Newsletter Date April 1, 2019 Volume 2, Issue 7

Senior Newsletter
S t u d e n t S e r v i c e s
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
B u s i n e s s N a m e

Decision Day 2

P RO M
Scholarships 2

Prom night can undoubtedly be one of the best experiences a student

FAFSA Verification 2
could have throughout their high school years. However, it is important to
remember that being safe and alert is just as crucial as having a great
Career 3
time. Every year thousands of students across the nation find themselves
in situations that could have been easily prevented if someone would have
Military 3 taken the time to be responsible and evaluate decisions being made! Here
are some tips to keep you and your friends SAFE on prom night:
Senior Supply Order 4

Do not get in a vehicle with anyone who has been drinking, NO

Graduation Dress Code 4 EXCEPTIONS!
Make sure your parent/guardian knows about your post-prom
ACT 5 plans in case of an emergency.
Keep your cell phone charged!
SAT 5
Stay off the roads after hours (number one cause of death in
high school students is car accidents).
College 5
If things get out of hand, do not be afraid to call for help.
Make sure whoever is driving is off their
Student Services 6
phone/instagram/snapchat- you will see your friends at/or after
prom!

IMPORTANT DATES
APRIL 18– PROM
MAY TBA —SENIOR
COOKOUT
MAY 21—SENIOR
AWARDS
MAY TBA —DECISION
DAY
JUNE 8—GRADUATION
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D E C I S IO N D AY 2 01 9
Congratulations Seniors! Graduation is right around the corner which means it is time
to start preparing for all of the fun, end of year events that North Pitt has to offer. One
of these big events that hopefully ALL of you should be participating in is Decision
Day! Decision day will celebrate the achievements of our Panthers who have commit-
ted to post-secondary plans that fall under one of the three E’s: Enrollment, Enlist-
ment, and Employment. Students will have food, games, and prizes to look forward to
at the event so make sure that you do not miss out! Please see Ms. Loia in Student
Services to see how you can become eligible!

A P P LY TO S CH O L A R S HI P S OV E R S P R I N G B R E A K

Ah...spring break. A full week off with nothing to do...but wait. If you are a senior, this
is a great time to work on some last minute scholarships. Remember, you should not
have to pay to apply to a scholarship or to view
lists of scholarships. Check out the resources
listed below and start applying!!

Check the scholarship bulletin board outside

of Student Services BEFORE break to get
copies of scholarships to work on over break.
Check your North Pitt email for scholarship
opportunities.
North Pitt High School Lists of Scholarships
42 Scholarships to Apply to Over Spring
Break

C O L L E GE - VE R I FI C AT I O N FO R FAFS A

Any seniors who have received emails or letters from colleges that they have been
flagged for a process called verification should see Ms. Loia for assistance. Students
must complete verification in order to remain eligible for financial aid and should com-
plete it as soon as possible. You can also click here for more information on what to
do if you are selected for verification.
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C AR E E R - S O FT S KIL LS
Whether you are currently employed or looking for a job, it is always important for you
to be mindful of your “soft skills” in the workplace. Soft skills are interpersonal charac-
teristics that highlight how well you work and build relationships with other peo-
ple/coworkers. In other words, soft skills showcase how you as an individual fit into
your workplace system and the value that you bring. Soft skills include but are not lim-
ited to:
Communication
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Decision Making
Time Management
Self-motivation
Conflict Resolution
Leadership
Adaptability
These skills are what employers are looking for TODAY in their prospective employ-
ees! As a young person in today’s society, possessing these characteristics will not
only make you more appealing during a job interview, but can positively impact your
life and set the standard as to how hard of a worker you can be! For more information
on soft skills and other related topics please follow the links below:
https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/soft-skills-you-need

M ANAGI N G Y O U R M O N E Y I N T H E M IL I TARY
Congratulations! You have finally finished basic training and you are officially an Active
Duty member of the United States Armed Forces. Now you are ready to begin working
your respective job, additionally you will begin collecting checks for your services. For
some, the sudden influx of money can be difficult to manage but with the proper ad-
vice and influence it can surely be used to your advantage! Here are some tips to get
you started:
Get some help: Most military installations have certified financial planners to an-
swer all your questions as to how you should handle your money.
SAVE!: A common word of wise is always to “start saving your money before
you get used to spending your money”. Saving allows you to have financial security
and capabilities later on in life.
Manage your credit: Track your spending and be cautious of large, risky pur-
chases.
Make the most of your deployment: Cut expenses and boost savings while you
are gone.
Get used to asking for military discounts: Many businesses offer discounts with
valid identification, every little bit helps!
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S EN I O R S U P P LY O RD E R - N O T E S F RO M M S . F A I N
Graduation supply orders will be delivered on May 2 during all lunches. The com-
pany will be set up in the cafeteria commons. Please refer to your email from Mrs.
Fain for payment options if you still owe money.

If you still owe money on your graduation order, then you have the following pay-
ment options:

1---Pay the Herff Jones representatives in the cafeteria on May 2. You can ONLY
pay in CASH on this date. Please bring the correct change.

2---Pay online. This type of payment MUST be done at least 48 hours in advance of
the delivery date. This gives the company enough time to ensure your payment will
be funded by your bank. You may pay online at www.highschool.herffjones.com

4---Pay me and NPHS will send a check on your behalf. I will not accept checks as
payment after April 15. To pay me in cash, you must have the exact amount due. I
do not have change to give you. I will give you a school receipt for payments made
to me.

5---If I ordered your cap and gown for you, then you owe $63.13. You may either
pay for your cap and gown on May 2 with cash or pay me at anytime. Please re-
member to bring correct change as I will not have change to give you.

6---If you do not pay for your order by or on delivery date, then your order will be left
at school.

D R E S S C OD E F O R G R A D UAT I ON
Dress for males:
navy, black, brown, or tan dress pants; collared, button-up dress shirt with a tie
black or brown shoes--no Tims, flip flops, slides, or other sandals

Dress for females:

a dress or skirt looks better for females; it should be shorter than your actual gown;
you may also wear navy, black, brown or tan dress pants with a nice blouse
shoes should be black, tan, brown, navy, white, gold, or silver; -no Tims, athletic
slides or flip flops. You can wear sandals but not flip flops.
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AC T T E ST I N G
Test Dates:
June 8 (Register by May 3)
July 13 (Register by June 14)
ACT Website: Students may register after
these deadlines; however,
http://www.act.org/content/act/en.html
there is a late fee. SAT fee
waivers will cover the late
S AT T E S T I N G registration fee but ACT
Test Dates waivers will not.

May 4 (Register by April 5)

June 1 (Register by May 3)
SAT Website: https://www.collegeboard.org/

C O L L EG E
Please be sure you have finished your RDS, FAFSA, and College Applications. See
Ms. Loia or Mrs. Wilson if you need help.

Continue to review these important links as needed:

Senior Checklist
How To Request A Transcript
How To Send My Score Reports to Colleges
Scholarships
Admissions Deadlines and Open Houses
FSA ID
RDS

And as always, please see Ms. Loia and Mrs. Wilson with questions and celebra-
tions!!!
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