Author: Frank Mascola

Volume 1, Issue 1

CalWORKs Newsletter
637-2504

Fall, 2010

Important Dates
October-December, 2010
*October 15,
Last day to drop a full-term
class (letter grades assigned
after this date)
*October 18,
Second 9-week session begins
*October 25,
PRIORITY REGISTRATION
Spring, 2011
*November 11,
Veterans Day-Holiday
*November 25-26
Thanksgiving Holiday
*December 13-17
Finals Exams
*December 20-January 5
Winter Break
CalWORKs Staff
Frank Mascola, Coordinator
Ruby Duran, Counselor
Kathy Rudy, Counselor-Instructor
Julie Davidson, Office Assistant III
Jessica Galindo, Student Office Assistant
Jessica Ortega, Student Office Assistant
Fresno County Staff
Mary Vasquez,
Job Specialist

Priority Registration Spring, 2010

Reedley College recognizes that student’s lives are rushed and sometime life gets in the way of College. So to make things a bit less stressful the College has identified student groups that would benefit from a less stressful College experience.
Students in the CalWORKs Program are one of the groups that are able to participate in Priority Registration. What is Priority Registration you ask?
Priority Registration allows CalWORKs students to get an early start on the coming (spring, 2011) semester by allowing you to register for your spring 2011 classes before anyone else -- pretty cool!
To take advantage of Priority Registration here’s what you will have to do.
Stop at the CalWORKs Office and make an appointment to see your Counselor; Ms. Duran or Ms. Rudy.
Keep your appointment!
Follow your Student Education Plan (everyone should have one and know what it is) together with your Counselor select your spring 2011 classes.
On October 25th take your registration form to Admission's and complete the registration process.
Pay for your classes as soon as possible-wait too long and you will be dropped.
If are dropped from classes you will have to re-register for classes and your classes may be closed.
Former CalWORKs students have failed to take advantage of Priority Registration and have had a hard time completing their program within the 12 month period.
Don’t delay, make your counseling appointment today. Stop by the CalWORKs Office and make your counseling appointment and take advantage of PRIORITY REGISTRATION.

Psychological Services On Campus

The Reedley College Health Center and Psychological Services have teamed up to provide RC students Health and Wellness programs that are one hour in length and provide those who attend useful information.
Individual sessions with one of the psychological interns are also available and FREE OF CHARGE. Appointments can be made; simply stop by the Health Center located next to the Business Services Office in the Student Services Building. Paula Ramos the Health Center Department Secretary can make an appointment for you. All sessions are confidential and, oh yeah– FREE OF CHARGE.
October/November Events
(Events held in the Student Center)
October 13, Depression Screening.
October 26, Cold and Flu Prevention.
November 9, Dental Care and Meditation/Relaxation Tips
November 23, Decreasing Boredom Meditation/Relaxation Tips

Financial Aid
Is it still available? Do you qualify? See the full story on page 2.

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FINANCIAL AID

Child Development

Spectacular achievements are always preceded by unspectacular preparation.
Roger Staubach Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys

Short on cash for school incidentals not covered by the CalWORKs Program? Having a hard time paying for your registration fees?
The Reedley College Financial Aid Office can help. Many students believe that once the semester begins that they can no longer apply for Financial Aid - not true. Students can apply for Financial Aid at any time during the Academic Year and receive funds. It’s simple and easy to apply. Stop by the RC web room, located next to the Admissions Office, log-on to any of the computers in the web room click on the Financial Aid icon and complete the FAFSA application. Unsure of your computer skills? Just ask the computer assistant for help in the web room.
The Financial Aid staff is friendly and knowledgeable and can answer all of your Financial Aid questions.
The Financial Aid Office is located on the second floor of the Student Services building, accessible by the stairs near the Health Center or the elevator at the north end of the building.
Financial Aid Office Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.)
8 a.m.– 7 p.m. (Wed.)
Telephone: 637-0312

Hispanic Heritage Month

Nursing Assistant Training
Orientation
October 28, 2010
6-7 p.m.
SOC 32
Classes begin January, 2011

The Student Activities Office in conjunction with the English Dept., Spanish Dept., and Health Services is presenting a series of events recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Activities include;
September 21, Diabetes Screening , 10 a.m. Student Center
September 22, Smart Money Finance Workshop, 11 a.m. and 12 noon, Student Center
October 1, SEED Dance Demonstration Dances of Latin American Countries, 12 noon, Cafeteria
October 5, Hispanic Heritage Game Show, 12 noon, Student Center
October 6, 1-W-1, Poet Michael Medrano, 1 p.m. Staff Dining Room
October 11 ABC 30 News Anchor Graciela Moreno, 12 noon Student Center

Announcements

Office Technology
Medical Secretarial

Student’s interested in working on campus may contact the CalWORKs Office Starting October 1. We will be taking names of interested CalWORKs students. Once we receive our state budget we can begin to hire students for on-campus jobs.
Second 9 week classes begin on Monday October 18.
If you haven’t picked up your academic planner for this year stop by the CalWORKs Office.
Please remember to be on time for Counselor appointments, other students will appreciate your promptness.
Please remember that your appointment with Mary Vasquez, County Job Specialist is important– missed appointments may result in a sanction.

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Meet Our Student Staff

Jessica Galindo
Jessica is a graduate of Orosi High School and has been a student staff member since the fall 2009 semester. She completed her O.T. Certificate in May 2010. She is currently completing her transfer course work and will transfer to Fresno State in January, and complete her B.A. in Physical Therapy-she may also pursue a certificate as an Ultra Sound Technician.
She has a Black Belt in Karate. She is a great role model for her daughter who is also taking karate lessons. Jessica assists the CalWORKs students by making counseling appointments and answering questions about book vouchers and mileage.

Jessica Ortega
Jessica has been a student staff member since August 2010, she is a graduate of Sanger High School. Jessica in currently enrolled in the Medical Administrative Program, and hopes to continue on as a Radiology Technician. Jessica previously has worked in a medical office.
Jessica is extremely helpful and friendly. She too assists students in making counseling appointments as well as answering questions about mileage and book vouchers. Jessica is bi-lingual and assists the ESL students when making appointments for the RC ESL counselor also located in the CalWORKs Office.

Effective June 1, 2010 Reedley College began communicating with all students via Email.
To activate your Email account, log onto;
scccd.edu/studentemail

Is Your Contact Information Correct?

If you can dream it, you can do it.
Walt Disney

Have you moved recently? Have you changed your cell phone number?
Please contact the CalWORKs Office and update your personal contact information. If we need to change an appointment or contact you, your correct information will help us to better serve you.

DID YOU KNOW?
CalWORKs students can get a head start on spring 2011 by taking advantage of -
PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Partnership funding for the Reedley College CalWORKs Program provided by Fresno County Department of Social Services

Reedley College complies with all Federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability is strictly prohibited. Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier at Reedley College to participation in Vocational Education programs. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Title IX Officer and/or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Lisa McAndrews • Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator • 995 N. Reed Ave. • Reedley, CA 93654 • (559) 638-3641 ext. 3217.