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
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
New Programs Announced for the Fall at Sussex County Community College
Sussex County Community College (SCCC) has announced the addition of twelve new degree programs in Architecture Design, Art Education, Culinary Arts, Digital Forensics, Electronic Music and Recording, Fashion Design, Game Development, Interior Design, Musical Theater, and Technical Theater, as well as a two new Certificate of Achievement in Cyber Crime Investigation and Cultural Competence. Each of these programs will be offered for the first time during the Fall Semester which begins September 5. Interested students can apply and register now. “The needs of our students and community come first, we are always looking to expand our degree offerings that are timely, and important,” said Kathleen Peterson, director of marketing. “We are pleased to offer such a vast array of new programs for the fall semester.”
The new degree programs include:
Associate Degrees: These degrees are designed to transfer to a four-year institution.
Architecture Design Option – Study art, theory, art history, technology and studio work for an understanding of Architectural Design. Prepares students with the necessary portfolio to transfer to a B.F.A. in Architectural Design.
Art Education Option – Acquire the knowledge and skills through Student Arts and Art Education curricula. Prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution to study Art Education.
Exercise Science – Provides a foundation for advanced study in exercise science, including exercise physiology, physical therapy, sports nutrition, sports medicine, or other health and wellness fields.
Fashion Design – Prepares students in becoming professionals in the field of art and design and for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in fashion or an entry-level careers in the creative arts.
Interior Design Option – Learn to create and study art, art history, theory, technology and studio work. Prepares students with the necessary portfolio to transfer to a B.F.A. in Interior Design
Musical Theater – Acquire knowledge and skills necessary to transfer to a four-year institution to
pursue a B.A. in Musical Theater. Also prepares students for entry-level positions in music: business, production, performance and education.
Associate of Applied Science: These degrees prepare students to enter the workforce or in some cases transfer to a four-year institution.
Culinary Arts – Combines culinary training with management practices that are needed to excel in the food service industry.
Digital Forensics Option – Designed for students who plan to enter the field of Data Recovery,
Computer Forensic Investigation or related fields.
Electronic Music & Recording – Develop hands-on skills in modern electronic music technology and the use of electronic instruments to manipulate sound and create music.
Game Development – Prepares students for entry-level positions in programming, testing and game design.
Technical Theater – Prepares students for entry-level employment in technical support positions within the entertainment industry.
Certificates of Achievement (C.O.A.): Assists in professional development
Cyber Crime Investigation – Focuses on cyber-based crimes which will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security.
Cultural Competence – Gain competence in understanding cross-cultural relationships and multicultural interactions.
Sussex County Community College also offers additional degree and certificate programs as well as online degrees in Business Administration and Liberal Arts. Our degrees transfer seamlessly to hundreds of four-year colleges and universities.
For more information about these programs, and others offered at SCCC call the Admissions Office at 973.300.2223 or email admissions@sussex.edu.
Sincerely,
Todd Poltersdorf
Director of Admissions
Sussex County Community College
1 College Hill Road
Newton NJ, 07860
973-300-2253
tpoltersdorf@sussex.edu
Sussex County Community College (SCCC) has announced the addition of twelve new degree programs in Architecture Design, Art Education, Culinary Arts, Digital Forensics, Electronic Music and Recording, Fashion Design, Game Development, Interior Design, Musical Theater, and Technical Theater, as well as a two new Certificate of Achievement in Cyber Crime Investigation and Cultural Competence. Each of these programs will be offered for the first time during the Fall Semester which begins September 5. Interested students can apply and register now. “The needs of our students and community come first, we are always looking to expand our degree offerings that are timely, and important,” said Kathleen Peterson, director of marketing. “We are pleased to offer such a vast array of new programs for the fall semester.”
The new degree programs include:
Associate Degrees: These degrees are designed to transfer to a four-year institution.
Architecture Design Option – Study art, theory, art history, technology and studio work for an understanding of Architectural Design. Prepares students with the necessary portfolio to transfer to a B.F.A. in Architectural Design.
Art Education Option – Acquire the knowledge and skills through Student Arts and Art Education curricula. Prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution to study Art Education.
Exercise Science – Provides a foundation for advanced study in exercise science, including exercise physiology, physical therapy, sports nutrition, sports medicine, or other health and wellness fields.
Fashion Design – Prepares students in becoming professionals in the field of art and design and for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in fashion or an entry-level careers in the creative arts.
Interior Design Option – Learn to create and study art, art history, theory, technology and studio work. Prepares students with the necessary portfolio to transfer to a B.F.A. in Interior Design
Musical Theater – Acquire knowledge and skills necessary to transfer to a four-year institution to
pursue a B.A. in Musical Theater. Also prepares students for entry-level positions in music: business, production, performance and education.
Associate of Applied Science: These degrees prepare students to enter the workforce or in some cases transfer to a four-year institution.
Culinary Arts – Combines culinary training with management practices that are needed to excel in the food service industry.
Digital Forensics Option – Designed for students who plan to enter the field of Data Recovery,
Computer Forensic Investigation or related fields.
Electronic Music & Recording – Develop hands-on skills in modern electronic music technology and the use of electronic instruments to manipulate sound and create music.
Game Development – Prepares students for entry-level positions in programming, testing and game design.
Technical Theater – Prepares students for entry-level employment in technical support positions within the entertainment industry.
Certificates of Achievement (C.O.A.): Assists in professional development
Cyber Crime Investigation – Focuses on cyber-based crimes which will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security.
Cultural Competence – Gain competence in understanding cross-cultural relationships and multicultural interactions.
Sussex County Community College also offers additional degree and certificate programs as well as online degrees in Business Administration and Liberal Arts. Our degrees transfer seamlessly to hundreds of four-year colleges and universities.
For more information about these programs, and others offered at SCCC call the Admissions Office at 973.300.2223 or email admissions@sussex.edu.
Sincerely,
Todd Poltersdorf
Director of Admissions
Sussex County Community College
1 College Hill Road
Newton NJ, 07860
973-300-2253
tpoltersdorf@sussex.edu
College "Fly-Ins" for Counselors
October 12, 2016
Dear School Guidance Counselor Friends,
It was great to see everyone today! What a wonderful day it was, all the speakers were just wonderful. Attached are their presentations for you to review. (Sorry we couldn’t give you hard copies, but we did save $ and trees! Plus sorry it was cool, can’t say I didn’t warn youJ)
If you have a moment, feel free to send a thank you to our speakers and to Todd at SCCC- he supplied great food, beautiful location and nice pad/pen for all! PLUS he had today off and was there like a few others. All of their emails are listed and I know they would appreciate some input on what you thought.
Todd Poltersdorf tpoltersdorf@sussex.edu (great location and food)
Doreen Rasp doreenrasp123@gmail.com (Pharmaceuticals)
paul depinto pauldepinto1@gmail.com (Anxiety plus comedic relief!)
Christine Florio - Sussex County Div. of Community Services -cflorio@sussex.nj.us(Children’s System of Care)
Thanks again for all you do. Contact us at CFPC with any prevention needs you may have, PLUS early intervention works, and we have funding!
Becky Carlson
Executive Director, Center for Prevention and Counseling
61 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
973-383-4787 (phone) 973-383-6576 (fax)
Dear School Guidance Counselor Friends,
It was great to see everyone today! What a wonderful day it was, all the speakers were just wonderful. Attached are their presentations for you to review. (Sorry we couldn’t give you hard copies, but we did save $ and trees! Plus sorry it was cool, can’t say I didn’t warn youJ)
If you have a moment, feel free to send a thank you to our speakers and to Todd at SCCC- he supplied great food, beautiful location and nice pad/pen for all! PLUS he had today off and was there like a few others. All of their emails are listed and I know they would appreciate some input on what you thought.
Todd Poltersdorf tpoltersdorf@sussex.edu (great location and food)
Doreen Rasp doreenrasp123@gmail.com (Pharmaceuticals)
paul depinto pauldepinto1@gmail.com (Anxiety plus comedic relief!)
Christine Florio - Sussex County Div. of Community Services -cflorio@sussex.nj.us(Children’s System of Care)
Thanks again for all you do. Contact us at CFPC with any prevention needs you may have, PLUS early intervention works, and we have funding!
Becky Carlson
Executive Director, Center for Prevention and Counseling
61 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
973-383-4787 (phone) 973-383-6576 (fax)
family day- make a difference with a child!
Please share news of this initiative with parents, grandparents, caregivers and those that care about children! Considering putting a Family Day link on your agency or workplace website directing parents to the our Family Day link that is designed to engage parents with this great prevention tool! ~Becky Carlson
“America’s drug problem is not going to be solved in courtrooms or legislative hearing rooms by judges and politicians. It will be solved in living rooms and dining rooms and across kitchen tables – by parents and families.” ~Joseph A. Califano, Jr., CASAColumbia Founder and Chairman Emeritus.
Family Day is a national initiative created by CASAColumbia to promote simple acts of parental engagement as key ways to help prevent risky substance use in children and teens. What started out in 2001 as a grassroots initiative to inform parents about all the benefits of frequent family dinners, has grown into a national movement that is supported by a network of partners and sponsors across the country.
Family Day has evolved and expanded to reflect how important it is to connect with your kids at various times throughout the day including while driving your kids to soccer practice, tucking little ones into bed or having frequent family dinners. These every day activities have a lasting effect on your children. Each of these moments offers an opportunity to communicate with your kids and to really listen to what’s on their mind.
As children age, it is vital to keep those lines of communication open, especially during adolescence when they are at risk of engaging in risky behavior including smoking, drinking or using drugs. At CASAColumbia we know that:
Please check out this link to find restaurants offering special deals for Family Day along with fun activities to do with children at: http://www.centerforprevention.org/familyday.html
Becky Carlson
Assistant Director, Center for Prevention and Counseling
61 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
973-383-4787 (phone) 973-383-6576 (fax)
"For 40 years dedicated to building healthy communities... one person at a time."
“America’s drug problem is not going to be solved in courtrooms or legislative hearing rooms by judges and politicians. It will be solved in living rooms and dining rooms and across kitchen tables – by parents and families.” ~Joseph A. Califano, Jr., CASAColumbia Founder and Chairman Emeritus.
Family Day is a national initiative created by CASAColumbia to promote simple acts of parental engagement as key ways to help prevent risky substance use in children and teens. What started out in 2001 as a grassroots initiative to inform parents about all the benefits of frequent family dinners, has grown into a national movement that is supported by a network of partners and sponsors across the country.
Family Day has evolved and expanded to reflect how important it is to connect with your kids at various times throughout the day including while driving your kids to soccer practice, tucking little ones into bed or having frequent family dinners. These every day activities have a lasting effect on your children. Each of these moments offers an opportunity to communicate with your kids and to really listen to what’s on their mind.
As children age, it is vital to keep those lines of communication open, especially during adolescence when they are at risk of engaging in risky behavior including smoking, drinking or using drugs. At CASAColumbia we know that:
- Adolescence is the critical period for the initiation of risky substance use and its consequences.
- Nine out of 10 Americans who meet the medical criteria for addiction started smoking, drinking, or using other drugs before age 18.
- Addiction is a disease that in most cases begins in adolescence so preventing or delaying teens from using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs for as long as possible is crucial to their health and safety.
Please check out this link to find restaurants offering special deals for Family Day along with fun activities to do with children at: http://www.centerforprevention.org/familyday.html
Becky Carlson
Assistant Director, Center for Prevention and Counseling
61 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
973-383-4787 (phone) 973-383-6576 (fax)
"For 40 years dedicated to building healthy communities... one person at a time."
