From: Natalie Johnsen Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 3:31 PM To: Natalie Johnsen Cc: Mark Maus; Colleen Agler; Kathleen Mahan; Larry Katzif; Marlene Nay Subject: OP Counseling Corner 1/31/2014 Oak Park Counseling Corner College & Career planning information can be found at OPCounseling Website & OPCOUNSELING on TWITTER TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF AVAILABLE OAK PARK SCHOLARSHIPS click here Scholarship Spotlight Spelman Health Career Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: February 28, 2014 by 3PM Scholarship application link: http://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/locations/saint-lukes-north-hospital– barry-road The Spelman Health Career Scholarship is for senior students living in Clay, Platte or Clinton counties. This scholarship is for a college bound senior with an intended major in the healthcare field. Important Reminder: Transcripts take time, do not wait until the day of a deadline to request transcripts. College Rep Visit to OP Interested Juniors & Seniors please come to counseling for a pass! February 5th @ 1:00-UMKC February 6th @ 1:00-UCM This Friday, February 7th will be our First Friday College Coffee for Parents. We will meet in the media center at 7AM. Senior parents we will be ready to answer questions as you hopefully have begun to complete to the FAFSA. There are many scholarships that have just been released so we will update those also. We will also discuss specialized programs at Oak Park. Have your students been talking in acronyms; CAPS, NCC, CTECH, Cerner Scholars just to name a few? We will unlock what they all mean and what exciting opportunities your student can have with off campus programs. We look forward to sharing muffins, coffee and conversation with you. FAFSA FRENZY EVENT at Maple Woods Campus of Metropolitan Community College Sunday, February 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Attending a 2014 FAFSA Frenzy event will give you: Free professional assistance completing the 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Free information regarding federal student aid programs and Missouri state aid programs. The chance to win a scholarship for attendance at a Missouri postsecondary institution for the fall 2014 term. MAPLE WOODS Mobile Enrollment Begins February 10th. There will be 3 sessions to choose from on this date. Be sure you have your MCC student ID before this date and be ready to choose classes. Come to the counseling office to sign up for an enrollment session. TUTORING EVERY TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, right after school in the LMC at 2:30 until 4:30. Transportation is provided. SENIORS! WHERE ARE YOU GOING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Mrs. Johnsen wants to know the places you will go! Come by the counseling office during lunch to get a “foot” for the bulletin board. For Community Resource Referrals, Heather Brennan is your School Community Resource Specialist, contact the Counseling Office for more information. WE ARE OAK PARK! Natalie Johnsen ? Administrative Assistant Guidance Office, Oak Park High School 825 NE 79th Terrace ? Kansas City, MO 64118 p. 816-413-5303 f. 816-413-5450