Raider Review Monday, April 20, 2015 Thought For The Week “Talk to people in their own language. If you do it well, they will say that you said exactly what they were thinking. And when they begin to respect you, they will follow you to the end.” ~Lee Iacocca~ 1. Our character trait for the month of April is loyalty. Loyalty is defined as the state or quality of being loyal, and faithfulness to commitments or obligations. Synonyms include allegiance, fidelity, and devotion. 2. Calendar Items for the Week: Monday Girls Varsity Tennis @ Patrick Henry High School (4:45 p.m.) Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Patrick Henry High School (4:45 p.m.) Boys J.V. Soccer vs. Deep Run High School (5:30 p.m.) Boys Varsity Soccer vs Deep Run High School (7:00 p.m.) Girls J.V. Soccer @ Deep Run High School (6:00 p.m.) Girls Varsity Soccer @ Deep Run High School (7:30 p.m.) J.V. Baseball vs. Douglas S. Freeman High School (6:00 p.m.) Varsity Baseball @ Douglas S. Freeman (6:00 p.m.) Tuesday Girls Tennis vs. Highland Springs High School (4:45 p.m.) Boys Tennis @ Highland Springs High School (4:45 p.m.) Boys J.V. Soccer vs. Armstrong High School (5:30 p.m.) Girls J.V. Soccer @ Armstrong High School (5:30 p.m.) Varsity Softball vs. Armstrong High School (6:00 p.m.) J.V. Baseball vs. Armstrong High School (6:00 p.m.) Wednesday Boys & Girls Outdoor Track & Field (5:00 p.m.) Varsity Softball @ Patrick Henry High School (6:00 p.m.) J.V. Softball vs. Patrick Henry High School (6:00 p.m.) Thursday Girls Tennis @ Hanover High School (4:45 p.m.) Boys Tennis vs. Hanover High School (4:45 p.m.) J.V. Softball vs. Lee-Davis High School (6:00 p.m.) J.V. Baseball vs. Lee-Davis High School (6:00 p.m.) Boys J.V. Soccer vs. Lee-Davis High School (7:00 p.m.) Friday Girls Varsity Soccer @ Lee-Davis High School (5:30 p.m.) Boys Varsity Soccer @ Lee-Davis High School (7:00 p.m.) Varsity Softball @ Lee-Davis High School (7:00 p.m.) Varsity Baseball @ Lee-Davis High School (7:00 p.m.) Saturday Boys J.V. Lacrosse vs. Lee-Davis High School (11:00 a.m.) Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Lee-Davis High School (11:00 a.m.) Girls J.V. Lacrosse vs. Lee-Davis High School (1:00 p.m.) Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Lee-Davis High School (1:00 p.m.) 3. In an effort to ensure the safety of our staff and students, speed bumps have been installed on our campus. All drivers are asked to be mindful of this new feature and to abide by the speed limit of 15 mph while on the campus of Atlee High School. Atlee High School | 9414 Atlee Station Road | Mechanicsville, VA 23116 | 804-723-2100 Follow us on Twitter: @ATLRaiderNation 4. Any student interested in the Peace Essay Contest should pick up an entry form in the school counseling office. The deadline is Monday, April 20. 5. Our annual blood is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 23 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Eligible students can sign up during their assigned lunch block on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. 6. The 41st Annual Festival of the Arts and Sciences will take place at Patrick Henry High School on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7. The Atlee High School Horticulture Spring Plant Sale begins April 29th at 8:30AM. We have a large assortment of perennials, vegetables and exciting new annuals. The sale runs from April 29 through May 2. For details, contact Mr. Moran at [email protected], visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/atleehort or contact us at (804) 559-0321. 8. In an effort to enhance the quality of education in our school division, Hanover County Public Schools is conducting a Parent Survey. We sincerely value your opinion and ask that you complete it by Thursday, April 30. Please be assured that all responses to this survey are anonymous and will be used by principals and division-level staff to further advance education at Atlee High School and our school division. The survey can be found at http://www.advanced.org/survey/public/9470221, or you can obtain a paper copy from our main office. Please note that in two questions, the survey refers to a “governing body;” this refers to the School Board, not the administration at an individual school. 9. Attention all seniors: Please note that all library materials are due by Friday, May 1. 10. Attention Senior Members of NHS: All completed club service hour forms for senior members are due on or before Friday, May 8. Completed hour sheets should be turned in to Mrs. Brooke in Room 708. Returning Sr. members must have 10 club hours and seniors who were newly inducted this year must have completed 7 club service hours. 11. The HCPS Instructional Technology department excited to continue a workshop series for parents and guardians. The goal of this series is to support families in raising children who think critically, participate responsibly, and behave ethically in their online lives. The program materials were developed by Common Sense Education and are endorsed by the National PTA. Please remember that due to the sensitive nature of some of the material in these courses, adults only please. The last course of the year will take place in May: Monday, May 11: Privacy, Surveillance & Self-Disclosure @ SJMS, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 12. Password for databases and other subscription services are located on Blackboard under “The Atlee High School Library.” Congratulations To: The following students for their placement in the District II 2014-2015 SkillsUSA competition: Auto Maintenance Technology Duncan Stark - Second Place Power Equipment Technology (Small Engine) Justin Corker - Second Place Customer Service Erica Winfrey - First Place Esthetics Katie Myers - First Place Atlee High School | 9414 Atlee Station Road | Mechanicsville, VA 23116 | 804-723-2100 Follow us on Twitter: @ATLRaiderNation Atlee High School Band Program – Recognized as a Virginia Honor Band for the 14th time in school history School Counseling Corner Counselors will continue meeting with juniors this week in small groups to discuss future plans for their senior year and beyond high school. Counselors have completed meeting with their respective caseloads to register students for the next school year. A final verification to make further changes will be sent home on Thursday, May 7. Patti Feyerabend from GRASP is available every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to meet with Atlee students and/or parents regarding financial aid. Students may begin to sign up for an appointment in the counseling office and parents/guardians may call the counseling office at (804) 723-2117 to set up an appointment. GRASP is a non-profit organization that assists students find the financial resources needed to continue his/her education after high school. Mrs. Feyerabend will be available to assist students with the following: Explain the College Financial Aid Process File the FAFSA Complete additional financial aid applications for specific schools Locate outside scholarships Apply for work-study programs and student/parent loans Interpret Financial Aid Award Letters Log onto Power School’s Parent Portal (https://hanover.powerschool.com/public/) to see your child’s course requests online for the 2015-2016 school year. From the main page, click on the “Course Registration” tab on the left, and your child’s requested schedule will be visible. Contact Registrar Mrs. Hinkle at [email protected] if you are having trouble logging onto Power School. Students who have signed up for AP or IB courses for the 2015-2016 school year are invited to participate in group counseling sessions pertaining to important academic/personal issues encountered by high school students taking AP and IB classes. The group will meet on Friday mornings during Flex through Friday, April 24. The group will consist of a lesson and a group fitness activity. Students will need to dress appropriately for activity participation. Sessions will be led by Atlee school counselors, Randolph Macon College students and YMCA staff. If your student submitted the appropriate permission forms, the group topics will be as follows: Week 8: Wrap-Up, Yoga Scholarship Information The following scholarship applications are available in the Career Center: Mario Colon Rivadeneira Memorial Scholarship: The deadline to mail or return to Career Center is Monday, April 20. Virginia Future Leader’s Scholarship: Applicants must be attending a 2 or 4 year college or university located in Virginia. The deadline is Thursday, April 24. Companion Extraordinaire CNA Scholarship: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater, a total family annual income under $75,000 and plan to attend a 2 year college. Atlee High School | 9414 Atlee Station Road | Mechanicsville, VA 23116 | 804-723-2100 Follow us on Twitter: @ATLRaiderNation Scholarship funds will be used towards a CNA Course at CENN. The deadline is Friday, April 30. Global Spectrum Scholarship: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of Venue Management, Hospitality or Tourism. The deadline to be mailed is Friday, May 22. Upcoming Events: March 6 - April 24: Wellness Group during FLEX Thursday, April 24: AP Pre-Registration during FLEX Monday, May 18: Senior Awards Night (6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27: Senior Surveys in the library A Note From Our Substance Abuse & Prevention Counselor, Mrs. Susan Robertson: Managing Stress Stress isn’t just an adult problem. According to the APA’s 2013 Stress in America Survey, teens aged 13 to 17 years old are experiencing high stress levels. School is the top source of stress for teens and teens report feeling overwhelmed and having negative thoughts or changes in sleeping habits. More than one-third reported feeling tired, nervous or anxious, or experiencing irritability and anger. Many teens reported they did not know how to manage their stress. To learn how to deal with the demands of life, teens need to learn how to cope effectively. Unfortunately, some teens turn to tobacco, alcohol and drugs to cope with their stress which only compounds their problems. You can help your child learn how to deal with the stress in their lives. Ways for teens to manage stress: o Get active (sports, skateboarding, dancing, yoga, hiking, biking, walking, basketball, etc.) o Get enough sleep. Cut back on caffeine, TV and spending time on the phone or computer. Teens need about 9 hours of sleep each night. o Balance life between schoolwork and pleasure. Learn to schedule. o Find hobbies or activities that bring joy such as music, drawing, meditation, spending time with family, etc. o Find areas in which they excel and have them schedule time to do it. Focusing on their strengths is a way to balance those feelings of being overwhelmed or “not good enough.” o Identify unhealthy ways to cope with stress and avoid them. o Seek help if needed. A counselor, parent or friend may be able to help with new ways to manage stress. For additional information, visit the following websites: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-talk.aspx http://teenshealth.org/teen/your_mind/stress_center.html If you have questions or concerns and wish to speak confidentially with our School Substance Use & Prevention Counselor, please contact Ms. Robertson at (804) 730-2503. Atlee High School | 9414 Atlee Station Road | Mechanicsville, VA 23116 | 804-723-2100 Follow us on Twitter: @ATLRaiderNation Information Sources: Websites: hcps.us hcps.us/ahs/ http://www.atleeraiders.org/ Blackboard: https://hcps.blackboard.com/ Email Connection: https://portal.hcps.us/EmailConn/ Twitter: @ATLRaiderNation Schedules: http://www.capitaldistrictva.org/ Save The Dates: April 22: Departmental Meetings (3:45 p.m.) April 29: Staff Meeting (3:45 p.m.) May 7: 4th quarter interim reports distributed May 13: Staff Meeting (3:45 p.m.) May 11-22: SOL Testing Window May 18: Senior Awards Night (6:00 p.m.) May 30: Prom June 3: Underclassman Award Ceremony (Time TBD) June 7: Senior Baccalaureate Graduation Ceremony (7:00 p.m.) June 13: Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremony (12:00 p.m.) Atlee High School | 9414 Atlee Station Road | Mechanicsville, VA 23116 | 804-723-2100 Follow us on Twitter: @ATLRaiderNation
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