Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News
East Longmeadow High School
October 23, 2023
ELHS College Fair
October 27, 2023 ~ 10:15am-11:45am ~ ELHS Gymnasium
community service INFORmation
student hours log - graduation requirement - volunteer ideas - documentation form
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To view the "student hours log" students must be signed into their school gmail account
volunteer opportunities
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WHAT: Not So Scary Trunk or Treat & Haunted House
WHEN: Thursday October 26, 2023 from 500-630pm (receive 3 volunteer hours!)
WHERE: E.L. Recreation Dept / Senior Center
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WHAT: Looking for 8-10 students to help at the Halloween Extravaganza for kids at The Ice Cream Depot at Graham Central Station (across from Dunkin Donuts in E.L.)
WHEN: ***NEW DATE *** Saturday October 28, 2023 from 9:30am- 1:30pm (receive 7 volunteer hours!)
HOW: Email Erin Ewick at eewick10@yahoo.com
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WHAT: 2nd annual Oktoberfest - help with Set Up, Parking, Running Game Stations, Hiding Eggs Along the Walking Trails, Oversee the bounce house and more!
WHEN: ***NEW DATE *** Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 12-4 (receive 5 volunteer hours!)
WHERE: Brown Farm (64 Hampden Rd, E.L.)
SIGN-UP: Email Jessica Stacy at the E.L. Rec Dept - jessica.stacy@eastlongmeadowma.gov
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WHAT: Meadowbrook Bowling Spooktacular at Shaker Bowl in E.L. They will need help with various tasks such as getting people checked in and to their lanes, setting up our trick or treat stations, decorating, and selling raffle tickets.
WHEN: October 28, 2023 from 11am-2pm or 1pm-4pm (receive 5 volunteer hours per shift!)
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WHAT: Vote Yes ELHS Sign "Making"
WHEN: Sunday October 29, 2023 from 11am-1pm. (receive 3 volunteer hours!)
WHERE: The Little Red School House, 35 School Street in E.L.
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WHAT: Vote Yes ELHS Sign "Holding" at CVS & The Rotary
WHEN: Friday November 3 from 2-4pm, Saturday November 4 from 10-12am, and/or Sunday November 5 from 1-2pm. (receive 3 volunteer hours!)
WHERE: CVS or The Rotary
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WHAT: Vote Yes ELHS Sign "Holding" at various EL Schools
WHEN: October 3 - November 6 during various times. (receive 3 volunteer hours!)
WHERE: Meadowbrook, Mapleshade, Mountain View, Birchland Park, ELHS
HOW: Click here for specific times & locations and to sign up!
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WHAT: Looking for 10 students to help direct presenters and teachers to workshop locations at ELHS. This is a day off of school for students.
WHEN: Tuesday November 7 from 7am-10am (receive 6 volunteer hours AND A DUNKIN DONUTS GIFT CARD!)
HOW: Email Mr. Maccarini to sign up
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WHAT: Do you have experience with Chorus? Or Theater? Help out with the after school theater club at Mapleshade Elementary School.
WHEN: Thursdays from 2:30 -3:45 starting on October 5, 2023.
HOW: Interested students should contact Carolyn McBride at carolyn.mcbride@eastlongmeadowma.gov
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More ideas..."ELHS, LOCAL, SPORTS"
Here are some ideas to get you started:
E.L. Recreation Department - Spartanum (Mr. Kiernan) - ELCAT Filming (Mr. Maki) - Powder Puff Game (Ms. Reed) - Sports Snack Shack - ELHS Sports Team Managers - Band (Mr. Kiernan) - National Honor Society Tutoring (Ms. Stark) - ELHS Awards Night (Ms. Petrie) - Key Club (Ms. Reed) - Many Hands Piano Recital (Mr. Maccarini)
Local Schools - 4th of July Parade Banner Carriers (Mr. Maccarini) - Griffins Friends (Mr. Kelleher) - Boy Scouts - Lions Club - Help out neighbors in need - Youth sports coaching - Swim Meets - The Miracle League Buddy Program
Career planning
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ASVAB TEST: ASVAB Test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), 12/7/23 7:30 AM - email Mr. Maccarini to sign up! Taking the ASVAB does not commit you to the military, it will give you various career options in the military (and the civilian world!)
College CORNER
WEBINAR: Financial Aid 101 provides a full overview of the financial aid application process - Click here to register for the LIVE webinar . . . Click here to watch a RECORDING of the webinar
WEBINAR: Understanding the FAFSA® provides a step-by-step tutorial on completing the application required by every college and university in the country - Click here to register for the 12/4/23 webinar
WEBINAR: What to Know about the CSS ProfileTM describes the CSS Profile application process and the specific questions asked throughout the online form - . Watch the on-demand recording Click here to watch the RECORDING
ARTICLE: What You Need to Complete Your Financial Aid Applications
SAT TESTING: SAT Dates & Deadlines (Next test date: 11/4 with a 10/5 registration deadline)
ACT TESTING: ACT Dates & Deadlines (Next test date: 10/28 with a 9/22 registration deadline)
VIDEOS: College Planning Video Library
JUNIORS & SENIORS: Timeline for college admissions & financial aid
ARTICLE: FAQ's about college essays
ARTICLE: 5 Tips on Completing the Common App
ARTICLE: College Recruiting Process: How Do Colleges Recruit Athletes?
ARTICLE: Navigating College Athletics
COLLEGE: Federal Student Aid Website
COLLEGE: The College Visit
College Visits at ELHS
Sign up for the following college visits in Naviance under the "Colleges" tab
OCTOBER:
27-COLLEGE FAIR, East Longmeadow High School -
Job openings
Looking for a job? Click here to see where other ELHS students work!
WHAT: Hiring counselors for the CAP after school programs to work with elementary age children. Jobs for students age 16 and over. Students who work at CAP will also have the opportunity to work at the summer camps also!
WHERE: Meadowbrook & Mapleshade in E.L.
WHEN: Part-Time shifts (M-F 6:30 am - 8:30 am (EL locations only) and 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm (all locations); Fridays they close at 5:30 p.m.
HOW: Interested students should contact Dorothy Linder at dlinder@springfieldjcc.org or 413-739-4715 ext 328
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WHAT: Hiring lifeguards & Swim Instructors
WHERE: JCC in Longmeadow/Springfield
HOW: Interested students should contact Dorothy Linder at dlinder@springfieldjcc.org or 413-739-4715 ext 328