The Pinellas Education Foundation Scholarship Application is now open! The application can be lengthy so it’s important to get started on it sooner rather than later
Caiti Wolfe
IB Programme Counselor
Professional School Counselor (Last Name: J-Ma)
School Counseling Department Chair
Largo High School
Managing parent stress the topic of next Parent-Guardian Connection
Sept. 18, 2020
The Office of Strategic Partnerships will hold a Parent-Guardian Connection session at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6.
The Zoom session is titled Managing Parental Stress.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a stressful time for parents and caregivers and it is easy to become overwhelmed. During this time, there can be uncertainty, to include job loss, decreased social interactions, working from home, teaching children and managing their concerns. Even families who were initially coping well are starting to struggle as the changes in routines are lasting much longer than originally expected.
The good news is that we are all in this together. There are specific tools and techniques that can be used to gain better control of our thoughts and emotions and to help our children cope.
The Parent-Guardian Connection provides a virtual forum where we can all connect. The Parent-Guardian Connection provides you the opportunity to fellowship with parents and guardians across Pinellas County. Participants can share resources, engage and connect.
For more information, go to www.pcsb.org/parentadvocacy or contact: Keosha Simmons, Parent Advocate-Pinellas County Schools, simmonskeo@pcsb.org
Join us via Zoom
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-qtrz0uHteFZ9CzM2KFJcFDpToFH0Ja
October 6, 2020, 5:30 PM
The session will be recorded.
Good afternoon Largo High Family. This is assistant principal Jonathan Marina. Welcome to a special update on ticket purchases for our athletic competitions.
Our first Virtual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th at 6pm. More details to come.
We have two new IB Partners committees:
We are organizing a "MyPCS" committee and we will need a chairperson to head the committee. This committee would help to keep the board members up-to-date and in touch with the MyPCS scholars and parents. To join the committee please email Largo IB Partners
The College Readiness committee will work in association with the admissions committee. To join the committee please email Largo IB Partners they also need a chairperson.
Seniors -
Many of you are well into working on your college apps (or hopefully have at least started thinking about it!) so I wanted to start up College Application Workshops for everyone. These are really useful as they allow a set time with me to help you get through any snags or offer advice. Many students last year were so thankful for this time because it actually forced them to work on their various apps, essays, etc. needed throughout the process.
Mark your calendars for the remaining dates (I would recommend that EVERYONE attend at least 1 workshop but you are welcome to attend all of them!):
Tuesday September 29th
Wednesday September 30th
Monday October 5th
Please meet me in the research center, I will be in there from 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm on the above dates. I will announce additional dates in October in a couple weeks.
- Ms Wolfe
Virtual College Fair: Information Item
On Monday, October 5 from
6:00-8:00 pm, Boca Ciega High School will host a virtual College Fair and
is extending an open invitation to all PCS students. Over 60 colleges and
universities will be participating, so please share this opportunity with your
school community. For more information please see the attached flyer and
visit www.pcsb.org/collegefairs.
Communications regarding this opportunity for your students will also be sent
directly to high school counselors, AVID teachers, and through school messenger
notifications to families.
Mark these dates on your calendar
(List will be updated throughout the year)
USF College Information Session for Largo High Students. September 29 from 6:30p-7:30p. Team meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGVhODc1YmItMzhhOS00NzYyLTk3MWUtOWM2M2ZiM2E0NDJm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22741bf7de-e2e5-46df-8d67-82607df9deaa%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22157585d0-0ddb-4465-9c17-b36f9afe0510%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d
Sept. 9, 2020
Twenty-five
Pinellas County Schools students have been named semifinalists in the 66th
annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which is conducted by the National
Merit Scholarship Corporation.
The 25
students are among approximately 16,000 semifinalists The students will compete
with other semifinalists for prestigious National Merit Scholarships worth
about $30 million. The nationwide pool of semifinalists makes up less than one
percent of all high school students. The students attained semifinalist’s
stature through the scores they attained on the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
The semifinalists from Largo High school are:
Bryn
Muller, Neil Shah, Nicolas Tave
This was sent out to IB senior TOK teachers and the presentation will be shared in class sometime next week but parents and students may access early if they would like
https://tinyurl.com/LargoIBTOK
Caiti Wolfe
IB Programme Counselor
Professional School Counselor (Last Name: J-Ma)
School Counseling Department Chair
Largo High School
Good
Afternoon, IB
Families,
8/9/20
We would like to remind everyone about the Back to School
event that will be hosted this evening. As our IB classes are on a
rotating block schedule, we are unable to follow the schedule that the other
Largo scholars have been assigned for this evening. We are excited to be able
to stream videos from our teachers to bring greetings and share pertinent
information about their classes. The links for the teachers are listed below and
the videos will be available at 6pm. As always, if your child needs some
specific clarification or support, please reach out to your child’s teacher via
email.
The
following teachers have their videos posted on FlipGrid- https://flipgrid.com/lhsib
Mrs.
Baker- Click Here
and use your scholar’s R2.D2 to access this link
Mr.
Benoit- Live stream can be accessed via Canvas using your scholar’s R2.D2 login
(7:12pm-7:22pm)
Mrs.
Wilson- Video located in ManageBac. Your scholar can help you access this
platform.
Ms.
Arndt- Video located in ManageBac. Your scholar can help you access this
platform.
Mrs.
Wills- Live stream can be accessed via Canvas using your scholar’s R2.D2 login
(7:12pm-7:22pm)
Sincerely,
Alec
Liem
Assistant
Principal
International
Baccalaureate Coordinator
Largo
High School
First Lady Casey
DeSantis Announces 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Student Contests
Student essay contest
winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the
Florida Prepaid College Foundation
Tallahassee,
Fla. –
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the theme for Hispanic Heritage
Month will be “Celebrating Untold Stories and
Contributions of Hispanic Americans in Florida” and released information
regarding the student art and essay contests and Excellence in Education
awards. Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized and celebrated in the United
States from September 15 to October 15.
To watch the video, click the image above or click here.
“For
generations, Hispanic Americans have influenced and shaped our state with their
vibrant culture, rich history and remarkable innovations,” said First
Lady Casey DeSantis. “During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Governor and I
look forward to celebrating and recognizing these individuals who have made our
state, nation and world a better place including those on the frontlines of the
COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s theme encourages students to take a deeper look
into the local leaders, innovators and community members who have contributed
to Florida’s successful history and bright future.”
About
the Student Art Contest
First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest is open to all
K-3 students in Florida. Each student will submit original, two-dimensional
artwork based on this year’s theme. Two winners will be selected.
About
the Student Essay Contest
First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest is open to all
4-12 students in Florida. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500
words based on this year’s theme. Three winners will be selected: one
elementary school student (grades 4-5), one middle school student (grades 6-8)
and one high school student (grades 9-12). Each winner will receive a 4-Year
Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
About
the Excellence in Education Award
First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education
Award Contest is open to all full-time educators in an elementary, middle, or
high school in Florida. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school
teacher (grades K-5), one middle school teacher (grades 6-8) and one high
school teacher (grades 9-12). Nominations may be submitted by a principal,
teacher, parent/guardian or student.
Contest
Entries and Nominating Forms and Guidelines
Student contest forms and educator nomination forms must be mailed to Volunteer
Florida or submitted online at www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com.
Volunteer
Florida
Hispanic Heritage Month Committee
1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
All
entries must be received by 5 pm (ET) on September 25, 2020.
For
more information about the contests please visit www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com.
