Osbourn HS Counseling Newsletter

SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES STAFF 2023-2024

Ms. Laura Rotella, Director of School Counseling Lrotella@mcpsva.org 571-377-7029

Mrs. Paula Erickson, Administrative Associate Perickson@mcpsva.org 571-377-7026

Ms. Dora Membreno, Registrar 571-377-7033

Mrs. Michele Edwards, Test Coordinator Medwards@mcpsva.org 571-377-7021

Mrs. Dania Otero, Translator Dotero@mcpsva.org 571-377-7025

Ms. Cherish Skinker, On-Time Graduation Coordinator Cskinker@mcpsva.org 571-377-7241

Ms. Rebecca Small, Gifted Education Resource Teacher Rsmall@mcpsva.org 571-377-7089

Mr. Paul Stansbery, College and Career Counselor Pstansbery@mcpsva.org 571-377-7040

Ms. Joann Gainard, School Social Worker Jgainard@mcpsva.org 571-377-6845

Mr. Dan Whittaker, School Psychologist Dwhittaker@mcpsva.org 571-377-7066

Mr. Conrad Smith, New Horizons Counselor Conradsmith@mcpsva.org 571-377-7240

Mr. Larry Gilligan, Attendance Officer Lgilligan@mcpsva.org 571-377-7023

School Counselor: Caseload: Email: Phone #:

Mrs. Logan Francisco A-B Lfrancisco@mcpsva.org 571-377-7028

Mrs. Emily Morales C-Eg Emorales@mcpsva.org 571-377-7024

Ms. Stephanie Greth Eh-Ha Sgreth@mcpsva.org 571 377-7038

Mr. Peter Uncles Hb-Lop Puncles@mcpsva.org 571-377-7056

Ms. Alka Howard Loq-M Ahoward@mcpsva.org 571-377-7039

Mr. St. Clair Phillips N-Rex Sphillips@mcpsva.org 571-377-7030

Mr. Lee Kaiser Rey-Sm Lkaiser@mcpsva.org 571-377-7027

Ms. Carissa Michels Sn-Z CMichels@mcpsva.org 571-377-7031

Change of Schedule Notification

OHS will be holding school-wide testing May 13-16. During these days, testing will start at 8:20am. There will be two bus runs in the morning: normal bus pick-up and a 2hr delay pick-up. Students who have a specific SOL or AP test scheduled will be expected to arrive and start testing at 8:20am on the day of their test. Students will be told by their classroom teacher if they will be testing. Additional students may also be invited to attend remediation sessions or to complete senior graduation requirements (CPR or Work-Based Learning). The schedule of tests and remediation sessions are below and can also be found on our testing page. Should you have questions about your child's tests, please contact their school counselor.

May 13 – SOL Subject Area: Social Studies; AP Tests: Calculus AB & Pre-Calculus; Term Grad Remediation Session

May 14 – SOL Subject Area: Reading; AP Tests: English Lang & Comp; Term Grad Remediation Session

May 15 – SOL Subject Area: Science; AP Tests: AP World History; Term Grad Remediation Session

May 16 – SOL Subject Area: Math; Term Grad Remediation Session

Today the US Department of Education released a statement announcing changes that will allow applicants and contributors without a Social Security number (SSN) to immediately access the online 2024-25 FAFSA form after creating a StudentAid.gov account! This is a temporary change. Individuals without an SSN must still continue to manually enter their tax information and complete the identity verification process!

What this means for applicants and their families:

• New users who request a StudentAid.gov account and cannot validate their identity using the knowledge-based questions (as generated by TransUnion) must still complete the manual process to validate their identity. However, they will not have to wait to have their identity validation completed before they can use their account username and password to access and complete the online 2024-25 FAFSA form.
• Individuals who are currently awaiting the results of the identity validation process may begin using the StudentAid.gov account they created to immediately access the form.
• Individuals can check the status of their identity validation on their StudentAid.gov dashboard. If the status on the “Personal Information” page of their Account Settings is “no-SSN” with a green check icon, individuals are able to progress to the FAFSA form.
• Individuals who are currently waiting for results from the Department do not need to resubmit any documentation to complete the identity validation process.
• Official guidance for completing the identity validation process for those without an SSN can be found on StudentAid.gov. If an individual’s StudentAid.gov account does not show a status of “no-SSN” with a green check icon and they have not received an email notifying them of this temporary change, they will need to follow the instructions for individuals without an SSN to create a StudentAid.gov account, as they are not currently in the Department’s system.
• The Department encourages all users without an SSN to complete the identity validation process without delay, even after the student’s FAFSA form is submitted.

Click here to see current scholarships available!

Information & Application

Description: Are you a graduating senior looking for a great opportunity? Micron’s Registered Apprenticeship Program provides an “earn while you learn” model that is flexible based on your current school schedule, allowing you to directly apply your learned material while also gaining hands-on, on-the-job training at our facility. During your apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to work closely in partnership with our production and engineering team members from various areas, in and out of the Fab. We are looking for Equipment Technician Apprentices to join our team starting this July! If you are interested in learning more about our apprenticeship program, please apply today.

Responsibilities:

• Completes all required safety training and conducts all work in accordance with safety policies

• Improves area safety behaviors and processes for the work environment

• Contributes to continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts

• Performs and facilitates audits and submits good catches on safety issues

• Partners with Production and Shift Engineers/Technicians to implement daily priorities

• Accurately documents the work performed and current tool statuses

Information & Application

Description: The Service Authority successfully blends meaningful public service with advanced business practices. We combine the best of public and private sector principles to create a dynamic yet financially stable work environment that recognizes individual and team contributions throughout the organization.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

• Perform light vehicle maintenance.

• Shuttle vehicles for emissions inspections.

• Pick up parts.

• Assist with auto inspections.

• Assist with work order documentation.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license with a satisfactory driving record according to the Service Authority policy.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

Registration & Information Link

Summer school will be held June 17 to July 25. There will be no school on June 19 and July 4. Summer school graduation will be held on July 31. See registration link above to get enrolled.

Application

Deadline to Apply: May 8, 2024

Description: For over 40 years, the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) has sponsored a week long summer conservation camp for Virginia high school students (currently enrolled in grades 9-12) on the campus of Virginia Tech. The program brings together about 70 interested students for a week of learning about Virginia’s natural resources from conservation professionals and faculty from Virginia Tech. Most of the instruction is hands-on and outdoors. This year, the Youth Conservation Camp will be from Sunday, July 14 - Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Application & Additional Information

Deadline to Apply: May 10, 2024

Description: Qualified seniors graduating this spring who are considering attending NOVA in the fall and in good academic standing at the college may apply for one approved course and NOVA’s 1-credit College Success Skills course, SDV 100, at no tuition! All classes will be offered through NOVA Online and run June 3 through August 12, 2024. Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks or other course materials, if required. Courses have been selected based on their usability in NOVA degrees and their status as part of the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.

https://precollege.brown.edu/

Application Deadline: May 10, 2024

Description: Step off the summer-as-usual path and set a course for adventure at Brown University. Brown Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to explore the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. You’ll enjoy the excitement and responsibility that comes from balancing challenging academics and enriching social activities—without the pressure of formal grades. Programs topics include a range of summer courses, experiential education, environmental leadership, general leadership, pre-baccalaureate and STEM for rising 10th graders.

Information and Enrollment

Programs for students entering 9th and 10th grade. In these single grade programs, your son or daughter will make substantial gains in comprehension and reading speed in fiction, nonfiction, and textbooks. Students expand vocabulary and learn the best wat to take notes. As a result, your child will complete homework more quickly and easily, get better grades and build confidence as a reader.

The High School Internship Program is for high school students, age 16 or older, that

are looking for real world experience. This internship will offer students the opportunity

to gain relevant work experience while contributing to an important and purposeful

mission. NGA High School Interns perform a variety of entry-level functions and tasks

in support of the organization to which they are assigned. They are given a work

project that involves problem identification, analysis, and resolution. Specific duties

may include the preparation and presentation of briefings directly related to work

assigned.

To learn more about NGA’s Student Opportunities, please visit: https://www.nga.mil/careers/Student_Opportunities.html

The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) provides an opportunity for high school students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory.

Award duration is a continuous 8 weeks during the summer. SEAP offers a competitive stipend

for its interns.

• New participant: $4,000

• Returning participant: $4,500

Eligibility

• Rising 10th through 12th graders

• 16 years of age by the internship start date

• U.S. citizenship; some participating

laboratories will consider permanent residents

For internship details visit: https://NAVALSTEMINTERNS.US

The NAACP ACT-SO program was developed to enhance and showcase the

academic and artistic development of high school students just as we do their

athletic achievements.

ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program that culminates in a local and national

competition where students compete for scholarships and prizes totaling over

$300,000. ACT-SO, the “Olympics of the Mind”, seeks to promote positive self

esteem, academic and artistic excellence and positive interaction between our

youth and the adult professional community

Contacts Below for Additional Information:

Michael Artson, mikeartson@yahoo.com

Dena Strange, dena.strange@gmail.com

ACT-SO Prince William County

P.O. Box 52, Occoquan, VA 22125-0052