Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News

October 31, 2022

10/31: AP Exam Payment Due: $97 check payable to “Town of East Longmeadow” OR pay online here
11/2: END OF MARKING PERIOD 1
11/6: Virtual College Fair, 1-6pm, register here

Financial Aid Webinar: This webinar will provide information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Click here to register.
Financial Aid when parents are divorced...click here to read the article.
Understanding the FAFSA: This webinar provides a detailed overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the main application for college financial aid. You'll learn step-by-step instructions on completing the application, helpful tips on answering questions correctly, and important next steps. Click here to watch the webinar or click here to print the webinar slides.
“IS ACCOUNTING FOR ME” is MassCPA’s signature conference for high school students interested in studying accounting or business at the college level. They will be hosting two half-day sessions in partnership with Bentley University on Friday, November 4, and Bridgewater State University on Tuesday, November 15. Each session will include: Interactive activities, panel discussions with accounting professionals and college students, a networking lunch with faculty and students, & an optional tour of the campus.

NOW HIRING:

Redstone Pasta Company (17+), job title: backwaiter, 2 or 3 nights a week. Tuesday thru Saturday. Shifts start at 4pm or 5pm and are usually over between 9pm and 10pm. Friday and Saturday availability is a requirement as those are our busiest days. APPLY ONLINE: www.redstonepasta.com/apply or CONTACT: Christine at christine@redstonepasta.com

They support our students!

Addison Czelusniak ‘25 volunteered as a CIT (Counselor In Training) at Pine Knoll Summer Camp.
Iris Turnberg ‘24 volunteered at Whispering Horse Therapeutic Riding Center.

UPCOMING EVENTS

11/30: E.L. LIBRARY TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (Receive 2 hours) - WHAT: Help plan library events and have some snacks too, WHEN: Wednesday 11/30/2022 from 3-4pm, WHERE: E.L. Public Library., SIGN UP: Register here

MORE VOLUNTEER IDEAS: ELHS, Local, Sports

E.L. Recreation Department - Spartanum (Mr. Kiernan) - ELCAT Filming (Mr. Maki) - Powder Puff Game (Ms. Reed) - Sports Snack Shacks - 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) - Griffin’s Friends (Mr. Kelleher) - Boy Scouts - Lions Club - Help out neighbors in need - Youth sports coaching - Swim Meets - The Miracle League Buddy Program

Iris Turnberg ‘24