Raider Review Monday, April 20, 2015

Raider Review
Monday, April 20, 2015
Thought For The Week
“Talk to people in their own language. If you do it well, they will say that you said exactly what
they were thinking. And when they begin to respect you, they will follow you to the end.”
~Lee Iacocca~
1. Our character trait for the month of April is loyalty. Loyalty is defined as the state or quality of
being loyal, and faithfulness to commitments or obligations. Synonyms include allegiance,
fidelity, and devotion.
2. Calendar Items for the Week:
Monday
Girls Varsity Tennis @ Patrick Henry High School (4:45 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Patrick Henry High School (4:45 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Soccer vs. Deep Run High School (5:30 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Deep Run High School (7:00 p.m.)
Girls J.V. Soccer @ Deep Run High School (6:00 p.m.)
Girls Varsity Soccer @ Deep Run High School (7:30 p.m.)
J.V. Baseball vs. Douglas S. Freeman High School (6:00 p.m.)
Varsity Baseball @ Douglas S. Freeman (6:00 p.m.)
Tuesday
Girls Tennis vs. Highland Springs High School (4:45 p.m.)
Boys Tennis @ Highland Springs High School (4:45 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Soccer vs. Armstrong High School (5:30 p.m.)
Girls J.V. Soccer @ Armstrong High School (5:30 p.m.)
Varsity Softball vs. Armstrong High School (6:00 p.m.)
J.V. Baseball vs. Armstrong High School (6:00 p.m.)
Wednesday
Boys & Girls Outdoor Track & Field (5:00 p.m.)
Varsity Softball @ Patrick Henry High School (6:00 p.m.)
J.V. Softball vs. Patrick Henry High School (6:00 p.m.)
Thursday
Girls Tennis @ Hanover High School (4:45 p.m.)
Boys Tennis vs. Hanover High School (4:45 p.m.)
J.V. Softball vs. Lee-Davis High School (6:00 p.m.)
J.V. Baseball vs. Lee-Davis High School (6:00 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Soccer vs. Lee-Davis High School (7:00 p.m.)
Friday
Girls Varsity Soccer @ Lee-Davis High School (5:30 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Soccer @ Lee-Davis High School (7:00 p.m.)
Varsity Softball @ Lee-Davis High School (7:00 p.m.)
Varsity Baseball @ Lee-Davis High School (7:00 p.m.)
Saturday
Boys J.V. Lacrosse vs. Lee-Davis High School (11:00 a.m.)
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Lee-Davis High School (11:00 a.m.)
Girls J.V. Lacrosse vs. Lee-Davis High School (1:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Lee-Davis High School (1:00 p.m.)
3. In an effort to ensure the safety of our staff and students, speed bumps have been installed on our
campus. All drivers are asked to be mindful of this new feature and to abide by the speed limit
of 15 mph while on the campus of Atlee High School.
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4. Any student interested in the Peace Essay Contest should pick up an entry form in the school
counseling office. The deadline is Monday, April 20.
5. Our annual blood is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 23 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m. Eligible students can sign up during their assigned lunch block on Monday, Tuesday, or
Wednesday.
6. The 41st Annual Festival of the Arts and Sciences will take place at Patrick Henry High School
on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7. The Atlee High School Horticulture Spring Plant Sale begins April 29th at 8:30AM. We have a
large assortment of perennials, vegetables and exciting new annuals. The sale runs from April
29 through May 2. For details, contact Mr. Moran at [email protected], visit our Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/atleehort or contact us at (804) 559-0321.
8. In an effort to enhance the quality of education in our school division, Hanover County Public
Schools is conducting a Parent Survey. We sincerely value your opinion and ask that you
complete it by Thursday, April 30. Please be assured that all responses to this survey are
anonymous and will be used by principals and division-level staff to further advance education at
Atlee High School and our school division. The survey can be found at http://www.advanced.org/survey/public/9470221, or you can obtain a paper copy from our main office. Please note
that in two questions, the survey refers to a “governing body;” this refers to the School Board,
not the administration at an individual school.
9. Attention all seniors: Please note that all library materials are due by Friday, May 1.
10. Attention Senior Members of NHS: All completed club service hour forms for senior members
are due on or before Friday, May 8. Completed hour sheets should be turned in to Mrs. Brooke
in Room 708. Returning Sr. members must have 10 club hours and seniors who were newly
inducted this year must have completed 7 club service hours.
11. The HCPS Instructional Technology department excited to continue a workshop series for
parents and guardians. The goal of this series is to support families in raising children who think
critically, participate responsibly, and behave ethically in their online lives. The program
materials were developed by Common Sense Education and are endorsed by the National PTA.
Please remember that due to the sensitive nature of some of the material in these courses, adults
only please. The last course of the year will take place in May:
 Monday, May 11: Privacy, Surveillance & Self-Disclosure @ SJMS, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
12. Password for databases and other subscription services are located on Blackboard under “The
Atlee High School Library.”
Congratulations To:
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The following students for their placement in the District II 2014-2015 SkillsUSA
competition:
 Auto Maintenance Technology
 Duncan Stark - Second Place
 Power Equipment Technology (Small Engine)
 Justin Corker - Second Place
 Customer Service
 Erica Winfrey - First Place
 Esthetics
 Katie Myers - First Place
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Atlee High School Band Program – Recognized as a Virginia Honor Band for the 14th
time in school history
School Counseling Corner
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Counselors will continue meeting with juniors this week in small groups to discuss future
plans for their senior year and beyond high school.
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Counselors have completed meeting with their respective caseloads to register students for
the next school year. A final verification to make further changes will be sent home on
Thursday, May 7.
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Patti Feyerabend from GRASP is available every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to
meet with Atlee students and/or parents regarding financial aid. Students may begin to sign
up for an appointment in the counseling office and parents/guardians may call the counseling
office at (804) 723-2117 to set up an appointment. GRASP is a non-profit organization that
assists students find the financial resources needed to continue his/her education after high
school. Mrs. Feyerabend will be available to assist students with the following:
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Explain the College Financial Aid Process
File the FAFSA
Complete additional financial aid applications for specific schools
Locate outside scholarships
Apply for work-study programs and student/parent loans
Interpret Financial Aid Award Letters
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Log onto Power School’s Parent Portal (https://hanover.powerschool.com/public/) to see
your child’s course requests online for the 2015-2016 school year. From the main page, click
on the “Course Registration” tab on the left, and your child’s requested schedule will be
visible. Contact Registrar Mrs. Hinkle at [email protected] if you are having trouble logging
onto Power School.
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Students who have signed up for AP or IB courses for the 2015-2016 school year are invited
to participate in group counseling sessions pertaining to important academic/personal issues
encountered by high school students taking AP and IB classes. The group will meet on
Friday mornings during Flex through Friday, April 24. The group will consist of a lesson
and a group fitness activity. Students will need to dress appropriately for activity
participation. Sessions will be led by Atlee school counselors, Randolph Macon College
students and YMCA staff. If your student submitted the appropriate permission forms, the
group topics will be as follows:
Week 8: Wrap-Up, Yoga
Scholarship Information
The following scholarship applications are available in the Career Center:
 Mario Colon Rivadeneira Memorial Scholarship: The deadline to mail or return to
Career Center is Monday, April 20.
 Virginia Future Leader’s Scholarship: Applicants must be attending a 2 or 4 year college
or university located in Virginia. The deadline is Thursday, April 24.
 Companion Extraordinaire CNA Scholarship: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or
greater, a total family annual income under $75,000 and plan to attend a 2 year college.
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Scholarship funds will be used towards a CNA Course at CENN. The deadline is
Friday, April 30.
 Global Spectrum Scholarship: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of
Venue Management, Hospitality or Tourism. The deadline to be mailed is Friday, May
22.
Upcoming Events:
 March 6 - April 24: Wellness Group during FLEX
 Thursday, April 24: AP Pre-Registration during FLEX
 Monday, May 18: Senior Awards Night (6:00 p.m.)
 Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27: Senior Surveys in the library
 A Note From Our Substance Abuse & Prevention Counselor, Mrs. Susan Robertson:
Managing Stress
Stress isn’t just an adult problem. According to the APA’s 2013 Stress in America Survey, teens
aged 13 to 17 years old are experiencing high stress levels. School is the top source of stress for
teens and teens report feeling overwhelmed and having negative thoughts or changes in sleeping
habits. More than one-third reported feeling tired, nervous or anxious, or experiencing
irritability and anger. Many teens reported they did not know how to manage their stress.
To learn how to deal with the demands of life, teens need to learn how to cope effectively.
Unfortunately, some teens turn to tobacco, alcohol and drugs to cope with their stress which only
compounds their problems. You can help your child learn how to deal with the stress in their
lives.
Ways for teens to manage stress:
o Get active (sports, skateboarding, dancing, yoga, hiking, biking, walking,
basketball, etc.)
o Get enough sleep. Cut back on caffeine, TV and spending time on the phone or
computer. Teens need about 9 hours of sleep each night.
o Balance life between schoolwork and pleasure. Learn to schedule.
o Find hobbies or activities that bring joy such as music, drawing, meditation,
spending time with family, etc.
o Find areas in which they excel and have them schedule time to do it. Focusing on
their strengths is a way to balance those feelings of being overwhelmed or “not
good enough.”
o Identify unhealthy ways to cope with stress and avoid them.
o Seek help if needed. A counselor, parent or friend may be able to help with new
ways to manage stress.
For additional information, visit the following websites:
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-talk.aspx
http://teenshealth.org/teen/your_mind/stress_center.html
If you have questions or concerns and wish to speak confidentially with our School Substance
Use & Prevention Counselor, please contact Ms. Robertson at (804) 730-2503.
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Information Sources:
Websites:
hcps.us
hcps.us/ahs/
http://www.atleeraiders.org/
Blackboard:
https://hcps.blackboard.com/
Email Connection: https://portal.hcps.us/EmailConn/
Twitter:
@ATLRaiderNation
Schedules:
http://www.capitaldistrictva.org/
Save The Dates:
April 22: Departmental Meetings (3:45 p.m.)
April 29: Staff Meeting (3:45 p.m.)
May 7: 4th quarter interim reports distributed
May 13: Staff Meeting (3:45 p.m.)
May 11-22: SOL Testing Window
May 18: Senior Awards Night (6:00 p.m.)
May 30: Prom
June 3: Underclassman Award Ceremony (Time TBD)
June 7: Senior Baccalaureate Graduation Ceremony (7:00 p.m.)
June 13: Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremony (12:00 p.m.)
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