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October 2019 Newsletter
Attention Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students
The table below outlines important upcoming activities for 8th grade students. Topics highlighted in red are nighttime presentations. Please contact 8th grade school counselor, Kaeley Steinnagel, with any questions at 860-628-3260 ext 7 or ksteinnagel@southingtonschools.org.
| Date | Topic | Location and Times |
| November 6, 2019 | HC Wilcox Tech School Open House | 5:30-7:30 pm Wilcox Tech |
| November 8, 2019 | 9th Grade School Counselor Classroom Visits | JAD during the school day |
| November 13, 2019 | Auditorium Presentation, WL, Ag-Science, PLTW | JAD during the school day |
| November 14, 2019 | EC Goodwin Tech School Open House | 5:00-7:00 pm Goodwin Tech |
| TBA | CT Technical HS Presentation | JAD during the school day |
| November 20, 2019 | High School 101 for parents/guardians | SHS auditorium at 6:30 PM |
| January 8, 2020 | Course Fair for parents/guardians and students | SHS auditorium 6:00 pm JAD students/families (6:45 pm JFK students/families) |
| January 23, 2020 | Elective presentation by department leaders from SHS | JAD during the school day |
| June 1, 2020 | Clubs and Activities Fair for parents/guardians and students | SHS cafeteria time TBA |
November 8th – Southington High School Presentation #1
Representatives from the SHS School Counseling Department will make presentations to 8th grade students during their science classes.
November 13th – Southington High School Presentation #2
Representatives from the SHS World Language Department , Agriculture, Science and Technology Program and Project Lead the Way Program will make a presentation to the entire 8th grade during the day in our auditorium.
November 20th – Southington High School Parent Orientation – High School 101
Parents/Guardians of 8th grade students from JAD and JFK are invited to attend this comprehensive overview of the SHS 9th Grade Academy. This will take place on November 20th beginning at 6:30 pm in the SHS auditorium.
Wilcox and Goodwin Technical High School Presentations
School counselors from Goodwin Tech and Wilcox Tech will make a presentation to the entire 8th grade in November (date not yet set). Student representatives from both schools will also share personal experiences and information about programs offered at the technical high schools. Applications to both schools will be available in the school counseling office following the presentations.
November 6, 2019 HC Wilcox Technical High School Open House
Open House will be held from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Additional information can be found at www.cttech.org/wilcox or contact the Wilcox school counseling office at (203) 238-6260.
November 14, 2019 EC Goodwin Technical High School Open House
Open House will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Additional information can be found at www.cttech.org/goodwin or contact the Goodwin school counseling office at (860) 827-7736.
Private and Parochial Schools
Any 8th grade student applying to private or parochial high schools should see Ms. Steinnagel for information required for the application process.
Grade 8 Career Day
The school counseling department is organizing a Career Day for 8th grade students to be held on Friday, March 6, 2020. Please call the school counseling office if you are interested in presenting on Career Day at 860-628-3260 ext 7. We offer half day and full day opportunities along with a light breakfast and lunch.
**For additional information regarding the School Counseling department please access our web page at www.southingtonschools.org and click “SCHOOLS” and then DePaolo Middle School.
November 2019 Newsletter
Attention Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students
The table below outlines important upcoming activities for 8th grade students. Topics highlighted in red are nighttime presentations. Please contact 8th grade school counselor, Kaeley Steinnagel, with any questions at 860-628-3260 ext 7 or ksteinnagel@southingtonschools.org.
Date | Topic | Location and Times |
November 6, 2019 | HC Wilcox Tech School Open House | 5:30-7:30 pm Wilcox Tech |
November 8, 2019 | 9th Grade School Counselor Classroom Visits | JAD during the school day |
November 13, 2019 | Auditorium Presentation, WL, Ag-Science, PLTW | JAD during the school day |
November 14, 2019 | EC Goodwin Tech School Open House | 5:00-7:00 pm Goodwin Tech |
TBA | CT Technical HS Presentation | JAD during the school day |
November 20, 2019 | High School 101 for parents/guardians | SHS auditorium at 6:30 PM |
January 8, 2020 | Course Fair for parents/guardians and students | SHS auditorium 6:00 pm JAD students/families (6:45 pm JFK students/families) |
January 23, 2020 | Elective presentation by department leaders from SHS | JAD during the school day |
June 1, 2020 | Clubs and Activities Fair for parents/guardians and students | SHS cafeteria time TBA |
November 8th – Southington High School Presentation #1
Representatives from the SHS School Counseling Department will make presentations to 8th grade students during their science classes.
November 13th – Southington High School Presentation #2
Representatives from the SHS World Language Department , Agriculture, Science and Technology Program and Project Lead the Way Program will make a presentation to the entire 8th grade during the day in our auditorium.
November 20th – Southington High School Parent Orientation – High School 101
Parents/Guardians of 8th grade students from JAD and JFK are invited to attend this comprehensive overview of the SHS 9th Grade Academy. This will take place on November 20th beginning at 6:30 pm in the SHS auditorium.
Wilcox and Goodwin Technical High School Presentations
School counselors from Goodwin Tech and Wilcox Tech will make a presentation to the entire 8th grade in November (date not yet set). Student representatives from both schools will also share personal experiences and information about programs offered at the technical high schools. Applications to both schools will be available in the school counseling office following the presentations.
November 6, 2019 HC Wilcox Technical High School Open House
Open House will be held from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Additional information can be found at www.cttech.org/wilcox or contact the Wilcox school counseling office at (203) 238-6260.
November 14, 2019 EC Goodwin Technical High School Open House
Open House will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Additional information can be found at www.cttech.org/goodwin or contact the Goodwin school counseling office at (860) 827-7736.
Private and Parochial Schools
Any 8th grade student applying to private or parochial high schools should see Ms. Steinnagel for information required for the application process.
Grade 8 Career Day
The school counseling department is organizing a Career Day for 8th grade students to be held on Friday, March 6, 2020. Please call the school counseling office if you are interested in presenting on Career Day at 860-628-3260 ext 7. We offer half day and full day opportunities along with a light breakfast and lunch.
**For additional information regarding the School Counseling department please access our web page at www.southingtonschools.org and click “SCHOOLS” and then DePaolo Middle School.
December 2019 Newsletter
SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS
December 2019
Attention Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students
The table below outlines important upcoming activities for 8th grade students. Topics highlighted in red are nighttime presentations. Please contact 8th grade school counselor, Kaeley Steinnagel, with any questions at 860-628-3260 ext 7 or ksteinnagel@southingtonschools.org.
Southington High School Parent Orientation – High School 101
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Any parents/guardians who were unable to attend the SHS Parent Orientation on November 20th, may click here for the PowerPoint presentation reviewed that evening.
SHS Agriculture Science Program applications are due December 6, 2019 to the school counseling office. Applications are available in the school counseling office.
Project Lead the Way applications are due January 17, 2020 to the school counseling office. Please click on the link below for information about Project Lead the Way and the application.
Wilcox and Goodwin Technical High School Presentations
Applications to both schools are due in the school counseling office by Friday, December 6th. Please contact Ms. Steinnagel with any questions.
HC Wilcox Technical High School
Additional information can be found at www.cttech.org/wilcox or contact the Wilcox school counseling office at (203) 238-6260.
EC Goodwin Technical High School
Additional information can be found at www.cttech.org/goodwin or contact the Goodwin school counseling office at (860) 827-7736.
Private and Parochial Schools
Any 8th grade student applying to private or parochial high schools should see Ms. Steinnagel for information required for the application process.
Grade 8 Career Day
The school counseling department is organizing a Career Day for 8th grade students to be held on Friday, March 6, 2020. Please call the school counseling office if you are interested in presenting on Career Day at 860-628-3260 ext 7. We offer half day and full day opportunities along with a light breakfast and lunch.
**For additional information regarding the School Counseling department please access our web page at www.southingtonschools.org and click “SCHOOLS” and then DePaolo Middle School
January 2020 Newsletter
SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS
JANUARY 2020
Attention Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students
The table below outlines important upcoming activities for 8th grade students. Topics highlighted in red are nighttime presentations. Please contact 8th grade school counselor, Kaeley Steinnagel, with any questions at 860-628-3260 ext 7 or ksteinnagel@southingtonschools.org.
| Date | Topic | Location and Times |
| January 8, 2020 | Course Fair for parents/guardians and students | SHS auditorium 6:00 pm JAD students/families (6:45 pm JFK students/families) |
| January 23, 2020 | Elective presentation by department leaders from SHS | JAD during the school day |
| June 1, 2020 | Clubs and Activities Fair for parents/guardians and students | SHS cafeteria time TBA |
Southington High School Parent Orientation – High School 101
Any parents/guardians who were unable to attend the SHS Parent Orientation on November 20th, may click here for the PowerPoint presentation reviewed that evening.
Project Lead the Way applications are due January 17, 2020 to the school counseling office. Please click on the link below for information about Project Lead the Way and the application.
Wilcox and Goodwin Technical High School Presentations
Applications to both schools are past due. Please contact Ms. Steinnagel with any questions.
HC Wilcox Technical High School
Additional information can be found at www.cttech.org/wilcox or contact the Wilcox school counseling office at (203) 238-6260.
EC Goodwin Technical High School
Additional information can be found at www.cttech.org/goodwin or contact the Goodwin school counseling office at (860) 827-7736.
Private and Parochial Schools
Any 8th grade student applying to private or parochial high schools should see Ms. Steinnagel for information required for the application process.
Grade 8 Career Day
The school counseling department is organizing a Career Day for 8th grade students to be held on Friday, March 6, 2020. Please call the school counseling office if you are interested in presenting on Career Day at 860-628-3260 ext 7. We offer half day and full day opportunities along with a light breakfast and lunch.
**For additional information regarding the School Counseling department please access our web page at www.southingtonschools.org and click “SCHOOLS” and then DePaolo Middle School.