Monday Message from The Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Safe and Healthy Coalition publishes Monday Messages every other Monday focusing on a variety of topics. You can sign up to receive these messages directly to your inbox by contacting Carissa Anthony (canthony@homewood.k12.al.us).

Teen Alcohol Use

http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e0428a5830c52a928ea8aa698&id=3ef08b61fc&e=b93f12be1c

January Honors Assembly

The January Honors Assemblies will be held in the competition gym tomorrow (1.14.15) at the following times:

6th Grade - 8:15 am
8th Grade - 9:45 am
7th Grade - 12:30 pm

If you have any questions, please contact your child's grade level counselor.

After School Peer Helper Tutoring

After school Peer Helper tutoring resumes today! We are available in room 214 from 3p-3:45p on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Helpful Websites for College Student Aid

Below are several websites with information on college student aid and financial aid resources. 

Paying for College

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education has a great list of financial aid resources to help pay for college.

Student Aid Decisions

SayStudent.com is a guide for making smart college student aid decisions.

Federal Government Student Aid

StudentAid.ed.gov is a Student Aid website sponsored by the Federal Government. It contains information about paying for college, college admission, selecting the right school for you and much more.

Student Aid Forgiveness Through Public Service

StudentAid.ed.gov shows how students can have their aid forgiven through public service.

Cost Calculator

Scholarship.com's Cost Calculator helps you figure out the cost of college.

Alabama Career Information Network

The Alabama Career Information Network is a valuable resource and tool. This site includes information regarding career planning, financial aid, options after high school, and resources specifically designed for parents, students, and educators. Please take a moment to check out the website and let us know if you have any questions!

Home Page: http://alcareerinfo.org/index.html

Parent Corner: http://www.alcareerinfo.org/start/parents.html

Student Corner: http://www.alcareerinfo.org/start/students.html

 

No After School Tutoring This Week

Peer Helpers will not be providing after school tutoring this week due to study sessions and exams. We will resume tutoring on Tuesday, January 13th.

Monday Message from The Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Safe and Healthy Coalition publishes Monday Messages every other Monday focusing on a variety of topics. You can sign up to receive these messages directly to your inbox by contacting Carissa Anthony (canthony@homewood.k12.al.us).

Holiday Safety

http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e0428a5830c52a928ea8aa698&id=e5c85cd38f&e=b93f12be1c

Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse

This is a great graphic to use in communicating and understanding the dangers of adolescent marijuana use. 

http://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/infographics/marijuana-use-educational-outcomes

First Semester Student of the Month Breakfast

Our First Semester Student of the Month Breakfast is tomorrow, Dec. 12th, at 7:15a in the library. We hope to see all of our Students of the Month in attendance! Students received an invitation this week from their grade level counselor.

Trendsetters Party

The HMS Trendsetters will be sponsoring a party THIS FRIDAY, Dec 12th, at the Exceptional Foundation. The party will last from 7pm-9pm, and the cost is $5. All proceeds will benefit Brandi's Blessings, a charitable organization developed by Denise Lewis' daughter. If you have any questions, please ask Coach Sills!