THE COUNSELING CONNECTION

GLTHS SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

MONTH OF DECEMBER

GLTHS SCHOOL COUNSELING WEBSITE

IN THIS EDITION:

- Community College Admission Day

- Senior Scholarship Applications

- FASFA Day

- Midterm Exam Schedule

- Managing Mental Health around the Holidays

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SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

The Greater Lowell Technical High School Scholarship and Tool Application and the Greater Lowell Charitable Foundation Scholarship are available now through January 2, 2023. Seniors planning on attending college or purchasing tools to enter the workforce should apply. The link to the application is available on the School Counseling page, on the Senior Information page, and through Student's Naviance accounts. For questions, students should contact their school counselor asap.

Greater Lowell Tech Scholarship and Tool Application: Click here
Greater Lowell Charitable Foundation Scholarship: Click here

FASFA

All students interested in applying to college should also complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) asap. For the link to the FAFSA application click here.

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FASFA DAY

Get FREE Help Applying for College Financial Aid!

FAFSA Day is a non-profit, volunteer driven program providing free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The goal of the FAFSA Day is to help students complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA application as they apply for college. Financial aid professionals from colleges and organizations across Massachusetts are ready and available to answer questions and walk you and your family through the application process.

FAFSA Day online events are held on ZOOM, where an advisor will meet with you personally in a breakout room. Their personal attention, along with their knowledge and experience, are here to help you check-off the FAFSA from your college application to-do list.

Visit https://masfaa.org/fafsaday/ for dates and to schedule an appointment

2022-2023 Mid Term Exams

Mid-Term Exams will be administered to all students in both academic and technical areas. Mid-Term grades will be posted on report cards.

Exam Window

X Week - January 3-6 and/or January 17-20

A Week - January 9-13

Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays

The Holiday Blues are feelings of anxiety or depression during the holidays that can be associated with extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even memories that accompany the season.

This might include: fatigue, tension, frustration, loneliness, sadness , a sense of loss

Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Blues

1. Stick to a normal routine as much as possible

2. Get enough sleep

3. Take time for yourself, but don't isolate yourself, Spend time with supportive caring people

4. Get exercise - even if its only to take a short walk

5. Make a to-do list. Keeps things simple

6. Set reasonable expectations and goals for holiday activities

7. Set a budget for holiday activities

8. Listen to music and find other ways to relax

Learn more at http://www.nami.org/holidayblues