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BHS School Counseling Newsletter
December 2022
December Events
Dec 6 - PSAT Scores Available Through College Board
Dec 22- PD Day - No School for StudentsDec 23- January 2 - Holiday Recess - No School
December is National Human Rights Month
Human Rights Day - December 10 Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world.
Nicole Usher - New College/Career Counselor
Looking for a Student Representative!
We are looking for a student representative for the community organization Brookfield Cares! The commitment, if you are interested, would mean attending a monthly virtual meeting which takes place once a month on a Thursday from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. The group brainstorms different ideas on how to provide information and activities to schools and the community about mental health and substance misuse. Your role would be to give the student perspective and thoughts on their ideas. If you're interested in being a student representative, or would at least like to learn more, please reach out to Mrs.Gioglio (gioglioj@brookfieldps.org)
College & Career Corner
Requesting Transcripts and Counselor Letters of Recommendation
Complete the online transcript request form. Your transcript and counselor letter of recommendation will not be submitted to your colleges until you submit this form!
You must submit the transcript request form AT LEAST TEN SCHOOL DAYS PRIOR TO ANY APPLICATION DEADLINE. (Very important!)
*NOTE* Counselors will NOT be available to send any Transcripts/Letters between
December 23 and January 2. Please plan accordingly!
Sending First Quarter Grades to Colleges
What is a College Application Portal?
If you’ve applied to college already, what else can you be doing at the moment?
Check your applicant portals and emails: Portals are the place where you can update contact information, monitor application status, upload and track documents, and view the final admission decision. If you miss a request for more information or a document, it could jeopardize your admission chances, so make it a habit to check regularly.PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports are Ready!
A helpful resource: Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results 2022-23
Did You Know? DocumentLOK holds PSAT Score Reports and more!
Attend our virtual events to start planning for your future, your way. By joining, you’ll learn how to qualify early for a $40,000 scholarship!
Mindful Minute
This month, many students and families are celebrating a variety of holidays and the New Year. What better time to be reflective and try a new coping strategy - journaling! Always wanted to try journaling but not sure how or where to start? Here are some websites that provide prompts for inspiration: 100 Brave/Interesting Questions + NYT Writing Prompts for Students.
Social Emotional Resources
- 211 Mobile Crisis Intervention
911 Emergency Services
Parent Support Network (Brookfield meetings available)
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Friends & Family Support Group: Brookfield meetings on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm @ Brookfield Senior Center, 100 Pocono Road
The NAMI HelpLine Call: 800-950-NAMI (6264) Or Text: info@nami.org/help
The NAMI Helpline is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. Monday through Friday, 10am-8pm ET.
https://www.crisistextline.org/ text 741741
LGBTQ+
Triangle Community Center (Norwalk)
The Trevor Project 24 Hour TrevorLifeline 1-866-488-7386
Crisis Text Line - Text “Talk” to: 741-741 Connect with a crisis counselor (24/7)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call: 800-273-8255 (24/7)
IMAlive Chat Line Website: www.imalive.org/online/
Online instant messaging providing support to those in crisis or considering suicide.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline Call: 800-662-4357
This helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.
Opioid and Substance Use Disorders Resources Call: 800-563-4086
Website: https://liveloud.org
Provides options to talk to a peer, call for treatment options, connect on social media, or search for 12 step or other support groups in your community.
Family Helpline 1-800-THE-KIDS
If you’re feeling stressed out, call to speak to a trained volunteer of Parent’s Anonymous, who can provide support and refer you to resources in your community
About Us
Jen Gioglio (A-Di)
Bianca Paolello(Do-K)
Debbie Burch (L-Q)
Kaitlyn McCabe (R-Z)
Nicole Usher - College & Career Counselor
Lili Dickey - Counseling Intern
Rosa Hopcroft - Counseling Secretary
Email: hopcroftr@brookfieldps.org
Website: https://www.brookfield.k12.ct.us/brookfield-high-school/school-counseling
Location: 45 Long Meadow Hill Road, Brookfield, CT, USA
Phone: 203-775-7725
Twitter: @CounselorBobcat