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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Extra Help: College Admissions
Friday, May 15, 2020
Finding Meals for Kids (Age 18 & under)
Do you need help finding food for your child? Text FOODNC to 877-877. You will be asked to enter your address. You will receive a text back with the location of the closest meal sites and serving times. You can also call 2-1-1 to speak with an operator 24/7 who can help locate meal sites and other resources.
Spanish Translation:
¿Necesita ayuda para encontrar alimentos para su hijo? Envíe un mensaje de texto a COMIDA al 877-877. Se le pedirá que introduzca su dirección. Recibirá un mensaje de texto con la ubicación de los sitios de comida y los horarios de servicio más cercanos. También puede llamar al 2-1-1 para hablar con un operador las 24 horas los 7 días de la semana, que le puede ayudar a localizar sitios de comidas y otros recursos.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
ACT Webinar | How Parents Can Help Stem a "COVID-19 Learning Slide”
Join Mawi Asgedom Thursday, May 7th, for a free webinar where you’ll discover:
- How to help your students and their parents through COVID-19 learning.
- The strategies behind the Can Do and Not Yet Circles.
- Why Oprah Winfrey calls him “Amazing.” Mawi’s ability to inspire led Oprah to call her interview with him one of her top twenty moments in twenty years.
Overview
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 minutes
Student Updates for AP Testing
Students should be receiving emails from the College Board with information and instructions for taking the AP exams. Please check with the link below to make sure that you have updated information.
https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students
https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students
Thursday, April 30, 2020
How to get more college aid money now amid the coronavirus pandemic
Now more than ever, it may pay for students to negotiate with colleges for more money towards tuition.
The coronavirus pandemic has left many American families facing financial hardship. However, colleges are also concerned about their fall enrollment, which is likely to drop. Most have already extended decision day for incoming freshmen to June 1 from May 1.
That means colleges may be more willing to say “yes” to appeals for more financial aid and scholarship money — for both new and returning students, said Shannon Vasconcelos, who works with incoming freshmen and their families as director of college finance at Bright Horizons College Coach. She is also the former assistant director of financial aid at Tufts University.
“I would recommend just about everybody go back to the colleges they may be interested in and ask for more money,” she said.
Read the full CNBC Article Here
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Financial Aid Resources for Students and Families
Please see the links below provided by Marcia E. Weston, Ph.D, Associate Director for Outreach
Grants, Training, and Outreach, NC State Education Assistance Authority. The six recordings focus on areas of
concern regarding financial aid and the FAFSA for parents and students. They are short, 3-5 minutes each,
and recorded by NC financial aid administrators. There are two choices for accessing, YouTube Channel or the
Mapping Your Future web site.
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Mapping Your Future
2) North Carolina State Grants: Link: https://youtu.be/xXlMlpam21c
3) Making Changes on the FAFSA; When to contact the financial aid office: Link: https://youtu.be/u53SbiHMkuo
4) What to do when there is a change/loss of income: Link: https://youtu.be/6ZjJ7-sVDvw
5) Verification: What to do if my FAFSA is chosen: Link: https://youtu.be/1gNpa-Rs4HM
6) Student Aid Report – How to Use it: Link: https://youtu.be/Op5nKUVYTPI
COVID-19 related questions for college admissions & financial aid
Check out this great FAQ from Going Merry
With the current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand this is an uncertain time for students, parents and counselors alike. You may have more college admissions and financial aid questions now than ever. We’re here to answer these questions to the best of our abilities so you can decide what’s best for your academic future.
https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/covid-19-college-admissions-financial-aid-questions-/
With the current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand this is an uncertain time for students, parents and counselors alike. You may have more college admissions and financial aid questions now than ever. We’re here to answer these questions to the best of our abilities so you can decide what’s best for your academic future.
https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/covid-19-college-admissions-financial-aid-questions-/
Monday, April 20, 2020
Summer Employment Opportunity with Swim Club Management Group
Swim Club Management Group is looking for potential employees for this upcoming Summer. Opportunities for are available throughout the Triangle in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest and Selma areas. They specifically need lifeguards in Durham at Croasdaile Country Club and Hope Valley Country Club.Follow the link above for more information and/or to apply.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
ACT Resources
Educational Resources During COVID-19
ACT is committed to serving community needs during this challenging time. That’s why we’re offering free digital learning resources to assist students, teachers, and schools impacted by COVID-19.
Check out act.org/covid19 to find resources to share with your students:
- Free Kaplan® Live Online Test Prep
- ACT® Academy™
- American College Application Campaign’s College Research Worksheet
- ACT Voice-Based Assistant
- Stress Management Video Series
Through June 30 we’re also giving educators free access to icurio, a classroom subscription providing access to more than 360,000 curated, vetted and maintained standards-aligned resources.
ACT’s SEL Curricula and Assessment (Mawi™ Learning and Tessera®) can help parents and educators navigate everything from home learning to how to talk to students about COVID-19, and deal with challenges and questions that may come from that.
As always, we’re here to help you find success, no matter your circumstances.
How the Coronavirus Affects College Admissions
Choosing a College Amid a Pandemic
The novel coronavirus has upended the current admissions cycle, forcing families and colleges alike to recalibrate. Some colleges are pushing back deposit deadlines from May to June. Experts say students should reach out to individual schools to see how they are approaching the issue.
Keeping your teen on track in these challenging times can be difficult. With that in mind, we're here to provide you with tips on how to navigate the ever-changing college admissions process. |
Friday, April 3, 2020
College Board Coronavirus Updates
As we monitor the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the health and safety of students and educators is our top priority.
Check This Page regularly for updates on all our programs and offerings, keeping in mind that information is changing rapidly. Please note, we have changed our phone support hours to 9 a.m.–6 p.m. EST for the duration of this crisis.
And above all, stay safe.
Remote Supports for AP Students and Teachers
We’re providing free resources to support remote learning, and we’re working on a plan for students to take AP Exams from home.
The Chairish ‘Design Your Future’ Scholarship ($2,500
Each year, our Chairish Scholarship Program awards $5,000 in college scholarships to deserving students, and I’d love to share this opportunity with your students at Voyager Academy!
Our Design Your Future scholarship is open to high school seniors of any major. Do you have a list on your district’s website where we can share this with your students? We’d love to be able to award one of our scholarships to a senior at Voyager Academy. See below for some more information about this award:
The Chairish ‘Design Your Future’ Scholarship ($2,500)
- Open to graduating high school seniors of any major
- Students are asked to submit a 500-word essay designing their ideal future and their plans to achieve that dream
- Minimum 2.0/4.0 cumulative GPA required
- Students must be planning to enroll at an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or vocational/technical college or university in the U.S.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
FAQ For VAHS Seniors
Dear Class of 2020 Students and Parents,
It is disappointing that this pandemic has changed this senior year in so many ways! Traditions, fun events and ceremonies are now in limbo. I know this is painful. In an effort to keep you updated, we have put together the following FAQ for VAHS Seniors. I am proud of each and every one of you! I am so sorry that we are not able to enjoy this time together. The only things that we can do right now are to try to stay healthy, be flexible and move ahead as best that we can. I will continue to make plans for graduation and communicate through this blog and email. Please contact me if you have questions or need additional support.
Warmest Regards,
Jill O'Kane
VAHS Guidance counselor
jokane@voyageracademy.net
VAHS Senior FAQ
State Board Of Education Bulletin
NCVPS Emergency Management Plan
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The Parents’ Guide to Art Therapy Techniques & Projects
Art therapy is a powerful tool for building problem-solving and communication skills. Here, find projects that encourage meaningful art-making at home — and learn how to work side-by-side with your child to enhance his strengths and address his challenges.
Art therapy is a form of alternative treatment based on the premise that art helps express emotions – anxiety, sadness, or anger – that are sometimes difficult to put into words. Art therapy helps some children (and adults) who communicate their thoughts more easily though visual images and artistry – and who are more comfortable with pictures than they are with words.
“As a parent, you likely quickly recognize struggles in how your child approaches schoolwork. As an art therapist, I will notice the same attention difficulties in how a child approaches an art task,” says Stacey Nelson, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC. “The process of making art can reveal problems with focus, motor control, memory, managing emotions, organization, sequencing and decision making. It also has the potential to improve emotional well-being, develop problem solving skills, and enhance social interaction.”
During a typical art therapy session, a child works on structured projects — a process that helps him work through feelings, resolve conflicts, and develop important skills. After school and during the summer, when routines and schedules allow for more flexibility, parents can carve out time to use the techniques of art therapy to build skills and encourage a child to express emotions.
Through art therapy, children with ADHD can build mental flexibility, problem-solving skills, and communication practice as they explain what they made to a parent or friend. Art also creates natural moments for positive social interactions, like sharing materials, sharing space, making compliments, or even making suggestions.
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