SHA Parent Reminders 2013-2014 3/28/14

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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BLOOD DRIVE

Sacred Heart's Donate Life Club will be running a blood drive on April 7th from 9:30 am-1:30 pm in SHA Hall. All parents are invited to donate. Please see Page 5 for more details.

BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON

Join us for the spring drama, a journey through the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm that we all know and love. Or do we? Join our cast of Pat Ahlers, Julia Cordani, Jillian Farrell, Mairead Farrell, Robbie Flynn, Maeve Hawk, Marina Kaczmarek, Catherine Lauria, Alan Leveritte, Megan Lewis, Gia Marciniak, Kayla May, Cassie Mihalczo, Jenna Montague, Cindy Nguyen, Brigid Ryan, Jennifer Smith, MJ Stoll, Sharon Stack, Madison Strickland, Veronika Tibold and Carolann Walters for a hilarious retelling of your favorite fairy tales. Show times are Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 pm in SHA’s Auditorium. Tickets will be available in the Main Office beginning March 24 for $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. Hope to see you there!

LAST CALL FOR TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS

The deadline for 2014-2015 Transportation Applications is almost here! District transportation applications for the next school year are available in the Main Office. These forms must be filled out and returned to your local school district office listed on the application by April 1, 2014. A new application must be completed every year. City of Buffalo residents do not need to complete a Metro Pass application.

SHOW YOUR SHA SPIRIT

Show your SHA spirit & look good in the process! SHA is proud to offer athletic pants complete with the shark logo embroidered on the leg. Please see Page 6 for the details on these pants & ordering information. Go Sharks!

APRIL CALENDAR & LUNCH MENU

The April 2014 calendar is on Page 7 for your information. The April Lunch Menu will be posted on SHA's website.

EASTER CANDY PICK-UP

The Easter candy orders will be ready for pick-up in the cafeteria after 2:30 pm on Friday, April 4. Thank you to everyone who supported this Athletic Department fundraiser.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Is your daughter looking for something different to do over the summer? Perhaps an opportunity to travel, volunteer to help those less fortunate, or to pursue an academic interest in more depth? There are many programs that provide enrichment, internship, volunteer, and college-level experiences. The Counseling Center receives announcements about programs throughout the year. Please see Pages 8-14 for this year’s summer opportunities.

BUFFALO BANDITS TICKETS AVAILABLE

The Sacred Heart Academy Lacrosse teams are selling Buffalo Bandits tickets at a discounted rate! Don’t miss out on a great night, and help out the SHA LAX teams raise funds for new uniforms and goalie equipment! Players and coaches have tickets. For more information, email Coach Mroz at LMroz66@gmail.com. Please see Page 15 for ticket prices and more.

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT

The Art Department’s student exhibit this year will feature student interpretations of “The Canticle of the Sun” poem by St. Francis of Assisi. After discussion and reflection, every art student will brainstorm ideas, develop concepts, and create a finished work based on this theme. “The Canticle of the Sun” student Art Exhibit featuring select works will be on display at Sacred Heart from March 24 - April 23, 2014 during school hours.

COUNSELING CENTER

The National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York (NFJC) announces their 33rd Annual “Sherriff & Youth Live-In Camp” for Summer 2014. A unique community building experience, this five-day residential program will be held at Cradle Beach Camp in Angola, NY. Thirty (30) young leaders, ages 14-16, from across WNY will be invited to attend this year’s camp, which will be held August 25-29th. Erie County Sheriff’s Deputies will serve as the camp’s counselors; students will have the opportunity to hike, swim, play sports, enjoy crafts, and have campfire conversations. Students will be selected based on their interest/involvement in school and community activities and their desire to interact with both those of diverse backgrounds and the deputies. Any interested students should see their Counselor for an application. For more information visit www.nfjcwny.org. Completed applications for the program are due May 31, 2014.

COUCH TO 5K RUNNING CLUB

Parents: Did you know that SHA has a Couch to 5K Running Club? Couch to 5K is a nine-week easy to follow running program that begins Thursday, April 1, and finishes in early June. The goal of the club is to have all girls running a 5K after nine weeks. The commitment for girls is one day a week after school at SHA and then running on their own two other days a week. See Page 16 for more information. Please encourage your daughter to participate. It is a easy program and a great way to get in shape for summer! Questions? Call Mrs. Cochrane, 834-2101 ext. 311 or email mcochrane@sacredheartacademy.org.

SHA SUMMER HEALTH COURSE

SHA will offer a summer health course to students to meet their ½ credit NYS graduation requirement. This course will be taught partially online and partially face-to-face (blended) through scheduled seminars with the instructor. The instructor is Mrs. Renee Smith, who is a NYS certified health and physical education teacher. The course will be offered twice over the course of the summer. Each course will be three weeks long. The first course will begin on Monday, July 7, and end on Friday, July 25. The second course will begin on Monday, July 28, and end on Friday, August 15. Students will complete assigned coursework online and will also attend scheduled face-to-face seminars at SHA with Mrs. Smith. Although some details are yet to be determined, we wanted to inform you of the dates that this course will be offered to help you with your summer planning. Once we are aware of the number of interested students and their availability, we will make final decisions. The enrollment form will be available to students as they formulate their schedules for the 2014-15 school year with their counselors, and it will also be on the SHA website. This course is not open to incoming Freshwomen. The deadline for enrollment is Friday, April 11. Once we check interest, we will know for certain and inform you as to whether we will offer one or two sessions. You may contact your daughter’s counselor if you have questions about this summer course. Tuition for the course is $250.

FINANCIAL AID FOR 2014-2015

Financial aid applications for returning students may be filed beginning March 1, 2014. To be considered for aid for 2014-2015, an application must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2014. To apply: • log onto the School’s Website at www.sacredheartacademy.org . • Under the Parents tab, select “Tuition and Financial Aid Information.” • Select the “Financial Aid Application” link located in the left column. This link will take you to the “FAST” (Financial Aid for School Tuition) Website where you will file your application. The application is self-guided. You may navigate in and out of the program allowing you to partially complete an application and go back to it at another time. If you require assistance in completing the application, FAST provides a 24/7 helpline as well as email support. Please call or email FAST with questions about completing the application. The school is not authorized to advise parents about this phase of the application process. • The online submission deadline for applications is April 15, 2014. Your tax return and supporting documents must follow the submission, and be postmarked by April 20, 2014. If you do not have access to a computer at home, you are welcome to use a computer in the school lab. • Your application is complete when FAST receives and verifies your paper documents. Incomplete applications cannot be considered at award time. • The charge for the application is $38.00 and is paid by credit card at the end of the session. If you do not have a credit card, please call Jane Vicki at 834-2101 Ext. 304 to arrange for payment. • After completing the online application, you will be required to mail your 2013 federal and state tax returns with all schedules and W-2’s to: FAST Processing ISM 1316 North Union Street Wilmington DE 19806-2594 • Include the School’s name under your return address for faster processing of your application. • The school will notify you of your award by June 1. Please note: If you have a daughter entering 9th grade in September 2014 and have already filed for financial aid for her, you do not need to apply again. The school will use the information from your December 2013 application. In some instances the school may require submission of your 2013 income tax returns to update your file.

COLLEGE BIOLOGY COURSE

St Joseph's Collegiate Institute and D'Youville College have invited our students who have successfully completed Biology Regents to participate in an introductory summer course to be offered at D'Youville College. The course title is "Human Biology and Laboratory" (BIO 105) and it will be offered from June 30-August 8. Successful students will earn 4 college credits from D'Youville. Cost is $400. Interested students and their parents are invited to attend an informational session at St. Joe's on Tuesday, April 8, in the Cullen Lecture Hall at the east end of the building. Anyone interested in reviewing the course syllabus may request one from Ms. Cimusz. Her email address is: lcimusz@sacredheartacademy.org

Attn: Junior Parents

Please see Page 17 with notes from the Counseling Center for details on the Junior Seminar class.

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Buffalo Academy

of the Sacred Heart 13-14 APRIL 2014

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Summer Opportunities

Are you looking for something different? Perhaps an opportunity to

travel, volunteer to help those less fortunate, or to pursue an academic interest in more depth? There are many programs that provide

enrichment, internship, volunteer, and college-level experiences. The Counseling Center receives announcements about programs throughout

the year. Stop down to obtain more information. Adelphi University Summer Pre-College Program: High school students have the opportunity to earn three college credits in a residential program. Students have the ability to choose from several academic interests including nursing, business, creative writing, gaming, musical theatre, and physics. For more information visit www.precollege.adelphi.edu. Adventure Treks: Dedicated to outdoor adventures for young people ages 8-18. These programs emphasize the importance of personal growth, independence, life skills, social interaction, and self-confidence while participating in outdoor adventure programs. Programs include leadership summit, Alaska expedition, Pacific Northwest, Blue Ridge, California challenge and many more. Visit www.www.adventureTREKS.com for more information. Alfred University Summer Programs for Teens: These summer programs are designed to provide top quality instruction in a supportive environment. Students have the opportunity to pick from 11 different academic interests. Applications due April 15th, 2014. For more information regarding programs and the application process visit www.alfred.edu/summer. Babson Entrepreneur Development Experience: Spend a portion of your summer at a fast-paced, top ranked business school. The Babson Entrepreneurial Development Experience runs from July 9th-August 13th. This program is for the current or aspiring entrepreneur. Learn more and apply at www.babson.edu/summerstudy. Barnard 2014 Summer Program: The Barnard Pre-College Program provides a wonderful opportunity for HS Juniors and seniors to enjoy a college experience while exploring the excitement of NYC. The programs highlight NYC as an extension of the classroom and include supervised evening and weekend activities. For more information visit www.barnard.edu/summer. Baruch Summer Leadership Academy: This program strives to bring talented high school students from around the globe together in NYC for intellectually stimulating and culturally enriching academic exploration. Students are able to experience college life while they prepare to shine in the college academic realm. Visit www.baruch.edu/leadership for more information.

Boston University Summer High School Program: There are four exciting summer opportunities available to high school students at Boston University. Students can participate in the following programs: high school honors, research internship in Science and Engineering, Summer Challenge, and Summer Preview. For more information regarding program details visit www.bu.edu/summer/highschool. Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Program: Are you going to be a junior or senior in high school? If so, consider spending June 28 to August 9, 2013 in one of our distinct Pre-College programs. You can either explore architecture, art & design, drama, music or the National High School Game Academy to prepare yourself for study at the college level. Visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college for more information. Catholic University of America Pre-College Summer Workshop: The Experiences in Architecture program is an intense, three-week workshop for students interested in architecture or other design-related fields. Students are exposed to both the academic and the professional sides of the architecture arena, as the city of Washington, D.C. Visit http://architecture.cua.edu/summerprograms/experiences.cfm for more information. Christendom College Summer Program: High school juniors and sophomores are invited to join students from across the US to take part in a summer program where they can experience what life is like at Christendom College. Choose from five one-week sessions where students take classes and participate in a number of recreational, sporting, and social activities. For more information visit www.christendom.edu/experience. Coastal Studies for Girls, Science and Leadership School: A science and leadership semester school for 10th grade girls located on the coast of Maine. Students are immersed in a rigorous course load that strengthens their academic skills through experiential fieldwork in marine ecology, leadership, and core curriculum. The all-girls environment provides support as students explore themselves, the community, and the natural world. Priority deadline for applications is March 15, 2014. For more information visit www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org Cornell University Summer College: This summer program offers three and six week programs for talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Choose now from more than 20 programs and 60 Cornell courses offered. Visit www.summercollege.cornell.edu for more information. Cradle Beach Camp: Cradle Beach Camp serves the needs of nearly 1,100 children annually with disabilities and children who come from economically disadvantaged sections of Buffalo and Western New York. We offer three unique programs that meet the educational, social, emotional and physical needs of each child while helping those children achieve their full potential. For more information visit www.cradlebeach.org. Denison University Reynolds Young Writers Workshop: This is an eight-day residential program in creative writing for current sophomores, juniors and seniors offered at Denison. Programs dates are: June 15-22, 2014. Application deadline is March 3, 2014. For an application and more information visit www.reynolds.denison.edu

Eleanor Roosevelt Girls Leadership Worldwide Program: The GLW program is an interactive, diverse, transformational summer program for young women who have the potential to become great community and global leaders. Applications must be postmarked by March 21, 2014. For an application and more information visit www.erleadership.org. Emory Pre-College Program: An academic program for high school students. Students will have the opportunity to experience college life, participate in college-level academics, live on a vibrant campus, and earn college credit. Students interested in applying should be 15 or older. Apply online at www.precollege.emory.edu Erie Community College Summer College for HS Students: This is a great way for your students to gain college credit and to explore a career over the summer. The course descriptions and registration information can be found at our website: http://www.ecc.edu/highschool.

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising: FIDM presents three days of fashion. It’s a non-stop three days of workshops, career exploration, and the opportunity to meet industry professionals. Check out all three days for $300. For more information and registration visit http://fidm.edu/en/News+and+Events/. Gannon University Summer Biological Travel Study: The Biology department at Gannon has an annual summer biology travel summer trip to Yellowstone National Park for educators and those who love the outdoors. The trip occurs from June 17-27, 2014. Students will have the opportunity to see the plants and animals of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem and learn about various wildlife. For more information visit www.gannon.edu George Washington University Pre-College Program: Experience both credit and non-credit bearing courses at the GWU pre-college program. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors have the opportunity to experience collegiate academics and the surrounding Washington, D.C. area. For more information visit www.precollege.gwu.edu. Global Works Summer Service Programs: International travel for high school students and groups. Global Works programs offer a blend of community service, cultural exchange, language learning, and adventure. Students have the ability to broaden their world view, improve their language skills, and participate in meaningful community service activities. Visit www.globalworkstravel.com for more information about programs. Green Mountain College Summer Academy: Green Mountain College located in Poultney, Vermont is offering a summer learning program for high school students in grades 9-11. One-week sessions are offered to students to immerse them in the subject of their choice. Each student will get to learn in a small classroom environment with a hands-on, project-based curriculum that will also include lessons in sustainability. For more information visit www.vermontsummeracademy.org.

Ithaca College Summer College: A residential Pre-College Program for high school students. Students experience college life and attend small classes led by faculty. Students have the opportunity to attend campus events and other programs, as well as earn college credit. One-week and three-week sessions available. Online applications are due by April 15th. For more information visit www.Ithaca.edu/summercollege/app Johnson and Wales University Summer Programs: 2014 summer education programs. Students have the opportunity to participate in hands on workshops. For more information and registration dates visit http://www.jwu.edu/. Lawrence Technological University Summer Camp: Expand your knowledge, and experience college campus life. LTU’s science camps offer engaging projects and activities designed to foster your learning and creativity. Topics such as forensics, web design, engineering and biotechnology. For more information visit www.ltu.edu/summercamps. Lebanon Valley College Youth Scholars Institute: A summer academic program for exceptional high school students. Two sessions are available. Spend a week learning at the college level and choose from programs of your interest. For more information visit www.lvc.edu/youth-scholars. Loyola University Chicago Summer Scholars: This summer program is designed for motivated sophomores and juniors who want to get a head start on their college careers. Students may be able to earn college credit and become acquainted with college life through study, academic discussion, and social activities. For more information visit www.luc.edu/summerscholars. Maine Media Workshops and Young Artists Program: The young Artists program is a unique opportunity for creative high school students (ages 14-18) to immerse themselves in all aspects of photography, filmmaking, animation and design. Students have the opportunity to work hands on with professionals. For more information visit www.mainemedia.edu. Marist Summer Pre-College Program: High school students have the opportunity to visit Marist College and get a taste of campus life and earn three college credits. Students learn from experienced professionals and talented faculty, while spending fourteen days on the banks of the Hudson River or in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Program runs from July 13-July 26, 2014. Students have the opportunity to pick from various programs of interest. For more information visit www.marist.edu/precollege. Miami University (Ohio) Summer Scholars Program: The residential program will be held July 6-August 1, two sessions will be available. Open to high school juniors and seniors. Students who attend will have the opportunity to meet students from across the U.S. and around the world! Receive priority consideration for top programs such as the University Academic Scholars Program. The application and additional details are online, visit http://miamioh.edu/admission/high-school/summer-scholars/.

New Worlds Emerge Summer Programs: High school students have the opportunity to participate in summer programs that promote adventure, cultural and language immersion (17 available countries), and pre-college opportunities. For more information visit www.newworldsemerge.org New York University Summer Institute: NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies for High School Students will be offering HS students the opportunity to live and learn in the heart of NYC. The summer institute offers one-week, professional oriented intensive programs of study that allow them to explore career options and to gain the competitive edge when applying for college. For more information visit www.scps.nyu.edu/hssummerinstitute Norwich University New England Youth Leadership Conference: The Youth Leadership Conference is designed to focus on individual and team skill development. Participants face daily challenge, as we test their initiative, develop their self-confidence and challenge their strength of character. FLC is open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or above. For additional information visit http://bit.ly/NorwichYLCW Otis College of Art and Design: For four weeks during July, the Summer of Art College Preparation Program provides young artists ages 15 and older with an immersion college experience into the field of art and design. Whether students seek to strengthen and enhance their art skills or have a strong interest in art or design, Summer of Art is an excellent opportunity to be exposed to collegiate coursework. Visit www.otis.edu/soa for more information. Oxford Summer Study Opportunity: A summer study experience in the heart of Oxford, England. Suitable for academically-motivated high school students, sophomore year and above. Offers a wide selection of stimulating and academically-relevant subjects, enjoyable and creative workshop options, and opportunities to explore some of England’s culture and heritage. Visit www.oasp.ac.uk for more information regarding courses and program details. Philips Exeter Academy Summer Program: If you are a serious student, intellectually curious, creative and eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities the Exeter program may be a great way to broaden your horizons. Students have the opportunity to investigate college level programs of study, athletics, residential life, and a diverse and culturally enriched environment. For more information visit www.exeter.edu/summer Pratt Institute Pre-College Program: High school students have the opportunity to experience college-level study. Students take two courses that are college credit-bearing and two non-credit courses. Students have the opportunity to select their program of interest. For more information visit www.pratt.edu/precollege. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Summer Architecture Program: Two week residential enrichment program on the campus of RPI will include morning programs, field trips, career counseling, and introductory lectures on various topics. For more information visit http://summer.rpi.edu/ Roswell Park Cancer Institute: Summer volunteer opportunities in several different fields and placements. Visit www.roswellpark.org/Patient_Care/Volunteers/Volunteer_Placement_Opport Unities  for more information.

Snow Farm New England Summer Craft Program: Snow Farm Summer provides a small group setting for intensive study and artistic collaboration. Students age 12-18 who love art and learning become involved in studio workshops led by working artists. Students are provided with six hours of daily instruction. Several sessions are available. For more information visit www.snowfarm.org Stanford University Summer College: The Stanford High School Summer College is an academically selective program that provides mature, advanced high school students access to undergraduate coursework at Stanford. Summer College is an eight-week college experience that provides academic, social, and intellectual opportunities not found in a high school classroom. Students who are a high school sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of application should be 16 or 17 years old on the first day of instruction. For more information visit www.summer.stanford.edu. Summer Discovery Pre-College Programs and Internships: Summer Discovery offers college-credit, enrichment, internship, business institutes, community service, cultural immersion, study abroad and middle school enrichment opportunities. Discovery has twelve campuses in five countries and two to six week programs. For more information visit www.summerdiscovery.com, www.discoveryinternships.com, or www.jrdiscovery.com. SUNY Buffalo, UBThisSummer Program: Catch up or get ahead in your studies by choosing from a huge schedule of credit-bearing courses, lectures, and workshops at UBThisSummer. Not in Buffalo? Choose from more than 100 online courses being offered. Registration is now open. For more information visit www.ubthissummer.buffalo.edu. Telluride Association Summer Program: TASP is a free opportunity for bright, motivated high school juniors (rising seniors) to participate in a challenging six-week college level summer seminar and live in a diverse, reflective, self-governing intellectual community with similarly motivated peers. Visit http://tasp.tellurideassociation.org. Tompkins Cortland Community College Online Courses: High school students (Juniors and Seniors) have the opportunity to earn college credit through online courses. They courses are taught online by TC3 faculty and open to qualified students. For tuition and additional information visit http://www.tc3.edu/CollegeNow/default.asp. University of Alabama “Early College” Summer Program: As a current high school student you have the opportunity to attend a university and earn college credits while you are still in high school. To be eligible you must be a current sophomore, junior, or senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. For more information and an application visit http://uaearlycollege.ua.edu Villa Maria College Remixed Summer Camps: Choose from six fun and educational summer camp sessions for high school students. Session topics include animation, jazz, intro to fashion sketching, intro to sewing, recording studio, and summer rock. For more information visit www.villa.edu/camp.

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Arts: Our three week Summer Intensive residency program offers high school students an opportunity to immerse themselves in: Sequential Drawing and Comics, Digital Filmmaking, Digital Photography, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Graphic Design, Theatre, 2D Portfolio Development (Drawing & Painting), 2D/3D Portfolio Development. The program runs from July 13–August 1, 2014 and the application deadline is April 1st. For more information visit https://app.art.vcu.edu. Volun-TEEN Program, Catholic Health Sisters of Charity Hospital: Teenage volunteer opportunities at Sisters of Charity Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital. This program is specifically designed for teenagers (ages 16-18) who would like to provide service to the hospital in a fun and learning atmosphere. Applications available online beginning May 1st. Visit http://www.chsbuffalo.org/Facilities/Hospitals/SOCH/Volunteer for more information. Washington University in St. Louis Summer Experience: Get a head start on the full college experience; take two undergraduate college courses while living on campus for five weeks. Explore your interests and experience life on campus with one of our institutes: Medicine, Writing, Pre-Engineering, Leadership and more. For more information visit summerexperiences.wustl.edu. Wharton University of Pennsylvania Teen Entrepreneur Switzerland Summer Program: Teen Entrepreneur is a week-long experience teaching entrepreneurship. Interactive sessions focus on business plans, competitive markets, sales/marketing, pricing operations, human resources, and management/accounting. For more information regarding this program visit www.teambusiness.com/teenentrepreneur Young Artists & Writers Project Summer Workshops: Workshops designed for students ages 13-18. These programs located on the campus of Stony Brook Southampton help students find their voice by giving them the freedom and support to write. Workshops include Creative Writing and Scriptwriting. Applications are available online at http://www.stonybrook.edu/southampton/mfa/yawp/summer

SACRED HEART ACADEMY

LACROSSE FUNDRAISER

Proceeds benefit the SHA LAX Teams

The Sacred Heart Academy Lacrosse teams are selling Buffalo

Bandits tickets at a discounted rate! Don’t miss out on a great

night, and help out the SHA LAX teams raise funds for new

uniforms and goalie equipment! Players and coaches have tickets,

for more information, email Coach Mroz at LMroz66@gmail.com

Cost: $20 a ticket

Sections 303 and 327 available

When: Saturday April 5th @ 7pm

Where: First Niagara Center, Buffalo NY

Buffalo Bandits VS Calgary Roughnecks

Information about Couch to 5K Club Coach: Mrs. Cochrane FIRST MEETING –

THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 3-3:45 pm PLEASE BRING SNEAKERS AND WORKOUT CLOTHES, WEATHER APPROPRIATE

Email: mcochrane@sacredheartacademy.org 834-2101 ext 311

• The goal of this club is to have participants complete a 5K run in just nine weeks!

• The club will meet on THURSDAYS from 3:00-3:45 pm. Please change in the

locker room and meet in the cafeteria.

• In order to successfully complete the 5K, the program requires that you work out TWO additional days during the week. This must be done on your own at home, but you can easily recruit a parent, sibling, or a friend to be a partner.

• Please wear running shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather. Always bring

a sweatshirt in case it cools down.

• Please bring a water bottle.

• Do NOT eat a snack after school; this could be a negative effect on your running.

• The club will begin Thursday, April 10, and meet on Thursdays through June 5. We will run a 5K race on Saturday, June 14, at Hoyt Lake in Buffalo. (Susan Komen Race for the Cure 5K).

I am really excited to bring this club to SHA and look forward to working with all of you!

Counseling Center:

Junior Seminar:

As part of your daughter’s seminar class, Mrs. Bund and Ms. Szegda have been meeting with Juniors

weekly for the third quarter. We have been utilizing the Naviance Family Connection program to

promote college and career readiness. Students have completed an activities resume, career interest

profiler, a Do What You Are personality type assessment, and have begun their preliminary College

Search. These assessments will help students explore career and majors to determine appropriate

options.

Activities Resume: Your daughter has created her resume in Family Connection. She should

review and revise the resume from year-to-year as accomplishments, interests, and activities

change. We have encouraged Juniors to provide a copy of their resume to the teachers they ask

for college letters of recommendation. As you work with your daughter, consider the following:

-Find out what activities she enjoys most. Are there ways to involve your daughter in the

activities either in school or in the community?

- Determine if your daughter is focused on a lot of activities or a few activities. Helping your

daughter focus on a few key activities she enjoys can help in creating a well-balanced resume

with academic and extracurricular activities.

-Help your daughter decide what activities or interest she wants to continue in college. This can

help identify scholarships and other programs that may support that goal.

My Game Plan: this component helps to focus the student’s college search by asking a series of

questions that she may not have yet considered about college. Knowing more about oneself will

help her find schools which fit her criteria.

Career Interest Profiler: The Career Interest Profiler is an assessment that allows students to

complete an inventory which analyzes their specific interests and pairs the results with potential

career matches. Students are able to research and explore different career fields in great detail.

Personality Assessment: The Personality Type function allows students to complete a survey

called, “Do What You Are” that determines the way they naturally prefer to see the world and

make decisions. By understanding the role Personality Type plays, students can gain important

insights into their educational, career, and relationship needs.

College Search: Students have utilized the SuperMatch college search tool in Family Connection

to begin a preliminary college search. This is an advanced search tool that enables students to

create searches that focus on college criteria that is important to them, such as costs, campus

surroundings, available majors, etc. This will help them find colleges that are the right fit for

them.

Please contact your daughter’s Counselor to discuss any concerns you may have.