PSAT Being Offered at Memorial and the Sr. High

The PSAT is being given at Memorial and the Sr. High School on Wednesday, October 14^th. The PSAT is the official practice test for the SAT.  The fee to take the test is $15.  Students who are planning to go directly to a 4-year college after high school are encouraged to take the test.  If you are interested, please sign up in the Guidance Office by, Thursday, October 8^th.

College Admissions Night

We will be hosting our annual College Admission Night on Wednesday Night, October 7^th  at 7:00 pm in the MSHS auditorium.  All parents and students from both MSHS and Memorial are invited.  Topics include picking the right college, the application process, testing, essays, recommendations, financial aid and more.  Please come out and join us for an informative evening.  Counselors will be on hand to answer questions at the conclusion of the program.

Back to School Night at MSHS

Back to School Night at MSHS is scheduled for September 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Five Pieces of Advice From N.J. Graduation Speakers

As we approach graduation, it is a great time to reflect on what we all have learned over the course of our own unique educational journey.  Over the past month, hundreds of colleges and universities throughout New Jersey have held their commencement ceremonies with some impressive speakers.  Here is a great article recently published on NJ.com that includes pieces of advice from several very successful graduation speakers:  http://www.nj.com/education/2015/05/5_pieces_of_advice_from_nj_graduation_speakers.html

Cumberland County Police Youth Week Accepting Enrollment to Camp

There is a limited amount of openings left for the Cumberland County Police Youth Week, where teenagers have a chance to see what being a police officer is like.

The camp is held at Holly Heights School in Millville from Aug. 17 to Aug. 22.  Enrollment is for teenagers between 14 and 18 years old and is free — although there is a limited amount of space.

The Cumberland County Police Youth Week is done by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, the Millville Police Department, the Bridgeton Police Department and the Vineland Police Department.

The week-long program includes physical fitness, drill ceremonies, and police functions like range instruction.  Meeting dates for the program are scheduled for July 20 and Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at Holly Heights School.

For more information, contact Bridgeton Police Department Officer Thomas Gramp at 856-451-0033 ex: 2151, Millville Police Department Officer Sue Taylor at 856-825-7010 ex: 7335, Vineland Police Department Det. Julio DeJesus at 856-691-4111 ex: 4705, Cumberland County Sheriff's Department Officer Ryan Riley at 856-451-4449 ex: 138 and Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Coordinator Mark Anderson at 856-207-1173.

Image and article from NJ.com: http://www.nj.com/cumberland/index.ssf/2015/05/cumberland_county_police_youth_week_accepting_enro.html

Because I Said I Would at Memorial

Because I said I would is a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity. Their mission is to strengthen humanity’s will. Because I said I would encourages and supports making and keeping promises to end suffering, establish peace and build happiness.  They created the Promise Card to help hold people accountable to their commitments.  If you would like a Promise Card, please visit your Guidance Counselor or Mrs. Panas at Memorial.  For more information, visit this nonprofit's home page at:  http://becauseisaidiwould.com/

Rowan Urban Teacher Academy

July 20 - July 31, 2015

The College of Education at Rowan University is pleased to announce that the Rowan Urban Teacher Academy (RUTA 2015) will be held July 20-31 at the Rowan University-Camden Campus. RUTA is offered to rising high school juniors and seniors (those who will be entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2015) and who are considering teaching as a profession.

There is no fee for this program; Meals are provided.

RUTA 2015 provides opportunities for:

• Gaining an understanding of urban education
• Meeting and working with Rowan faculty, educational leaders from the field, and practicing teachers
• Working with young children in urban settings
• Planning and teaching meaningful, hands-on learning activities for young children
• Practicing the art and science in teaching (or learning) with children
• Acquiring experience prior to entering college

If interested, please complete the two-part application.

• Part I: Online Application CLICK HERE.
• Part II: Submission of the following documents via email to rosa@rowan.edu with subject line “RUTA 2015”
• A letter of recommendation.
• A transcript of your high school grades.
• A short essay that includes an autobiographical sketch, why you want to be a teacher, and any related experiences (extracurricular, volunteer, or paid) you may have.

                             Application deadline is Friday, May 1, 2015

Lisa Vernon-Dotson, PhD, Director, RUTA
Associate Dean, Professor
(856) 256-4707
vernondotson@rowan.edu

Earth Day 2015

Earth Day provides a great opportunity to reflect what more you can do to help clean and sustain our natural environment and resources.  If you are feeling that you could do more, start a project!  There are organizations that award young people for creating programs that help protect and make our Earth a cleaner place to live.  For example, every year the EPA sponsors the President's Environmental Youth Award.  The PEYA program honors a wide variety of projects developed by young individuals, school classes, summer camps, public interest groups, and youth organizations to promote environmental awareness.  If you are interested in learning more, visit: http://www2.epa.gov/education/presidents-environmental-youth-award

Test Day Tips

The Guidance Department wanted to wish all students taking the PARCC test this week GOOD LUCK!  Also, here are a few tips to help you do your best! 

• Wake up early so that you do not need to rush.
• Have a balanced breakfast.
• Use the rest room or get a drink of water before the exam starts.
• Avoid being late. 
• Do your best to follow directions carefully. 
• Read all the questions thoroughly. 
• Spend a reasonable amount of time on each question.  Try not to rush or spend too much time on one question. 
• Answer questions completely.  
• Stay calm, and do your best!

Evening Office Hours

The Guidance Department at Memorial will be having Evening Office Hours on Thursday, March 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 for an appointment if you would like to meet with a counselor.