From lnelson at osrhe.edu Tue Nov 5 19:34:13 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013 01:34:13 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] Question - scholarships Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BACAB73@Drake.osrhe.edu> Does anyone out there have a list of the colleges that give out scholarships at their Counselor Luncheon's/Workshops? I was trying to put together a master list of the counselor luncheon's dates, so I can be better prepared for next year. I hate to miss the ones that give out a free scholarship. I know some do and some don't. If any of you guys would share, that would be AWESOME! THANK YOU! Kacee Poteet Bristow High School -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Wed Nov 6 09:51:37 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013 15:51:37 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] Question regarding college scholarships Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BACBE9E@Drake.osrhe.edu> NEO in Miami UCO in Edmond gdubois at ridgerunners.net The only one I am aware of is UCO. Vickie L. Baker EHS Counselor for Juniors Vickie Baker vbaker at lawtonps.org Rogers State University in Claremore does. Dee Monroe dmonroe at vps.k12.ok.us I only know of UCO. Dana Martin dana.martin at guymontigers.com UCO is the only one I know of. I think SWOSU has had a drawing in the past but I hear it is a long shot. IF there are more, please let me know! Jill Moery jmoery at hps.k12.ok.us NEO in Miami - I think it's $500 UCO in Edmond - Tomorrow (11/6)!!!! Gives $1000 Tammy S. Duncan tsduncan at alvaschools.net Lisa Nelson Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Field Coordinator for Student Preparation C: 580.614.1328 lnelson at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/epas "What we're really talking about is cultivating human ability and human capacity. All of our kids and all of us have tremendous abilities. Whether they flourish depends on how they're nourished." ~Sir Ken Robinson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Fri Nov 8 08:52:02 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 14:52:02 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] More answers for what colleges give scholarships at Counselor events Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BACBFA4@Drake.osrhe.edu> The question is at the bottom in red. NSU gave one as well. $600 I think! Colleen Carney ccarner at lg.k12.ok.us These are the ones I remember. NSU $500, UCO $1000, NEO $600, Connor State $600, OU did for furthest school $500, RSU draws for them $500. Blake Crawford crawfordb at pryor.k12.ok.us NWOSU in Alva gives $600 to every senior who attends Ranger Preview, but I do not believe they give out scholarships at the Counselor luncheon. Alysson Tucker amtucker at alvaschools.net NEO/ Miami Connors State College, Warner Judy Moore JMoore at hilldageps.org NEO at Miami gives a $500 scholarship to each counselor. NSU at Tahlequah gives a $600 scholarship to each counselor. RSU at Claremore has a drawing for seven $500 scholarships. Linda Bates lbates at Chelseadragons.net Connor's State has in the past. NEO UCO SWOSU has done a drawing in the past Angela Schottel aschottel at bixbyps.org Rogers St University in Claremore Connors St College in Warner NEO A&M in Miami UCO in Edmond OU used to have a drawing but not sure what the chances of winning one is. We have never won one from OU. Sheila Williams Wilson Schools Okmulgee county Sheila Williams swilliams at wpstigers.k12.ok.us OU has given a $500 scholarship for at least the past three years. Counselor Day is in early September. Carol Spears cspears at rpsok.org Question: Does anyone out there have a list of the colleges that give out scholarships at their Counselor Luncheon's/Workshops? I was trying to put together a master list of the counselor luncheon's dates, so I can be better prepared for next year. I hate to miss the ones that give out a free scholarship. I know some do and some don't. If any of you guys would share, that would be AWESOME! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Fri Nov 8 10:37:21 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 16:37:21 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] More answers for what colleges give scholarships at Counselor events/career day Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BACFE60@Drake.osrhe.edu> The question is at the bottom in red. SWOSU - Sayre Campus gives a $400 scholarship to one of your students in attendance at their Career Day.in November. Charlene Carter chcarter at sayre.k12.ok.us Langston gave out $1500 per Counselor who attended their luncheon yesterday. We sent 2 Counselors so we got $3000. Karrie Freeman 9th grade Counselor Westmoore High School (405)735-4826 karriefreeman at mooreschools.com NSU gave one as well. $600 I think! Colleen Carney ccarner at lg.k12.ok.us These are the ones I remember. NSU $500, UCO $1000, NEO $600, Connor State $600, OU did for furthest school $500, RSU draws for them $500. Blake Crawford crawfordb at pryor.k12.ok.us NWOSU in Alva gives $600 to every senior who attends Ranger Preview, but I do not believe they give out scholarships at the Counselor luncheon. Alysson Tucker amtucker at alvaschools.net NEO/ Miami Connors State College, Warner Judy Moore JMoore at hilldageps.org NEO at Miami gives a $500 scholarship to each counselor. NSU at Tahlequah gives a $600 scholarship to each counselor. RSU at Claremore has a drawing for seven $500 scholarships. Linda Bates lbates at Chelseadragons.net Connor's State has in the past. NEO UCO SWOSU has done a drawing in the past Angela Schottel aschottel at bixbyps.org Rogers St University in Claremore Connors St College in Warner NEO A&M in Miami UCO in Edmond OU used to have a drawing but not sure what the chances of winning one is. We have never won one from OU. Sheila Williams Wilson Schools Okmulgee county Sheila Williams swilliams at wpstigers.k12.ok.us OU has given a $500 scholarship for at least the past three years. Counselor Day is in early September. Carol Spears cspears at rpsok.org NEO in Miami UCO in Edmond gdubois at ridgerunners.net The only one I am aware of is UCO. Vickie L. Baker EHS Counselor for Juniors Vickie Baker vbaker at lawtonps.org Rogers State University in Claremore does. Dee Monroe dmonroe at vps.k12.ok.us I only know of UCO. Dana Martin dana.martin at guymontigers.com UCO is the only one I know of. I think SWOSU has had a drawing in the past but I hear it is a long shot. IF there are more, please let me know! Jill Moery jmoery at hps.k12.ok.us NEO in Miami - I think it's $500 UCO in Edmond - Tomorrow (11/6)!!!! Gives $1000 Tammy S. Duncan tsduncan at alvaschools.net Question: Does anyone out there have a list of the colleges that give out scholarships at their Counselor Luncheon's/Workshops? I was trying to put together a master list of the counselor luncheon's dates, so I can be better prepared for next year. I hate to miss the ones that give out a free scholarship. I know some do and some don't. If any of you guys would share, that would be AWESOME! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Fri Nov 8 11:02:33 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 17:02:33 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] Another question for you re: college scholarships Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BACFEFF@Drake.osrhe.edu> So, how do the students apply to receive these scholarships that they are given at the Counselor luncheons? Stacy Falwell falwells at tahlequahschools.org SWOSU - Sayre Campus gives a $400 scholarship to one of your students in attendance at their Career Day.in November. Charlene Carter chcarter at sayre.k12.ok.us Langston gave out $1500 per Counselor who attended their luncheon yesterday. We sent 2 Counselors so we got $3000. Karrie Freeman 9th grade Counselor Westmoore High School (405)735-4826 karriefreeman at mooreschools.com NSU gave one as well. $600 I think! Colleen Carney ccarner at lg.k12.ok.us These are the ones I remember. NSU $500, UCO $1000, NEO $600, Connor State $600, OU did for furthest school $500, RSU draws for them $500. Blake Crawford crawfordb at pryor.k12.ok.us NWOSU in Alva gives $600 to every senior who attends Ranger Preview, but I do not believe they give out scholarships at the Counselor luncheon. Alysson Tucker amtucker at alvaschools.net NEO/ Miami Connors State College, Warner Judy Moore JMoore at hilldageps.org NEO at Miami gives a $500 scholarship to each counselor. NSU at Tahlequah gives a $600 scholarship to each counselor. RSU at Claremore has a drawing for seven $500 scholarships. Linda Bates lbates at Chelseadragons.net Connor's State has in the past. NEO UCO SWOSU has done a drawing in the past Angela Schottel aschottel at bixbyps.org Rogers St University in Claremore Connors St College in Warner NEO A&M in Miami UCO in Edmond OU used to have a drawing but not sure what the chances of winning one is. We have never won one from OU. Sheila Williams Wilson Schools Okmulgee county Sheila Williams swilliams at wpstigers.k12.ok.us OU has given a $500 scholarship for at least the past three years. Counselor Day is in early September. Carol Spears cspears at rpsok.org NEO in Miami UCO in Edmond gdubois at ridgerunners.net The only one I am aware of is UCO. Vickie L. Baker EHS Counselor for Juniors Vickie Baker vbaker at lawtonps.org Rogers State University in Claremore does. Dee Monroe dmonroe at vps.k12.ok.us I only know of UCO. Dana Martin dana.martin at guymontigers.com UCO is the only one I know of. I think SWOSU has had a drawing in the past but I hear it is a long shot. IF there are more, please let me know! Jill Moery jmoery at hps.k12.ok.us NEO in Miami - I think it's $500 UCO in Edmond - Tomorrow (11/6)!!!! Gives $1000 Tammy S. Duncan tsduncan at alvaschools.net Question: Does anyone out there have a list of the colleges that give out scholarships at their Counselor Luncheon's/Workshops? I was trying to put together a master list of the counselor luncheon's dates, so I can be better prepared for next year. I hate to miss the ones that give out a free scholarship. I know some do and some don't. If any of you guys would share, that would be AWESOME! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Fri Nov 8 14:46:43 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 20:46:43 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] Another question for you re: college scholarships Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BAD00E6@Drake.osrhe.edu> The counselors pick whoever they want however they want. Blake Crawford crawfordb at pryor.k12.ok.us The scholarships given at a counselors' luncheon are at the discretion of the counselor. Some schools have a committee that decides who gets them, and others just allow the counselor to make the choice. At my school, our counselor(s) had that choice, and I gave it to the students who were attending that school (obviously) and did not have any other scholarships because sometimes you have those students who are great, hard-working students, and yet they fall into the "donut hole" in education funding. Depending on the school, the counselor either contacts the college with a name, or the student has to have the certificate that is given at the lunch. Paula Reed, Student Advisor Northeast Technology Center, Claremore 1901 N. Highway 88 Claremore, OK 74017 Office (918) 342-8066 Fax (918) 342-9066 paula.reed at netech.edu [cid:image003.png at 01CEDC82.C24AE330] The Counselor decides. Becky Pruett bpruett at okunion.k12.ok.us When the counselors go to these luncheons they are given a certificate. They in turn give these certificates to the student of their choice. The student then takes this to the college business office when they are paying their fees and "cash" it in toward tuition. It is a voucher toward tuition that the counselor has been given. Debbie Woods Wagoner Middle School 918-485-9541 ext. 2509 ________________________________ So, how do the students apply to receive these scholarships that they are given at the Counselor luncheons? Stacy Falwell falwells at tahlequahschools.org SWOSU - Sayre Campus gives a $400 scholarship to one of your students in attendance at their Career Day.in November. Charlene Carter chcarter at sayre.k12.ok.us Langston gave out $1500 per Counselor who attended their luncheon yesterday. We sent 2 Counselors so we got $3000. Karrie Freeman 9th grade Counselor Westmoore High School (405)735-4826 karriefreeman at mooreschools.com NSU gave one as well. $600 I think! Colleen Carney ccarner at lg.k12.ok.us These are the ones I remember. NSU $500, UCO $1000, NEO $600, Connor State $600, OU did for furthest school $500, RSU draws for them $500. Blake Crawford crawfordb at pryor.k12.ok.us NWOSU in Alva gives $600 to every senior who attends Ranger Preview, but I do not believe they give out scholarships at the Counselor luncheon. Alysson Tucker amtucker at alvaschools.net NEO/ Miami Connors State College, Warner Judy Moore JMoore at hilldageps.org NEO at Miami gives a $500 scholarship to each counselor. NSU at Tahlequah gives a $600 scholarship to each counselor. RSU at Claremore has a drawing for seven $500 scholarships. Linda Bates lbates at Chelseadragons.net Connor's State has in the past. NEO UCO SWOSU has done a drawing in the past Angela Schottel aschottel at bixbyps.org Rogers St University in Claremore Connors St College in Warner NEO A&M in Miami UCO in Edmond OU used to have a drawing but not sure what the chances of winning one is. We have never won one from OU. Sheila Williams Wilson Schools Okmulgee county Sheila Williams swilliams at wpstigers.k12.ok.us OU has given a $500 scholarship for at least the past three years. Counselor Day is in early September. Carol Spears cspears at rpsok.org NEO in Miami UCO in Edmond gdubois at ridgerunners.net The only one I am aware of is UCO. Vickie L. Baker EHS Counselor for Juniors Vickie Baker vbaker at lawtonps.org Rogers State University in Claremore does. Dee Monroe dmonroe at vps.k12.ok.us I only know of UCO. Dana Martin dana.martin at guymontigers.com UCO is the only one I know of. I think SWOSU has had a drawing in the past but I hear it is a long shot. IF there are more, please let me know! Jill Moery jmoery at hps.k12.ok.us NEO in Miami - I think it's $500 UCO in Edmond - Tomorrow (11/6)!!!! Gives $1000 Tammy S. Duncan tsduncan at alvaschools.net Question: Does anyone out there have a list of the colleges that give out scholarships at their Counselor Luncheon's/Workshops? I was trying to put together a master list of the counselor luncheon's dates, so I can be better prepared for next year. I hate to miss the ones that give out a free scholarship. I know some do and some don't. If any of you guys would share, that would be AWESOME! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Melinda Cyr Counselor for students with last names P-Z Owasso High School 12901 E 86th St N Owasso, OK 74055 918-272-8026 Fax: 918-272-8028 Melinda.Cyr at owasso.k12.ok.us ACT is December 14th with a November 8th registration deadline. ________________________________ From: counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net [counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] on behalf of Shyanne Gatrost [shyanne.gatrost at pawnee.k12.ok.us] Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 3:01 PM To: counselors at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Counselors] Question regarding Bullying Programs Counselors, Does anyone use or know of a good bullying prevention program or speaker? I would really like something directed towards high school students. I would like something that has cyber bullying involved in it as well. Thank you, Shyanne Gatrost Pawnee High School Counselor 918-762-3676 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Stephanie Lee PreK-8th Counselor Prague Schools From: counselors-request at lists.onenet.net Subject: Counselors Digest, Vol 15, Issue 6 To: counselors at lists.onenet.net Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:00:02 -0600 Send Counselors mailing list submissions to counselors at lists.onenet.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/counselors or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to counselors-request at lists.onenet.net You can reach the person managing the list at counselors-owner at lists.onenet.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Counselors digest..." --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: epoley at tyrone.k12.ok.us To: shyanne.gatrost at pawnee.k12.ok.us; counselors at lists.onenet.net Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 08:08:52 -0600 Subject: Re: [Counselors] Question regarding Bullying Programs We will have Josh Drean speaking to our students, doing an in-service with our faculty & staff, and conduct a meeting with parents in the evening. He will be here on December 17, 2013. From: counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Shyanne Gatrost Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 3:01 PM To: counselors at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Counselors] Question regarding Bullying Programs Counselors, Does anyone use or know of a good bullying prevention program or speaker? I would really like something directed towards high school students. I would like something that has cyber bullying involved in it as well. Thank you, Shyanne Gatrost Pawnee High School Counselor 918-762-3676 --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: Melinda.Cyr at owasso.k12.ok.us To: shyanne.gatrost at pawnee.k12.ok.us; counselors at lists.onenet.net Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:29:02 +0000 Subject: Re: [Counselors] Question regarding Bullying Programs Reggie Dabbs is an awesome speaker--he goes beyond "bullying"--discusses in his humorous ways about rising above wherever you are. Owasso has him this week throughout all of our schools (that had time to squeeze him in)--about 50 minutes. Melinda Cyr Counselor for students with last names P-Z Owasso High School 12901 E 86th St N Owasso, OK 74055 918-272-8026 Fax: 918-272-8028 Melinda.Cyr at owasso.k12.ok.us ACT is December 14th with a November 8th registration deadline. From: counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net [counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] on behalf of Shyanne Gatrost [shyanne.gatrost at pawnee.k12.ok.us] Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 3:01 PM To: counselors at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Counselors] Question regarding Bullying Programs Counselors, Does anyone use or know of a good bullying prevention program or speaker? I would really like something directed towards high school students. I would like something that has cyber bullying involved in it as well. Thank you, Shyanne Gatrost Pawnee High School Counselor 918-762-3676 --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: lnelson at osrhe.edu To: counselors at lists.onenet.net Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:47:27 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] FW: Question regarding Bullying Programs Yes! Mr. Smalley- his son Ty killed himself after being bullied. He has started the program, Stand for the Silent. (He has even been to the White House to speak with the First Lady about bullying.) I think you can look up Stand for the Silent online. I will also look for our information on him when I get to school today. Angela Livingaton Locust Grove High School On Tuesday, November 12, 2013, Shyanne Gatrost wrote: Counselors, Does anyone use or know of a good bullying prevention program or speaker? I would really like something directed towards high school students. I would like something that has cyber bullying involved in it as well. 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URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Mon Nov 18 13:57:25 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:57:25 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] Answers to rewards and 1 more question in red at bottom Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BAEBAEA@Drake.osrhe.edu> Please reply to counselors at lists.onenet.net I have done an ice cream party with condiments for students who had perfect attendance on their testing days. Worked out great, was easy to monitor by the missed test forms that we have to have anyway. reeva mutch rmutch at braggs.k12.ok.us I would just be sure to reward all of the 6th - 8th graders! :) Tanya Flauding Counselor Blackwell High School tflauding at blackwell.k12.ok.us Anna, Last year I had a cook out for our middle school and high school students! I had a volunteer come and grill all the hot dogs, I asked all the teachers to bring a wrapped dessert, and I had the principals and teachers help serve all the students! Both the high school and middle school students got an extended lunch and they loved it! I would like to have the inflatable obstacle bounce house things and do another cookout again this year. I would like to get more of our community involved in helping this year. I want our students to know we appreciate their hard work and in return they get to do something fun! I have also thought about having a volleyball or dodge ball tournament! I hope this gives you some ideas! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Shyanne Gatrost Pawnee High School Counselor 918-762-3676 shyanne.gatrost at pawnee.k12.ok.us In the past we have taken our students to the local park and had ice cream sundaes. Sherry Wilson swilson at npsok.org Our school used to have a fun day where we had those blow-up obstacle courses, sumo wrestling, etc. and a big lunch for those who passed. We stopped doing it because it really messed with students who didn't do well. We have also had a school dance for rewards or taken them to a park, fun day, etc. Staci Wayant Swayant at putnamcityschools.org Hey, Anna Marie! It's been forever! I still laugh at many of the memories involving you and Wellston! We have a few different things that we do across the district. At the high school, spring EOIs earn exemptions from the winter semester exams mandated by policy at a 1-to-1 ratio but not subject related. (They can pass the Algebra 1 EOI and exempt their PE semester exam if so desired.) I take exempters to the auditorium during the 2 days of semester exams and we watch movies and play games. It's a great time! I usually only have about 120-150 kids per 2-hour time-slot for the exams, so the numbers aren't bad and a full movie typically fits. (I pre-approve all movie options.) I think this is the test that our junior high throws a Pizza party at the end of the year for those that pass it. I do not know the logistics of it so the when and where and what do you do with the others is not something I can help with. What about a celebration dance party? One time we partnered with a local fast food business and gave drink cards to those that passed. You might also try community partnering to accumulate prizes for drawings and let the kids put in a ticket per test passed in the bucket with multiple chances to win multiple prizes. Just a couple of incentives... BEST WISHES! Krista keeps me updated on your family! Dana (Valentine) Martin Dana Martin dana.martin at guymontigers.com QUESTION: Please reply to counselors at lists.onenet.net Could you ask fellow counselors if they have a positive solution that works to reduce tardies in between classes in their middle school? Thank you, Ginger -- Ginger Cummins Seminole Middle School Counselor gcummins at sps.k12.ok.us Phone 405.382.5065 Fax 405.382.8653 Lisa Nelson Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Field Coordinator for Student Preparation C: 580.614.1328 lnelson at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/epas "What we're really talking about is cultivating human ability and human capacity. All of our kids and all of us have tremendous abilities. Whether they flourish depends on how they're nourished." ~Sir Ken Robinson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tflauding at blackwell.k12.ok.us Mon Nov 18 14:20:09 2013 From: tflauding at blackwell.k12.ok.us (Tflauding) Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:20:09 -0600 Subject: [Counselors] Answers to rewards and 1 more question in red at bottom In-Reply-To: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BAEBAEA@Drake.osrhe.edu> References: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BAEBAEA@Drake.osrhe.edu> Message-ID: <0b4b572ed66c41b409e9bdef486bd3ea@blackwell.k12.ok.us> We cannot reward students for passing the test..... ?We must reward all students or none!? :) Tanya Flauding Blackwell High School -----Original Message----- From: "Nelson, Lisa" To: counselors at lists.onenet.net Date: 11/18/13 13:59 Subject: [Counselors] Answers to rewards and 1 more question in red at bottom ? ?Please reply to counselors at lists.onenet.net? ??? ?I have done an ice cream party with condiments for students who had perfect attendance on their testing days. ?Worked out great, was easy to monitor by the missed test forms that we have to have anyway. ? reeva mutch rmutch at braggs.k12.ok.us? ??? I would just be sure to reward all of the 6th - 8th graders!? :) Tanya Flauding Counselor Blackwell High School ??tflauding at blackwell.k12.ok.us?? ??? ?Anna,? ??? ?? Last year I had a cook out for our middle school and high school students! I had a volunteer come and grill all the hot dogs, I asked all the teachers to bring a wrapped dessert, and I had the principals and teachers help serve all the students! Both the high school and middle school students got an extended lunch and they loved it!?? ??? ?? I would like to have the inflatable obstacle bounce house things and do another cookout again this year. I would like to get more of our community involved in helping this year. I want our students to know we appreciate their hard work and in return they get to do something fun! I have also thought about having a volleyball or dodge ball tournament!?? ??? ?? I hope this gives you some ideas! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.?? ??? ?Sincerely,? ?Shyanne Gatrost? ?Pawnee High School Counselor? ?918-762-3676? ??shyanne.gatrost at pawnee.k12.ok.us?? ??? ?In the past we have taken our students to the local park and had ice cream sundaes.? ?Sherry Wilson swilson at npsok.org? ?? ?Our school used to have a fun day where we had those blow-up obstacle courses, sumo wrestling, etc. and a big lunch for those who passed. We stopped doing it because it really messed with students who didn?t do well. We have also had a school dance for rewards or taken them to a park, fun day, etc.? ?Staci Wayant ? Swayant at putnamcityschools.org? ??? ?Hey, Anna Marie! ?It's been forever! I still laugh at many of the memories involving you and Wellston! ?We have a few different things that we do across the district. ?At the high school, spring EOIs earn exemptions from the winter semester exams mandated by policy at a 1-to-1 ratio but not subject related. (They can pass the Algebra 1 EOI and exempt their PE semester exam if so desired.) I take exempters to the auditorium during the 2 days of semester exams and we watch movies and play games. ?It's a great time! ?I usually only have about 120-150 kids per 2-hour time-slot for the exams, so the numbers aren't bad and a full movie typically fits. (I pre-approve all movie options.) ? I think this is the test that our junior high throws a Pizza party at the end of the year for those that pass it. I do not know the logistics of it so the when and where and what do you do with the others is not something I can help with. ?What about a celebration dance party? ?One time we partnered with a local fast food business and gave drink cards to those that passed. ?You might also try community partnering to accumulate prizes for drawings and let the kids put in a ticket per test passed in the bucket with multiple chances to win multiple prizes. Just a couple of incentives... BEST WISHES! ?Krista keeps me updated on your family!? ?Dana (Valentine) Martin? ?Dana Martin dana.martin at guymontigers.com? ??? ??? ????? ?QUESTION: ?Please reply to counselors at lists.onenet.net? ????? ????? ?Could you ask fellow counselors if they have a positive solution that works to reduce? tardies in between classes in their middle school?? ??? ?Thank you,? ?Ginger? ??? ?-- Ginger Cummins Seminole Middle School Counselor gcummins at sps.k12.ok.us Phone 405.382.5065 Fax 405.382.8653? ??? ??? ?Lisa Nelson? ?Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education? ?Field Coordinator for Student Preparation? ?C: 580.614.1328? ??lnelson at osrhe.edu?? ??www.okhighered.org/epas?? ??? ??What we?re really talking about is cultivating human ability and human capacity. All of our kids and all of us have tremendous abilities. Whether they flourish depends on how they?re nourished.? ~Sir Ken Robinson? ?? _______________________________________________ Counselors mailing list Counselors at lists.onenet.net http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/counselors ?? ?Tanya?Flauding?? ?Counselor and Building Test Coordinator?? ?Blackwell High School?? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Mon Nov 18 15:19:02 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:19:02 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] Test question In-Reply-To: <11EEDB0F87D15E4E8D1974A1EAD28F37520B9741@Exchange.hpsnet.local> References: <11EEDB0F87D15E4E8D1974A1EAD28F37520B9741@Exchange.hpsnet.local> Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BAEE017@Drake.osrhe.edu> Can paper/pencil test be given this week for students on an IEP. What statement needs to be in their IEP so that they can take paper/pencil, any examples of the wording? 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The optional window is only for online testers. ~Kari Childress kchildress at bristow.k12.ok.us From: counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Nelson, Lisa Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:19 PM To: counselors at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Counselors] Test question Can paper/pencil test be given this week for students on an IEP. What statement needs to be in their IEP so that they can take paper/pencil, any examples of the wording? Thank, Judy Judy Moore JMoore at hilldaleps.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Tue Nov 19 08:47:44 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:47:44 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] Fwd: Test question In-Reply-To: <00b101cee52f$f9cb58c0$ed620a40$@rattan.k12.ok.us> References: <11EEDB0F87D15E4E8D1974A1EAD28F37520B9741@Exchange.hpsnet.local> <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BAEE017@Drake.osrhe.edu>, <00b101cee52f$f9cb58c0$ed620a40$@rattan.k12.ok.us> Message-ID: From: Michelle Birchfield > Date: November 19, 2013 at 8:02:25 AM CST To: "'Nelson, Lisa'" > Subject: RE: [Counselors] Test question Judy, I think not. To my understanding, this ?Optional Online Retest Window? can only be used for online retesters. The Multiple-Choice Testing Window (including paper/pencil) is December 2 through December 20. Is this anyone else?s take? Michelle Birchfield From: counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Nelson, Lisa Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:19 PM To: counselors at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Counselors] Test question Can paper/pencil test be given this week for students on an IEP. What statement needs to be in their IEP so that they can take paper/pencil, any examples of the wording? Thank, Judy Judy Moore JMoore at hilldaleps.org From jmoery at hps.k12.ok.us Tue Nov 19 08:56:51 2013 From: jmoery at hps.k12.ok.us (Jill Moery) Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:56:51 -0600 Subject: [Counselors] Fwd: Test question In-Reply-To: References: <11EEDB0F87D15E4E8D1974A1EAD28F37520B9741@Exchange.hpsnet.local> <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BAEE017@Drake.osrhe.edu> <00b101cee52f$f9cb58c0$ed620a40$@rattan.k12.ok.us> Message-ID: Hi Ladies, Michelle is correct. Retest window is online only. If you have any US History online re-testers, this window will have the test covering the previous pass skills and you will get your results back much sooner. On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Nelson, Lisa wrote: > > > From: Michelle Birchfield michelle at rattan.k12.ok.us>> > Date: November 19, 2013 at 8:02:25 AM CST > To: "'Nelson, Lisa'" > > Subject: RE: [Counselors] Test question > > Judy, I think not. To my understanding, this ?Optional Online Retest > Window? can only be used for online retesters. The Multiple-Choice Testing > Window (including paper/pencil) is December 2 through December 20. Is this > anyone else?s take? > Michelle Birchfield > > > From: counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net> [mailto: > counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Nelson, Lisa > Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:19 PM > To: counselors at lists.onenet.net > Subject: [Counselors] Test question > > > > Can paper/pencil test be given this week for students on an IEP. What > statement needs to be in their IEP so that they can take paper/pencil, any > examples of the wording? Thank, Judy > > Judy Moore JMoore at hilldaleps.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Counselors mailing list > Counselors at lists.onenet.net > http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/counselors > -- Jill Moery Guidance Counselor Hennessey High School Phone: 405.853.4394 ext.222 Fax: 405.853.4644 Email: jmoery at hps.k12.ok.us HHS website -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We will try to the degree possible to meet the dates you choose, but we know that we cannot please everyone, so I will apologize up front, we are sorry! We do not and will not have the location of Summer Institute until late next spring, I'm sorry about that also. We have to send out bids throughout the state, it takes some time. We'll set a date first and then work from there. You have been to a retreat so you are invited to join us at Summer Institute! You do not have to come to another retreat unless you just want to join us. At Summer Institute, we want to continue discussing best practices, legislation, and include speakers from SDE for their latest updates. If you have some names of dynamic speakers that you would like to hear, please send me your suggestions. Would you also like to have the panel of the college admissions folks again to ask them questions? Reply to me and type in or highlight your preferred Summer Institute date and answer each, please: June 23-26 OR July 21-24 Your suggestions for speakers: College Admissions Panel: YES or NO Thank you in advance for your reply! Thank you for all that you do for Oklahoma's kids! :) We appreciate YOU! [cid:image003.png at 01CEE5D9.2A6C7D20] Lisa Nelson Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Field Coordinator for Student Preparation C: 580.614.1328 lnelson at osrhe.edu www.okhighered.org/epas "What we're really talking about is cultivating human ability and human capacity. All of our kids and all of us have tremendous abilities. Whether they flourish depends on how they're nourished." ~Sir Ken Robinson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From kjennings at bbisd.org Wed Nov 20 12:34:50 2013 From: kjennings at bbisd.org (Kelly Jennings) Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:34:50 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] FW: question for the counselor's board Message-ID: <459A0D2D24FB864FA1FFE8C75CED65C721F84B50@BBISD-EXCHANGE.bbisd.org> Broken Bow has a district-wide pep assembly a week before testing with each school doing skits to rev up the students and faculty. It's usually a lot of fun for the kids as the superintendant, principals, teachers and staff go all out to be goofy and have fun with a focus on doing your best on the tests. Also, Rector Johnson Middle School has a theme...2 years ago it was Don't Worry, Test Happy (with the Don't Worry music) and last hear it was Stop the Test. Teachers wore t-shirts printed with the theme. Kelly Jennings, Counselor Bennett Elementary School and Rector Johnson Middle School 108 West 5th Street Broken Bow, OK 74728 Phone: 580-584-9603 Internal Direct: 4300 Mobile: 580-306-1141 Fax: 580-584-2549 Email: kjennings at bbisd.org From: counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Nelson, Lisa Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:03 PM To: counselors at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Counselors] question for the counselor's board Please reply to counselors at lists.onenet.net From: Kacee Poteet [mailto:kpoteet at bristow.k12.ok.us] Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 11:04 AM To: Nelson, Lisa Subject: question for the counselor's board I was wondering what ideas everyone had for getting student's and teacher's excited (I know it's a stretch..LOL) about taking the OCCT's and EOI's. I read the responses for the rewards (Thank you for sharing those--lots of GREAT ideas), but I was curious how you get your kids motivated and excited before testing occurs. I have a few ideas, but was curious to know what other schools do? Thank you! Kacee Poteet Bristow High School kpoteet at bristow.k12.ok.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: ATT00001.txt URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Wed Nov 20 15:12:58 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:12:58 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] Counselors] question for the counselor's board Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BAEFE12@Drake.osrhe.edu> During the period of time between Christmas and Spring Breaks our Junior High has a competition that we call "Survivor, Pirate Island" (pirates are our mascot). Each advisory class is a tribe. They decide on a name and decorate their doorway in the theme of the year. Prizes are awarded for each at the beginning of the contest. During the week, we spend two days on quizzes of 4 - 7 questions drawn from released items. A few students from each advisory compete each week in 'minute to winit' type games. Points are awarded for the highest average and for the winners of the games. Not only does this give students daily practice with the types of questions they will be exposed to, but it promotes camaraderie among the students. It is a lot of work, but it has shown to be effective. As a disclaimer, we did not come up with the idea - just applied it when we heard about another school doing it at a conference. Jana Webb jwebb at byngschools.com Bridge Creek Middle school made an A+ on our report card. Several of our students put together this video for the kick off of our celebr "A" tion. http://youtu.be/pKYsTYN6YCM ALL of our students are getting small "rewards" as a thank you for last year's hard work and as an incentive to continue their hard work this year. Reward example: Coke Floats...Rise to the Top!! (Parents donated the ice cream and the coke.) We have a small reward planned for 5 days followed by an academic assembly. The students are really excited that they are being recognized for their efforts. Thank You!! Kerri Perry Bridge Creek Middle School kperry at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Nelson, Lisa > wrote: Please reply to counselors at lists.onenet.net From: Kacee Poteet [mailto:kpoteet at bristow.k12.ok.us] Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 11:04 AM To: Nelson, Lisa Subject: question for the counselor's board I was wondering what ideas everyone had for getting student's and teacher's excited (I know it's a stretch..LOL) about taking the OCCT's and EOI's. I read the responses for the rewards (Thank you for sharing those--lots of GREAT ideas), but I was curious how you get your kids motivated and excited before testing occurs. I have a few ideas, but was curious to know what other schools do? Thank you! 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URL: From lnelson at osrhe.edu Fri Nov 22 07:49:26 2013 From: lnelson at osrhe.edu (Nelson, Lisa) Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 13:49:26 +0000 Subject: [Counselors] Counselors question for the counselor's board Message-ID: <8DD76B7FB621AC409D7CE57771C370732BAF0C21@Drake.osrhe.edu> From: Linda Scott [mailto:scottl at canton.k12.ok.us] Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 9:20 AM To: Nelson, Lisa Subject: Re: [Counselors] Counselors] question for the counselor's board Before testing starts our school has a jump start for testing by having a "Watch Our Test Scores Soar" event in which we have an outside assembly on playground or football field provide each student with a helium filled balloon provide a short interactive motivational presentation and release our balloons in unison I love the squeals of excitement as the children watch their balloons take to the skies and drift off in the Oklahoma breeze. We have added a tag on a short ribbon tied to the balloon, with school name & address for anyone who finds a balloon to let us know where it was found ect. We involve our local newspaper for an article & pictures and post the article on our hall "Canton Tiger News" bulletin board. We can use the information we get back with lessons to locate how far the balloon had gone, geography of where it was found- so information is useful to correlate with our core curriculum subject areas: example: math-what percentage of balloons released got a response & what might have affected response. This is a rather simple fun event our children and staff look forward to each year. So enjoy ideas shared for test prep motivators! Thank you all! Linda Scott On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Nelson, Lisa > wrote: During the period of time between Christmas and Spring Breaks our Junior High has a competition that we call "Survivor, Pirate Island" (pirates are our mascot). Each advisory class is a tribe. They decide on a name and decorate their doorway in the theme of the year. Prizes are awarded for each at the beginning of the contest. During the week, we spend two days on quizzes of 4 - 7 questions drawn from released items. A few students from each advisory compete each week in 'minute to winit' type games. Points are awarded for the highest average and for the winners of the games. Not only does this give students daily practice with the types of questions they will be exposed to, but it promotes camaraderie among the students. It is a lot of work, but it has shown to be effective. As a disclaimer, we did not come up with the idea - just applied it when we heard about another school doing it at a conference. Jana Webb jwebb at byngschools.com Bridge Creek Middle school made an A+ on our report card. Several of our students put together this video for the kick off of our celebr "A" tion. http://youtu.be/pKYsTYN6YCM ALL of our students are getting small "rewards" as a thank you for last year's hard work and as an incentive to continue their hard work this year. Reward example: Coke Floats...Rise to the Top!! (Parents donated the ice cream and the coke.) We have a small reward planned for 5 days followed by an academic assembly. The students are really excited that they are being recognized for their efforts. Thank You!! Kerri Perry Bridge Creek Middle School kperry at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Nelson, Lisa > wrote: Please reply to counselors at lists.onenet.net From: Kacee Poteet [mailto:kpoteet at bristow.k12.ok.us] Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 11:04 AM To: Nelson, Lisa Subject: question for the counselor's board I was wondering what ideas everyone had for getting student's and teacher's excited (I know it's a stretch..LOL) about taking the OCCT's and EOI's. I read the responses for the rewards (Thank you for sharing those--lots of GREAT ideas), but I was curious how you get your kids motivated and excited before testing occurs. I have a few ideas, but was curious to know what other schools do? Thank you! 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