Good Evening Seneca Valley Community,

I hope everyone had a good weekend!  Graduation at UMBC was a great event and send off for the Class of 2024.  Traffic leaving the event coupled with the storm made for long rides home.  

This is a short week with a half day on Thursday, June 13th (the last day for students), and no school on Friday, June 14th.

Please see messages from the Boosters regarding officers, and the PTSA regarding Prom and after Prom.

Have a great day and week, on purpose!

Ricardo Hernandez, Principal

Graduates, Download Your Google Data!

Graduating Seniors, your Montgomery County Public Schools Google Workspace account will become inactive prior to the first day of the 2024-2025 school year. After the first day of the new school year, you will no longer be able to check your Gmail or access Google Drive. It is recommended that you do a full data export from your Google Workspace account using Google Takeout before the start of next school year.

You can export and download your data from the Google products you use, like your email, calendar, and Drive files. In a few easy steps, create an archive to keep for your records or use the data in another service.

·  Go to the Google Takeout page. You may need to log in with your MCPS Google account. Products that have your data are automatically selected.

o If you don’t want to download data from a product, uncheck the box beside it.

o If you only want to download some of your data from a product, you may have the option to click List All data included. Then, you can uncheck the box next to data you don’t want to include.

·  Select Next step.

·  For "Delivery method," select Send download link via email.

·  Select Create export.

·  Google will email you a link to its location. Depending on the amount of information in your account, this process could take from a few minutes to a few days. Most people get the link to their archive the same day that they request it.

2024-25 Course Requests Review

It is hard to believe that this school year is almost over, and School Counselors are already working hard to prepare for a fantastic year at SV next year! In preparation for the 2024-25 school year, students and families are encouraged to review their student course requests by visiting the “Course Request” tab on StudentVUE or ParentVUE. A reminder that at this point, these are course requests, and not actual schedules. If you have any questions about your course requests, please reach out to your student’s Counselor and they will be happy to assist. 

Summer School Updates

Summer School Session 1 payments are due by June 16 for the Regional Summer High School Program (in person) and Central High School Summer Program (virtual). If payment is not received by June 16, the student will be withdrawn from the course. The first session will run from June 26–July 16 (no class on July 4); the second session will run from July 18–Aug. 6. 

Session Two enrollment closes Sunday, June 30. Parents can register students on their ParentVue accounts. If you have registered for a summer course and have not received a payment invoice, or if you have any questions about Summer School registration, please contact your student’s counselor. Read more.  En Español

Ian Yarmus

Resource Counselor

Seneca Valley High School

240-740-6428

Dual Enrollment/Jump Start to College

Registration for Fall 2024 is now open! If your child is interested in taking Dual Enrollment/ Jump Start to College classes next year and has not filled out an application yet, now is the time. Please email Stacey Blaine for more information at stacey_j_blaine@mcpsmd.org or see Mrs. Blaine in Room 2107B. 

Dual enrollment is open to students in all grades and is completely free!  Seneca Valley will be holding 3 college classes during the 7th & 8th periods and in addition, there are more than 500 classes to choose from on campus and online. 

Stacey Blaine

Part-time Dual Enrollment Program Assistant

Seneca Valley High School

Room 2107B

Message from the PTSA

💚💛 Congratulations class of 2024 Seniors! The PSTA wishes you all the best as you begin your new journey in life 💚💛

Dear SVHS community, the PTSA is looking for a treasurer and secretary to serve on the Executive Board for the 2024-2025 school year.You will not be alone, you will have lots of help as you transition and learn should you choose to take on one of these amazing roles. We ask that you give whatever time you can. If you are interested, please send an email to svhsptsapres@gmail.com. 

• Treasurer

• Secretary

Connect with the SVHS community by joining the PTSA’s  Facebook page. 

Got Questions for the PTSA? Please feel free to email us at svhsptsapres@gmail.com 

Have a great week! 

SVHS PTSA 💚💛

We’re #SVPROUD!

Thanks,

Chantal

Message from the Boosters

THE BOOSTERS NEEDED TO RESCHEDULE THE ELECTION PORTION OUR PUBLIC MEETING FROM LAST MONTH SO:  

We will have an open meeting to conduct an election for our secretary position on June 25th at 6:30 PM,  The meeting will be held in the Media Center.  ALL members who wish to vote are encouraged to attend.

This will be an in person only meeting.   

Candidates for Secretary:

     Ann Wickson/Leslie Estrada  (shared role)

     Suzanne Lenihan

Both candidates will have time to speak and discuss their goals at the meeting- then all active members in good standing will vote.

Look forward to seeing our members on the 25th!!!! 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BOOSTERS

JOIN THE BOOSTERS:

2023-2024 Booster Membership is now open to join!

Please use this QR code or link to sign up and send your $15 membership fee

https://square.link/u/7qiWt8kq

Membership gives you voting rights for decisions in Boosters, changes, and how to disperse money to clubs and athletics. You will also receive a Seneca Valley bumper sticker.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE BOOSTERS:

VOLUNTEER.   Parents and kids (SSL hours given) are encouraged to volunteer.  With a little help we will have concession and spirit wear sales open at each event.  As you know, the money we make goes back to the kids.

PLEASE contact Rob Duda at 301-523-2781, robduda@verizon.net, boosterssenecavalley@gmail,com or use the sign up link below.

Sign up genius is LIVE for our winter season:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4fadaf2ca1fc1-svhs#/

Please know that Boosters needs a ton of volunteerism and in turn, this allows our clubs and teams to achieve requested grants.

Visit us on social media!

IG: #seneca_boosters and #stormtheeagle

Facebook: Seneca Valley HS Boosters

Twitter: @svhsbooster

Thank you,

Rob Duda SVHS Booster President 2023-2024

Visit us on our social media sites: 

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e4fadaf2ca1fc1-svhs

https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/senecavalleyhs/activities/boosterclub/ 

Notes From the SVHS College and Career Center

Summer Workshops for Rising Seniors

The schedule of Summer Workshops for rising seniors is now available!  There will be virtual and in-person opportunities available throughout the summer for students to learn more about financial aid, the college process, and other topics to get ready for senior year!  

Click here to see the schedule of Virtual Workshops

Click here to see the schedule of in-person workshops, hosted by Mr. Nalda @ SVHS

Final Transcripts

FYI that final transcripts will not be available until the beginning of July, as we have to wait to receive from MCPS.  Once we receive, we will send to the college you indicated on your senior exit survey.  If that plan has changed, please let us know asap.

You may receive emails from colleges saying that your final transcript has not yet been received or is missing.  Don’t worry, we will take care of that on your behalf.  Even if you get a message that a deadline has passed, these are automated messages.  Colleges know that we cannot send until we have received official transcripts.  

Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony - Recording

Click the link below to watch a recording of the June 5th Class of 2024 SVHS Graduation Ceremony at UMBC Chesapeake Arena.

• SVHS Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

Summer Availability

If you need help or have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Nalda, even after your last day!  He is a 12-month employee and works in the summer.  If students and/or families have questions, they can reach out to chat or set up a meeting.

Financial Aid - Next Steps

Continue to monitor your MDCAPS account for state aid!  Including aid for Montgomery College.  If students have yet to fill out their FAFSA, I would strongly encourage them to complete ASAP!  This includes students planning to attend Montgomery College or a trade/vocational school.

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) / Federal Aid - Monitor your FAFSA account, and check on any potential aid you have been awarded (Pell Grant) via the FAFSA Submission Summary.

• MHEC (Maryland Higher Education Commission) / State Aid - Monitor your MDCAPS account if you are considering any schools in Maryland, including Montgomery College.

If students have yet to fill out their FAFSA, I would strongly encourage them to complete ASAP!  This includes students planning to attend Montgomery College or a trade/vocational school.

Review the 2023-24 SV Financial Aid Guide for Seniors for more information and instructions. 

Rising Senior Presentations

Attention Rising Seniors!  Counselors have started visiting your English classes to go over post-high school options, give an overview of the college application process, and go over the basics of financial aid.  You don’t want to miss this important presentation!

If you happen to miss a presentation or have further questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Nalda.

Upcoming Scholarships 

• June 10 - Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - $1,000 award(s); juniors & seniors; write an essay of 500-1,000 words on your educational career and life goals. 

• June 18 - IWLA Rockville Chapter, Thomas W. Fisher Conservation & Environmental Studies Scholarship - 6-$2,000 awards; senior; for students pursuing their education in conservation or environmentally related disciplines; 500-word essay; two personal letters of reference; transcript; awardees will be requested to attend a meeting of the IWLA Rockville Chapter to receive their scholarship awards.

• June 30 - MoreWithUs Fall 2024 Scholarship - 2-$500 awards; enrolled in high school, vocational school or college; submit a one-page essay OR a short video (about 2 minutes) about a work or volunteer experience; create a MoreWithUs profile.

Scholarships for Students Attending Montgomery College

June 10 - The Herb Block Scholarship - up to 100 last dollar awards that cover tuition, school fees, books and transportation; attend Montgomery College; DACA, MD Dreamers, and Virginia Dreamers are eligible to apply; no GPA cut off; need to have a high school diploma or a GED to apply.

June 30 - MC Foundation Scholarships - awards range from $500 - $2,500; for all graduating seniors planning to attend Montgomery College; complete this application in order to be considered for all scholarship opportunities! 

Raptor Ready Scholarship Program - PLEASE READ

Montgomery College offers a $1,000 tuition scholarship to help 2024 spring Montgomery County high school graduates jump into their academic program in fall 2024. 

The $1,000 scholarship will be applied to fall 2024 tuition and fees at Montgomery College. The program is for spring 2024 Montgomery County high school graduates who are Montgomery County residents registering for and attending at least 6 credit hours at Montgomery College in the fall 2024. 

Students may also use the scholarship toward the tuition and fee cost of select WDCE programs:

• Clinical Medical Assistant

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Early Childhood Education

The scholarship may only be used for the fall 2024 semester.

Even though the deadline is August 1, apply ASAP as only the first eligible 750 applicants will be considered for the scholarship; all others will be placed on a wait list.

Click here for more information and to apply  |  Click here for the flyer

Click here to see the SVHS Scholarships Page for more opportunities.

Other Info & Opportunities

Celebrate Juneteenth: Find the HBCU for You!

Tuesday, June 11 | 8 PM ET

Family, celebrate Juneteenth this year with Real Talk as we uncover how to find the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that is right for you!

Family, celebrate Juneteenth this year with BigFuture’s Real Talk! Did you know Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) was when slavery officially ended for ALL Black people in the US? Tap in during this special #RealTalkTuesday to discover the rich history of this holiday and how it relates to the invaluable educational opportunities offered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). We’re bringing you an all-star panel featuring an HBCU administrator and Black college students (who always keep it real) and sharing how to compare colleges to find the best HBCU using BigFuture’s free resources.

Click here for the flyer  |  Click here for more information and the link to register 

Maryland Service Year Option Program

Attention graduates! Still without a plan for next year? If so, you may want to consider the Service Year Option Program beginning September 11, 2024. The next application deadline is June 15, 2024. Apply and learn more at serve.maryland.gov.

Major Benefits:

• Full-time service opportunity for at least nine months

• Earn $15/hour or more

• Receive and additional $6,000 Completion Award at the end of the program

• Match with an employer in their field of interest

• Gain on the job training, mentoring, professional development, and exposure to employers and colleges across the State

• Opportunity to enroll in a registered apprenticeship pathway and earn a federally recognized credential

College & Career Center Monthly Newsletter - May/June