Seniors - College Application Workshops

 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

 

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. 

Paper Towel Drive

 

RISE program

 

Good afternoon Largo families,

We are excited to share that our after school support program, RISE, is starting tomorrow. This program is in place to support your scholar with their academic needs. This is a great opportunity to support both our in-person and our online scholars by providing a learning environment to complete work with the help of our instructional leaders and peer tutors.

We will also have APEX credit recovery opportunities for our scholars.

Our program will run Mondays - Thursdays, from 2:00 - 3:30 each day. At 3:30, all scholars in attendance are eligible to stop by the cafe' and pick up a dinner to go for FREE.

Scholars will sign in to RISE using this link: https://rb.gy/tf97ge

Scholars at home who would like help can join our RISE Microsoft TEAM meeting for support here: https://rb.gy/c2thoy The code to join the TEAM meeting is uqz7xx0.

Please see the attached poster for reminder information about our RISE program. We look forward to supporting your scholar.

Thank you and have a great day!

Ryan Green

Assistant Principal, Largo High School

2020-2021 College Admissions Information Sessions

 Mark these dates on your calendar

(List will be updated throughout the year)

• UCF College Admissions Presentation for Pinellas County Students & Families September 21 at 4pm. Click here to register: https://futureknight.apply.ucf.edu/register/HSV9.21.1

• 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

Twenty-five PCS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

 

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

2020 IB Senior College Readiness

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

Back to School Night

 

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. Beck
• Mr. Cox
• Mr. Frasier
• Ms. Hicks
• Mrs. Hill
• Mr. Koehler
• Ms. Lucas
• Ms. Morris
• Sra. Olivero
• Mr. Piechocki
• Mrs. Parks
• Mr. Pease
• Mme. Samson
• Mrs. Slayton
• Ms. Arndt

 

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)

 There are some technical difficulties with Mr. Piechocki's Flipgrid right now, here's his YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiWinHaFBX8&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=JeffPiechocki

 

Sincerely,

Alec Liem

Assistant Principal

International Baccalaureate Coordinator

Largo High School

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Student Contests

 

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.”

 

First Lady DeSantis invited students to participate in academic and creative contests based on this year’s theme. Students in grades K-3 are invited to participate in an art contest while students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in an essay contest. Additionally, students, parents, teachers and principals are invited to nominate full-time educators of all student grades for the Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award.

 

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.

Davidson Admission Intensive

Greetings from Davidson! As you kick off the academic year, we are excited to share an opportunity for your students to join our staff and colleagues from both sides of the desk for a workshop series designed to help support them in their college search and admission process. These fall workshops will run throughout September and October. All workshops are free and students can attend as many as they like, though space may be limited. View the full schedule and find the registration link here. Some sessions are also open to counselors, families, and mentors. Registration for those are available here. We have included a quick blurb with the link at the bottom of this email to assist in sharing this opportunity with your students. Please let us know if you have any questions. As always, we appreciate your partnership. Take care, The Davidson Admission Intensive Team -Leah, Maygan, Marlene, & Kyle