HBCU Fair This Weekend

Dear Parents,

This a reminder of the HBCU(Historical Black Colleges and Universities) college fair in NYC on Saturday, November 12 sponsored by New Haven Public Schools. This is an awesome opportunity for our students. Colleges and universities from all over the USA will be in attendance to interview students and issue acceptances on the spot. PLEASE REVIEW THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS STUDENTS NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR THIS INTERVIEW and information about the time and place for the bus. School Staff from ESUMS will be on the bus with the students. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Flowers.

Tonight: College Application Event for Seniors

College Application Night
UCONN at Gateway Community College
Thursday, October 6, 2016  

Seniors & Parents: It's Almost FAFSA Time -- Register for ID Numbers Soon!

2016 Common FAFSA Mistakes

Independent Study and College-Before-College Programs

Here is a brochure from the ISSP office with some of the details about how to participate in these programs.  Our temporary ISSP coordinator is Ms. Aromatici, and she has office hours at ESUMS on Thursdays in room 317.

NHPS (Free) Summer Program -- Aspirations for Higher Learning

The Aspirations for Higher Learning Pre-Collegiate Institute, a 6-week intensive academic initiative of the New Haven Public Schools’ will begin its 21^st consecutive year on July 1, 2016.  The program will operate on the campuses of Yale University and Southern Connecticut State University.  All New Haven area high school students may apply.  We seek students who want a challenge for the summer of 2016.  

The primary goal of the ‘Aspirations’ program is to strengthen academic skills and to prepare students to succeed in college.

Folder of Application Materials

Contact Ms. Aromatici for more details.  She is at ESUMS every Thursday in room 317.

Pier Language Program at Yale

Learn a new language after school at Yale.  Class tuition is subsidized for New Haven residents.  

A Message from ESUMS' UNH Liaison about UNH Family Day

My name is Elicia Young and I am the new liaison for UNH and ESUMS. I am an AmeriCorps Vista and I will be going back and forth between the two schools to help strengthen the partnership before ESUMS arrives on campus. 

ESUMS Fall College Tour

Sign up today with Ms. Flowers
Engineering and Science University Magnet School
~ High School Students Are Invited ~
Fall College Tour: November 10th, 11th, 12th
Sign up today to reserve your seat!
Non-refundable $75 deposit due by 10/1/15 balance due 11/1/15

Please Come Out Saturday Morning to the Appleby's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser!

This Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 - 10 a.m., Appleby's Restaurant on the Post Road in Orange will hold a fundraiser breakfast for the ESUMS College Tour.

High school students who would like to get part of their tour cost paid may volunteer to sell tickets and serve pancakes.  Please contact Ms. Goodridge for details.

Everyone else can have a $6 pancake breakfast to support the trip.  Come catch up with your friends before the start of school!  (Tickets will be sold at the door.)

NH Register Article about ESUMS Senior Nina Filippone

http://www.nhregister.com/science/20150720/yale-summer-scholars-programs-draws-students-to-new-haven-for-science

Nice ESUMS-UNH Article

http://unhtoday.newhaven.edu/index.php/component/content/article/3551#ESUMS

The 11th Grade Meeting is Thursday As Well!

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND…

 Student and Parent Information Session for current 11th graders!

Please join Assistant Principal Idris Trotman, School Counselors Michelle Ryan and Cindy Andrien, Parent Liaison Valencia Goodridge, and Caitlin Marquis, Admissions Representative from the University of New Haven to discuss the following:

v   Postsecondary Planning

v   Senior Year Events

v   Fall College Tour

v   The AP Program

v   Fundraising for Senior Activities

v   Community Service Requirement

v   Capstone Engineering Course

Date:         Thursday, May 21, 2015

Time:        6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Location:  331 Buckman Hall, University of New Haven

(If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Trotman, Ms. Ryan, or Ms. Andrien at (203) 946-5882 or e-mail: idris.trotman@nhboe.net, michelle.ryan@nhboe.net, or cindy.andrien@nhboe.net)

College Tour Details, a Message from Mrs. Goodridge

Hello ESUMS Parents,

I hope you're enjoying a wonderful spring vacation, we are gearing up for a wonderful and educational college tour. Below you will find the dates for the mandatory parent session and the college trip itinerary. Please know during the parent session you will receive emergency forms, code of conduct, hotel information, college selection sheet, we will split the college tour in both RI and Boston - you will select the colleges best for your student. 

Free Online Resources Available to ESUMS Students

Hopefully you have already heard your student mention Membean.  It's a great online vocabulary building tool that all ESUMS students can (and should!) use.  Try it out yourself and encourage your student to use it!

IXLis a similar program for math, but it has more explanation and problems.  Topics go from basic math through pre-calculus, and there is a new section for learning English grammar.  IXL is available for free to every ESUMS student -- if your child doesn't know his or her login information, please contact Bridget Corcoran for help.  

Another online resource to explore as a parent is the set of "Smarter Balanced" practice tests associated with the Common Core in Connecticut.  Please try out these tests yourself to get an idea of what your student will be asked to do on test days (in May) and encourage your child to try them out to get familiar with the interface (it is a bit tricky).  

All of these are great supplements for "no homework" nights!  

Workshop for First-Generation College Students & Families

Wed Mar 11, 2015, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
“Preparing Your Child For College and What to Expect When They Get On Campus”
Sponsored by: Southern Connecticut State University

Get Ready for the College Tour!

Financial Aid Workshop Next Wednesday (at Yale, but for any college)

Free Practice SAT on Monday

C2 Education Westport will be hosting a free testing event to celebrate Presidents’ Day. Students will have the opportunity to take practice tests for the New SAT, current SAT, ACT, or Grade Level Testing.

Free Homework Help during February Break

C2 Education is offering Free Homework Help in your community!

Whether a student is having difficulty with a certain problem, preparing for a big test, or writing an important essay, they are welcome to stop by for assistance from one of our skilled tutors*.

Homework Help is available 2/16/15 - 2/19/15 from 1:35-3:25 pm. Seating is limited.  For the best experience, we recommend calling to reserve a spot and avoid a wait.

Subjects available:

--English

--Biology

--Algebra I & II/Geometry/Pre-Calc

--Reading & Writing

--Chemistry

Unlike other programs, which tend to be one-size-fits-all, C2 Education’s tutoring programs are personalized to meet the unique needs of each student.

*One two-hour session per student allowed.  Non-C2 students only.  

Jack Kent Cook Foundation Scholarships for 7th Graders

National Scholarship Opportunity from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

As a member of Magnet Schools of America, we are proud to let you know about the following scholarship opportunity for 7th grade students as part of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Young Scholars Program.