Check It Out: The Guidance Department's Summer Program Bulletin

Do you like to travel?  Are you a student who would like to extend your academic experiences beyond the traditional classroom?  If you are, check out our new Summer Programs Bulletin!  Every month, we will update a list of summer programs that take place on college campuses, as well as many other amazing locations across the country.  It’s worth taking a look to see if any of the available programs would work for you!  If you have any questions, or need help applying, see your friendly guidance counselor soon! 

To find the Summer Programs Bulletin, visit either Memorial or the Senior High School's Guidance Department homepage. 

Attention: Students Currently Enrolled in a Dual Credit Course

If your student is currently enrolled in a Dual Credit class, they can choose to earn college credits through Cumberland County.  Students have received the application materials in class and must return all completed forms by February 28^th if they are interested in this opportunity.  You may call 327-6083 or 327-6055 if you have any questions. 



Evening Hours

The Guidance Department at Memorial will be having Evening Office Hours on Wednesday, February 19^th  from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.  Evening hours are a service provided by Millville High School Counseling to assist parents who otherwise might not be able to meet with a counselor.  They are optional and to participate you need to call for an appointment. The location for the evening hour appointments will be at Millville Senior High on Wade Blvd. Please call 327-6083 or 327-6055 / x6056 for an appointment if you would like to meet with a counselor.

2014 Spring Sports

The Millville Athletic Department would like to remind everyone that the Spring Sports season begins on Friday, March 7, 2014. Any students who wish to participate must have a current sports physical on file in the nurse’s office. Sports physicals are valid for 365 days from the date of exam. If your physical date is more than 60 days old, you must complete a re-cert form. All forms must be turned in to the school nurse. Physicals may take up to 14 days to be cleared and re-certs may take up to 48 hours to be cleared. Only athletes who are cleared can participate in practices – no exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. LaGamba in the Athletic Office at 856-327-6059.

Visit Cinderella's Closet

If you are planning to attend the Holly Ball Dance and you need formal wear, please see Mrs. Panas at Memorial High School.

 



Upcoming Event: The Holly Ball

Students are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Holly Ball that is going to be held this Friday night, January 31^st, at the NJ Motorsports Park from 6:30-10:30 pm.  Students are looking forward to this opportunity to have a memorable night with their friends.  Some of the nights activities are to include:  dancing to some great music with DJ Tommy, visiting the photo booth, choosing props for some extra fun, and enjoying the fabulous buffet chosen especially for this event.  The buffet is going to include: a garden salad, ham and pineapple skewers, mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, chicken parmigiana, macaroni and cheese, cookies and brownies for dessert, and unlimited soft drinks, iced tea, and lemonade.  There will also be a photographer at the dance to capture your special memories.  Please also check out the picture packages available before Friday.  If you have any questions see your student council representatives and/or advisors.



Upcoming Event: Annual Scheduling Fair

Millville High School is hosting our annual Scheduling Fair on the evening of Wednesday, January 15^th at 6:45 pm. It will be located at Millville Senior High School on Wade Boulevard and is open to any parent/guardian and student who will be in high school during the 2014-2015 school year. The Scheduling Fair will be an opportunity for parents and students to find out more about the classes offered at Millville High School and talk with teachers from both Memorial and MSHS.  Teachers will have tables set up with information about classes and parents will be able to walk around and talk to them about specific subjects. Attendees will also be able to talk with Guidance Counselors and Administrators. All students and their families are invited to arrive at the Millville Senior High School on Wade Boulevard at 6:45 pm.



Developing a New Year's Resolution

A new year presents a great opportunity to set new and exciting goals.  However, setting goals or developing a New Year’s resolution, can take some planning.   If possible, take some time to brainstorm about what area(s) of your life you may want to improve.  For example, if you are a student, take a look at your progress report.  Is your homework average where you want it to be?  If not, set small achievable goals that you can attain every day.  At the end of each week, assess your progress.  Positive results can be a great motivation for eventually boosting your GPA. 

New Year’s resolutions come in all shapes and sizes.   Some people have a laundry list of what they would like to achieve, while others may have just one goal.  Either way, it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed.  Here are some tips, offered by the American Psychological Association, about how to “make your new year’s resolution stick”.

1.       Start small.  Make resolutions that you think you can keep.

2.       Change one behavior at a time.  Don’t get overwhelmed and think you have to reassess everything in your like.  Instead, work toward changing one thing at a time.

3.       Talk about it.  Share your experiences with someone you trust. 

4.       Don’t beat yourself up.   Everyone has ups and downs; resolve to recover from your mistakes and get back on track.

5.       Ask for support.  Accepting help those who care about your will strengthen your course. 

Although these tips are good ones, they are not meant to serve as professional advice.  If you have questions about setting goals, ask for help from someone you trust.  If you are a student, your guidance counselor has an abundance of resources that can help you get started. 

First Issue of The Memorial Voice Released

Journalism I is now offered at Memorial High School.  This new course is designed to combine journalistic theory and practice.  According to Mrs. Errickson, it also provides an introduction and overview of the newspaper format.  In addition to writing news articles, students examine news sources, discuss weekly current events, explore important events in journalism history, and research careers in journalism and the newspaper business.  Last month, the students in Mrs. Errickson’s class published the first issue of The Memorial Voice, MHS’s new school newspaper.  Congratulations on a job well done!

To access The Memorial Voice, please visit MHS’s homepage at:  http://mps.millvillenj.gov/Domain/15

Use Social Media to Make a College Connection

Are you interested in going to college?  Are you familiar with popular social media outlets, such as Facebook or Twitter?  If your answer is yes to any one of these questions, you may want to consider using social media to get connected with your favorite colleges and universities.  According to Kaplan’s Test Prep’s 2012 Survey of College Admissions Officers, the majority of higher learning institutions across the country are using social media to help them recruit prospective students.  In fact, 76% of the admissions officers polled report they are using Twitter to help them collect and publish information vital to the admissions process.  Even more astounding, 87% of admissions officers report they are using Facebook to help them recruit and to learn more about potential students.  So why not get connected?  The benefits may include learning whether or not a school is a good fit for you.  If you are already a Facebook or Twitter user, it is also very important to be aware that 35% of the college admissions officers surveyed reported having discovered something about an applicant that negatively impacted their application.

So, are you still wondering when your top schools are offering their next big event for prospective students?  Get connected and the information will come directly to you.  The more you know about a college or university and what it offers academically, socially, and financially, the better informed you will be. This also helps you set and manage realistic expectations concerning the school that you ultimately choose.