September 11, 2019
We Will Never Forget
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September 19 Program Day Information

Class of 2020 - 12 pm to 4:00 pm
Emory Johns Creek Hospital Classrooms

Please plan to check in by 12 noon - lunch will be provided and we will begin the program right at 12:15 pm. Please follow the new rules for attendance that your school sponsor sent you. If you didn't receive that, please contact your school sponsor. This program will be devoted to your first assignment - PORTFOLIO PROJECT this project is due 11/30.

You will have your head shot photo taken therefore you need to wear business attire at least from the waist up for your head shots. We will take a group photo at the end of the day.

Please plan to bring your laptop in order to work on your LinkedIn during the presentation. See IMPORTANT information on LinkedIn below!
Head Shot Information

You will be given a ticket to exit classroom and have your head shot taken during the program day. Please leave the room quietly and rejoin us once your photo has been taken.

Ladies - please try not to wear make-up that is too shiny - I've put a link to suggestions for make-up application for photos below.


Gentlemen - a tie looks best in your head shot. I've put a link to how to tie a tie below.

Strong Interest Inventory
This year the class of 2020 will be participating in a Strong Interest Inventory program date. You should be receiving a link to take this inventory soon. Once you receive the link please get that taken ASAP. The assessment takes about 30-45 minutes and you should do it where you aren't interrupted. Questions -- let me know.

LINKEDIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read this information carefully!
If you have any questions about setting up your LinkedIn account, please don't hesitate to contact me. Make sure you bring your PASSWORD AND USER NAME to the meeting. You will get so much more from our program if you have these steps all ready.

If you are not 16 years old - please email me as you are unable to set up a LinkedIn until you are 16 years old.
LINKED IN INFORMATION
Please go to this link and follow the directions for setting up a LinkedIn account prior to our 9/19 meeting. LINKEDIN DEMO
Only do the steps up to adding your photo (you'll add that after you receive your head shot). A few helpful hints.... NEVER let LinkedIn go through your address book to find connections - DO NOT DO THAT!
Please also create your summary as a document file and have that loaded on your laptop. Here is a good example of a student summary - EXAMPLE SUMMARY
Bahama Relief Efforts
The Bahamas Consulate General Atlanta is accepting emergency relief supplies for the islands in The Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian. We will be accepting donations to deliver to the consulate at our September 19th program day. Here are a few suggested items:

Baby Formula & Food
Diapers
Wet Wipes
Mosquito Repellent
Toiletries - Toothpaste, Toothbrushes Deodorant, Soap
Women Hygiene Items
Large Trash Bags
Tarps
Gloves
Flashlights and Batteries
Medications: Advil, Benadryl, Tylenol, etc.
SLJC Student Spending School Year in Italy
Marissa Fish, Class of 2020 from Centennial High School won the prestigious Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarship and will be spending the school year (the scholarship covers room, board, tuition and a monthly stipend) in Italy! We hope to follow her adventures through regular updates.
Irene Sanders
Executive Director
Student Leadership Johns Creek
 
Dates to Remember:
  • October 2, 2019 - SOS AMBASSADORS Candidate Debate
  • October 10, 2019 - 8 - 12 PM - Class of 2020
  • January 16, 2020 - 8:15 - 12 PM - Class of 2020 - NEW TIME
  • March 16, 2020 - 8 AM - 12 PM - Class of 2020
  • March 28, 2020 - AT&T SENIOR DEVICE TRAINING EVENT
  • April 13, 2020 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Graduation/End of Year