Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Guidance announcements

Here at John I. Burton our well dedicated counselors in the guidance department have a difficult time getting announcements out to every student involved. These announcements involve seniors and upcoming events happening here at John I. Burton for next two months. Different colleges from around our area will be coming to our school for various occasions and it is important for all students to be aware!  Upcoming events are as follows:

Mountain Empire Community College will be here for a lunch visit on Monday, November third during first and second lunch time periods.

Radford University will be in the library on Monday, November 3rd, from 2 pm to 3 pm.

Mountain Empire Community College will be coming back to visit on November 21 in the library starting at 2 pm for on-site admissions. They will be here with applications to apply for MECC and to assist anyone who wants to apply.

UVA Wise will be in the library for on-site admissions on November 3 at 2 pm.

Initial FAFSA Workshop will be held in the library at 2 pm on December 3.

Talent Search will be here for be here in the cafeteria for a lunch visit on November 6 during both first and second lunch periods. Educational Talent Search is a college access program whose purpose is to help students define educational and career goals. Advisers from the talent search will be available to conduct workshops about a variety of topics including but not limited to:
  • Study Skills
  • Test taking strategies
  • Learning styles
  • Goal setting
  • Financial literacy
  • Bullying
  • Career exploration
  • Leadership skill development
  • College planning
  • How to prepare for the SAT and ACT
Also here at John I. Burton, our students need to be taking part in the community services opportunities that have been given to us. Norton Elementary and Middle School needs students to help with an after school program on certain days from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Additionally, The Laurels Nursing Home needs student volunteers! If interested, please call 276-679-5635 and ask to speak to Laura or Carolyn. 

I encourage everyone to take part in these immense opportunities that have been given to us here at John I. Burton.