Senior Year Grads Info
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ATTENTION SENIORS GRAD PACKS ARE HERE!
COME PICK THEM UP IN THE COUNSELING CENTER!
Graduation Announcements & Caps & Gowns
ORDER DEADLINE DECEMBER 14th
Click picture below to link to MLHS Herff Jones grad page
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From the Senior All-Nighter Committee:
There will be no Senior All-Nighter meeting in December. The next meeting will be January 21, 6:30pm at El Ixtapa restaurant. All high school parents are encouraged to come! By having parents of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors on the committee, we can ensure continuity from year to year and our Senior parents can concentrate on the many other tasks and activities that are unique to being the parent of a Senior.
Please make sure to stop by our table during the wrestling matches on December 12 as well as the basketball games on the 14th & 15th. We’ve got really cute ML Cardinal ornaments and other great stocking stuffers. Heck, we even have the stockings (Cardinal holiday socks) to stuff!!
Happy Holidays to all from your Senior All-Nighter committee!
Please direct questions to Kathy Overfelt (509-999-9617 - talk or text) or Sherry Niblock (509-499-1002 – text; sherry.niblock@
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Message from the Senior Advisor
SENIOR SWEATS
The Class of 2019 “Senior Sweats” are now available to purchase. Please consider purchasing one of these keepsakes for your student, as it is a great fundraiser for the seniors as well. The company donates back 20% of all proceeds to the senior class to help with the costs of the senior trip, etc. at the end of the year!
In order to receive your items before winter break, you must purchase by November 25th. You can choose to have the items shipped directly to your home, or they can be delivered to school. Please see the link below and if you have any questions, contact our sales rep, Kert Carlson at 714-3777.
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If you were unable to attend last Wednesday's Senior Parent Night/Financial Aid presentation, I want to share with you some important reminders:
1) The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application opened OCTOBER 1st ! That means if your student will be attending any post-secondary institutions next fall, you should fill this out. The closer you can fill it out to Oct. 1st, the better chance you have of getting aid if you qualify. Here is the website: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
2) Even if you think your income level will be too high, many institutions REQUIRE the FAFSA. It never hurts to fill it out, as your circumstances can change.
3) In order to submit the FAFSA, you must first create an "FSA ID." Both student and parent need an FSA ID. You can go to fsaid.ed.gov to start the process now.
4) If you have questions or get "stuck" on the FAFSA, feel free to call any local institution's financial aid departments (i.e., SFCC, EWU, Gonzaga, etc.). They should be able to answer general questions even if you don't intend to apply there. You can also call FAFSA directly at 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
5) If you are struggling or need extra help completing your FAFSA, we will be hosting a FAFSA Drop-in Help session on October 16 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in room 402. Because this is a drop-in, you can come at any time that evening to get help from Financial Aid counselors from Gonzaga, EWU, and SFCC. Just remember to sign up for your FSA ID (fsaid.ed.gov) a few days before you come to the event as you will need it to complete the FAFSA.
Please let me know if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Lisa Prewitt
Senior Counselor
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SENIOR/BABY PICTURE GUIDELINES FOR YEARBOOK (DUE OCTOBER 31st)
* If you need help getting senior pictures taken please contact Mrs. Prewitt 565-3275
A. You may turn in up to three (3) senior photos as digital copies in *.jpeg format uploaded at: mlhs.mlsd.org. Hard copies are not accepted. Baby photos are optional and cost $10. The upload link is under Student/Parent --> Yearbook Photo Uploads
B. Please label the name of the file in the following format: LastName_FirstName_Main.jpg, LastName_FirstName_2.jpg, LastName_FirstName_3.jpg.
C. Primary photos must have the face be between 1" and 1 ½" which means pictures should be from the waist up or closer. No hands or gestures.
D. No hats, scarves, bandannas or other head coverings, sunglasses or
extensive make-up.
E. No darkly tinted eye wear is to be worn.
F. Clothing is appropriate school attire. This is to be determined by DRESS REQUIREMENTS included in this handbook and by the school administration.
G. Final decisions on acceptable pictures will be made by the school administration. If you have any questions, please call the high school at 565-3200.
H. If you are having a difficult time having the picture taken, please contact Mr. Perry at dperry@mlsd.org.
Here is a reminder about the senior pictures:
SENIOR/BABY PICTURE GUIDELINES FOR YEARBOOK (DUE OCTOBER 31st)
A. You may turn in up to three (3) senior photos as digital copies in *.jpeg format uploaded at: mlhs.mlsd.org. Hard copies are not accepted. Baby photos are optional and cost $10. The upload link is under Student/Parent --> Yearbook Photo Uploads
If you need more assistance with financial aid planning or have questions about the process. Please see the attached flyer. You will need to reserve a spot by calling 1-800-942-4454 or go to https://MyLocalWorkshopUSA.
Parent's Guide to College Applications
College application deadlines are quickly approaching. Here are some helpful tips to help your student with their college applications:
1. If your student qualified for a SAT or ACT fee waiver they will most likely also qualify for an application fee waiver. Contact an admissions representative from the College or University your student wants to apply and ask for a fee waiver.
2. Find out the application deadlines for the colleges and universities that your student is interested in applying.
3. In general, schools will look at the following factors: high school courses, grade point average (GPA), class ranking, test scores (SAT/ACT), personal essays, extracurricular activities, other personal or special skills, and letters of recommendation. Every college weighs these factors differently and some school's may not require all of them. Your best bet is to read the college/university material and try to get a feel for a particular school's philosophy.
4. If the college/university requires official transcripts have your student make a request with Mrs. Kim Zappone in the counseling center.
5. Encourage your student to get multiple letters of recommendation from teachers (at least one from a core area i.e. Math or English), coaches, and community members. People who know your student the best, can write well, and can speak to their abilities, achievements and growth. There are letter of recommendation forms available in the counseling center that students can give teachers to help write letters. Allow at least two weeks for people to complete letters of recommendation.
6. Not all schools require an essay, but if they do help your student to use it to their advantage. Encourage them to write an essay that will help them shine through to the admissions board. Have them speak to how their presence on that school's campus will make a difference. Offer to edit and review their essay or help them find someone who can give constructive feedback.
7. Make sure that your student makes copies of paper applications, or prints a copy of an online application to keep for their records. They may also want to update schools of any subsequent events such as new SAT or ACT scores, and if they receive any awards or achievements.
College application deadlines are quickly approaching. Here are some helpful tips to help your student with their college applications:
1. If your student qualified for a SAT or ACT fee waiver they will most likely also qualify for an application fee waiver. Contact an admissions representative from the College or University your student wants to apply and ask for a fee waiver.
2. Find out the application deadlines for the colleges and universities that your student is interested in applying.
3. In general, schools will look at the following factors: high school courses, grade point average (GPA), class ranking, test scores (SAT/ACT), personal essays, extracurricular activities, other personal or special skills, and letters of recommendation. Every college weighs these factors differently and some school's may not require all of them. Your best bet is to read the college/university material and try to get a feel for a particular school's philosophy.
4. If the college/university requires official transcripts have your student make a request with Mrs. Kim Zappone in the counseling center.
5. Encourage your student to get multiple letters of recommendation from teachers (at least one from a core area i.e. Math or English), coaches, and community members. People who know your student the best, can write well, and can speak to their abilities, achievements and growth. There are letter of recommendation forms available in the counseling center that students can give teachers to help write letters. Allow at least two weeks for people to complete letters of recommendation.
6. Not all schools require an essay, but if they do help your student to use it to their advantage. Encourage them to write an essay that will help them shine through to the admissions board. Have them speak to how their presence on that school's campus will make a difference. Offer to edit and review their essay or help them find someone who can give constructive feedback.
7. Make sure that your student makes copies of paper applications, or prints a copy of an online application to keep for their records. They may also want to update schools of any subsequent events such as new SAT or ACT scores, and if they receive any awards or achievements.
WELCOME CLASS OF 2019
