” program), or in the school itself (“co-located” program). All services are conducted by qualified mental health professionals and practitioners.
- ACP offers services to students in Dakota County partner schools regardless of insurance coverage. We will work directly with the insurance plan on your behalf to answer any questions.
- School-linked and co-located services include individual therapy, family therapy, individual skills training, and family skills training. Our dedicated providers work closely with the child’s family and school to provide collaborative care.