The Counseling Connection

GLTHS School Counseling Department

Month of September

In This Edition:

- Welcome Back!

- Important Dates in September

- PSAT Information

- Homecoming

- Senior Meetings

- NEACAC College Fair

- Available Resources

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Welcome Back, Introductions and New School Counselor Caseloads

The School Counseling Department would like to wish all students and families a warm welcome back to school! It is so nice to see everyone back in the building.

This year we have some new staff that has joined our School Counseling Department:

Carissa Mrouse, School Counselor

Chris Haynes, School Adjustment Counselor

Maura McPhillips, School Counselor Intern working with Ms. Camire

Mikayla Cassidy, School Counselor Intern, working with Ms. Monahan

Additionally, there has been a shift in school counselor caseloads. The caseload assignment is below:

Mr. Blatus: Last Names A-CAL
Ms. Camire: Last Names CAM-DELA
Mrs. Lynch: Last Names DELB-GON
Ms. Monahan: Last Names GOO-LAMA
Mrs. Pires: Last Names LAMB-MEJ
Mrs. Cyr: Last Names MEK-PAK
Ms. Mrouse: Last Names PAL-ROC
Mrs. Sun: Last Names ROD-SOUR
Mr. Wilkey: Last Names SOUS-Z

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Important Dates in September

Monday September 20th, End of Pre-Exploratory
Tuesday September 21st -Thursday, September 29th, Exploratory 1
Wednesday, September 22nd, Early Release

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PSAT Information

Attention all JUNIORS!

The School Counseling Department is hosting a PSAT session on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Please see your school counselor for more information.

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Homecoming 2021!

Homecoming is September 20-24th!

There will be in-person homecoming events and activities including:

- Spirit Days

- Flat Gryphon

- Homecoming Dance

- Football Under the Lights

For more information, please click here!!

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Senior Meetings

Counselors will be meeting with seniors soon to check in about plans after graduation! Stay tuned!

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New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC) In-Person College Fair

Save the date!

Worcester State University is hosting an in-person NEACAC college fair on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 11am to 1pm.

Over 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance! Click here to view the list!

This event is free and open to the public with ample parking. Facial coverings are required to be worn at all times while indoors.

What: NEACAC College Fair

Where: Worcester State University, Wellness Center

486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA

When: Sunday, October 3, 2021 (11am-1pm)

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Available Resources

The following resources are available to all students. Please contact your school counselor to make an appointment for counseling support, or for assistance with any of these resources.

Catie's Closet- for clothing, health and beauty aids
Gryphon Food Pantry- for fresh and non-perishable food items
School Counselors and Adjustment Counselors- for social/emotional support
Homework Assistance and Tutoring- We offer after-school tutoring and assistance programs Monday through Thursday starting at student dismissal ending when students can take late buses home at 3:00. Students do not need to sign up – they can go and sign into the center when they need assistance. Please note it may be recommended or required (in collaboration with parents) as a support for students who are struggling academically. The Homework and Tutoring Center is held in room 1503.