Principal's Weekly Update

Western Montgomery CTC is Hiring!!!!

We are looking for talented individuals who love working with great students and a dynamic staff. We are currently looking for an Instructional Aide and Substitute Nurses. Please check our website for more information.

We are also looking for substitute teachers. No PA Teaching Certification required to substitute at WMCTC. Clearances are required. We have a great work environment and can be flexible with your hours. Start as late as 9am and end at 2:15pm. Please contact us for more details.

NOCTI Performance Day was a triumph for our Seniors. They are happy to have this testing behind them and we are so proud of their performance.

More and more students are taking advantage of the co-op opportunities here at WMCTC. Eleventh grade Level 2 students are now eligible to work during the school day. Interested students should stop in to see Mrs. Mueller in Student Services.

The 4th quarter is reaching its midway point. Soon we’ll be saying goodbye for the summer. Although the end of the year is close, there is still work to be done so don’t lose focus. Be sure to encourage your student to get all assignments submitted. The success of our students has always been our number one priority. Thanks to you, the parents/guardians, and the staff at WMCTC. Let's keep the momentum going.

Best regards,

Principal Holtzman

WMCTC Bring Your Child To Work Day was a success! Enjoy some of the photos of our staff's children.

Attention WMCTC Seniors who are not on co-op: May 5 - 11 will be Mock Interview Week. Each shop will have a day where volunteers from the industry will come in and conduct a practice interview that will last about 10-15 minutes. You are expected to come on your assigned day dressed as you would in an interview in your industry. You are also expected to bring your resume. This will be a graded assignment, but it is also good practice for real life after graduation. Ms. Powers is finishing up early next week going into the classes to present the assignment. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Powers at jpowers@westerncenter.org.

PM Session Field Day-May 12th

During WMCTC's Field Day on May 12th, there are plans to take large group photos of our Seniors. Group photos of students attending college, joining the military and entering the workforce. We encourage Seniors to wear gear to showcase their future plans.

The Senior Recognition Ceremony is on Wednesday, May 24 at Upper Perkiomen High School.

The information below has been mailed to families. It contains important information about the Ceremony.

Check out our website, as well, for additional information

The Senior Survey is now live. Please complete the required survey by following this link or scanning the QR code. If you have any questions, please visit Ms. Powers in Student Services or email her at jpowers@westerncenter.org.

Senior Survey

Students are expected to attend WMCTC up until the last day they are scheduled.

See the grid below:

The arrival and dismissal times are for regular schedule days. On those days where schedules are changed (early dismissal, delays, etc) the schedule will be shared at that time.

Below is the May calendar for PE Days at WMCTC. PE days are announced daily stating the current day cycle and the next day's cycle.

Through the year, cycle days may not be in numeric order.

****If a student misses their PE class, they must check Mr. English's Google Classroom for their assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to complete work that has been missed.****

Visit The Salon at WMCTC!

Call to make your appointment today! 610-489-7272 x 211

Or schedule online: https://booking.appointy.com/wmctcsalon

Salon Hours are Wednesdays and Fridays 11:15 - 2:00 and

Thursdays 11:15 - 7:00

Culinary students (left to right) Erin Weber, Ashley Kulp, and Legacy Vazquez have all earned scholarship money from C-CAP (Careers through Culinary Arts Programs) totaling over $25,000. Erin Weber will be attending Johnson & Wales University, Ashley Kulp will be attending Johnson and Wales University, and Legacy Vazquez will be attending Monroe college in the fall. Congratulations!!!

Level I:

The class along with Intro to Med completed the Nervous System this week -learning and exploring the cranial nerves and how they work. They tested their partners regarding cranial Nerves I-XII and if they are working well.....and they are!

Level II/II:

The students studied about Confusion in patients and Alzheimer's Disease this week.

In addition, after much practice with their skills, and with support from the Juniors, the Seniors- Amelliah Conley, Keira Decker, Jillian Erb, Jenna Fox, Jayda Kane, and Alex Stadelmeyer all completed the Skills Test portion of NOCTI and ALL received Advanced recognition! Congratulations to you all!

Email Attendance@WesternCenter.org or call 610-489-7272 extension 209 regarding any attendance-related concerns (excuse notes, early dismissals, attendance letters, etc.).

Parents/guardians have access to view their student's attendance, assignments, grades and discipline using WMCTC's Skyward system. WMCTC's Skyward is not the same as the high school's Skyward.

Parent/guardian sign-in follows this format:

username: parentfirstname.lastname (all lower case) (Example: joe.smith)

password: If you have forgotten your password for WMCTC's Skyward, please contact Mrs. Anne Marie Yusko at ayusko@westerncenter.org or 610-489-7272 x 208.

In order to ensure the safety of students and staff in the building, WMCTC requires all persons to wear their official WMCTC ID when entering the building or while in the building.

From the Student Handbook (p 12)

WMCTC requires all students and staff to wear the appropriate WMCTC identification at all times.

Therefore:

· An ID badge is required to enter the school daily and must be worn all day.

· Any school personnel may request an ID badge from a student at any time for a justifiable reason.

· A new ID badge is issued, without charge, to each student each new school year.

· All students must have a current ID badge in their possession.

· Failure to show a current ID badge may result in disciplinary action.

Replacement of a lost/broken/stolen ID badge:

Students needing a replacement ID badge will be charged $5.00 for each replacement. To replace a student ID badge, the procedure is as follows:

· Inform your instructor if your badge is lost.

· A $5.00 replacement fee must be paid prior to the issuance of a replacement ID badge.

The student will be issued a new ID badge.

https://www.westerncenter.org/cms/lib/PA03001826/Centricity/Domain/123/Student%20Handbook%202022-2023%209-9%20REVISION.pdf

Parents, remember, you can sign on to WMCTC’s Skyward to see your student’s grades, attendance, assignments, discipline, and other important information. Go to www.westerncenter.org, click For Parents & Students at the bottom of the page, then choose Skyward Family/Student Access.

Forgot your username or password? Contact Mrs. Yusko at ayusko@westerncenter.org

Have you moved?

Be sure to send your new address information to Student Services at studentservices@westerncenter.org

Please note that the high school does not forward change-of-address information to WMCTC.

If an item has been lost or misplaced, it might be in Lost and Found in the Student Services office. These items may have been left on the bus, in our cafeteria or a classroom. Stop by to see if anything belongs to you.

There are hats, shirts, masks, jewelry, umbrellas, gym bags, lunch bags, clothing, etc.

If you've lost something, check it out!

If a student tests positive for COVID the CDC, as well as WMCTC, recommends staying home for 5 days after your symptom start date. Your symptom start date is considered day zero. If symptoms improve by day 5 and you are fever free for 24 hours with no fever reducing medications you may return to school on day 6 (ex: symptoms start on 9/1, isolate from, 9/1 through 9/6, may return to school on 9/7 if above criteria are met).

Please let the WMCTC nurse (DDavison@WesternCenter.org) as well as WMCTC attendance (attendance@westerncenter.org) know the student is positive and will be out.

If a household family member tests positive for COVID but the student is completely symptom free, the student may come to school.

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When a student isn't feeling well, he/she needs to visit the nurse for consultation. If a student contacts their parents without seeing the nurse, the student will still need to see Ms. Davison before dismissal.

Home tests are accepted for negative and positive results. A photo of the box/package and a photo of the actual test result must be sent to DDavison@WesternCenter.org if the student tests positive for COVID.

• Please contact our nurse, Ms. Dawn Davison, at DDavison@WesternCenter.org or 610-489-7272 x213 with any questions.

Dear School Counselor,

Harcum is offering a Promise Scholarship of $10,000, guaranteed to all students who enroll in the following majors for a Fall 2023 start:

Business Management

Sports Management

Fashion Design

Fashion Merchandising

Graphic Design

Interior Design

Our application process is simple and only takes a few minutes to apply (no essay or letter of recommendation is required). Please feel free to share the following application link https://experience.harcum.edu/applynow/inquiryform with your students who may be interested in these majors! Harcum also offers two suite-style residence halls for students who wish to live on campus.

If you or your students have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions Monday through Friday to speak with an Admissions Counselor. To schedule a tour or for more information, please email enroll@harcum.edu or call 610-526-6050.

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students!

Sincerely,

Rachel Bowen
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Harcum College

Attention SkillsUSA members

• Are you a current high school senior or postsecondary student?
• Do you expect a bill from an educational institution (excluding 4-year institutions) or apprenticeship expenses in Fall 2023?
• Are you in one of the training programs below?
• Architecture and Construction
• Manufacturing
• Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
• Telecommunications Cabling
• Electronics Technology
• Industrial Engineering Technology

If you answered YES, your student(s) needs to know about the new Aerotek “Make Your Mark Scholarship.” This Spring, Aerotek will grant awards up to $5K to eligible SkillsUSA members who meet the criteria above. The award is payable to any educational institution the student chooses, excluding 4-year institutions. Students entering apprenticeships can also receive funds directly to help them pay for costs of tools, transportation, housing, etc. Aerotek has more than $900,000 in funds to award to a relatively small applicant pool in a short period of time. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2023. The sooner the student applies, the better.

Please encourage your eligible students to apply here before April 30, 2023: https://skillsusa.wufoo.com/forms/skillsusaaerotek-make-your-mark-scholarship

Click here to sign up

Students are invited to tune in to our Virtual National Open House event on April 19. They’ll get to virtually tour the campus, chat with experienced instructors and discover the program that could be right for them after high school – all from the comfort of home (or anywhere with internet connection)!

This is the students’ chance to discover their STEM skilled trade and see how they can get training on some of the world's most recognizable brands.

If you have any questions about the event or about how we can help your students train for their futures, let’s connect!

Universal Technical Institute
info@uti.edu
800-834-7308

We are happy to announce the annual AIAA Greater Philadelphia Scholarship is accepting submissions for 2023!

This scholarship will have one graduating high school senior receive $1,000 towards their college tuition. Submissions should be sent to aiaa.philly.vicechair@gmail.com by May 12th, and include all of the following:

1. A 500-1000 Word Essay “Why I would be a great fit for the AIAA GPS Scholarship.”2. Academic Transcript with CGPA (Official Copies Only)3. SAT and/or ACT Scores (Official Copies Only)4. Three Letters of Recommendation (Teachers, Mentors, Coaches, etc)5. Achievements: Honors, Awards, Sports, Activities, Volunteering, etc

The AIAA GPS scholarship is open to all high school seniors pursuing degrees in biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, aeronautics, astronautics, astronomy, and physics. We look forward to the applications!

April 5th registration

April 19th registration

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Access Partners will present an overview of the 2023–24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. They will guide students and families through a step-by-step process of filing the FAFSA and PA State Grant application. For students who plan on pursuing a postsecondary higher education in 2023-24 and have not filed the FAFSA should attend this webinar. The 2023-24 FAFSA application is used to determine a student’s financial aid eligibility for the 2023-24 academic year. It’s not too late to file the FAFSA. PHEAA is available to assist any student in completing the 2023-24 FAFSA application. See flyer below. Links to register are at the top of this text.

It’s almost that time of the year again! See below for the flyer from Montco’s Spring Open House (the QR code may only work on a printed flyer). Students can click on the image below or go to mc3.edu/openhouse to get registered.

WMCTC Counselors will be meeting with current students to discuss program planning for the 2023-2024 school year. Current students should not complete a new student application for the 2024 school year.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

--Students need a 70% final average to continue the program.

--Students wanting to drop their program at WMCTC will need to create a full schedule with their guidance counselor at the High School.

--Students interested in changing programs must wait until WMCTC enrollment process for 2023-2024 school year concludes to determine seat availability. In order to change programs, students must be in good standing and get Administration approval.

Use the QR Code below for more information

Scholarship for students from Chester or Montgomery County going into the Auto Repair field and the award is for at least $10,000. The deadline for applications is April 19th.

We are using a new online application system this year and the link is https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=chester.

(See flyer below for more details)

Explore specific areas of study and their associated career pathways in our virtual or in-person College & Career Series.

Whether you are pursuing an associate's degree or certificate, our virtual or in-person series will provide you with the information you need to feel confident in your future area of study.

Each hour-long session will include:

• A virtual or in-person presentation and Q&A focused on your area of study
• Faculty members prepared to answer your questions about the session’s featured programs
• Career Coaches with insight and guidance on the future job market

Feel free to attend as many sessions as possible to explore all of your options at Montco!

Engineering (Blue Bell Campus)

Tuesday, March 7
6-7 p.m.
Register now »

Radiography and Advanced Modalities (Virtual)

Wednesday, March 8
6-7 p.m.
Register now »

Culinary and Baking & Pastry (Blue Bell Campus)

Thursday, March 9
6-7 p.m.
Register now »

Fine Arts (Virtual)

Tuesday, March 21
6-7 p.m.
Register now »

Interested students can come to Student Services for application.

See below for details

DEADLINE: MAY 12

Seniors need to have 3 things in place to be awarded SOAR credits.

-Score overall Competent or Advanced on NOCTI testing

-Have a final cumulative GPA of 2.75 in your technical area

-Have a completed task list with all tasks marked at proficiency level

(SOAR does not include Cosmetology and Sports Medicine programs).

Students meeting these requirements will be mailed home all paperwork needed for SOAR credits. These credits are good for 16 months after graduation. Students refer to collegetransfer.net for participating schools.

What if I do not qualify for SOAR or my school is not connected to SOAR?

Take anything you have completed/earned from WMCTC (Certifications/NOCTI results/task list) to your school of interest. See if they will award any advance credit or allow you to test out of class. BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE.

The mission of the Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center is to prepare quality citizens for lifelong productivity in a challenging and changing world by forming innovative partnerships among family, school, and community.

Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center, in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, will not discriminate in educational programs which it operates, or in admission or enrollment procedures on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, or handicap and provides equal access to the boyscouts and other designated youth groups. The Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. We assure that procedures and practices are followed to provide equal access to all programs. Any questions concerning the application of Title IX, compliance or complaints may be referred to Donna Wilson, Compliance Officer, at 77 Graterford Road, Limerick, PA 19468 610-489-7272, ext. 203

Email: mholtzman@westerncenter.org
Website: https://www.westerncenter.org/
Location: 77 Graterford Road, Royersford, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 489-7272
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WESTERNMONTGOMERYCTC/