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Counseling Weekly 01.23.18
Peak to Peak Counseling News and Announcements |
NEXT WEEK: Gap Year Fair – Tuesday, January 30th 6-8:30pm at Peak to Peak!
Peak to Peak is hosting the annual Gap Year Fair next Tuesday, and we encourage all students and families to attend to learn more about this unique experience between high school and college. The Gap Year Fair is a great opportunity for any high school students to learn about the benefits of taking a gap year, and to meet with representatives from over 40 different gap year organizations around the world.
Students and families can register online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Check out this article on gap years: “MORE U.S. STUDENTS THAN EVER TAKE A GAP YEAR TO TRAVEL AND SERVE”
TOMORROW: January Coffee with the MS Counselors
Please join us for Coffee with the Middle School Counselors on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 @ 8:00 A.M. in the South Conference room. We will be discussing executive functioning skills and how to help students who are struggling with HW and organization. Joining us will be Bonnie Leaf, Owner at Open Minds Educational Services, and Executive Functioning Coach. We hope to see you for coffee or tea!
PARENT/GUARDIAN HELP WANTED: Etiquette Lunch for HS Students – Thursday, February 15th
The Counseling Center is excited to host our first ever Etiquette Lunch after Early Release on Thursday, February 15th at the Lionsgate Center from 1-3pm! Mr. Rauscher is seeking parent/guardian help to prepare for and run this event. Please see the following signup list for ways to contribute.
Student signups will begin next week – 12th grade students receive first priority.
SAVE THE DATE: Summer Experience Fair – Thursday, February 22nd 2:30-4:30pm in the College Counseling Center
All 8th-12th grade high school students are invited to attend Peak to Peak’s 3rd annual Summer Experience Fair. Students looking for summer jobs, internships, or volunteer opportunities are encouraged to attend. Currently registered organizations include:
A Precious Child
American Cancer Society
Boulder Community Health
Boulder County Youth Corps
Boulder Public Library
Broomfield Library
City of Boulder Parks & Recreation
City of Lafayette
City of Louisville
Colorado Outward Bound School
Community Food Share
Emergency Family Assistance Association
Empowerment Center of East County
Growing Gardens
"I Have A Dream" Foundation
Lafayette Miners Museum
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
Rocky Mountain Conservancy
Thorne Nature Conservancy
Town of Erie
WOW! Children's Museum
YMCA of Boulder Valley
Mr. Rauscher is looking to bring in another 5-10 organizations, so please contact him at brian.rauscher@bvsd.org or 303-453-4770 if you know of area companies who hire local youth for jobs, internships, or volunteer experiences.
FREE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Colorado Young Leaders Base Camp: Awareness2Action
Empowerment & Service Conference on Saturday, February 3rd at the University of Denver
Teens have the energy, skills, and talents to change their world. This completely student-led one day event allows high schoolers to learn about social justice issues, discuss sustainable solutions, interact with inspiring people and serve in the community together! Join CYL’s Base Camp: Awareness2Action to discover how YOU can make a difference in the world RIGHT NOW! Come meet other high schoolers who are passionate about growing as leaders and positively impacting their communities. Join the movement!
What can you expect there?
Awesome keynote speakers and Q&A session
Breakout sessions with experts working to solve some of our communities' greatest challenges.
A community service project to take what we learned, put it into practice and help make a difference.
This event is FREE! Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided.
REMINDER: Seeking Formal Prom Dresses to Donate!
Have a formal prom dress that is sitting in your closet that you'd like to donate for someone else to wear this year? Bring it by the Counseling Center by February 1st. Contact Ms. Benitez with any questions!