- On Monday, Miguel, Ke'Andre, Ronaldo, Denise, Alex, and I travled to Salem, MA for some witch-related spookiness! Read more about our trip on my blog post about Salem here: http://seadebhs.blogspot.com/2014/10/sead-goes-to-salem.html
- On Tuesday, a few students met with me for some College Knowledge! We have a *NEW* policy regarding College Knowledge requirements, and it involves PRIZES for the students! Find out more (or just scroll down!) at my blog post on the topic here: http://seadebhs.blogspot.com/2014/10/win-prizes-for-college-knowledge.html
- On Wednesday, students took the PSAT and had varying reactions - felt good about some parts, struggled more with some others - and we are in a great place to identify strengths and weaknesses and work even harder on our SAT prep! While the students took the PSAT, I chaperoned a college visit to Bridgewater State for seniors. I hope the SEAD students get the chance to visit this campus - it's easily accessible by commuter rail and has some beautiful brand new facilities!
- Throughout the week, I have continued to support students academically by attending classes and staying after school for anything they may need. I have met with many of the students for their individual weekly check-ins. I have been getting to know the students better and better and feel very equipped to support them in whatever they need - please come to me.
On the horizon:
- The prize points program for College Knowledge kicks off Monday, October 20th with our College Knowledge Workshop from 2-3pm in 142b. On the agenda for this week: SAT vs. ACT (Which is best for you?), developing your resume and evaluating where your resume is at, the SAT essay, and catching up from materials students have missed in prior weeks.
- First COLLEGE VISIT! Next Saturday, October 25th, we will be visiting Boston College in Newton, MA for an info session and campus tour. We will be meeting at 9:45am at Airport Station (students who do not live in East Boston can arrange to meet me somewhere along the way, or at the Boston College T stop on the Green line). *YOU MUST SIGN UP WITH BC FOR THIS VISIT - SEE ME AND WE CAN SIGN YOU UP TOGETHER!*
- This Summer: SEAD III It's never too early to start thinking about SEAD III this summer...Dartmouth misses you! The SEAD III program dates have been finalized: July 4th - 25th, 2015. Mark your calendars and please let me know ASAP if you will have any conflicts.
- This week, I mailed home a letter with important updates. Included, there is a letter from me, an invitation to the SEAD Family Dinner (see bullet point below) and our SEAD Calendar of Events for the term. I have spoken with many of you over the phone, but please continue to reach out if you haven't heard from me yet - and keep reaching out if you already have!
- Eastie is hosting it's Parent-Teacher Night/Open House next Thursday, October 23, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Come hear how your student is doing and meet with their teachers! I will be here as well, in my office, 142b which is in the back of the senior caf (room 142, on the first floor, to the right when you walk in the main entrance). Please stop by and say hello!
- Reminder: I will be hosting the SEAD Family Dinner on Monday, November 3 from 6:30pm - 8pm in the EBHS Library. Dinner will be provided by SEAD! Please RSVP to me, Maggie, at 860-485-8358 or at Maggie.R.Finn.16@dartmouth.edu
These three SEAD scholars were inducted into the National Honor Society this week. Here they are at the ceremony on Wednesday night - looking great and showing that SEADlove. Congratulations, Miguel, Pam, and Juan! Your SEAD Family is so proud of you!
More Photos from Week 4
A very Happy Birthday to Ronaldo, who turned 18 on Thursday!
A few pictures from our trip to Salem on Monday. See more pictures and read more about the trip on an earlier blog I posted here: http://seadebhs.blogspot.com/2014/10/sead-goes-to-salem.html
On Thursday, all four SEAD interns from the four SEAD schools did a Google Hangout and shared our triumphs and struggles. I am inspired by the work other interns are doing and by the successes of their SEAD students! The SEAD family stretches across state lines, for sure!
If you want to catch up on what the other SEAD schools are up to, check out their blogs:
Katherine is posting at Raymond: http://seadrhs.blogspot.com
Erika is posting at BCSM: http://seadbcsm.blogspot.com
Kayla is posting at Schenectady: http://seadshs.blogspot.com
REMINDER: I am available almost every day after school. If you (students)/your student (parents & guardians) would like to stay after to do work, talk about college, or just hang out, please have them stop by and let me know that they plan to stay after - or come by right after school. I'm always here for a little bit and can usually stay as long as needed!
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Maggie
