June 2018
Thanks so much to everyone who contributed to the tremendous success of our association this year!
Much appreciation to:
Berkeley College - Gretchen Orsini and Carol Covino - our gracious hosts for our kick off breakfast every September!
Center for Prevention - Becky Carlson and Jenn Boyle - many hours of work go into our Columbus Day In-Service!
Sussex County Community College - Todd Poltersdorf and Julie Fliegel - our wonderful hosts for so many events, including Columbus Day, Middle School Caring Awards, and High School Caring Awards!
Sussex County Technical School - Mike Tresslar and staff - our delicious brunch always greatly appreciated. This year an extra thanks for the beautiful retirement cake especially created for our very own Kim Besecker-Washko by Mia Monell, senior at Tech who won first place at the NJ Skills USA Cake Decorating!
Middle School Caring Awards - Kim Washko, Danielle Manisa, and Mary Jo Vroegindewey for a beautiful Caring Awards ceremony held at SCCC!
High School Caring Awards - Kim Knabb for a lovely Caring Awards ceremony held at SCCC!
Retirement and Recognition Luncheon - Ken Schnedier, Melissa Zolla, and Michelle DeMartino - our gracious hosts from William Paterson University!
Much thanks to Chantel Seger for her dedication to our fabulous website throughout the years. Much happiness to Chantel!
Thanks to Donna Lembo, our new webmaster! Donna can be reached at dlembo@hpregional.org with any website additions or questions.
Thanks to Donna Picciuto, our new treasurer who is doing an excellent job, as well as Lisa Frisbie, who has taken over Kim's leadership position.
Best wishes to all for a very safe and enjoyable summer. See you in September!!!!
Joanne and Lisa
Thanks so much to everyone who contributed to the tremendous success of our association this year!
Much appreciation to:
Berkeley College - Gretchen Orsini and Carol Covino - our gracious hosts for our kick off breakfast every September!
Center for Prevention - Becky Carlson and Jenn Boyle - many hours of work go into our Columbus Day In-Service!
Sussex County Community College - Todd Poltersdorf and Julie Fliegel - our wonderful hosts for so many events, including Columbus Day, Middle School Caring Awards, and High School Caring Awards!
Sussex County Technical School - Mike Tresslar and staff - our delicious brunch always greatly appreciated. This year an extra thanks for the beautiful retirement cake especially created for our very own Kim Besecker-Washko by Mia Monell, senior at Tech who won first place at the NJ Skills USA Cake Decorating!
Middle School Caring Awards - Kim Washko, Danielle Manisa, and Mary Jo Vroegindewey for a beautiful Caring Awards ceremony held at SCCC!
High School Caring Awards - Kim Knabb for a lovely Caring Awards ceremony held at SCCC!
Retirement and Recognition Luncheon - Ken Schnedier, Melissa Zolla, and Michelle DeMartino - our gracious hosts from William Paterson University!
Much thanks to Chantel Seger for her dedication to our fabulous website throughout the years. Much happiness to Chantel!
Thanks to Donna Lembo, our new webmaster! Donna can be reached at dlembo@hpregional.org with any website additions or questions.
Thanks to Donna Picciuto, our new treasurer who is doing an excellent job, as well as Lisa Frisbie, who has taken over Kim's leadership position.
Best wishes to all for a very safe and enjoyable summer. See you in September!!!!
Joanne and Lisa
old: 2012-2013 SCSCA Meeting Dates
September 27, 2012- Welcome Back Meeting- Lafayette House- Sponsored by Dover Business College
October 8, 2012- Countywide In-Service Day- SCCC
November 15, 2012- Breakfast Meeting- Project Self-Sufficiency, Newton- Sponsored by Project Self-Sufficiency
February 5, 2013- 8:30am- Brunch Meeting- Sussex Technical School
March 21, 2013- 8:30am- Middle School Caring Awards- SCCC
April 16, 2013- 8:30am- Dr. Koss and Center for Prevention Presentation- Center for Prevention and Counseling, Newton
May 21, 2013- 8:30am- High School Caring Awards- SCCC
June 12, 2013- 12:00 pm- End of Year Meeting- Lafayette House
October 8, 2012- Countywide In-Service Day- SCCC
November 15, 2012- Breakfast Meeting- Project Self-Sufficiency, Newton- Sponsored by Project Self-Sufficiency
February 5, 2013- 8:30am- Brunch Meeting- Sussex Technical School
March 21, 2013- 8:30am- Middle School Caring Awards- SCCC
April 16, 2013- 8:30am- Dr. Koss and Center for Prevention Presentation- Center for Prevention and Counseling, Newton
May 21, 2013- 8:30am- High School Caring Awards- SCCC
June 12, 2013- 12:00 pm- End of Year Meeting- Lafayette House
Thursday, June 5, 2014- 12pm- Farmstead Golf & Country Club-
Thursday, May 22,2014- 8:30am- High School Caring Awards- SCCC
Thursday, March 27, 2014- 8:30am-11am- Project Self Sufficiency- ASCA Model, NJSCA Evaluation Model & SGO's!
March 20, 2014- Middle School Caring Awards- SCCC
RESCHEDULED- New Date February 25, 2014. February 5, 2014- 8:30am- 12pm- Sussex Technical School
RESCHEDULED- See Below- March 27th
January 22, 2014- 8:30am-11am- Project Self Sufficiency- Our speaker will be Mr. Jim Lukach, the Executive Director of the New Jersey School Counselor Association.
January 22, 2014- 8:30am-11am- Project Self Sufficiency- Our speaker will be Mr. Jim Lukach, the Executive Director of the New Jersey School Counselor Association.
November 13, 2013- 8:30am- Center for Prevention- 3 Presenters: Danielle Tarantino from Applied Behavioral Consultants, Diane Taylor from Pass It Along, and Becky Carlson from the Center for Prevention.
OLD: 2013-2014 meeting dates
September 25, 2013- Welcome Back Meeting- 10am- Perona Farms- Sponsored by Berkeley College
October 14, 2013- 8am- Countywide In-Service Day- SCCC- Fine Arts Building- RSVP required!
October 14, 2013- 8am- Countywide In-Service Day- SCCC- Fine Arts Building- RSVP required!
OLD: 2014-2015 Meeting Dates
September 24, 2014- 8:30am- Welcome Back Meeting- Perona Farms
October 13, 2014- 8am-2:30pm- Countywide Columbus Day In-Service- Bristol Glen, Newton, NJ
February 11, 2015- Meeting at Sussex Tech- 8:30am
April 24, 2015- Sussex Tech- 8:15am
May 28, 2015- High School Caring Awards- 8:30-10:30am- SCCC
**CHANGE** June 4, 2015- Middle School Caring Awards- 8:30-10:30am- SCCC
June 12, 2015- 11:30am-2:30pm- End of the Year Retirement/Recognition Luncheon- The Farmstead, Lafayette, NJ- hosted by Universal Technical Institute
September 24, 2014- 8:30am- Welcome Back Meeting- Perona Farms
October 13, 2014- 8am-2:30pm- Countywide Columbus Day In-Service- Bristol Glen, Newton, NJ
February 11, 2015- Meeting at Sussex Tech- 8:30am
April 24, 2015- Sussex Tech- 8:15am
May 28, 2015- High School Caring Awards- 8:30-10:30am- SCCC
**CHANGE** June 4, 2015- Middle School Caring Awards- 8:30-10:30am- SCCC
June 12, 2015- 11:30am-2:30pm- End of the Year Retirement/Recognition Luncheon- The Farmstead, Lafayette, NJ- hosted by Universal Technical Institute
OLD: 2015-2016 Meeting Dates
October 12, 2015- Annual Columbus Day In-Service Workshop- 8am to 2:30pm @ Sussex County Community College
October 23, 2015- Welcome Back Meeting- 8:30am @ Perona Farms- sponsored by Berkeley College
November 19, 2015- Presentation by Kristy Lavin- 8:30am @ Project Self- Sufficiency
February 09, 2016- Sussex Tech Counselor Brunch- 8:30am-11am @ Sussex Technical School (Library).
***February 24, 2016- School Counselors of Morris County meeting- 3:45-7:45pm @ Meadow Wood Manor
March 17, 2016- Middle School Caring Awards- SCCC
April 7, 2016- Meeting at Project Self-Sufficiency- 8:30-11am
June 6, 2016- High School Caring Awards
SEE DOCUMENT BELOW FOR DETAILS
June 7, 2016- End of the Year Meeting/Retiree Recognition Luncheon- 12-3pm- Farmstead Golf & Country Club
October 12, 2015- Annual Columbus Day In-Service Workshop- 8am to 2:30pm @ Sussex County Community College
October 23, 2015- Welcome Back Meeting- 8:30am @ Perona Farms- sponsored by Berkeley College
November 19, 2015- Presentation by Kristy Lavin- 8:30am @ Project Self- Sufficiency
February 09, 2016- Sussex Tech Counselor Brunch- 8:30am-11am @ Sussex Technical School (Library).
***February 24, 2016- School Counselors of Morris County meeting- 3:45-7:45pm @ Meadow Wood Manor
March 17, 2016- Middle School Caring Awards- SCCC
April 7, 2016- Meeting at Project Self-Sufficiency- 8:30-11am
June 6, 2016- High School Caring Awards
SEE DOCUMENT BELOW FOR DETAILS
June 7, 2016- End of the Year Meeting/Retiree Recognition Luncheon- 12-3pm- Farmstead Golf & Country Club
School Support Network Meeting in Sussex County
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
8:00am - 11:00am
Center for Prevention and Counseling (Satellite Office)
65 Newton Sparta Road (Manor Plaza)
Newton, NJ
For directions, please click here.
The School Support Network exists to support educators and their efforts to make lasting positive change in their schools!
United Way Youth Empowerment Alliance’s nationally recognized School Support Network provides a venue for educators and administrators to share best practices, brainstorm ideas, and access resources to improve school culture and climate. Each meeting includes a professional development workshop that fulfills state requirements.
Meetings are open to all K-12 educators, administrators, and school or youth agency staff, as well as Board of Education members and PTO/PTA members.
Please Join Us
Please click here to register.
Questions?
Please email Aileen Johnsen or Tina Aue.
The School Support Network Meetings in Sussex are brought to you by United Way of Northern New Jersey's Youth Empowerment Alliance and The Center for Prevention and Counseling.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
8:00am - 11:00am
Center for Prevention and Counseling (Satellite Office)
65 Newton Sparta Road (Manor Plaza)
Newton, NJ
For directions, please click here.
The School Support Network exists to support educators and their efforts to make lasting positive change in their schools!
United Way Youth Empowerment Alliance’s nationally recognized School Support Network provides a venue for educators and administrators to share best practices, brainstorm ideas, and access resources to improve school culture and climate. Each meeting includes a professional development workshop that fulfills state requirements.
Meetings are open to all K-12 educators, administrators, and school or youth agency staff, as well as Board of Education members and PTO/PTA members.
Please Join Us
- Coffee and Networking from 8:00 to 8:15
- Professional Development Workshop
- Spotlight School Presentation
- Opportunity to share challenges and successes and network with peers from other schools in the area.
Please click here to register.
Questions?
Please email Aileen Johnsen or Tina Aue.
The School Support Network Meetings in Sussex are brought to you by United Way of Northern New Jersey's Youth Empowerment Alliance and The Center for Prevention and Counseling.
School Support Network Meeting in Sussex County
April 3, 2017- Meeting- 8:30-11:15am @ Project Self-Sufficiency. RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by March 27th!
May 24, 2017- High School Caring Awards @ SCCC
June 2, 2017- End of Year Luncheon- 11:30am @ The Farmstead Golf & Country Club sponsored by Berkeley College. RSVP required by May 26th to jkoch@hpregional.org
May 24, 2017- High School Caring Awards @ SCCC
June 2, 2017- End of Year Luncheon- 11:30am @ The Farmstead Golf & Country Club sponsored by Berkeley College. RSVP required by May 26th to jkoch@hpregional.org
OLD: 2016-2017 Meeting Dates
October 10, 2016- Annual Columbus Day In-Service Workshop- 8am-2:30pm @ SCCC
Click here to register! RSVP required
November 3, 2016- Meeting- 8:30-10am @ Perona Farms sponsored by Berkeley College. RSVP required by October 25th to jkoch@hpregional.org
February 8, 2017- Sussex Tech Counselor Brunch @ Sussex Tech- 8:30am. RSVP required by February 3rd to Mike at mtresslar@sussex.tec.nj.us
Snowdate February 15, 2017
March 8, 2017- Counselors of Morris County Meeting- see invitation below- RSVP required
October 10, 2016- Annual Columbus Day In-Service Workshop- 8am-2:30pm @ SCCC
Click here to register! RSVP required
November 3, 2016- Meeting- 8:30-10am @ Perona Farms sponsored by Berkeley College. RSVP required by October 25th to jkoch@hpregional.org
February 8, 2017- Sussex Tech Counselor Brunch @ Sussex Tech- 8:30am. RSVP required by February 3rd to Mike at mtresslar@sussex.tec.nj.us
Snowdate February 15, 2017
March 8, 2017- Counselors of Morris County Meeting- see invitation below- RSVP required
October 30, 2017- New cohort of Youth Corps @ Project Self-Sufficiency. Visit https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/ for details
2017-18 Community Events:
2017-2018 Events
Thank you to Sussex Tech for hosting this day and the delicious brunch and to Mike Tresslar for his effort and time in organizing and coordinating this day!
Agenda and Photos Below
SCSCA Meeting at Sussex Tech
Feb. 14, 2019
8:30 am - Registration
8:40 am - Welcome - Mike Tresslar
8:45 am - Mrs. Keiper at Sussex Tech - Overview of application process
9:15 am - SCSCA meeting
Danielle Manisa
High School - Middle to end of May at SCCC
Kim Knabb
3. March 20th - Visit to Universal Technical Institute
4. College Apparel Day - First week of May; Donations go to
SCSCA for high school scholarships
5. Counselor of the County - nominations on form sent out
6. Website/Email Group - Donna Lembo
7. Scholarships update - Donna Picciuto
8. End of the Year Meeting - Retirees - any prospective retirees???
Awards/Retirement recognitions
9:45 am - Break
9:50 am - Counselor Break out sessions
10:35 am - Brunch
Agenda and Photos Below
SCSCA Meeting at Sussex Tech
Feb. 14, 2019
8:30 am - Registration
8:40 am - Welcome - Mike Tresslar
8:45 am - Mrs. Keiper at Sussex Tech - Overview of application process
9:15 am - SCSCA meeting
- School Support Network Meetings - attendance?
- Caring Awards update
Danielle Manisa
High School - Middle to end of May at SCCC
Kim Knabb
3. March 20th - Visit to Universal Technical Institute
4. College Apparel Day - First week of May; Donations go to
SCSCA for high school scholarships
5. Counselor of the County - nominations on form sent out
6. Website/Email Group - Donna Lembo
7. Scholarships update - Donna Picciuto
8. End of the Year Meeting - Retirees - any prospective retirees???
Awards/Retirement recognitions
9:45 am - Break
9:50 am - Counselor Break out sessions
10:35 am - Brunch
Annual Sussex County Technical School Counselor Brunch
MESSAGE FROM PASS IT ALONG
The Pass It Along Youth Leadership Conference is here: October 3rd at Sussex Tech. If you recall, I discussed at your end of the year Farmstead meeting that we would love to have one counselor from each school directly assisting with our groups during the day. This is a win-win for everyone. Thus, please be willing to offer your help and become an active ingredient on this great day where we Break the Stigma of mental health. Our Service Corps students have been working hard all summer to put this together as this is a day run by students and for our students.
Thank you very much.
Kurt
"Be the Change",
Kurt Walton
President & CEO
Pass it Along
60 Blue Heron Rd., Suite 100
Sparta, N.J. 07871
973-726-9777x231
www.passitalong.org
The Pass It Along Youth Leadership Conference is here: October 3rd at Sussex Tech. If you recall, I discussed at your end of the year Farmstead meeting that we would love to have one counselor from each school directly assisting with our groups during the day. This is a win-win for everyone. Thus, please be willing to offer your help and become an active ingredient on this great day where we Break the Stigma of mental health. Our Service Corps students have been working hard all summer to put this together as this is a day run by students and for our students.
Thank you very much.
Kurt
"Be the Change",
Kurt Walton
President & CEO
Pass it Along
60 Blue Heron Rd., Suite 100
Sparta, N.J. 07871
973-726-9777x231
www.passitalong.org
2017-2018 Meeting Dates
September 26, 2017- Welcome Back Breakfast Meeting- 8:30am @ Farmstead Golf & Country Club. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by September 21st
October 9, 2017- Annual Columbus Day In-Service Workshop- 8am-3pm @ SCCC
November 7, 2017- Combined meeting with the School Support Network- 8-11am @ The Center (65 Newton Sparta Road- Newton, NJ)
February 13, 2018- Sussex Tech Annual Brunch- 8:30am @ Sussex Tech
We will start with a welcome and update by administration at 8:30 a.m. and then our business meeting will follow. If time permits, we will break into groups for sharing but we don't want to cut into our fabulous brunch prepared by the wonderful culinary students! Brunch will be the conclusion of our program. A great big thanks to Mike Tresslar for arranging this great day for us. SNOW DATE: The Chef at Sussex Tech needs a day to prep if the scheduled date is snowed out so Counselor Brunch snow date is Thursday Feb.22. at 8:30 am (because of Presidents 2-day Weekend).
Please RSVP to Mike Tresslar at mtresslar@sussex.tec.nj.us by Tuesday, January 30 to let us know you will be joining us on February 13th! Looking forward to seeing you then.
September 26, 2017- Welcome Back Breakfast Meeting- 8:30am @ Farmstead Golf & Country Club. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by September 21st
October 9, 2017- Annual Columbus Day In-Service Workshop- 8am-3pm @ SCCC
November 7, 2017- Combined meeting with the School Support Network- 8-11am @ The Center (65 Newton Sparta Road- Newton, NJ)
February 13, 2018- Sussex Tech Annual Brunch- 8:30am @ Sussex Tech
We will start with a welcome and update by administration at 8:30 a.m. and then our business meeting will follow. If time permits, we will break into groups for sharing but we don't want to cut into our fabulous brunch prepared by the wonderful culinary students! Brunch will be the conclusion of our program. A great big thanks to Mike Tresslar for arranging this great day for us. SNOW DATE: The Chef at Sussex Tech needs a day to prep if the scheduled date is snowed out so Counselor Brunch snow date is Thursday Feb.22. at 8:30 am (because of Presidents 2-day Weekend).
Please RSVP to Mike Tresslar at mtresslar@sussex.tec.nj.us by Tuesday, January 30 to let us know you will be joining us on February 13th! Looking forward to seeing you then.
Agenda for the May 23, 2018 Recognition dinner
Information Regarding Morris County School Counselor Association (MCPCA):
Hi, Sussex!
We had our first MCPCA Executive Board meeting this week and Morris is very interested in continuing our shared relationship with Sussex. The only item I've been asked to pass along to you is that MCPCA's by-laws require MCPCA membership dues used for student scholarships must go to students attending Morris County high schools.
So any Sussex County counselors who would like to join MCPCA, come to Morris County's dinner meetings, participate fully in all MCPCA PD, communication, etc., are invited to join MCPCA by clicking here and we welcome them all!
...and I hope you both have a great year, too!
Fred Douglas
Parsippany High School
973-263-7001 x 2332
Hi, Sussex!
We had our first MCPCA Executive Board meeting this week and Morris is very interested in continuing our shared relationship with Sussex. The only item I've been asked to pass along to you is that MCPCA's by-laws require MCPCA membership dues used for student scholarships must go to students attending Morris County high schools.
So any Sussex County counselors who would like to join MCPCA, come to Morris County's dinner meetings, participate fully in all MCPCA PD, communication, etc., are invited to join MCPCA by clicking here and we welcome them all!
...and I hope you both have a great year, too!
Fred Douglas
Parsippany High School
973-263-7001 x 2332
View previous "news" and past information- click on "Resources, Archive"
Check out the information on the Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment & Training Services now available on the "Resources" page!
$$$ Do your students need help with FAFSA? Sussex County Community College can help! Attend a FREE workshop- click here for details
January 8, 2018
Our next meeting will be our annual brunch graciously hosted by Sussex County Technical School on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. We will start with a welcome and update by administration at 8:30 a.m. and then our business meeting will follow. If time permits, we will break into groups for sharing but we don't want to cut into our fabulous brunch prepared by the wonderful culinary students! Brunch will be the conclusion of our program. A great big thanks to Mike Tresslar for arranging this great day for us.
SNOW DATE: The Chef at Sussex Tech needs a day to prep if the scheduled date is snowed out so Counselor Brunch snow date is Thursday Feb.22. at 8:30 am (because of Presidents 2-day Weekend).
It is also time for our annual Counselor of the County nominations. Please send me any names of your colleagues you feel are deserving of this prestigious award. Please attach a brief biography and email to me at jkoch@hpregional.org. A committee will be formed to select our 2018 Counselor of the County who will then be honored at a breakfast in May as well as at our end of year luncheon. Please send me all nominations by Wednesday, January 31st.
Also, we are calling all of our creative technical colleagues to step up and assume the role of webmaster of our sussexcountysca website. Chantel Seger has done a superb job of maintaining this site for many years and the site has done a tremendous job of keeping our members updated and promoting our organization. Unfortunately for us, but fortunately for Chantel and her beautiful family, she has decided to stay home for the next several years to be with her family! All the best to you Chantel, and we thank you for all that you've done, even maintaining our website throughout your entire maternity leave! Please let us know if you would be able to assume this responsibility.
Please RSVP to Mike Tresslar at mtresslar@sussex.tec.nj.us by Tuesday, January 30 to let us know you will be joining us on February 13th! Looking forward to seeing you then.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Our next meeting will be our annual brunch graciously hosted by Sussex County Technical School on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. We will start with a welcome and update by administration at 8:30 a.m. and then our business meeting will follow. If time permits, we will break into groups for sharing but we don't want to cut into our fabulous brunch prepared by the wonderful culinary students! Brunch will be the conclusion of our program. A great big thanks to Mike Tresslar for arranging this great day for us.
SNOW DATE: The Chef at Sussex Tech needs a day to prep if the scheduled date is snowed out so Counselor Brunch snow date is Thursday Feb.22. at 8:30 am (because of Presidents 2-day Weekend).
It is also time for our annual Counselor of the County nominations. Please send me any names of your colleagues you feel are deserving of this prestigious award. Please attach a brief biography and email to me at jkoch@hpregional.org. A committee will be formed to select our 2018 Counselor of the County who will then be honored at a breakfast in May as well as at our end of year luncheon. Please send me all nominations by Wednesday, January 31st.
Also, we are calling all of our creative technical colleagues to step up and assume the role of webmaster of our sussexcountysca website. Chantel Seger has done a superb job of maintaining this site for many years and the site has done a tremendous job of keeping our members updated and promoting our organization. Unfortunately for us, but fortunately for Chantel and her beautiful family, she has decided to stay home for the next several years to be with her family! All the best to you Chantel, and we thank you for all that you've done, even maintaining our website throughout your entire maternity leave! Please let us know if you would be able to assume this responsibility.
Please RSVP to Mike Tresslar at mtresslar@sussex.tec.nj.us by Tuesday, January 30 to let us know you will be joining us on February 13th! Looking forward to seeing you then.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
October 30, 2017
Dear Counselors,
In coordination with the Center for Prevention, United Way, the county ABS meetings and the School Support Network, we are extending an invitation to the November 7th School Support Network meeting.
This topic of this month's meeting is : The Need for Coping Skills in an Age of Anxiety. Presented by Paul DePinto. Instead of asking a therapist to do another presentation for our organization, we will be joining others at this meeting. And many of our counselors already attend the monthly ABS meetings. Both November and February meetings will provide necessary information to us on anxiety and supporting LGBT students. Instead of a separate meeting for the winter, we would like to join in with the School Support Network to gain this valuable information.
Our next formal SCSCA meeting will be our brunch graciously hosted by Sussex Tech on Tuesday, February 6th. In the meantime, please continue to consult our webpage at sussexcountysca.org for lots of pertinent information. Hoping to see you at the School Support Network!
Please use the link to register. You do not need to email Joanne or I. We hope to see your there.
Joanne and Kim
Dear Counselors,
In coordination with the Center for Prevention, United Way, the county ABS meetings and the School Support Network, we are extending an invitation to the November 7th School Support Network meeting.
This topic of this month's meeting is : The Need for Coping Skills in an Age of Anxiety. Presented by Paul DePinto. Instead of asking a therapist to do another presentation for our organization, we will be joining others at this meeting. And many of our counselors already attend the monthly ABS meetings. Both November and February meetings will provide necessary information to us on anxiety and supporting LGBT students. Instead of a separate meeting for the winter, we would like to join in with the School Support Network to gain this valuable information.
Our next formal SCSCA meeting will be our brunch graciously hosted by Sussex Tech on Tuesday, February 6th. In the meantime, please continue to consult our webpage at sussexcountysca.org for lots of pertinent information. Hoping to see you at the School Support Network!
Please use the link to register. You do not need to email Joanne or I. We hope to see your there.
Joanne and Kim
September 12, 2017
Welcome Back Everyone!
We hope you all had a very relaxing and enjoyable summer and are having a great start to the 2017-2018 school year! We are so excited to let you know that our kick off breakfast is once again going to be graciously hosted by Berkeley College. We are trying a new venue this year and the Farmstead Golf and Country Club in Lafayette (where we have had our end of year recognition/retirement luncheons) will be serving us breakfast on Tuesday, September 26th, at 8:30 a.m. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by September 21st. Hope you can join us for the start of a great year!
We also would like to offer a great big thank you to Becky Carlson and her staff, especially Jenn Boyle, for all the work they have done to bring us an action packed In-Service Day on Monday, October 9th. Also, thanks so much to Todd Poltersdorf at Sussex County Community College for once again graciously offering to host! Please stay tuned for invitations and RSVP information!
Our website maintained by Chantel Seger is such a valuable resource. Please continue to visit us at sussexcountysca.org for a lot of very useful information.
Also, please note that Jill Wolak at Byram knows of a Graduate School Counseling student who is in need of a final internship and would like to be placed in a MS and/or HS in Sussex County. If you are or know of someone who would be interested in an intern, please contact Jill at her contact information. Thank you!
Mrs. Jill Wolak
School Counselor
wolak.jill@byramschools.org
973-347-1047 x 2140
Looking forward to seeing you on September 26th!
Regards.
Joanne and Kim
(Please forward to any new counselor in your districts and have them email me with their contact information. I will add their name to our list. Please let me know of any other changes as well). Thanks for your help!
Welcome Back Everyone!
We hope you all had a very relaxing and enjoyable summer and are having a great start to the 2017-2018 school year! We are so excited to let you know that our kick off breakfast is once again going to be graciously hosted by Berkeley College. We are trying a new venue this year and the Farmstead Golf and Country Club in Lafayette (where we have had our end of year recognition/retirement luncheons) will be serving us breakfast on Tuesday, September 26th, at 8:30 a.m. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by September 21st. Hope you can join us for the start of a great year!
We also would like to offer a great big thank you to Becky Carlson and her staff, especially Jenn Boyle, for all the work they have done to bring us an action packed In-Service Day on Monday, October 9th. Also, thanks so much to Todd Poltersdorf at Sussex County Community College for once again graciously offering to host! Please stay tuned for invitations and RSVP information!
Our website maintained by Chantel Seger is such a valuable resource. Please continue to visit us at sussexcountysca.org for a lot of very useful information.
Also, please note that Jill Wolak at Byram knows of a Graduate School Counseling student who is in need of a final internship and would like to be placed in a MS and/or HS in Sussex County. If you are or know of someone who would be interested in an intern, please contact Jill at her contact information. Thank you!
Mrs. Jill Wolak
School Counselor
wolak.jill@byramschools.org
973-347-1047 x 2140
Looking forward to seeing you on September 26th!
Regards.
Joanne and Kim
(Please forward to any new counselor in your districts and have them email me with their contact information. I will add their name to our list. Please let me know of any other changes as well). Thanks for your help!
June 2017
Hi Everyone,
Thanks so much to so many for a beautiful retirement and recognition luncheon. We are so appreciative of Gretchen and staff at Berkeley College for their continued commitment to our organization and all we do!
Congrats again to Jolene Hegarty, our Counselor of the County. It was wonderful to officially present Jolene with her plaque from the organization and to hear more about Jolene and all the wonderful things she is doing at Kittatinny! Congrats again Jolene!
While we are so very happy for our retirees, we are also so very sad to see John Gill and MaryJo Vroegindewey retire. Both John and MaryJo have not only been excellent counselors and valuable additions to their respective schools, but they have made such contributions to our association as well. John has done an awesome job serving as our treasurer for many years, ordering all plaques, and creating certificates for the High School Caring Awards and our PD hours! John never misses a beat! Speaking of beats, Mary Jo has been a fixture at our Middle School Caring Awards for many years, always doing a fabulous job on our closing activity and enlightening all with her singing! So happy for Mary Jo that she can now spend her time singing to her new grandson! Much much happiness to both of these excellent colleagues on their well deserved retirement! Also, a great big thank you goes to Betty Scymanski who spoke on behalf of Jolene and John, and Kaleigh Ralph for speaking on behalf of Mary Jo. Both Betty and Kaleigh were terrific!! (Great singing Kaleigh!!)
Thanks so much to all of you for your contributions to our college shirt days. Our treasury and membership is in amazing shape and we are so appreciative of the commitment from all. The recipients of our scholarships were delighted and very appreciative! (Thanks Donna and committee!) Please continue to visit our website at sussexcountysca.org for information and photos of all our events. Many opportunities are posted on our website! (Thanks Chantel!)
Becky Carlson from the Center for Prevention is already very busy getting ideas for our Columbus Day in-service at the college. Thanks so much to Becky and Todd for your continued support as well.
Best wishes to all of you and your families for a very happy, safe, and restful summer. September will be here before you know it so enjoy every minute! We hope to see you at our September meeting.
All the Best,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
Thanks so much to so many for a beautiful retirement and recognition luncheon. We are so appreciative of Gretchen and staff at Berkeley College for their continued commitment to our organization and all we do!
Congrats again to Jolene Hegarty, our Counselor of the County. It was wonderful to officially present Jolene with her plaque from the organization and to hear more about Jolene and all the wonderful things she is doing at Kittatinny! Congrats again Jolene!
While we are so very happy for our retirees, we are also so very sad to see John Gill and MaryJo Vroegindewey retire. Both John and MaryJo have not only been excellent counselors and valuable additions to their respective schools, but they have made such contributions to our association as well. John has done an awesome job serving as our treasurer for many years, ordering all plaques, and creating certificates for the High School Caring Awards and our PD hours! John never misses a beat! Speaking of beats, Mary Jo has been a fixture at our Middle School Caring Awards for many years, always doing a fabulous job on our closing activity and enlightening all with her singing! So happy for Mary Jo that she can now spend her time singing to her new grandson! Much much happiness to both of these excellent colleagues on their well deserved retirement! Also, a great big thank you goes to Betty Scymanski who spoke on behalf of Jolene and John, and Kaleigh Ralph for speaking on behalf of Mary Jo. Both Betty and Kaleigh were terrific!! (Great singing Kaleigh!!)
Thanks so much to all of you for your contributions to our college shirt days. Our treasury and membership is in amazing shape and we are so appreciative of the commitment from all. The recipients of our scholarships were delighted and very appreciative! (Thanks Donna and committee!) Please continue to visit our website at sussexcountysca.org for information and photos of all our events. Many opportunities are posted on our website! (Thanks Chantel!)
Becky Carlson from the Center for Prevention is already very busy getting ideas for our Columbus Day in-service at the college. Thanks so much to Becky and Todd for your continued support as well.
Best wishes to all of you and your families for a very happy, safe, and restful summer. September will be here before you know it so enjoy every minute! We hope to see you at our September meeting.
All the Best,
Joanne and Kim
May 22, 2017
Dear All ~
Wow! We can't believe the end of the year is almost here! And to celebrate our counselors' efforts and honor our retirees, you are invited to attend a luncheon at 11:30 am on Friday, June 2nd at The Farmstead Golf & Country Club, 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, NJ. We are very grateful to Gretchen at Berkeley College for her generosity in hosting this luncheon again for us this year.
We would also like to extend an invitation and thank you to Becky Carlson from the Center for Prevention and Todd Poltersdorf at SCCC for all of their help and assistance throughout the year!
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Joanne Koch atjkoch@hpregional.org by FRIDAY, May 26th, 2017.
Also, just a reminder that the High School Caring Award Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 24th at SCCC. Please reach out to Kim Knabb at kim.knabb@sparta.org for more information.
Thank you all for a wonderful and productive year and we look forward to seeing you at the luncheon!
Kim and Joanne
Dear All ~
Wow! We can't believe the end of the year is almost here! And to celebrate our counselors' efforts and honor our retirees, you are invited to attend a luncheon at 11:30 am on Friday, June 2nd at The Farmstead Golf & Country Club, 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, NJ. We are very grateful to Gretchen at Berkeley College for her generosity in hosting this luncheon again for us this year.
We would also like to extend an invitation and thank you to Becky Carlson from the Center for Prevention and Todd Poltersdorf at SCCC for all of their help and assistance throughout the year!
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Joanne Koch atjkoch@hpregional.org by FRIDAY, May 26th, 2017.
Also, just a reminder that the High School Caring Award Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 24th at SCCC. Please reach out to Kim Knabb at kim.knabb@sparta.org for more information.
Thank you all for a wonderful and productive year and we look forward to seeing you at the luncheon!
Kim and Joanne
April 26, 2017
Hi Everyone,
Hope you are all enjoying this very busy time of year! Just wanted to update you with a few reminders.
This Monday is National Decision Day so hopefully your schools can participate in a College Apparel/jeans Day, as many have done in the past. If you can collect money to in conjunction with this, this money can be used to provide additional scholarships for local high school students. You can acknowledge this day any day during the week.
Our High School Caring Awards are being held on Wednesday, May 24th and are once again being graciously hosted by Todd and Julie at Sussex County Community College. Kim Knabb is the chair so if you haven't gotten back to her, please do so at kim.knabb@sparta.org.
Also, our Sussex County School Counselors' Scholarship is due on May 5th and Donna Picciuto is our coordinator. Donna can be reached at dpicciuto@vtsd.com with any questions. We are so happy to have enough in our treasury to once again award three scholarships to deserving Sussex County seniors.
Finally, our end of the year Recognition/Retirement luncheon is scheduled for Friday, June 2 , 2017 at the Farmstead Golf & Country Club in Lafayette. Please stay tuned for an official invite and additional information. We will be honoring our retirees and Counselor of the County. Please let us know of any retirees you may know of so we can properly invite and honor them.
As always, please refer to our website at sussexcountysca.org for continued updates. Thanks to Chantel, Donna, and Kim for all your assistance with the above endeavors.
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
Hope you are all enjoying this very busy time of year! Just wanted to update you with a few reminders.
This Monday is National Decision Day so hopefully your schools can participate in a College Apparel/jeans Day, as many have done in the past. If you can collect money to in conjunction with this, this money can be used to provide additional scholarships for local high school students. You can acknowledge this day any day during the week.
Our High School Caring Awards are being held on Wednesday, May 24th and are once again being graciously hosted by Todd and Julie at Sussex County Community College. Kim Knabb is the chair so if you haven't gotten back to her, please do so at kim.knabb@sparta.org.
Also, our Sussex County School Counselors' Scholarship is due on May 5th and Donna Picciuto is our coordinator. Donna can be reached at dpicciuto@vtsd.com with any questions. We are so happy to have enough in our treasury to once again award three scholarships to deserving Sussex County seniors.
Finally, our end of the year Recognition/Retirement luncheon is scheduled for Friday, June 2 , 2017 at the Farmstead Golf & Country Club in Lafayette. Please stay tuned for an official invite and additional information. We will be honoring our retirees and Counselor of the County. Please let us know of any retirees you may know of so we can properly invite and honor them.
As always, please refer to our website at sussexcountysca.org for continued updates. Thanks to Chantel, Donna, and Kim for all your assistance with the above endeavors.
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
April 5, 2017
Happy Spring Everyone!
They say April showers bring May flowers. At this rate, we should be seeing lots of flowers in May!!!
A great big thank you to Melissa Bischoff at PSS for hosting our very well attended and informative meeting this week. It was great to hear updates of all the wonderful events PSS is sponsoring and it's always a treat to visit the beautiful Sister to Sister Prom Shop.
Patty Tomaszewski also shared such valuable and needed information with us on the topics of Gender Identity and Transgender Issues, and we are grateful for her knowledge of the subject. Please make sure to visit our website at sussexcountysca.org for Patty's handouts and other helpful information. Thanks, as always to Chantel Seger, our fabulous webmaster for her awesome job on the website!
As part of our business meeting, we did discuss our upcoming programs to include the High School Caring Award ceremony on May 24, 2017 at SCCC. More information will be sent soon from Kim Knabb, HS Program Coordinator. We are also excited about our end of the year Recognition/Retirement Luncheon to be held at The Farmstead on Friday, June 2nd, from 11:30 a.m - 3:00 pm. Stay tuned for detailed information, to be sent soon. Please notify us of any retirements so we can properly honor our retirees for their service.
Our scholarship applications (Donna Picciuto - chairperson) were sent to all schools. Please contact Donna at dpicciuto@vtsd.com with any questions. Finally, May 1st is National Decision Day - so this provides us with a great opportunity to have students wear their chosen schools (elementary and middle schools can wear apparel from mom, dad, or siblings' schools) and teachers wear their Alma Maters with jeans and contribute a monetary donation to our association! "College Apparel Day" can be held any day that week. This is a great fundraiser to raise money for scholarships - everything goes right back to our Sussex County students!!
Thanks again to everyone for your continued support of SCSCA! As mentioned please continue to check our website for any updates and valuable information. Have a very safe and enjoyable spring break with your family and friends.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Happy Spring Everyone!
They say April showers bring May flowers. At this rate, we should be seeing lots of flowers in May!!!
A great big thank you to Melissa Bischoff at PSS for hosting our very well attended and informative meeting this week. It was great to hear updates of all the wonderful events PSS is sponsoring and it's always a treat to visit the beautiful Sister to Sister Prom Shop.
Patty Tomaszewski also shared such valuable and needed information with us on the topics of Gender Identity and Transgender Issues, and we are grateful for her knowledge of the subject. Please make sure to visit our website at sussexcountysca.org for Patty's handouts and other helpful information. Thanks, as always to Chantel Seger, our fabulous webmaster for her awesome job on the website!
As part of our business meeting, we did discuss our upcoming programs to include the High School Caring Award ceremony on May 24, 2017 at SCCC. More information will be sent soon from Kim Knabb, HS Program Coordinator. We are also excited about our end of the year Recognition/Retirement Luncheon to be held at The Farmstead on Friday, June 2nd, from 11:30 a.m - 3:00 pm. Stay tuned for detailed information, to be sent soon. Please notify us of any retirements so we can properly honor our retirees for their service.
Our scholarship applications (Donna Picciuto - chairperson) were sent to all schools. Please contact Donna at dpicciuto@vtsd.com with any questions. Finally, May 1st is National Decision Day - so this provides us with a great opportunity to have students wear their chosen schools (elementary and middle schools can wear apparel from mom, dad, or siblings' schools) and teachers wear their Alma Maters with jeans and contribute a monetary donation to our association! "College Apparel Day" can be held any day that week. This is a great fundraiser to raise money for scholarships - everything goes right back to our Sussex County students!!
Thanks again to everyone for your continued support of SCSCA! As mentioned please continue to check our website for any updates and valuable information. Have a very safe and enjoyable spring break with your family and friends.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
March 1, 2017
Hi Everyone,
Happy almost spring! A great big thank you to Mike Tresslar and his staff at Sussex Tech for hosting a very informative and well attended meeting earlier in February (not to mention delicious!) We are always so appreciative of your generosity!
We are so delighted to share information about our next meeting which will be graciously hosted by Project Self Sufficiency, 127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ, on Monday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 am. Another great big thank you to Melissa for once again hosting us and providing a continental breakfast for us. The meeting will begin with an update on PSS followed by a presentation many of our members have requested information on. We are delighted to have Patty Tomaszewski share incredibly valuable information with us on the subject of gender identity.
The topics will include a general introduction of LGBT information and gender identity/transgender information and issues. The use of school locker rooms and bathrooms will be discussed. There will be a question and answer period. Time will be provided for participants to engage in conversations and debate the pros and cons of the different topics. A template will also be provided of Board of Education policy regarding these topics and handouts will also be provided on the various topics we discuss.
Patty Tomaszewski is a well respected presenter in this area so please make every effort to attend this incredibly valuable presentation. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by March 27th. Thanks and looking forward to seeing you on April 3rd.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim, Co-Presidents
P.S. During our break time, we will take a visit to the very special Sister to Sister Prom Shop which is a wonderful program sponsored by Project Self Sufficiency.
Hi Everyone,
Happy almost spring! A great big thank you to Mike Tresslar and his staff at Sussex Tech for hosting a very informative and well attended meeting earlier in February (not to mention delicious!) We are always so appreciative of your generosity!
We are so delighted to share information about our next meeting which will be graciously hosted by Project Self Sufficiency, 127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ, on Monday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 am. Another great big thank you to Melissa for once again hosting us and providing a continental breakfast for us. The meeting will begin with an update on PSS followed by a presentation many of our members have requested information on. We are delighted to have Patty Tomaszewski share incredibly valuable information with us on the subject of gender identity.
The topics will include a general introduction of LGBT information and gender identity/transgender information and issues. The use of school locker rooms and bathrooms will be discussed. There will be a question and answer period. Time will be provided for participants to engage in conversations and debate the pros and cons of the different topics. A template will also be provided of Board of Education policy regarding these topics and handouts will also be provided on the various topics we discuss.
Patty Tomaszewski is a well respected presenter in this area so please make every effort to attend this incredibly valuable presentation. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by March 27th. Thanks and looking forward to seeing you on April 3rd.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim, Co-Presidents
P.S. During our break time, we will take a visit to the very special Sister to Sister Prom Shop which is a wonderful program sponsored by Project Self Sufficiency.
January 26, 2017
Hi Everyone,
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 8:30 a.m. and is being graciously hosted by Sussex County Technical School, thanks to Mike Tresslar's efforts! We will get some updates from Mike about Sussex Tech and we will then hear from Mrs. Keiper, the new guidance supervisor. Mrs. Keiper will be discussing the new on-line application as well as the admissions process.
Following, we will have our SCSCA business meeting and finally, we will break into groups by grades levels for our networking and sharing, something we really never get to do! The best of all is last, with a delicious brunch provided by Chef B and her talented culinary students.
Please RSVP to Mike at mtresslar@sussex.tec.nj.us by Friday, February 3rd so he can provide a number to Chef B.
As always, please continue to check our website at sussexcountysca.org for updates and valuable information. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 8:30 a.m. and is being graciously hosted by Sussex County Technical School, thanks to Mike Tresslar's efforts! We will get some updates from Mike about Sussex Tech and we will then hear from Mrs. Keiper, the new guidance supervisor. Mrs. Keiper will be discussing the new on-line application as well as the admissions process.
Following, we will have our SCSCA business meeting and finally, we will break into groups by grades levels for our networking and sharing, something we really never get to do! The best of all is last, with a delicious brunch provided by Chef B and her talented culinary students.
Please RSVP to Mike at mtresslar@sussex.tec.nj.us by Friday, February 3rd so he can provide a number to Chef B.
As always, please continue to check our website at sussexcountysca.org for updates and valuable information. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
November 23, 2016
Hi Everyone,
A great big thank you to Berkeley College for once again graciously hosting our very well attended breakfast meeting earlier this month. It is so wonderful for us to be able to get together and share ideas.
Please see below for a very gracious invitation from Fred Douglas, president of the Morris County School Counselors' Association (thanks to Lisa Schuffenhauer for her efforts in putting this together for us!) Their upcoming meeting is focusing on the topic of Transgenders and I know this is something which came up as a much needed focus for one of our meetings. Hopefully many of us can attend and bring valuable information back to our next meeting. Thanks so much to Fred and his officers for including Sussex County.
Our next meeting is our brunch at Sussex Tech scheduled for February 8th (thanks to Mike Tresslar and his staff). Stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, please continue to check our website at sussexcountysca.org (thanks Chantel) for many updates and valuable information.
Best wishes to all of you and your families for a very happy and safe holiday season.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
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MCPCA Information
We unanimously agreed to extend an ongoing invitation (for you and any of your members who may be interested) to attend any of our dinner meetings as rsvp's become available online by checking here (click). The MCPCA by-laws allow for Sussex County counselors to join MCPCA as associate (non-voting) members in order to do this. To become an associate member Sussex County counselors can click here if they are interested.
Please extend this invitation on our behalf!
MCPCA's Executive Board:
President - Fred Douglas, Parsippany High School
Vice President - Cathy Haun, Mt. Olive High School
Secretary - Judith Sarubbi, Mt. Olive High School
Co - Treasurer - Jessie (Yesenia) Rivera, Morris Hills High School
Co - Treasurer - Jonathan Roman, Morris Hills High School
sites.google.com/site/mcpcaevent/
Hi Everyone,
A great big thank you to Berkeley College for once again graciously hosting our very well attended breakfast meeting earlier this month. It is so wonderful for us to be able to get together and share ideas.
Please see below for a very gracious invitation from Fred Douglas, president of the Morris County School Counselors' Association (thanks to Lisa Schuffenhauer for her efforts in putting this together for us!) Their upcoming meeting is focusing on the topic of Transgenders and I know this is something which came up as a much needed focus for one of our meetings. Hopefully many of us can attend and bring valuable information back to our next meeting. Thanks so much to Fred and his officers for including Sussex County.
Our next meeting is our brunch at Sussex Tech scheduled for February 8th (thanks to Mike Tresslar and his staff). Stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, please continue to check our website at sussexcountysca.org (thanks Chantel) for many updates and valuable information.
Best wishes to all of you and your families for a very happy and safe holiday season.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
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MCPCA Information
We unanimously agreed to extend an ongoing invitation (for you and any of your members who may be interested) to attend any of our dinner meetings as rsvp's become available online by checking here (click). The MCPCA by-laws allow for Sussex County counselors to join MCPCA as associate (non-voting) members in order to do this. To become an associate member Sussex County counselors can click here if they are interested.
Please extend this invitation on our behalf!
MCPCA's Executive Board:
President - Fred Douglas, Parsippany High School
Vice President - Cathy Haun, Mt. Olive High School
Secretary - Judith Sarubbi, Mt. Olive High School
Co - Treasurer - Jessie (Yesenia) Rivera, Morris Hills High School
Co - Treasurer - Jonathan Roman, Morris Hills High School
sites.google.com/site/mcpcaevent/
October 15, 2016
Our next meeting will be held at Perona Farms, 350 Andover-Sparta Road, Andover, NJ on Thursday, November 3, from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Here we will have a delicious brunch and hear about the programs at Berkeley College. We are grateful to Berkeley College for once again offering to host us! Please bring your thoughts and ideas as we will be discussing topics for the year.
Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by October 25th. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
June 8, 2016
Hi Everyone,
SCSCA is concluding our final week of school with two wonderful programs. A great big thank you to Todd Poltersdorf from SCCC for once again hosting our High School Caring Awards. It was a beautiful morning and extra thanks to Kim Knabb for chairing the event (and John Gill, our treasurer, for all his help with plaques and his color coordinated efforts!) Thanks also to Mr. Kurt Walton, our inspirational guest speaker.
Also, yesterday we had our wonderful end of the year recognition/retirement luncheon at the Farmstead which was very well attended. Congratulations to Nicole Keane, our Counselor of the County, and Lorraine Bollmann, Ellen Buchney, Suzanne Crisman, and Stefanie Gastaldello on their retirements! We also acknowledged our scholarship recipients who each received $250.00 for a total of $750.00. Thanks to Donna Picciuto and her committee for assisting in this endeavor. Speaking of funding, much appreciation to all our schools who have done college t-shirt days to boost our treasury (which is in great shape) which in turn goes back to our kids!
Thanks to all for an absolutely wonderful year! Our membership is in the best shape it has been in years and it is due to the efforts of my fellow officers and our awesome website maintained diligently by our very own Chantel Seger, as well as all of you! We are continually grateful to support from the community to include Becky Carlson and Tina Aue from the Center for Prevention, Melissa Bischoff from Project Self Sufficiency, Todd Poltersdorf and Julie Fliegel from SCCC, Gretchen Orsini from Berkeley, and John Davies from Universal Technical Institute.
Please continue to monitor our fabulous website at sussexcountysca.org. Best wishes to you and your families for a very safe and enjoyable summer.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
SCSCA is concluding our final week of school with two wonderful programs. A great big thank you to Todd Poltersdorf from SCCC for once again hosting our High School Caring Awards. It was a beautiful morning and extra thanks to Kim Knabb for chairing the event (and John Gill, our treasurer, for all his help with plaques and his color coordinated efforts!) Thanks also to Mr. Kurt Walton, our inspirational guest speaker.
Also, yesterday we had our wonderful end of the year recognition/retirement luncheon at the Farmstead which was very well attended. Congratulations to Nicole Keane, our Counselor of the County, and Lorraine Bollmann, Ellen Buchney, Suzanne Crisman, and Stefanie Gastaldello on their retirements! We also acknowledged our scholarship recipients who each received $250.00 for a total of $750.00. Thanks to Donna Picciuto and her committee for assisting in this endeavor. Speaking of funding, much appreciation to all our schools who have done college t-shirt days to boost our treasury (which is in great shape) which in turn goes back to our kids!
Thanks to all for an absolutely wonderful year! Our membership is in the best shape it has been in years and it is due to the efforts of my fellow officers and our awesome website maintained diligently by our very own Chantel Seger, as well as all of you! We are continually grateful to support from the community to include Becky Carlson and Tina Aue from the Center for Prevention, Melissa Bischoff from Project Self Sufficiency, Todd Poltersdorf and Julie Fliegel from SCCC, Gretchen Orsini from Berkeley, and John Davies from Universal Technical Institute.
Please continue to monitor our fabulous website at sussexcountysca.org. Best wishes to you and your families for a very safe and enjoyable summer.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
June 1, 2016
Dear All ~
Wow! We can't believe the end of the year is almost here! And to celebrate our counselors' efforts and honor our retirees, you are invited to attend a luncheon at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 7th at The Farmstead Golf & Country Club, 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, NJ. We are very grateful to Universal Technical Institute for their generosity in hosting this luncheon again for us this year.
We would also like to extend an invitation and thank you to Becky Carlson from the Center for Prevention and Todd Poltersdorf at SCCC for all of their help and assistance throughout the year!
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Joanne Koch at jkoch@hpregional.org by TUESDAY, May 31st, 2016.
Also, just a reminder that the High School Caring Award Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 6th at SCCC. Please reach out to Kim Knabb at kim.knabb@sparta.org for more information.
Thank you all for a wonderful and productive year and we look forward to seeing you at the luncheon!
Kim and Joanne ☺
Dear All ~
Wow! We can't believe the end of the year is almost here! And to celebrate our counselors' efforts and honor our retirees, you are invited to attend a luncheon at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 7th at The Farmstead Golf & Country Club, 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, NJ. We are very grateful to Universal Technical Institute for their generosity in hosting this luncheon again for us this year.
We would also like to extend an invitation and thank you to Becky Carlson from the Center for Prevention and Todd Poltersdorf at SCCC for all of their help and assistance throughout the year!
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Joanne Koch at jkoch@hpregional.org by TUESDAY, May 31st, 2016.
Also, just a reminder that the High School Caring Award Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 6th at SCCC. Please reach out to Kim Knabb at kim.knabb@sparta.org for more information.
Thank you all for a wonderful and productive year and we look forward to seeing you at the luncheon!
Kim and Joanne ☺
April 26, 2016
Hi Everyone,
Hope you are finally enjoying this beautiful spring weather! It is so hard to believe that we are speaking about our end of year retirement/recognition luncheon. It has been another wonderful year for SCSCA and as of today, we will be honoring four retirees and Nicole Keane, the Sussex County Counselor of the Year!!
We will conclude our very productive year with a luncheon at 12:00 on Tuesday, June 7th at The Farmstead Golf & Country Club, 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, NJ. We are very grateful to Universal Technical Institute for their generosity in hosting this luncheon for us again this year.
More detailed information will be sent to you in a few weeks, but we wanted you to save this date and put in for approval if needed.
Thanks so much to all for a great year and looking forward to seeing you on June 7th !!!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
Hope you are finally enjoying this beautiful spring weather! It is so hard to believe that we are speaking about our end of year retirement/recognition luncheon. It has been another wonderful year for SCSCA and as of today, we will be honoring four retirees and Nicole Keane, the Sussex County Counselor of the Year!!
We will conclude our very productive year with a luncheon at 12:00 on Tuesday, June 7th at The Farmstead Golf & Country Club, 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, NJ. We are very grateful to Universal Technical Institute for their generosity in hosting this luncheon for us again this year.
More detailed information will be sent to you in a few weeks, but we wanted you to save this date and put in for approval if needed.
Thanks so much to all for a great year and looking forward to seeing you on June 7th !!!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
April 11, 2016
Hi Everyone,
Thanks so much to all of you who attended our April meeting, and what a meeting it was! Our appreciation once again to Melissa Bischoff for her hospitality and presentation about Project Self Sufficiency. The Sister to Sister Prom shop is just amazing and such a wonderful service to the community. Not only does it provide dresses to girls going to the prom, but to any special event that requires them to dress up.
Thanks also to Cynthia O'Connell who had us all leaving feeling relaxed and much calmer! Her fabulous presentation on mindfulness and yoga calm was certainly enjoyed by all. For those of you who couldn't attend, please visit Cynthia's website atmindfulnessconnection.com
Please remember our upcoming dates:
Scholarship deadline is May 1st
College t-shirt/sweatshirt day is Friday, May 6th. Please collect mony to help defray our costs for students scholarships.
High School Caring Awards is Thursday, May 26, 2016
Our final meeting for the year will be our Retirement and Recognition luncheon to be held on June 7th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at the Farmstead Golf and Country Club (details to follow in a future email). As of now, we have three confirmed retirees and possibly a couple of others. Please plan on joining us to honor them, as well as our County Counselor of the Year, Nicole Keane.
Thanks for an amazing year so far and please continue to refer to our website at Sussexcountysca.org.
Think spring and warm weather!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
Thanks so much to all of you who attended our April meeting, and what a meeting it was! Our appreciation once again to Melissa Bischoff for her hospitality and presentation about Project Self Sufficiency. The Sister to Sister Prom shop is just amazing and such a wonderful service to the community. Not only does it provide dresses to girls going to the prom, but to any special event that requires them to dress up.
Thanks also to Cynthia O'Connell who had us all leaving feeling relaxed and much calmer! Her fabulous presentation on mindfulness and yoga calm was certainly enjoyed by all. For those of you who couldn't attend, please visit Cynthia's website atmindfulnessconnection.com
Please remember our upcoming dates:
Scholarship deadline is May 1st
College t-shirt/sweatshirt day is Friday, May 6th. Please collect mony to help defray our costs for students scholarships.
High School Caring Awards is Thursday, May 26, 2016
Our final meeting for the year will be our Retirement and Recognition luncheon to be held on June 7th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at the Farmstead Golf and Country Club (details to follow in a future email). As of now, we have three confirmed retirees and possibly a couple of others. Please plan on joining us to honor them, as well as our County Counselor of the Year, Nicole Keane.
Thanks for an amazing year so far and please continue to refer to our website at Sussexcountysca.org.
Think spring and warm weather!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
March 21, 2016
Hi Everyone,
Happy Spring! A great big thank you to Kim Robinson for an absolutely wonderful Middle School Caring Awards Assembly last Thursday. Also, continued appreciation to Todd Poltersdorf and Julie Fliegel, our ever gracious hosts at SCCC for ordering up some beautiful weather and delicious breakfast. The Middle School Awards would not be complete without our very fun closing activity hosted by our very own Mary Jo Vroegindewey. It was such a beautiful morning and everyone left there with such uplifted and happy hearts!!! Thanks again to all for a very inspirational morning!
Please don't forget to RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org regarding our next meeting on Thursday, April 7, 8:30 a.m., hosted by Project Self Sufficiency. We will have a presentation by Cynthia O'Connell, a Specialist Professor in the Educational Counseling Department at Monmouth University. Cynthia is a certified Yoga Calm Trainer and a Reconnective Healing Foundational Practitioner. She works with children through adults in yoga/mindfulness techniques and Yoga Calm.
In addition, we will hear from Melissa Bischoff about the Sister to Sister Prom Shop, as well as some of Project Self Sufficiency's other programs.
Please continue to check out our website at sussexcountysca.org for updates. Scholarship applications are out as well as information on the High School Caring Awards. Please keep us posted on college sweatshirt days and also notify me of any retirees.
Looking forward to seeing you on the 7th.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
Happy Spring! A great big thank you to Kim Robinson for an absolutely wonderful Middle School Caring Awards Assembly last Thursday. Also, continued appreciation to Todd Poltersdorf and Julie Fliegel, our ever gracious hosts at SCCC for ordering up some beautiful weather and delicious breakfast. The Middle School Awards would not be complete without our very fun closing activity hosted by our very own Mary Jo Vroegindewey. It was such a beautiful morning and everyone left there with such uplifted and happy hearts!!! Thanks again to all for a very inspirational morning!
Please don't forget to RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org regarding our next meeting on Thursday, April 7, 8:30 a.m., hosted by Project Self Sufficiency. We will have a presentation by Cynthia O'Connell, a Specialist Professor in the Educational Counseling Department at Monmouth University. Cynthia is a certified Yoga Calm Trainer and a Reconnective Healing Foundational Practitioner. She works with children through adults in yoga/mindfulness techniques and Yoga Calm.
In addition, we will hear from Melissa Bischoff about the Sister to Sister Prom Shop, as well as some of Project Self Sufficiency's other programs.
Please continue to check out our website at sussexcountysca.org for updates. Scholarship applications are out as well as information on the High School Caring Awards. Please keep us posted on college sweatshirt days and also notify me of any retirees.
Looking forward to seeing you on the 7th.
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
March 2016
Hi Everyone,
It's hard to believe we are talking about our April meeting already! Where has the year gone? We have a very exciting meeting planned for April 7th at 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a packed agenda. Melissa Bischoff from Project Self Sufficiency will once again be hosting us with a continental breakfast and Melissa will be speaking a little bit about their Sister to Sister Prom Shop. The shop will be set up and PSS would love to show us so we can share with our students in need. Additionally, PSS will provide us with information about Project Sussex Kids County Council for Young Children.
Following PSS's presentation, we will then hear from Ms. Cynthia O'Connell who will share quite a bit of information about mindfulness and yoga with us. Her workshop is fascinating and we have been anxiously awaiting to hear her! Thanks to Ellen Buchney for arranging.
Please continue to consult our website at Sussexcountysca.org for updates. Our wonderful Chantel Seger who is on maternity leave (congrats to Chantel and James on the birth of their beautiful son!) is continuing to maintain the site. Our Middle School (Kim Robinson) and High School (Kim Knabb) Caring Awards, as well as scholarships (Donna Picciuto) are all approaching very quickly! Please remember college t-shirt and sweatshirt days with donations going to our association which in turn go back to our kids via our scholarships. We will also be speaking about our retirement/recognition luncheon in June so please keep me updated on any retirees.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on April 7th. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by April 1st (no foolin!)
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
It's hard to believe we are talking about our April meeting already! Where has the year gone? We have a very exciting meeting planned for April 7th at 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a packed agenda. Melissa Bischoff from Project Self Sufficiency will once again be hosting us with a continental breakfast and Melissa will be speaking a little bit about their Sister to Sister Prom Shop. The shop will be set up and PSS would love to show us so we can share with our students in need. Additionally, PSS will provide us with information about Project Sussex Kids County Council for Young Children.
Following PSS's presentation, we will then hear from Ms. Cynthia O'Connell who will share quite a bit of information about mindfulness and yoga with us. Her workshop is fascinating and we have been anxiously awaiting to hear her! Thanks to Ellen Buchney for arranging.
Please continue to consult our website at Sussexcountysca.org for updates. Our wonderful Chantel Seger who is on maternity leave (congrats to Chantel and James on the birth of their beautiful son!) is continuing to maintain the site. Our Middle School (Kim Robinson) and High School (Kim Knabb) Caring Awards, as well as scholarships (Donna Picciuto) are all approaching very quickly! Please remember college t-shirt and sweatshirt days with donations going to our association which in turn go back to our kids via our scholarships. We will also be speaking about our retirement/recognition luncheon in June so please keep me updated on any retirees.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on April 7th. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by April 1st (no foolin!)
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
February 2016
Hi Everyone,
Hope your year is off to a great start! Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. at Sussex Tech. We are once again very appreciative to Sussex Tech and Mike Tressler for offering to host us for our annual February meeting. We will start with an overview of Tech at 8:30 am followed by our business meeting. We have much to discuss, as there are activities scheduled for each month until the end of the year! We are hoping that time permits and we will be able to break into our respective groups and discuss pertinent topics. Following this, we will be treated to a delicious brunch courtesy of the Culinary Program at Sussex Tech. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by February 1st so Mike can provide numbers to the culinary staff. Looking forward to seeing many of you on February 9th.
Julie Tremont, LCSW will be our guest speaker that day. Julia Tremont works essentially with grades 3 through 8. Julia is certificated and continues to pursue additional training in Mindfulness techniques. Julie has received formal training at a nationally renown Mindfulness Center. Julie is proficient in teaching these strategies to our special ed population. She is on demand with the teachers in our school. Julie will be demonstrating the breathing, focus and attentiveness techniques and skills as part of her sharing.
Please continue to refer to our valuable website at sussexcountysca.org for a wealth of information. We wish our wonderful web master Chantel Seger all the best as she begins her maternity leave soon with their second child. We are very appreciative that Chantel has volunteered to keep the website updated even in her absence. Thanks Chantel and we will miss you! Enjoy!
Lastly, but very important...please think about nominating a colleague for the Counselor of the County award. We have so many wonderful counselors here in Sussex County that are very deserving of this award. Below is a template to assist you in writing your letter. This has been provided by the state executive team. Or if you would like to use something similar, just make a copy to your own google drive first.
Counselor of the County Application Example
Regards,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
Hope your year is off to a great start! Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. at Sussex Tech. We are once again very appreciative to Sussex Tech and Mike Tressler for offering to host us for our annual February meeting. We will start with an overview of Tech at 8:30 am followed by our business meeting. We have much to discuss, as there are activities scheduled for each month until the end of the year! We are hoping that time permits and we will be able to break into our respective groups and discuss pertinent topics. Following this, we will be treated to a delicious brunch courtesy of the Culinary Program at Sussex Tech. Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by February 1st so Mike can provide numbers to the culinary staff. Looking forward to seeing many of you on February 9th.
Julie Tremont, LCSW will be our guest speaker that day. Julia Tremont works essentially with grades 3 through 8. Julia is certificated and continues to pursue additional training in Mindfulness techniques. Julie has received formal training at a nationally renown Mindfulness Center. Julie is proficient in teaching these strategies to our special ed population. She is on demand with the teachers in our school. Julie will be demonstrating the breathing, focus and attentiveness techniques and skills as part of her sharing.
Please continue to refer to our valuable website at sussexcountysca.org for a wealth of information. We wish our wonderful web master Chantel Seger all the best as she begins her maternity leave soon with their second child. We are very appreciative that Chantel has volunteered to keep the website updated even in her absence. Thanks Chantel and we will miss you! Enjoy!
Lastly, but very important...please think about nominating a colleague for the Counselor of the County award. We have so many wonderful counselors here in Sussex County that are very deserving of this award. Below is a template to assist you in writing your letter. This has been provided by the state executive team. Or if you would like to use something similar, just make a copy to your own google drive first.
Counselor of the County Application Example
Regards,
Joanne and Kim
January 2016
Hi Everyone,
Welcome back! Hope the holidays were enjoyable and relaxing for all. Joanne has received the information from the NJSCA regarding the Counselor of the County Award nominations. Please submit your nominations with a rationale for nomination to jkoch@hpregional.org by January 22nd. A committee will select one of the nominees to represent our county as Counselor of the County and that name will go on to the state for further award possibilities. The winner will also be honored at a breakfast in May and at our recognition/retirement luncheon in June.
Please take the time to put forth your colleagues for consideration, as all are so well deserving. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you and Happy New Year to all!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Hi Everyone,
Welcome back! Hope the holidays were enjoyable and relaxing for all. Joanne has received the information from the NJSCA regarding the Counselor of the County Award nominations. Please submit your nominations with a rationale for nomination to jkoch@hpregional.org by January 22nd. A committee will select one of the nominees to represent our county as Counselor of the County and that name will go on to the state for further award possibilities. The winner will also be honored at a breakfast in May and at our recognition/retirement luncheon in June.
Please take the time to put forth your colleagues for consideration, as all are so well deserving. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you and Happy New Year to all!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
September 16, 2015
Greetings Everyone,
Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed your well deserved summer break and your school year is off to a great start. By now all of you should have received an invitation from Becky Carlson regarding our very informative workshop on Columbus Day. Thank you to Becky and her staff for putting together this wonderful program for us! A great big thanks to Todd and Julie at SCCC for graciously offering to host us as well. Please remember to register for this informative event.
Secondly, Berkeley College has once again offered to host our Welcome Breakfast. However, due to their calendar, our breakfast meeting needs to be moved to October. We are scheduled to meet on Friday, October 23rd, 8:30 a.m. at Perona Farms, 350 Andover Sparta Road, Andover, NJ. Please make every effort to attend as we will be planning out our year (not to mention the hot fresh donuts)! Last year was an absolutely wonderful year and we are looking forward to another very productive one! Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by Friday, October 16th or you can let us know at our Columbus Day In-Service. Also, our dues for this year is $20.00. We will accept cash or please make out your check to Sussex County School Counselors Association. You can pay at either the in-service day on at Columbus Day or at our first meeting at Perona Farms. We hope that you are able to attend.
Please continue to peruse our very informative website found at sussexcountysca.org. It is packed full of information received all summer. If you would like anything to be included please reach out to Chantel Seger, our fabulous webmaster at cseger@vtsd.com.
Lastly, if you have a new counselor in your school or district or know of a counselor that is no longer in your school and is on this e-mail list, please let Kim know and she will add or delete the name. Please forward this message to any new counselor at your school .
Wishing you a wonderful school year and looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Greetings Everyone,
Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed your well deserved summer break and your school year is off to a great start. By now all of you should have received an invitation from Becky Carlson regarding our very informative workshop on Columbus Day. Thank you to Becky and her staff for putting together this wonderful program for us! A great big thanks to Todd and Julie at SCCC for graciously offering to host us as well. Please remember to register for this informative event.
Secondly, Berkeley College has once again offered to host our Welcome Breakfast. However, due to their calendar, our breakfast meeting needs to be moved to October. We are scheduled to meet on Friday, October 23rd, 8:30 a.m. at Perona Farms, 350 Andover Sparta Road, Andover, NJ. Please make every effort to attend as we will be planning out our year (not to mention the hot fresh donuts)! Last year was an absolutely wonderful year and we are looking forward to another very productive one! Please RSVP to jkoch@hpregional.org by Friday, October 16th or you can let us know at our Columbus Day In-Service. Also, our dues for this year is $20.00. We will accept cash or please make out your check to Sussex County School Counselors Association. You can pay at either the in-service day on at Columbus Day or at our first meeting at Perona Farms. We hope that you are able to attend.
Please continue to peruse our very informative website found at sussexcountysca.org. It is packed full of information received all summer. If you would like anything to be included please reach out to Chantel Seger, our fabulous webmaster at cseger@vtsd.com.
Lastly, if you have a new counselor in your school or district or know of a counselor that is no longer in your school and is on this e-mail list, please let Kim know and she will add or delete the name. Please forward this message to any new counselor at your school .
Wishing you a wonderful school year and looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Fondly,
Joanne and Kim
Greetings Everyone,
On behalf of myself, our SCSCA officers, and the NJSCA Executive Board, Happy National School Counselors' Week! It is a pleasure to work in this county everyday with such caring and professional colleagues. You bring so much to the education profession and schools are a much better place because of contributions made by guidance counselors. Have a great week and thanks for all you do each and everyday!
Fondly,
Joanne
SCSCA President
On behalf of myself, our SCSCA officers, and the NJSCA Executive Board, Happy National School Counselors' Week! It is a pleasure to work in this county everyday with such caring and professional colleagues. You bring so much to the education profession and schools are a much better place because of contributions made by guidance counselors. Have a great week and thanks for all you do each and everyday!
Fondly,
Joanne
SCSCA President
