The purpose of College Application Week is to help high
school seniors navigate the college admissions process and ensure that each
participating student submits at least one admissions application. I do want to note that we define college as
credentials beyond the high school diploma.
While some of our students will attend traditional four-year
universities, many will attend community college or a trade school. Whatever path our students decide to pursue,
we want to support them in the process. Special
focus is placed on assisting students who would be the first in their families
to attend college and students who may not have otherwise seriously considered
applying to college.
Whitmore Lake is a proud host school again this year, and to
celebrate our participation, we have several events planned for our entire
student body (see Upcoming Events section below). Although our seniors are the only Trojans actually
applying to colleges right now, we want to establish and celebrate a
college-going culture amongst all of our students. Why? Because according to The Georgetown Center on
Education and the Workforce, by the year 2020, 62% of the jobs in Michigan will
require post-secondary education.
Improving degree attainment, therefore, is key to remaining economically
competitive in a globalized marketplace…as a country, as a state, as a community,
and as a family.
Please join us in celebrating College Application Week—talk
to your son/daughter about his/her future plans, wear your spirit wear, tell
your story!
Rake and Run
Friday, November 13, is Rake and Run, our school-wide
community service project. Please help
make this annual event a success by encouraging your student to participate in
this worthwhile endeavor and not allowing him/her to stay home. The more student participation we have, the
more yards we’ll be able to rake for our elderly residents. Students should be sure to come prepared;
they’ll need rakes, warm clothing, and money for lunch as we’ll be eating at
local restaurants. If you’re interested
in chaperoning the event, please contact your student’s class sponsor:
Upcoming Events
College Application Week
Students who participate in the dress up days and various activities throughout the week will have their names entered into a raffle for prizes.
Students who participate in the dress up days and various activities throughout the week will have their names entered into a raffle for prizes.
Monday, October 26—College Apparel Day: Teachers will be sporting gear from their
alma mater and sharing their college stories with students on this day. Students are encouraged to wear college
apparel this day as well.
Tuesday, October 27—College Road Trip: A group of seniors and juniors will be
traveling to Alma College and Central Michigan University.
Wednesday, October 28—UM vs. MSU Day: Students should show their support for the
Wolverines or Spartans. Seniors will be
filling out applications and doing scholarship searches on this day.
Thursday, October 29—College Hat Day: Students can pay $1 to wear a college hat for
the day. Proceeds will go to support our Thanksgiving canned food drive.
Friday, October 30:
Celebration Day: Seniors will
celebrate the end of application season. Students who have completed at least
one application by the end of the week will be entered in a raffle for prize
baskets.
Picture Retake Day: Tuesday,
October 27
If your student
was absent on the original picture day, he/she will have an opportunity to have
his/her picture taken on October 27. Envelopes are available in the HS
office. If your student had his/her
picture taken but would like a retake, he/she should bring the original packet
back and return it the photographer.
College Savings
Plans Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Hamburg Township Library
College can be
expensive, but there are many college savings options to consider, depending on
your financial needs and preferences.
Join Barbara Clark and Michael Ford from Northwestern Mutual for this
free information session to learn how to turn college aspirations into reality. Register online at http://www.hamburglibrary.org/Events/adultevents.html.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Wednesday, October 28, from 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Howell College and Technical Night: Wednesday, October 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Howell High School will host its annual College Night in the
school’s cafeteria and commons area. The event is open to Howell High School
students and parents as well as students and parents from neighboring districts.
More than 50 colleges, universities, technical schools and the armed forces
have already signed up to attend.
College Prep Panel: Thursday,
October 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamburg Township Library
Learn all about the college admissions process, financial
aid, academics, and student life. There
will be a panel of representatives from public, private, and community colleges
to answer all of your questions. Student
attendance is encouraged with adult supervision if under 15. Register online at http://www.hamburglibrary.org/Events/adultevents.html.
Financial Aid Night Wednesday, November 11, from
7:00-8:30 in the
WLHS library
WLHS library
Early College Alliance at Eastern Michigan University (ECA @
EMU) Informational Meeting
Thursday, November 12, from 6:30-8:00 in the HS Library
This program is for students who have completed their freshman
year of high school. To learn about this
program prior to the meeting, visit the website at www.emich.edu/eca.
Washtenaw International High School (WIHI) Informational
Meeting
Wednesday, November 12, from 6:30-7:30 in Room A101
This program is for students who will be entering 9th grade
next year. To learn about this program
prior to the meeting, visit the website at http://www.wihi.org.
Rake ‘n’ Run Friday, November 13
Opportunities for Students
United Way Varsity Letter in Community Service: The Varsity Letter in Community Service
recognizes high school students for their outstanding volunteer work during the
year by presenting them with a high school specific varsity letter in community
service. Students participating in the program complete 145 hours of volunteer
work from May 1 to April 30. All hours are verified by the Labor Participation
Committee. The basic requirements are as
follows:
Be a student in grades 9-12 in Washtenaw County
Complete at least 145 hours of community service from May 1,
2015 to April 30, 2016 (only 3 hours per week!)
At least 50 of the total hours MUST be in non-school related
activities
Have at least one school-related volunteer activity
All volunteer activities must be verifiable
All Varsity Letter Applicants are honored at a reception in
early June.
For more information and to access the application packet,
go to http://www.uwwashtenaw.org/sites/default/files/YU_LCSApp
-04-29-10.doc.
Profile in Courage Essay Contest: In honor of JFK’s political career, students
are invited to participate in the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay
Contest. This program challenges students to consider the quality that JFK
admired most in public life: political
courage. Students in grades nine through
twelve should submit an original and creative essay of 1000 words or less that
demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by JFK in his
book Profiles in Courage. The essay
should describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected
official who served during or after 1956.
The essay may focus on an issue at the local, state, national, or
international level. Students must use
at least five varied sources and are encouraged to use primary source
material. The deadline for submission is
January 6, 2016. For complete
guidelines, visit http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx.
Opportunities for Parents
Luncheon Lecture Series 2015-2016—Barriers to Engagement and
Learning for Children and Youth: How to
Help
The Washtenaw Area Council for Children, Safe Kids, Strong
Community is presenting the 2015-2016 Lecture Series Barriers to Engagement and
Learning for Children and Youth: How to
Help. The cost is $15 per lecture or $50
for the entire series (buffet lunch included).
All luncheon lectures take place from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the
Washtenaw Intermediate School District, 1819 S. Wagner, Ann Arbor. The dates are below. For more information or to register, contact
Marcia at Marcia@washtenawchildren.org
or visit http://www.washtenawchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LL-bro-2015.pdf.
Tuesday, November 24 Don’t
Bother Me, I’m Busy Being Angry
Tuesday, February 11 When Social Media
Becomes Anti-Social
Thursday, March 8 How Complicated Lives Create
Barriers
Teens Using Drugs:
What to Know and What to Do
“Teens Using Drugs: What to Know and What to Do" is a free,
two-part workshop series presented monthly in Ypsilanti. It is designed to help parents, families,
teens, and people who work with teens learn to understand and identify teen
substance abuse problems and take appropriate, timely, and effective action to
help. Part 1 provides information on
understanding and recognizing teen substance abuse. Part 2 provides information on what should and
should not be done to help when a teen substance abuse problem is suspected. Part 2 includes a recovering teen speaker. The program will be presented by a Dawn Farm
or Growth Works therapist specializing in adolescent substance abuse.
The series is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston and Washtenaw
Regional Coordinated School Health Program Council, and Saint Joseph Mercy
Health System Greenbrook Recovery Center. All presentations are free and open
to the public. Registration is not required.
The programs are presented at the Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Education Center, Classroom EC4 (second floor), 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti,
from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the first (Part 1) and second (Part 2) Tuesday
evenings of each month from October, November, and January through June. Free literature and resource information are
provided as elective handouts. Ample free parking is available. Certificates to
document attendance are available on request.
For additional information about the “Teens Using Drugs:
What to Know and What to Do” workshop series, please contact Dawn Farm at 734.485.8725 or info@dawnfarm.org, or check
the website at http://dawnfarm.org/programs/teens-using-drugs.
Parenting Through Separation and Divorce
The University Center for the Child and the Family (UCCF) is
offering a workshop to help parents understand their children’s needs as they
face the challenges of separation and divorce.
It offers specific suggestions for creating the most beneficial post-divorce
parenting relationships. The workshop is free and open to the public, and it is
an approved alternative to the SMILE program presented by Friend of The
Court. It is held at the UM Center for
the Child and the Family, which is located at 530 Church Street, UM East Hall,
Suite 1465, Ann Arbor, MI.
This workshop is available October 5, November 2, December
7, February 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, and August 1. Registration is required. Please call 734.764.9466 to reserve a place. Lectures are from 7:30-8:00 p.m. Free parking is available in the UM Church
Street structure. For more information,
visit http://mari.umich.edu/news-events/events-lectures/parenting-through-separation-and-divorce-20
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