HSS Student Services Newsletter - April 21, 2022

HSS Student Services Newsletter - 4/21/22

Message sent on behalf of PTSA - Show YOUR Appreciation!

Your PTSA is Making Plans to Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers & Staff During Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6, 2022- Here is how you can HELP us and show your support and gratitude!

Wednesday May 4th--PTSA is hosting a luncheon for all staff--we are in need of food donations and volunteers...please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c44aaab2ba6f49-staff

If you prefer, send a cash donation here:  https://hayfieldssptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2409&form=5

We will also be hosting our Gift Card Raffle throughout the week. We have many generous donations from local businesses, but never enough for every staff member. If you would like to contribute you may purchase gift cards from local businesses and arrange for pick-up or drop off with Julie or Marlow, or...purchase a donation through the Amazon wish list posted below. If you are a local business owner and would like to contribute product for the raffle please reach out.

AMAZON WISH LIST: https://www.amazon.com/.../ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2...

If you have any questions please contact : Julie Do 703-798-4214 or Marlow Townes 571-598-0940

Thank you for your continued support!

April 26 & 28: NOVA/GMU Advance Program Information Sessions (Virtual)

ADVANCE is an exciting partnership between Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and George Mason University (Mason) that gives NOVA students targeted, personalized support to complete their bachelor's degrees in a timely manner and save money. Students cannot apply to the Advance program until after they graduate from high school and register for NOVA classes. Advance will host information sessions for interested FCPS students this spring. No pre-registration is necessary. Zoom links below:

Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.- “Advance” Program Info Session in English: Zoom link

Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.- “Advance” Program Info Session in Spanish: Zoom link

 

April 27: “Paying for College/ Scholarship 101” Program for 9-11th Graders (Virtual)

College Access Fairfax, in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, is offering a free “Paying for College/ Scholarship 101” virtual workshop on Wednesday, April 27 from 7:00- 8:30 p.m.

Topics to be covered include:  understanding Cost of Attendance (COA), when to apply, types and sources of financial aid, forms and financial information required, and how need is determined. Also learn how to search, apply and find scholarships and tips for a successful scholarship application.

No pre-registration is required. A link to this workshop will be emailed to families the week of the event. View the power point presentations for these workshops (as well as more information) here.

April 28:  Class of 2022 Decision Day  (In-Person)

High School Counselors are looking forward to our big "Decision Day" celebration on Friday, April 28 in the HS cafeteria during all lunches!

Seniors- please plan to wear your college/ military/ career shirt and take a photo in the small snack bar section of the cafeteria. You'll also sign your name and your college/ military/ career destination on a banner that will be displayed in the front lobby. Class of 2022 administrators will be giving out rocks for you to paint and return for our Senior Rock Garden in the stadium. We even have photo booth props for you and your friends to celebrate the beginning of the next chapter of your life!

Want your post-high school plan published on the senior map in H2N? Fill out this Google form by May 10: https://tinyurl.com/H2NSeniorMap2022.

May 10: Career Training through FCPS Adult & Community Education (In Person)

Looking for an alternative to college?  If so, please attend an ACE information session in the Career Center to learn about training and credentials that lead to high-skill, high-wage careers in Business/IT, Health & Medical, and Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships on Tuesday, May 10 from 10:15-11:00 a.m. (SOAR) in the Career Center (Room 1370).

Mr. Paul Steiner from Fairfax County’s Adult & Community Education (ACE) Program will be here to talk about apprenticeships, trade fields, and a wide variety of certification programs.  Learn about programs aimed at providing the hands on training and learning that you need to succeed after graduating from high school. For some, get paid while you train!  

To register, see Mrs. Ferguson in the Career Center (1370) or Mrs. Autry (2479) for a pass.

For questions, contact:   Mrs. Ferguson, College & Career Specialist, at AHFerguson@fcps.edu or Ms. Margaret Autry, Employment & Transition Representative, MMAutry@fcps.edu.

 

Leading Ladies Initiative Opportunity 

The Leading Ladies Initiative is a non-profit dedicated to creating a pathway for underserved high school females to reach their potential through STEM education, internships, and leadership development training. The Leading Ladies Initiative provides high school students an opportunity to break the barriers of women entering the STEM industry through a work-based learning program.

To achieve their mission, they partner with businesses and organizations. Students experience first-hand how STEM is applied in various careers during the program and understand how both high school course selection and college preparedness equips them for a STEM career. They would like to partner both programmatically with Microsoft by hosting some high school interns for two weeks and financially with an upcoming cohort in the summer of 2022. Here is an inspiring video with one of their partners, Google, highlighting the Leading Ladies Initiative that describes how they build a STEM pathway for women through the Leading Ladies Initiative. 

Leading Ladies Flyer.pdf