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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

THEY NEED VOLUNTEERS TO BRING A SPECIAL VISIT TO CHILDREN
(one of the most fun and heartwarming volunteer experiences
you will ever have!)

HandsOn Jacksonville's A Visit from St. Nicholas

Thursday December 4th and Friday December 5th Opportunities

Volunteer for a Visit from St. Nicholas Decorating Party:

Thursday December 5th 6:00 pm

Join as we transform a normal community school into a magical wonderland for the children who attend. We will deck the halls with gold tinsel and place backpacks on the desks of each child at the school for them to discover the following morning. This is a rewarding opportunity for all! We recommend you wear shoes that you can move up and down the halls in!

Individual volunteers can sign up HERE

Groups contact Jenny O'Donnell - jenny@handsonjacksonville.org

Volunteer for a Visit from St. Nicholas Discovery Day:

Friday December 6th 7:45 am

On the morning of December 6th, the children of selected local elementary schools will arrive to a magical surprise. Their school will be decorated with gold tinsel and upon arrival to their classroom; they will find a new backpack filled with books and toys! Volunteers will then visit classrooms and read our story of St. Nick to children and share messages of kindness and anonymous giving. This is such a special moment for all parties; volunteer, child and teacher. Volunteers will arrive and check-in at a predetermined meeting area at the school. A light breakfast and coffee will be prepared for volunteers. Your school's Project Leader will instruct volunteers on classroom assignments. Depending on the number of volunteers, you may be asked to read to more than one classroom. Please dress appropriately for school and we invite you to be festive!

Individual volunteers can sign up HERE

Groups contact Jenny O'Donnell - jenny@handsonjacksonville.org

Be a Project Leader:

Project leaders are present at Decorating Party and Discovery Day. There primary role is to get everyone signed in and delegate tasks to the volunteers. There is a Project Leader Training for all new Project Leaders on Monday, December 2nd at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm at the HandsOn Jacksonville Office, 6817 Southpoint Pkwy, Ste 1902. Training should run about 30 to 45 minutes. If you are interested in being a Project Leader please contact Jenny O'Donnell - jenny@handsonjacksonville.org

Be St. Nicholas:

St. Nick is the jolly green giant who dresses up in a St. Nick costume and it placed at one of our schools on the morning of December 6th at 7:45 am. St. Nick visits each classroom and distributes a kindness coin to every child and shares messages of kindness, anonymous giving and charity. Anyone interested in being a St. Nick please contact Jenny O'Donnell - jenny@handsonjacksonville.org

Summary of volunteer needs:

Biscayne Elementary: 12230 Biscayne Blvd, 32218

Project Leader

15 volunteers 12/5

20 volunteers 12/6

Kings Trail: 7401 Old Kings Rd S, 32217

Project Leader

6 volunteers 12/5

8 volunteers 12/6

Normandy Village: 8257 Herlong RD, 32210

Project Leader

15 volunteers 12/5

20 volunteers 12/6

Pinedale: 4229 Edison Ave, 32254

Project Leader

St. Nick

5 volunteers 12/5

10 volunteers 12/6

Ramona Blvd: 5540 Ramona Blvd., 32205

Project Leader

St. Nick

9 volunteers 12/5

10 volunteers 12/6

How do I see my counselor?

WALK-INS WELCOME!

Before or after school you can always come by to see us! Especially if you aren't trying to catch a bus. If you are a bus rider, the best way to see us is to make an appointment.

APPOINTMENTS ENCOURAGED!
We want to give you our UNDIVIDED attention and with the number of tasks a school counselor has, that can be difficult when walking in or simply stopping by. Student Counselor Request Forms can be picked up in guidance (before or after school or between classes) and dropped off in guidance (before or after school or between classes). They sit on Ms. Menter's desk. Simply fill one out, leave it for us and we will be sure to call you out of class!

2-1-1

United Way 2-1-1 is the suicide intervention and prevention helpline for this region and the call center is nationally accredited by the American Association of Suicidology. Call center specialists are also certified and trained to handle crisis and suicide-related calls.

Dial 2-1-1, in nine Northeast Florida counties including Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Baker, Nassau, Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton, and Putnam counties.
1-904-632-0600, in the local Duval County calling area
Hearing Impaired: Dial 1-904-306-0447 (TTY)

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

GRADES & ATTENDANCE
Stay informed as to your student's performance!

GRADE PORTAL
https://dcps.mygradeportal.com/
You may obtain your user ID and password for each student enrolled at Ed White High School by appearing in person with pictured identification.

Regular School Day
In the Guidance Office, Ms. Sharon Menter (our guidance secretary & Employee of the Year!) can assist you.
Monday – Friday from 7:05AM until 2:25PM
After Hours / Nights
See the Community Education Coordinators in the Main Office
Monday – Thursday from 4:30PM until 8:00PM

ED WHITE GUIDANCE MISSION & PHILOSOPHY

MISSION

Our mission as School Counselors at Edward H. White High School is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that attends to the personal/social, academic, and career preparation/college planning needs of all students. Services include group and individual counseling, academic support (educational resources), responsive services, career and college planning, and student and family advocacy. Our goal is to promote a commitment to life-long learning, personal and academic growth, and to aid students in becoming responsible, culturally aware and productive members of society. This foundation will be supported and further strengthened by consultation with educators, administrators, parents, and community advocates.

PHILOSOPHY

The school counseling department at Edward H. White High School believes that every student should be treated with dignity and value. We will strive on a daily basis to provide services to all students through a comprehensive school counseling program.

The comprehensive school counseling program at Edward H. White High is:

Fundamentally based on the belief that all of our students can learn and achieve at their highest potential with proper support from staff, parents/guardians and the community
Planned and implemented by the Edward H. White School Counseling Department, based on guidelines from the Duval County Public School’s Office of Guidance Services and all stakeholders who support the academic, career and personal/social development of students
Committed to providing a comprehensive, developmentally sound program of services based on the ASCA national model to meet the needs of our diverse population and evaluated by data driven models
Proactive in the delivery of the Edward H. White High School Counseling Curriculum and in monitoring student’s academic, career, and personal/social achievements

School Counselors at Edward H. White High School:

Adhere to ASCA Ethical Standards
Are licensed by the Florida Board of Education
Participate in on-going staff development to increase our knowledge, skills and abilities to better serve our students.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!