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Page 5 Poudre Community Academy School NewsletterAugust 2012Stephanie Flynn – Math CoachMy name is Stephanie Flynn, and I am a recent graduate of Colorado State University, and Iam the new math coach at PCA. In college I received my bachelors in art education and myminor in mathematics, and for the past seven years I have tutored students of all ages in numerousmath subjects. I am originally from Pennsylvania, but in the last year I have finallymade Colorado my permanent home. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family andfriends, working on my artwork, and hiking the Colorado trails. I am very excited to be apart of the PCA community, and I am proud to call myself a PCA warrior!Anais Fremaint – ArtMy name is Ana Fremaint. I was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and moved here to Coloradowith my family when I was eighteen months old. I have a driving passion and love for art,which has been continuously developing since the moment I held a mark-making implementin my hands. Creating something that had never existed in the world, that is mine, and hasrelevancy and purpose is a feeling that brings joy into my heart- and helping students reachthat same kind of experience is what the arts is all about. I grew up within the Poudre SchoolDistrict and went on to study art at Colorado State University, later on graduating witha BFA in Arts along with my Art Education Degree. Off-season and in my spare time I dedicatemyself to family and friends, painting, sewing, costume work, special effectsmakeup, reading, and hiking.Lindsey Healy – SpanishHola, I'm Lindsey Healy, the new Spanish teacher. This is my second year teaching, and Iam very excited to be at PCA! I come from a long line of educators in my family and trulylove teaching. I also love spending time with my husband and friends, long walks with myBorder Collie Lucy, and the mountains. And of course, the CU Buffs!

Page 7 Poudre Community Academy School NewsletterAugust 2012Gifted and Talented at Poudre CommunityAcademyThe G/T program at PCA is focused oncreative and specialized learning in aflexible setting. Due to small class sizesand extensive offerings for online classesand independent study, PCA can differentiatefor gifted students’ needs in allcontent areas, as well as creativity, art,and leadership. PCA serves a studentpopulation that is traditionally underidentifiedinG/T.Students are supported by teachers toidentify and explore areas of special talentand interest. The G/T coordinatorand counselors also meet with studentsto individually plan in the four primaryareas of G/T services which are: Post-Secondary Readiness and Career Exploration,Advanced Academic Performanceand Achievement, IndependentLearning and Exploration, and Socialand Emotional Support. G/T studentsmay also explore areas of interest withlunch time groups, after-school opportunitiesfor enrichment, and individualextension projects.PCA teachers have extensive trainingand experience, as well as ongoing professionaldevelopment in differentiatedinstruction. In order to support giftedlearners, teachers supply their classroomswith materials for instructionsuch as, individual GPS units for geographyenrichment, specialized art materialsfor individualization & enrichment inLanguage Arts classes, books for careerexploration and post-secondary planning,and multi-media and photographyfor enrichment during service learning.

Page 8 Poudre Community Academy School NewsletterAugust 2012Senior Year Time LineAll YearCheck into your Naviance account. Hereyou will be able to access a list of all theschola ships we have on file, get the datesfor upcoming events, find great links to careerwebsites and much more! Visit the Counseling Department Visit college campuses every chanceyou get! Search for scholarshipsSeptember Attend the in-state college fair, September18 th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at RockyMountain High School. Make sure you have all the applicationsrequired for college admission. Write,phone, or email to request missing information,or apply online wheneverpossible. Know application deadlines for theschools and scholarships you wish toapply to. They may vary and it is essentialto meet all deadlines! Meet with your School Counselor tomake sure your ICAP is in place andyou are on track for graduation. If you have not completed the requiredtests or if you are not happy with yourscores register for the upcoming SAT’s,ACT’s and SAT II’s. If the colleges require recommendations,ask the appropriate people towrite on your behalf.October Out of State college fair, October 9 th ,from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Poudre HighSchool. PSD Family Financial Aid and PlanningNight, Fort Collins High School. Attend “Jobs 101” through the LarimerCounty Workforce Center Meet with your school counselor tomake sure you are on track to graduate,discuss college options, career optionsand other training programs.November Attend a FAFSA (Free Application forFederal Student Aid) workshop at PCAand begin applying online atwww.fafsa.ed.gov. Check to see if thecolleges to which you are applying requireany other financial aid forms. Meet with your School Counselor tomake sure your ICAP is in place andyou are on track for graduation. Start looking at ordering graduationannouncements, shirts, rings, cap andgown, etc. (Work with School Counselor)December Know your deadlines and keep workingon applications. Meet with your School CounselorContinued on pg. 9

Page 9 Poudre Community Academy School NewsletterAugust 2012Senior Year Time Line ContinuedJanuary Complete the FAFSA atwww.fafsa.ed.gov. Keep working in your classes! Gradesand courses continue to count throughoutyour senior year. Meet with your School Counselor tomake sure you are on track for graduation.February If you completed a FAFSA, you shouldreceive your Student Aid Report (SAR)within four weeks after submitting theFAFSA. Review the SAR carefully andcheck for any inaccuracies. If necessary,correct any items on the SAR and returnit to the FAFSA processor (If a collegetransmitted your data directly, notify thecollege of any change). Complete Smart Start application forFront Range Community College (willtake place at PCA) Meet with your school counselor tomake sure you are on track to graduate,discuss college options, career optionsand other training programs.March Stay focused and keep studying- only acouple more months to go! Evaluate your college, career and/ortraining options and begin to make decisions.April Meet with your school counselor tomake sure you are on track to graduate,discuss college acceptances, career optionsand other training programs. . Review your college acceptances, joboptions and financial aid awards. If youare positive you will not enroll at one ormore of the colleges that accepted youplease notify those colleges that youhave selected another college. If youknow which college you will attend,send your tuition deposit and follow allother instructions.May Complete your Senior Survey. Congratulations! You have completed adifficult task, now it’s time to look forwardto graduation!Kid-FriendlyRestaurants!Activity Zone