Winters Mill High School Counseling Office Newsletter January, 2015 560 Gorsuch Road Westminster, MD 21157 410-386-1501 410-386-1513 (Fax) http://www.carrollk12.org The Mission of the Winters Mill High School Counseling Office: To prepare students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens in the community through a comprehensive program that will meet their academic, personal, social, and career needs. We operate under the belief that: - All students can soar into their future equipped with skills they have learned through lessons, groups, and activities. - Individual students possess within them the power to control quality, growth, and satisfaction in their lives. - Each student is unique and has special abilities, talents, and interests that must be recognized and nurtured. - All students have dignity and worth. - All students must be prepared to function in a rapidly changing global society. - There must be on-going evaluation of service delivery that is datadriven and responsive to the needs of our diverse community. - A successful program requires the support and participation of all school personnel, parents, guardians, outside agencies, and the community. - We should develop positive relationships with our students. Counselor Assignments A-D - Ms. Kristin Cavey E-K Ms. Erin Morgan, (Substitute for Mr. Seth Budai) L-R - Ms. Christina Krone (Formerly Mohlhenrich), Department Chair S-Z - Ms. Heidi Kohls Ms. Amy Cattrano, Crisis Counselor Ms. Kathy Barrett, Pupil Personnel Worker Ms. Sarah Totten, Career Connections Coordinator Ms. Sharon Helwig, Registrar Ms. Connie Swartzbaugh, Secretary Update from the Counseling Office. During the month of December, counselors continued to work with students to update their educational career plans. They met with juniors to check credits and other graduation requirements. Various groups have been put in place as a support to students. The A.S.V.A.B. test was administered. Many letters of recommendation have been written, and college application forms have been completed for seniors preparing to attend college next fall. We hope everyone enjoyed their holiday and rested up, because January is shaping up to be a busy month!
Due to the changing economy, skills and a career plan are essential to success. Students, advisors, parents, and counselors should assess students interest areas and encourage them to take as many courses in those areas as possible. The skills learned in those classes will be beneficial in obtaining employment and furthering a student s education. Counselors recommend that students assess themselves and research careers which match their interests. Students can use this website: http://www.mynextmove.org. Students who have taken the P.S.A.T. can use https://quickstart.collegeboard.org. Career assessment is a developing process which involves both students and their parents. Career majors and completers are listed in the Program of Studies which you can find on the Winters Mill website. The Program of Studies contains the specific list of courses that students should take each year of high school. It provides the foundation for students to become career or college ready in our competitive, global society. Students and parents should take time to review the Program of Studies. It can provide a wealth of information from graduation requirements, courses offered, and an educational plan for completers and majors offered at Winters Mill High School. What a way to spend a cold, snowy day! Participating in an internship during senior year is a great way to explore and experience a career interest; however, students must follow a specific career major or completer program in the Program of Studies. A couple of students have written the following about their internships: C.A.S. E. Animal Science Internship, by Maribeth Double During the first semester of my senior year, I have had the wonderful opportunity to participate in an internship at Carroll County Veterinary Clinic. I obtained this internship through the completion of the C.A.S.E. Animal Science completer program. At my internship, I have experienced so many wonderful things such as assisting with appointments, observing surgeries, giving vaccines, drawing blood, and even helping with surgery. This internship has allowed me to experience the things I learned in class. I have learned so much more by having hands-on opportunities at the Carroll County Veterinary Clinic. Early Childhood Education Internship, by Autumn Horrell My name is Autumn Horrell. During the first semester of my senior year, I participated in an Early Childhood Education internship at Westminster Elementary School. This internship was a fantastic opportunity to work with a master teacher and learn new skills when working in a classroom. It is an advantage to me because it has taught me things that I never would have learned otherwise. I work with a first grade class for about three hours every day. I work with the students both one-on-one and as a group. Their ability levels vary. Not only do I get to work with them, but I also had an opportunity to teach my own lessons. This internship has proved to me that I want to be an elementary school teacher. It has made me certain that I want to be an elementary school teacher. It has given me a chance to learn how to achieve this goal, and it has put me ahead of the game on my career path.
Carroll Community College Information Mount Airy College Center for Health Care Education - Open House Tuesday, January 13, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. This is a terrific opportunity for students and the community to visit the Mount Airy College Center for Health Care Education. This is a combined consortium of community colleges: Carroll, Frederick and Howard. The center allows students throughout central Maryland to pursue high-demand health care training in one convenient location. Best of all, you may take courses at the in-county tuition rate. Visit the Mt. Airy website for additional information and program options http://mtairycollegecenter.com. The center is located at 1902 Back Acre Circle, Mount Airy, MD 21771. There are some general education courses offered there every semester which may be good options for students that live closer to Mt. Airy. To register for this session, email: openhouse@carrollcc.edu. Carroll Community College Presidents Day Open House Monday, February 16, Check in: 12:45 p.m. 1:00 p.m., program 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. High school students and their parents are invited to join us at this special event. Featured sessions include: what students should expect during their first year of college; transfer options- how to plan for the next step; exploration of career/major, and program options (opportunity to talk with faculty); admissions & financial aid process; and tours of the college, including our newest classroom building! 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157 Call 410-386-8000, or 1-888-221-9748 toll free in Maryland Campus Tours The admissions office offers tours by appointment. E-mail admissions@carrollcc.edu or call 410-386-8430 with several days and times that work, and we will schedule a tour for you within 48 hours. To register for the Open House: call 410-386-8430 or e-mail openhouse@carrollcc.edu. No snow date is scheduled for this event! High School Test Dates Tuesday, January 20 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 9:00 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 27-1:30 p.m. Monday, April 6 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and many other test times are available beginning in January. Timeline for graduating seniors Students graduating from high school this year and planning to attend Carroll Community College in the fall should plan to test by early April to allow for early registration in late April. College Shadow Day Wednesday, March 25 times and additional details coming soon!
Parent/Teacher Conferences February 24, 2015 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. April 30, 2015 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Fundraising Winters Mill Music Boosters The Choruses are back to work, after a successful Winter Concert with many moments we won t forget! Now on to preparation for the February 26 th Concert. It will be a short concert with 3 selections from all 4 choruses. Women s Select will also be performing now that it is 2 nd Semester. Vocal Ensemble and Festival Chorus will be preparing 3 songs each for the County Choral Assessment. This year, it will take place at Manchester Valley High School on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Please mark the date of this next concert. Admission is free. The Music Boosters are starting out the new year by saying, Thank you! Thank you to Mrs. Bezanson and Ms. Gottleib for the beautifully performed concerts this past fall and winter. Thanks to the staff at Winters Mill High School for all of their help and support - especially the office staff, administrators, and custodians! Thank you parents for volunteering in the concession stand and attending concerts. Thank you students for sharing your talents. It's always a privilege and honor to hear and see you perform. January 3 rd Wrestling Tournament We need concession volunteers!!!!! We need at least 6 people from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for this tournament. This is a huge event. We will split into shifts, but we need 6 people at all times. We can make $2,000-$3,000 alone on this day. Please volunteer your time if possible! Winter is our busiest time for volunteering in the concession stand. Please support the music department by donating two hours of your time! Booster parents, did you know your middle school student is also eligible to earn service hours with adult supervision? If you would like to volunteer, email or call Jimi Kinstle at 443-722-1130 jimikinstle@me.com. Parents, everyone is welcome to attend our monthly meetings which are held the second Tuesday night of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the media center. See you there!
Fundraiser for Mr. Seth Budai Mr. Seth Budai, one of our school counselors is battling the high cost of treatment for his cancer, Ewings s Sarcoma. The Key Club at Winters Mill is sponsoring a Coffee House and Silent Auction on Friday, March 6 from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. School departments, individuals and families are encouraged to donate items that can be auctioned. Community members are welcome to participate as well. If you are interested in contributing in any way, please contact: Sarah Totten satotte@carrollk12.org Karly Copperthite k.copperthite@yahoo.com Grade Reporting Dates for the 2014-2015 School Year Report Card 2 Marking Period Ends: 1/16/15 Report Card 2 Distributed: 1/22/15 Interim 3 Marking Period Ends: 2/23/15 Interim 3 Posted to H.A.C. 2/25/15 Report Card 3 Marking Period Ends: 3/27/15 Report Card 3 Distributed: 4/9/15 Interim 4 Marking Period Ends: 5/1/15 Interim 4 Posted to H.A.C.: 5/5/15 Marking Period 4 Ends: 6/11/15 Report Card 4 Mailed Home: 6/19/15 Athletic Boosters Information Thank you for a great fall season! With your help, we are achieving our goals to increase participation, increase school spirit and raise funds for our student athletes. Mark your calendars for our GET SMART: Annual Shrimp, Bull & Oyster Roast on January 31, 2015, where all proceeds will go toward the reinstatement of athletic scholarships available as early as this spring, with your help! Bull roast tickets are $40.00, and the event features lots of great activities, including amazing food, corn hole tournament, money wheel, silent and possibly even live auction, and more! The event will also feature a BIG SCREEN TV raffle, just in time for Super Bowl Sunday! Tickets are available at several home basketball games, as well as through our executive board members. Come and GET SMART and enter a chance for your team to win $200 towards your children s team fundraising account special incentives for individual sports teams abound! Softball and Girls Soccer have been winners in the past. Don t miss out for a night of great fun!! YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK Just in time for the season of giving, W.M.H.S. Athletic Boosters Club held their bi-annual spend down meeting in December. The members at the meeting unanimously agreed to fund the following: $2,100 for JV and freshman girls basketball uniforms $1,600 towards the indoor scoring table to benefit all basketball teams $15,000 towards an elevated scoring table that will benefit boys & girls lacrosse and field hockey Please join us at our next monthly meeting, which will be held on January 21 st at 7:00 p.m. in the media center. Thanks again for all of your support! We look forward to a very spirited 2015! Happy New year and, as always,.go Falcons! ~ Heather, Missie, Allison, Donna & Sara https://www.facebook.com/wintersmillathleticboosters
Scholarships http://www.carrollk12.org/wmh/counseling/scholarship Travel SEE OUR SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER AT: http://www.carrollk12.org/wmh/counseling/scholarship You can pick up a copy of the scholarship newsletter in the main office. Please see Ms. Hobson. This newsletter is revised continually throughout the school year, so please check it often for updates to scholarship information and application deadlines. Trip to France, Germany, and the Alps It s not too late to join us!!! June 18-26, 2015 Experience European history from three different angles. In Paris, feel the echoes of the Revolution in the Place de la Concorde. Munich s charming Glockenspiel and cobblestone streets transport you back to the Middle Ages. In between, the spectacular mountain scenery of Lucerne belongs to no particular era; the grandeur and beauty of the Alps is truly timeless. You do NOT have to speak German or French to travel with us! You can check out information about EF Tours and our itinerary on www.eftours.com/1595420fs. January Dates to Remember! 1/1/2015 Schools/Offices Closed - Winter/State Holiday 1/2/2015 Schools/Offices Closed - Winter/State Holiday 1/5/2015 Schools/Offices Reopen 1/7/2015 8th Grade Parent Night - 6:00-8:00 p.m., Auditorium 1/9/2015 Deadline to register for the February 7 ACT 1/12/2015 Application Deadline for Spring Dual Enrollment 1/15/2015 Snow Date: 8th Grade Parent Night - 6:00-8:00 p.m., Auditorium 1/16/2015 Second Marking Period Ends 1/19/2015 Schools/Offices Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 1/20/2015 Schools Closed for Students 1/21/2015 Third Marking Period Begins 1/22/2015 Report Cards Distributed NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The CCPS provides nondiscriminatory access to school facilities in accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of schools (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts). The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: