Welcome Back Florin Panthers
September 2021 Counseling, College, & Career Newsletter
Counseling Department
Welcome back in the classroom! We are excited to see students on campus. We understand that this transition can be difficult and will require us all to work patiently and diligently together as a team. Please continue to be safe, be responsible, and stay healthy.
The Counseling department provides support services to all students and families in need. We can provide academic, college/career, and social-emotional counseling to support students learning and growth. Please reach out if you need any assistance.
Counselors:
Ms. Fraley (A-GON) kfraley@egusd.net Google Classroom Code: lb7cv36
Mr. Nguyen (GR - NG) anguyenr@egusd.net Google Classroom Code: e5m7ztr
Ms. Lievanos (NH - T) mlievano@egusd.net Google Classroom Code: 52jzmmh
Ms. Vang ( U - Z) kivang@egusd.net Google Classroom Code: 6xdfkab
Psychologist & Social Worker:
Mr. P (Psychologist) MPenaloz@egusd.net
Ms. Hooks (Social Worker) ahooks@egusd.net
How Your Body Manages Stress and How You Can Make It Work for You Instead of Against You
You can 'set the tone' by increasing the activity in your vagus nerve with the following activities:
1. Cold Exposure
- Exposing yourself to cold on a regular basis can lower your 'flight or fight' response
- Cold showers
- Finishing a shower with at least 30 seconds of cold water and work up to longer periods of time
- Sticking your face in ice-cold water
2. Deep and Slow Breathing
- Take 6 breaths over the course of a minute. Breathe through your diaphragm. When you do this, your stomach should expand outward. Your exhale should be long and slow. This is the key to stimulating you vagus nerve and reaching a state of relaxation.
- Exhaling longer
- Sighing
3. Singing, Humming, Chanting, and Gargling
- The vagus nerve is connected to your vocal cords and the muscles in the back of your throat
- Gargling water before swallowing
4. Probiotics
- Taking probiotics (gut bacteria) improve brain function by affecting the vagus nerve
- Lactobacillus Rhamnosus reduces stress hormones and less depression and anxiety-like behavior
- Bifidobacterium Longum normalized anxiety-like brain
5. Meditation
- Meditation increases vagal tone and positive emotions, and promotes feeling of good will toward yourself
- Meditation reduces 'flight or fight' activity
6. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Omega- 3 fatty acids cannot be produced by the body. Primarily found in fish and are necessary for normal electrical functioning of your brain and nervous system
- Omega-3 fatty acids also affect many aspects of wellness, help overcome addiction, repair a 'leaky brain' and even delay cognitive decline
- High consumption of fish is associated with increased vagus activity
7. Excercise
- Light heavy weights
- Running, biking, walking
- Playing sports
- An activity that you enjoy and can stick with
8. Massage
- Foot massage
- Massaging the carotid sinus (located near the right side of your throat) can stimulate the vagus nerve and even help reduce seizures
9. Socializing and Laughing
- Positive social connections improves vagal stimulation and increases positive emotions
- Laughter
- Hanging out and laughing with your friends as much as possible
- If there is no one to socialize with, you can visualize someone you trust-even a pet- and imagine feelings of safety and connection
- You can look for cues of safety in your space or with another person
10. Harness Anxious Thoughts
- Use your five sense to focus on the moment: going outside, listening to the birds, smelling a flower are simple grounding activities which help activate the vagus nerve. There things bring your body back to the present moment, which may feel safer to your nervous system.
***For more information, please contact Mr. Penaloza (School Psychologist)
College & Career Center Support Services
We are open during lunch and after school to help students with everything college & career! You can also request a individual meeting by filling out a meeting request in the Counseling office.
Here are some ways we support students:
- college & career exploration
- career assessments
- volunteer work & internship search
- resume building & cover letter
- job applications & interview tips
- college applications
- financial aid & scholarship applications
- military connections
- more...
Plan for College & Career with CCGI!
1. Check your a-g classes and grades!
2. Complete career assessments and save careers that interests you!
3. Save your college list! What's your TOP 3 Safety, Target, and Reach Colleges?
4. Learn about financial aid! What is FAFSA or CADAA? Get tips for scholarships!
b: English (4 yrs)
c: Math (3 yrs, 4 yrs recommended)
d: Lab Science (3 yrs, 4 yrs recommended)
e. Foreign Language (2 yrs, 3 years recommended)
f. Visual Performing Arts (1 yr)
g. College Prep. Elective (1 yr)
Senior Parent Meeting & Financial Aid Night September 8th
Senior College Application Dates & Deadlines
23 California State Universities (CSU campuses)
Deadline: October 1, 2021- November 30, 2021
Website: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
9 University of California (UC campuses)
Deadline: Now OPEN - November 30, 2021
116 California Community Colleges (CCC campuses)
Deadline: October 1, 2021- June 2022
Website: https://www.cccco.edu/
American of Independent California Colleges & Universities (AICCU)
Dates varies for individual campuses
Websites: https://aiccu.edu/
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)
Dates varies for individual campuses
Website: https://commonblackcollegeapp.com/
Trade & Vocational Colleges
Dates varies for individual campuses
Websites:
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/vocational-trade-school/california/
Check out upcoming student resources, events, and opportunities this month!!!
Virtual Military Presentation
Please join us for a virtual military presentation to learn about the ASVAB, careers, and various opportunities the military career has to offer you!
What: Military Presentation
When: Sep 3, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Join Zoom Meeting link: https://egusd-net.zoom.us/j/82665648397
Meeting ID: 826 6564 8397
Be a Undocu- ALLY! Learn about AB 540 & Undocumented Student Resources!
Join us for a formal presentation to learn from experts from the UC Davis AB540 & Undocumented Student Center. Open to students, families, and staff!
What: UC Davis AB 540 & Undocumented Student Center
When: Sep 8, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting link: https://egusd-net.zoom.us/j/81990452608
Meeting ID: 819 9045 2608
22nd Annual U-CAN Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)
https://ucan_united_college_action_net.swoogo.com/registration/begin
Visit with over 35 HBCU Admissions officials & recruiters
** On-the-spot admissions, scholarships, and fee waivers
**Bring current transcripts
**SAT/ACT scores (if available)
Friday, Sep 17, 2021, 08:30 AM
Virtual
9th Annual Virtual Latino College Expo: September 18th
All Students Welcome!
REGISTER TODAY/REGISTRESE HOY:
https://hopin.com/events/2nd-annual-virtual-latino-college-expo
Visit with more than 30 Educational Institutions Scholarships
**On-The-Spot
**Get Accepted On-The-Spot
**One-on-one help with FAFSA or CADAA application
**Application Fees Waived
** Seminars on DACA
**Special Celebrity Appearances
Saturday, Sep 18, 2021, 12:00 PM
Virtual
Interested in Taking College Classes While in High School?
Advanced Education is intended to provide high school students with educational enrichment opportunities at the community college level. Current high school students who are interested in taking classes at one of the Los Rios Community Colleges (ARC, CRC, FLC, or SCC) may enroll in a maximum of two (2) college courses each semester (summer, fall and spring).
Eligibility
Students are 16 years old, or have already completed 10th grade by the first day college classes start.
Students must be mature enough to understand the course material and to benefit from the presentation style.
Some Benefits of Advanced Education
Early Exposure to College Courses
Diverse Array of Classes
Cost Effective Way to Earn College Units
Closer Look at Academic Interests
Please attend one of the following information sessions to learn more about Advanced Education: https://sites.google.com/egusd.net/advancededucation/workshop-schedule
**September 30, 2021- 4:00-4:30 PM https://egusd-net.zoom.us/j/81002189589 (passcode 133642)
Get connected! Apply for a Florin High College Advising Program!
Join Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT)!
IYT, "with remarkable resilience, authenticity, and passion, we're advocating for educational equity and providing guidance and support to young men of color, getting them to and through college." https://www.improveyourtomorrow.org/
Join Upward Bound!
Join Educational Talent Search (ETS)!
Sophomore & Junior PSAT test, Wednesday October 13th
Apply for Scholarships to get more FREE money for college
Scholarships for Foster Youth
Golden Door Scholarship
For DACA recipients enrolling into a four year degree - up to $40,000
https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply-now
Immigrants Rising
Immigrant Rising’s List of Undergraduate Scholarships contains scholarships for undergraduate studies that don’t require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency. This up-to-date list, organized by deadline date, contains scholarships at the local (Bay Area), state and national level.
https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/undergraduate-scholarships/
Congressional Black Caucus Scholarships
http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Programs aimed at Women
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/financial-aid-scholarships-and-programs-aimed-at-women/
County of Sacramento, Department of Human Assistance - Veterans Services
If you are the dependent of a veteran with a service-connected disability rating; or who had a service-connected disability rating at the time of death; or who died from service-related causes, you may qualify to have your college fees waived at California public colleges/universities. Contact the DHA office at 916-874-6811
LGBTQ Scholarships
See Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ students homepage for list of scholarship opportunities available.
https://saccenter.org/resources/scholarships/
Scholarships for California’s Latinx Students
http://www.maldef.org/education
https://chicanalatina.org/programs/scholarships/
More Scholarships can be found on the Florin HS Counseling website here: http://fhs.egusd.net/our_school/counseling/scholarships