Respect is "Popping Up" at LMES

The 5th & 6th graders at LMES are competing to see who can earn a popcorn party first by being "caught being respectful" by teachers and faculty. As of last Tuesday, they were neck and neck. Ask your child more about their popcorn competition and what they are learning about being respectful. I will have an update when the competition is complete :)

Exciting Career Exploration Opportunity for Students & Parents

February 8 | Oakes Public School

Steer Your Career is for students in grades 7-12, parents, administrators, teachers, counselors and community members. It's designed to raise awareness regarding the value of career and technical education while providing local businesses a showcase for their career opportunities.

The event, beginning at 5 p.m., will feature hands-on demonstrations, interactive activities and educational presentations by NDSCS staff and industry experts in a variety of disciplines:

• Agriculture
• Applied Science and Technologies
• Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
• Automotive Technology/Recreational Engines
• Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology
• Construction Management
• Diesel Technology
• Liberal Arts
• Welding Technology
• Machine Tooling

Dinner will be served from 5-6 p.m. to the first 200 attendees so plan to arrive early! You also will be entered into a drawing for 3 door prizes...a Laptop Computer, a Mini Laptop Computer, and NDSCS Residence hall Tuition Waiver & $500 Tuition Scholarship!!!

This is a GREAT opportunity...you don't want to miss out!

LM-Feruary2011 Newsletter

CAT News

Counseling Program Update…

The school year is passing quickly and things at LMHS are going well (other than the bulletin board project I have undertaken that is…but that’s another story). Time is definitely of essence when trying to get everything done while I am here on Monday’s and Thursdays, but it has been enjoyable nonetheless. In December, I really started to make it a point to get into the classrooms on a regular basis. Topics that have been covered thus far include test taking skills & Career Clusters Interest Inventory (7^th & 8^th), value recognition (8^th), Importance of high school GPA & information on the State Scholarship Program (9^th), PLAN testing & Interpretation (10^th), Post-Secondary Planning & tracking progression of graduation and State Scholarship requirements (11^th), and tons of scholarship tips on detecting scams, writing essays, lists of available scholarship programs, and the how to’s of submitting a quality scholarship application (12^th). In the midst of it all, it has been a joy getting to know many of the students here at LMHS and I am looking forward to the months ahead. Please take a look at some of the important upcoming events and dates below and mark your calendars accordingly.

FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid

·         Priority deadline for ND is March 15 at Midnight—if you want a chance to receive “gift aid” you don’t want to miss this deadline!

·         Make sure to check with the college/university you plan to attend—many have earlier deadlines and missing these will affect your eligibility to receive institutional scholarships, work-study, and grants.

·         For one-on-one help with the FAFSA, and for a chance to win a laptop or a $500 scholarship, attend College Goal Sunday on February 13^th—visit www.collegegoalnd.org for more information and to find the nearest location

·         A Financial Aid Night will be held February 3^rd starting at 6:30pm at Marion School. Junior & Senior parents & students are encouraged to come

February & March Scholarship Opportunities

*** Indicates scholarships open to high school junior & senior applicants

To find out if you qualify for a listed scholarship, for application requirements & application forms… see me or visit the provided websites.

·         Barnes County Soil Conservation District Scholarship—Feb. 1^st Deadline

·         Colonel’s Scholars Program—Feb. 9^th Deadline—www.kfcscholars.org

·         Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative—Feb. 11^th Deadline

·         AXA Achievement Community Scholarship—Feb. 15^th Deadline—www.axa-achievement.com

·         Chevy Scholar Program—Feb. 20^th Deadline—www.chevyscholar.com  ***

·         Dakota Central Telecommunications—Mar. 1^st Deadline—www.daktel.com

·         Ernest Swinney Master Mechanic Scholarship—Mar. 1^st Deadline  ***

·         AgCountry Farm & Credit Services Scholarship Program—Mar. 1^st Deadline—www.agcountry.com
·         U.S.Bank Scholarship Program—Mar. 31^st Deadline—www.usbank.com/scholarship

Cyber Safety & Etiquette Awareness Week

With the help of Mrs. Irey and the Character Counts Group, I am putting together an awareness week to help students learn and understand the importance of keeping themselves safe while online and the impact that issues such as cyber-bullying and sexting can have on themselves and others. This is planned for the week of February 7^th. Here are a few things students can expect throughout the week:

·         A presentation by Mary Sundby on a variety of issues regarding teen internet and cell-phone use

·         If available, a police officer may be present for the presentation to offer another perspective on these  important safety issues

·         An activities fair will follow the presentation to provide hands-on learning experiences about issues presented

·         Q & A’s will be given by classroom teachers throughout the week based on statistics displayed around the school