Notes From the Counselor’s Corner….

Walter T. Bergen School Intervention & Referral Services

Banana Splits   Permission slips have been sent home for students who may be interested in attending Banana Splits meetings. Banana Splits is a support group for youth from one-parent or other non-traditional families, and the goal is to help students handle problems or issues that may be unique to those situations. Our Banana Splits program will run as a peer support group, and will meet during lunch periods in Room 228, under Ms. Picone’s facilitation. During the meetings, students will use a variety of formats, such as discussion, art projects, and letter writing, to address issues they may be having difficulty dealing with, such as anger, fear, change, or depression.  Banana Split discussion group sessions will run for the entire thirty minute lunch time period once per week. In order to attend Banana Splits on a continuing basis, it will be necessary for students to bring in a permission slip or note signed by a parent or guardian.  To download :Permission Slip

 Eighth Grade Students

 Eighth Grade Students

Morris Country School of Technology

A representative of The Academies of Morris County will be visiting the Walter T. Bergen School on October 1, 2009. Students are also encouraged to visit the Open Houses that have been scheduled. Visit the website, www.mcvts.org for detailed information and dates. Applications for Morris County School of Technology are available online, and must be sent to Ms. Picone for completion and so that records can be forwarded in a timely manner.

Any eighth grade student who may be applying to other private or parochial high schools should bring the necessary paperwork to Ms. Picone as soon as possible, so that the necessary documentation can be sent to those schools as soon as possible.
Morris County Application Request Form