Weekly Update!

Hi all! I'm so sorry that last week's blog post wasn't posted until this week!

So here we go, the first installation of the Raymond High School:

SEAD Weekly Update!

It's been a busy week over here in Raymond - here's just a taste of everything that's been going on:

• I met with all of the students individually this week, and we had our FIRST EVER group meeting of the term
• Letters have been mailed out to all SEAD parents and guardians - hopefully they've all arrived by now! PARENTS: I will be calling home sometime next week (the week of Oct. 5th) just to introduce myself and to get to know you. I'm also in the middle of planning our SEAD family dinner for later this term, so be on the lookout in the coming weeks for more information about it. This has always been a super fun event in the past, and I'm really excited to meet you all!
• The students started their PSAT practice camps this past Saturday, and they will continue with this over the next two weeks. Keep taking advantage of this great opportunity!
• Speaking of great opportunities: STUDENTS, don't forget to sign up for the College Greenlight online college fair that takes place this WEDNESDAY from 4-8pm. You don't have to be online for the entire time; just log-on and check it out whenever you have the time. Did I mention that you can win $1,000 just by interacting with THREE colleges at the fair! 
• Also, STUDENTS: keep doing your WilsonPrep exercises! This is a fantastic way to prepare for the SAT, and it only takes 10 minutes a day! PARENTS, don't forget to ask your students about their progress on this great resource!
• And finally: There's a college fair at UNH taking place next Tuesday and I fully expect all SEAD students to go to this. It's totally free to the students, and there are going to be so many colleges and universities there that fit their interests and needs. PARENTS: ask your student if they've signed up yet and what they're most looking forward to about this trip! 

I think that's about it for now, folks. Keep checking back here for more weekly updates, as well as our new spotlight on our SEAD students and events! 

Your friendly neighborhood intern,

Katherine

Hello there!

Hi all!

I'm the new SEAD intern for the fall of 2014, and I am so excited to be here in the lovely town of Raymond, NH! Since we're going to be spending quite a bit of time together over the coming weeks, I thought I should introduce myself a bit.

I'm a sophomore at Dartmouth College, majoring in both Government and Economics. I'd like to do either a German or an Education minor, but I'm unfortunately still working out the kinks with that. When I'm on campus, I work quite a bit with student activism and addressing the overall campus climate, as well as working with the administration to propose and implement policy changes.

Here at Raymond, I look forward to working with each of the SEAD students to both improve their academic performance as well help them grow as individuals and strengthen their sense of identity.

Students: My door is always open, so please come visit me early and often - I have candy!
And parents: Please contact me anytime! The students should have my contact information, and it will also be mailed home in a letter very soon.

Until then, have a fantastic day, week, month, and life! Talk to you soon!

Your friendly neighborhood intern,
Katherine McAvoy

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