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February,2021 THEMONTHOFLOVE&HISTORY

FROM THE DIRECTOR
THS Family, welcome to the month of love and history! Let’s show love through kindness and support--being there for each other especially during this time. Share your favorite “kindness” moment that you received or shared with someone. Speaking of support, your School Counseling Team is always here to support you. Reach out!

THS School Counseling Department

Let’s talk History! Who’s your favorite historian, your favorite history class or history movie/tv show? Don’t be shy, share! Can’t wait to see you back at “The Castle on the Hill” real soon--February 22nd

COUNSELOR CORNER ~ MEET MS. BETH FLEISCHER My name is Beth Fleischer and I am proud to be a school counselor at Teaneck High School. I’m used to moving around. By sixth grade, I had already lived in Wisconsin, Georgia, New Jersey, and Minnesota. And by the time I started at Teaneck High School, I had the pleasure of teaching English at two different high schools and being a school counselor at three more.

Now I can say, after about four and half years of being part of the Teaneck community, I feel like I have found my home. I love how students from all different backgrounds come together to support each other; the tremendous spirit that comes alive at pe
p rallies; the talent on display at the musicals every year.

I miss seeing all of you in-person and can’t wait until you can once again stop by my office to say hello. Until then, I’m just a Google Meet away.

Ms. Keshia Golding-Cooper, Director
	kcooper@teaneckschools.org
	
Counselors
	
Mr. Douglas Book
	dbook@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Beth Fleischer
	bfleischer@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Lillian Garcia
	lgarcia@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Kharisma Mitchell
	kmitchell@teaneckschools.org
	
Mr. Kelvin Reese
	kreese@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Jennifer Taylor
	jtaylor@teaneckschools.org
	
Student Assistance/HIB Coordinator
Ms. Adrienne Williams- awilliams@teaneckschools.org
	
Support Staff
	
Ms. Kim Dockery
	kdockery@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Sheila Moore
	smoore@teaneckschools.org

Please check Skyward for you School Counselor Links to their appointment calendars are in College & Career Google Classroom.

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From the F.O.R.U.M

Upcoming FORUM Events:

The FORUM will be hosting the following virtual workshops for students on Wednesday, February 24th and Thursday, February 25th from 3 pm - 4 pm. Miss Witter will present on the following topics:
"Redefine Yourself - Strategies for Launching A Successful Job Search Campaign"
Topics include:

● A WOW Cover Letter ● What's In A Resume ● What Are Keywords
● Where To Search for employment

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Interviewing Skills - Increasing the Chances of Getting The Position You Want By
Presenting A Professional, Prepared & Confident YOU!

For more information please contact Yvonne Witter at: ywitter@teaneckschools.org

********************************************** Seek professional help if needed. If	feelings of
sadness or anxiety don’t go away, talk to a doctor or mental health professional.

The following resources can be used to access support:

For a life-threatening emergency, always dial 911 Bergen County’s Designated Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program 201-262-HELP/4357

2nd Floor Youth Helpline: 1-888-222-2228 (call or text)
2ND FLOOR is a confidential helpline for New Jersey’s youth that helps find solutions to problems they face at home, at school, or at play

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
para español 1-888-628-9454 Prevención del Suicidio Nacional)

Full list of resources available can be found on the School Counseling page “Helpful Links”

ACE MENTORING PROGRAM AT THE FORUM

For the 11th year The FORUM will be offering the ACE Mentor	Program.	(ACE	stands	for	Architecture, Construction Management and Engineering.)

This year ACE will be a virtual afterschool program that gives students who are interested in careers in engineering,	architecture	and	construction	an opportunity to meet with design professionals from some	of     the     top     architecture,     construction     and engineering firms in the tri-state area.

Some of the benefits of the program are that students will
1.	Have a unique opportunity to be exposed to the many areas that make up engineering, architecture and construction management,
2. Be able to build networks and relationships with industry professionals that can help them to apply for internships and summer employment.

Any senior participating in the program is eligible to apply for a partial scholarship through the ACE Scholarship Program as long as they pursue a career in Architecture, Construction Management or Engineering. Since 1995, ACE has awarded $8.2 million in scholarship funds nationally to students to attend colleges including but not limited to: Columbia, NJIT, Harvard, Princeton, Spelman, Howard, University of Maryland – Eastern Shore, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Syracuse, and Texas A & M.

The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 26th. If you are interested in participating in the ACE Mentor Program, please contact Miss Witter in the FORUM via email at ywitter@teaneckschools.org or by
calling 201-833-5400 Ext. 6283.

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FORUM Staff

Nick Campestre, Coordinator, ncampestre@teaneckschools.org Yris Acevedo, Counselor, yacevedo@teaneckschools.org Giannil Hidalgo, Counselor, ghidalgo@teaneckschools.org Victoria Alexander, Counselor, valexander@teaneckschools.org
Yvonne Witter, Employment Counselor, ywitter@teaneckschools.org Owen Barnes, Admin. Assistant, obarnes@teaneckschools.org

THS SCHOLARSHIP CORNER

SCHOLARSHIP SEASON IS UPON US

Hey Seniors!! Thinking about the cost of college and how you can help reduce the expenses? Scholarships are a great way to alleviate some of the worries about affording college.

Over the break, start exploring the scholarships that are available. Check out your Class of 2021 Google Classroom for the most recent scholarships posted.

Here are some tips for finding College Scholarships: 1. Check out your prospective schools
a) go to their website or call the financial aid office.
2. Ask your School Counselor
a) You have access to Naviance and Google Classroom to keep you up to date with the latest scholarships that are available both nationally and locally. Take advantage of it.
3. Dig into your Network
a) Do you belong to a church group or a local chapter of some national club?
b) Are either of your parents or guardians a member of a union or civic groups? Does either of them work for a large corporation? Many of these types of organizations offer scholarships to members and their children.
4. Try Online - The best websites to apply for Scholarships
a) Cappex
b) The College Board c) FastWeb
d) Niche
e) Scholarships.com f) CollegeNet.com
g) ScholarshipMonkey.com

Check out Scholarship Opportunities

February/March Deadline Dates:
-NJ Mosquito Control Association - Feb 5, 2021 http://www.njmca.org/files/Scholarships/Educational.pdf -Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Program - Feb 15, 2021     Link to apply: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
-The Dream.US - February 25, 2021 Link to apply: https://thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/ -The Community Scholarship Fund of Teaneck -February 28, 2021 Link to apply: https://www.comunityscholarshipfund.org/apply
-NJREA Scholarships - March 1, 2021 Link to apply: https://www.njea.org/membership/njrea-member/njrea-sc holarships/
-American Academy Of Art Scholarship Competition -March 1, 2021 Link to apply:
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https://www.aaart.edu/events/registration-scholarship-co mpetition-2021/
-Blacks At Microsoft Scholarships - March 31, 2021 Link to apply:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/black s-scholarships.aspx

Tips on how to write scholarships essays!!

NOTE:
Some Colleges are TEST OPTIONAL for the Class of 2021

If you plan to apply Early Action or Early Decision contact your School Counselor ASAP!

SAT Test Dates

March 13, 2021 Test:

Regular Registration Deadline: 2/12/21 Late Registration Deadline: 3/02/21

THS is a Test Center for the March Test.
Go to collegeboard.org to register & find a location near you.

All college rep visits will be posted on Naviance. Make sure you are logging on to Naviance. Need help, contact your School Counselor.

What type of school are you interested in?

Two Year Schools (e.g. BCC) ● Apply in February (ideal)
● No transcript until after graduation ● No SAT/ACT
● No letters of recommendation
● Qualifying students can apply for NJ STARS Program (Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship)

Four Year School (e.g. FDU)
● Apply by deadline (October - January, mostly) ● THS needs to send information- transcripts,
letters of recommendation
● Students send materials - essay(s), SAT/ACT scores, etc.

ACT Test Dates

February 6, 2021 Test: Deadline Regular Registration Deadline: 2/08/21 Late Registration Deadline: 1/29/21 Register at ACT.ORG

Important Dates

Grade Reporting Period 2

Report Card MP2 Grading Period: 11/13/20 - 1/28/21

Distribution: 02/05/2021

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“One mark of a great educator is the ability to lead students out to new places where even the educator has never been” - Thomas Groome

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February Dates February 5

REPORT CARDS (MP2) -- Available On Skyward

February 8, 9, 11 & 16
Junior’s Presentation - Google Meet Dates

●	SENIORS! You must request your transcript at least 10 school days prior to your Application Deadline. * Common Deadlines: Nov. 1st & 15th, Dec. 1st & 15th, Jan. 1st & 15th. Parent Consent Form must be completed first.
o	Parent Transcript Consent Form o	Student Transcript Request Form

●	SENIORS & JUNIORS!	Your counselors often make suggestions for colleges/schools for you to consider that match your interests. Be sure to frequently check your Naviance “Schools I am Interested in” for updates. Continue to update it by adding schools you like too!

●	SENIORS, JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES- if you have any interest in pursuing college athletics you must register with the NCAA and create an account.
Here is the link: NCAA Eligibility Center
●	FRESHMAN- Stay connected! Join the class of 2024 Classroom! Upcoming webinars will be posted soon..
●	Join your College and Career Google Classroom.
o Class of 2021 – class code u3ycrf2 o Class of 2022 – class code fwzm5x2 o Class of 2023 - class code ia3aqne o Class of 2024 – class code ydbc3eh

February 10
Lincoln Technical Institute Virtual Open House --1:00 pm Lincoln Tech Virtual Open House.pdf

February 12

DISTRICT CLOSED-Mental Health “Snow Day”

February 14 VALENTINE’S DAY

February 15
DISTRICT CLOSED - PRESIDENTS’ DAY

February 15
FDU - Regional Center for Learning Disabilities Sign Up for Virtual Sessions - 10:00am Metro/Teaneck, email Barbara Byrnes: bbyrnes@fdu.edu

February 18
Mental Health Initiative/Parent Night Webinar -Understanding Early Warning Signs in Children’s Mental Health and When to Get Help
6:00-7:00pm - Link to Join Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/92240263245

February 22
Beacon College Virtual Visit - Time TBD possible 7:00pm

February 23

BACK TO SCHOOL - Phase ll THS Hybrid Begins

February 24
FDU - Regional Center for Learning Disabilities Sign Up for Virtual Sessions - 10:00am Metro/Teaneck, email Barbara Byrnes: bbyrnes@fdu.edu

February 25

HBCU Panel Discussion - 7:30-9:00pm

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THS School Counseling Department

Ms. Keshia Golding-Cooper, Director
	kcooper@teaneckschools.org
	
Counselors
	
Mr. Douglas Book
	dbook@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Beth Fleischer
	bfleischer@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Lillian Garcia
	lgarcia@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Kharisma Mitchell
	kmitchell@teaneckschools.org
	
Mr. Kelvin Reese
	kreese@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Jennifer Taylor
	jtaylor@teaneckschools.org
	
Student Assistance/HIB Coordinator-Ms. Adrienne Williams awilliams@teaneckschools.org
	
Support Staff
	
Ms. Kim Dockery
	kdockery@teaneckschools.org
	
Ms. Sheila Moore
	smoore@teaneckschools.org

Excerpt from Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem “The Hill We Climb”
We the successors of a country and a time Where a skinny Black girl
descended from slaves and raised by a single mother
can dream of becoming president only to find herself reciting for one And yes we are far from polished far from pristine
but that doesn’t mean we are striving for a union that is perfect
We are striving to forge a union with purpose

The School Counseling Department honors BHM by singing this song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” written by African-American Poet James Weldon Johnson in 1900. It was written to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday. Afterall, he was the man who helped
African-Americans achieve freedom from slavery. Johnson’s brother set the poem to music. In 1919, the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) dubbed it “the Negro national hymn” for it’s power in voicing a cry for liberation and affirmation for African-American people

LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING (Lyrics) By James Weldon Johnson

Lift every voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise
High as the listening skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the

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present has brought us,
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun Let us march on till victory is won. Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chastening rod,
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered,
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, Till now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears,
Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by Thy might Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we me Thee,
Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee;
Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand. True to our God,
True to our native land.

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