Last updated on 06/09/2010
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LEARN JAPANESE AT
BLENDEDSCHOOLS.NET
Interested in learning a new language over the summer? Blendedschools.net is
offering an online Language Camp this summer to teach students grades 6-12
either the Chinese or Japanese language. The camp runs from July 19-23 and July
26-30 from 10-11:30 and 1-2:30 If you are interested in this unique opportunity,
please see your guidance counselor for more details. Deadline to apply is June
11th.
ATTENTION SENIORS: CLASS DAY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 30TH
Class Day Scholarship Applications are now available! Every senior
should have received an application in class, if you didn’t copies are available
in the guidance office or downloaded from this website under “Guidance Forms”.
Scholarships are due by April 30th!! No late applications will be accepted.
RED
CROSS TRAINS TEENS TO BE RESPONSIBLE BABYSITTERS
The American Red Cross will be offering a Babysitter’s Camp from July 12th- July
16th for kids age 11-15. The camp will cover a variety of babysitting skills and
includes some field trips and guest speakers. Registration forms are available
in the guidance office and are due by June 11th. The cost of the camp is
$120.00.
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY
Camp St. Andrew in Tunkhannock is looking for graduating seniors to work as camp
counselors. The camp runs from July 6th-August 6th. For those seniors attending
a PA college, this is a PHEAA Program and entitles you to a higher rate of pay.
To be eligible for this rate you must apply for the job by May 20th. If
interested please call 342-5251.
SUMMER DUAL-ENROLLMENT CLASS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Any sophomores or juniors interested in taking College Writing through
Lackawanna College should attend a meeting Monday, May 3rd during 10th period.
Details about the class and the Dual-Enrollment program will be explained. A
letter will also be sent to parents of interested students.
Employment Opportunity with
the US Census Bureau
The US Census Bureau is now recruiting for Crew Leaders, Assistant Crew Leaders
and Enumerators. For more information visit their website at
www.2010censusjobs.gov or call
1-866-861-2010
Student Career Fair at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
On Saturday, January 16th, the Lehigh Valley CTI will hold a career fair for
students. LCTI offers numerous Continuing Education opportunities including
certificate programs in Logistics/Transportation, Heavy Equipment Operation,
Electromechanical/Mechatronics and more. Visit their website for more
information at www.lcti.org or email Randy
Zimmerman with questions at
zimmermanr@lcti.org .
On Monday, November 16th Allied Medical & Technical Careers and the CTC Licensed Practical Nursing School will be here for any interested seniors. Allied will be here during 5th period and CTC will be here during 8th period. If any senior is interested please sign up with Mrs. Judge by the end of this week.
On Monday, November 23rd a representative from Barran Institute of Technology will be here to talk about the various technical programs offered by their school including Automotive Technology, Auto Body, Diesel Technology, HVAC, Welding, Motorcycle Technology and more. Any interested senior should sign up with Mrs. Judge by Nov. 20th.
Attention Seniors: Two important college application deadlines are fast approaching. The University of Scranton’s Early Action deadline is November 15th. Applications must be in to Mrs. Judge by this Thursday if you are applying Early Action.
Also Penn State’s application deadline is November 30th, which falls during Thanksgiving break, so all applications must be in BEFORE you leave for Thanksgiving Break!!!
Any Junior or Senior interested in learning more about Empire Beauty School should consider attending a Fall Shadow Day on Wednesday, November 18th at the Moosic campus. Students can watch demonstrations, create nail art, talk about scholarships and more. If you are interested please stop in the guidance office for information on how to RSVP.
Seniors Attend Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Congratulations to the following students for being chosen to represent
Riverside at this year’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast: Kerry O’Hop, Alyssa Loney,
Laurie Deininger, Angelique LaPorte, Jess Jones, Sara Fetch. These students were
chosen for their achievement in academic and/or leadership activities and
attended the Breakfast on Friday, October 30th. Congratulations again!
LAST COLLEGE FAIR OF THE FALL, Wednesday November 4th.
The fair will again take place in the library during periods 5 and 7. Any
interested seniors need to sign up in the guidance office by Tuesday November
3rd! Click on the “College Visitation Schedule” link above to view the schools
that will be here on November 4th.
All sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing additional education after
high school should take the PSATs at Riverside Jr. Sr. High School on Saturday,
October 17, 2009.
The PSATs are modeled after the SATs and are an excellent way to prepare for
this test. For juniors, taking the PSAT/NMSQT is the only way to qualify for
the National Merit Scholarship competition, which provides thousands of
scholarships to high school students every year. Additionally, all students
taking the PSATs will receive a detailed score report in December, which will
provide valuable feedback for students preparing to take the SATs in the
Spring. Registration for the PSATs at Riverside High School will begin on
Friday, October 9, 2009. Interested sophomores and juniors should register with
Mrs. Orzel in the cafeteria during lunch. The cost of the exam is $20 and may
be paid by cash or check. Checks should be made out to Riverside Jr. Sr. High
School.
Luzerne County Community College will be
hosting a college fair for high school juniors and seniors
on Thursday, October 15th at 7pm at their Nanticoke campus. This fair is open to
the public and always has a large variety of colleges and universities in
attendance. Flyers are available in the guidance office.
The next mini college fair
at Riverside will be held on Wednesday, October 14th during periods 5/7.
The schools in attendance will be Lock Haven University, DeVry University,
Harcum College, Universal Technical Institute, East Stroudsburg University,
Keystone College, and PSU – Worthington. Please sign up by October 13th in
guidance if you would like to attend.
Wilkes University will be
holding their annual Outstanding Leaders Forum on November 17th.
The guest speaker this year is Professor Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize
winner and author of the book, “Night”. This program includes a student question
and answer session with Prof. Wiesel, a meeting with the School of Business
Director, a panel with Wilkes student-leaders, dinner and tickets to Prof.
Wiesel’s lecture at the Kirby Center that evening. If any seniors are interested
please see Mrs. Judge for details.
Congratulations to Alyssa
Loney who was chosen as this year’s Riverside “Scholar of the Year”.
Each year school districts in the surrounding area pick one senior class
member who exemplifies outstanding academics and dedication to education. Alyssa
will be honored with other area “Scholars” at an annual dinner in the spring and
will also participate in a radio interview which will be aired on the University
of Scranton’s radio station, WUSR 99.5FM. Congratulations Alyssa on receiving
this impressive honor.
The November SAT’s are Saturday November
7th and will be given at Riverside.
The deadline for the November test is October 1st. Remember to send your scores
to up to 4 schools when you register. Paper applications are available in
guidance or you can register online at collegeboard.com.
Attention all senior student-athletes.
Information for
the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Competition is now available. A
winner is picked from each high school and entered into the regional contest.
Prizes range from gift cards to monetary scholarships. Please see Mrs. Judge for
more information.
The Guidance Department will hold three COLLEGE FAIRS at the school for the
2009-2010 school year.
Please see the College
Visitation Schedule link above for more information. Dates are Sept. 23rd,
Oct. 14th and Nov. 4th.
Our
2008-2009 College Fairs were successful!
The fairs took place on September 25th, October 22nd, and November 5th.
More information can be found above under the College Visitation Schedule link.
Below are a few photos that were taken during the college fairs. Click on
the picture for a larger view.
Reminder that the regular deadlines to register for the SAT’s are listed in the
link at the top under SAT Dates.
Please check out our new Student Assistance Program web site. It can be
found in the right hand column.
Wyoming Valley Chapter of the
American Red Cross Youth Council
If you like giving back to
your community, making friends, learning new skills or need to earn volunteer
hours for clubs or projects consider joining the American Red Cross Youth
Council. New members are welcome. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday at
the same time and place. For more information, please contact Kelly Hopa at
hopak@usa.redcross.org or 823-7161
ext 324.
SELECTIVE SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENT
This is
an important announcement for all 17- and 18- year old men.
We want you to remember that when you turn 18, it is your civic responsibility
to register with Selective Services.
Registering for Selective Service is a federal law and those who fail to register may be denied student loans, job training, government jobs, and driver’s licenses in most states.
You can get a Selective Service registration card at you local post office or register online at www.sss.gov.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please speak with the Guidance Office.
Mrs. Abbey Judge District Chairperson
Counselor for Grade 12
Miss Michelle Wolfsberger
Counselor for Grades 9 (M-Z), 10, 11
Miss Wolfsberger's Web Page
Mrs. Laurie Mecca
Counselor for Grades 7, 8, 9 (A-L)
Mrs. Carol Nageli
District Psychologist
Riverside's Student Assistance Program
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