It’s Not Too Early to Apply to College

For rising seniors or prepared 11th graders
Laura Hogan and Melissa Radtke will lead this group session to discuss the college application and financial aid process. Laura and Melissa are high school counselors for Chesterfield County who have over 10 years of college application experience between them. In addition, Laura has worked in medical school admissions and conducts alumni interviews for Georgetown University. Both women have walked many students through the college application process and would be glad to help you, too. For an additional fee, they will meet individually with those interested in getting help completing their college applications.  $35 per family.
    Date & Time: Thursday, July 2, 7–9 p.m.

Planning for High School & Beyond

For rising 9th & 10th graders and their parents
Laura Hogan and Melissa Radtke, both licensed counselors with master’s degrees in school counseling, will hold this seminar to discuss high school careers. This is the time when students need to get involved and make the right choices. Both Laura and Melissa specialize in career counseling and know what colleges are looking for. They can help students figure out where their interest and skills lie and develop a plan based on this information. For an additional fee, they will meet individually with those who are interested in continuing a more in-depth discussion to create an academic plan based on interest and skill inventories. $35 per family.
    Date & Time: Tuesday, July 7, 7–9 p.m.

Book Club, Lower & Middle School

There’s something for everyone at this summer’s book club led by English and reading teacher Susie Hudgins. The format is informal; kids can come with questions or ideas they want to discuss, or be ready to listen and jump. The grade levels below are suggestions; use your judgment as to which books are best suited for your child. Some kids may be comfortable in all. 10 partici-pants. $5/session or $12 for all three.

2nd—5th Graders
•    Sunday, June 28, 4–5 p.m. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.
•    Sunday, July 12, 4–5 p.m. The Wheel on the School by Meindert Dejong.
•    Sunday, July 19, 4–5 p.m. Paint the Wind by Pam Munoz.

6th—8th Graders
•    Wednesday, July 1, 7–8:30 p.m. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle.
•    Wednesday, July 8, 7–8:30 p.m. Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson
•    Wednesday July 15, 7–8:30 p.m. The series of Peter and the Star Catchers, Peter and the Shadow Thieves, and Peter and the Secret of Rundoon by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson.

 

Chess Club, Ages 8 & Up

Will Ericson returns this summer to host a chess club for all chess enthusiasts. He will teach basic skills to new players and more advanced skills to players with experience. Mostly, though, this hour is about enjoying a little friendly chess competition! No charge, but please register in the office.
    Dates & Time: Tuesdays, June 9–July 21, 2–3 p.m.