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Counselor's Corner

 
 
 


 
LCMS Counselor's Corner 
 
 
 


LCMS Counselor's Corner 3/24/2025
 
 
Current 7th grade electives are due TODAY by midnight.
Current 6th grade electives are due TOMORROW by midnight
 
Wheel changes TODAY for the final time. Here is the rotation. If your student is unsure, please have them see Mrs. Mahoney
 
This week, we are starting a “fun career of the week” in preparation for our April 25th Career Fair.  Our first fun career is Ice Cream Taster (Food Scientist). Ever wonder how new ice cream flavors get approved? Professional ice cream tasters, also known as food scientists, sample and analyze flavors, textures, and aromas to make sure every scoop is perfect. They evaluate everything from creaminess to how quickly the ice cream melts. Some even insure their taste buds for millions of dollars because their sense of taste is so valuable! To cleanse their palate between bites, they often sip warm water to reset their taste buds. Their work ensures that every new flavor—from classic vanilla to wild combinations like wasabi-peach—meets high standards before it hits the shelves. Source Source
 
The ISPE 2025-2026 application is now online. The application window opens 3/14/25 and closes 4/14/25. Families will be notified the 1st week of May.
 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
 
Confidence, like art, never comes from having all the answers; it comes from being open to all the questions. Earl Gray Stevens
 
8th grade parents/guardians
  • IF your student has received a transfer approval, and does NOT have an IEP, the schools will transfer course selection requests. IF your student has been approved for a transfer with an IEP, the course selections will be addressed at the IEP transition meeting.
  • Please continue to email Mrs. Mahoney with high school questions/concerns, NOT the high school counselors. She is still your student's counselor and the high school counselors are busy helping students graduate.
  • Acceleration/advancement – Please see this SRVUSD link for details (updated in February). Please note that any class(es) taken for acceleration/advancement can NOT be completed BEFORE the last day of 8th grade.
  • The intra district transfer request window closes 5/1/25. The request form can be found here. 
  • As you receive private high school acceptance letters, please notify the Counseling department so we can ensure his/her/their cumulative file is sent to the appropriate school.
ACADEMIC
 
Please click here for the MAP (math advancement program) presentation for current 6th & 7th grade students. The application window is open 4/14-4/30.  May 7 - July 24: Students enrolled in MAP must complete self-paced coursework through Edgenuity.
 
MVHS peer tutors are now available by scanning the QR code here. You will specify virtual or in person once you have identified a tutor.
 
TUPE (compliments of undo.org)
 
The effects of nicotine on the adolescent brain
 
TECH TIP (compliments of medicalxpress.com)
 
For teens' mental health, strong friendships matter more than social media use, study finds
 
PERSONAL/SOCIAL

"HANDLE WITH CARE" - if your family is experiencing difficulty at home, we would like to provide additional supports at school. We understand that you are not always able to share details and that's ok. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, please text "Handle with Care" to 925-272-9639. Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let us know that your child may need extra time, patience or help during the day.

We would like to extend an invitation for you to share any transitions your family may be going through with our Counselors. While we respect your privacy, oftentimes students can be distracted and unable to learn when they are worried or anxious. All information is kept strictly confidential.
 
PARENTING TIP (compliments of childmind.org)
 
Mindfulness Videos for Teens
COLLEGE/CAREER
 Our 19th annual Career Fair is Friday, 4/25/25.  The College of the week is California State University East Bay. Encourage your student to stop by the college bulletin board in the library for more information. If you have a career you would like to share with our students and/or would like to volunteer, please fill in this brief form. 
 ADD/ADHD Parenting (compliments of additudemag.com)
25 Smart Snacks for Growing ADHD Brains
 
 
 
LC COUNSELORS

LC COUNSELORS

Nancy Mahoney (925) 855-6817 Counselor
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