DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

UPCOMING EVENTS IN DECEMBER

12/1 Stissing Theatre Guild Presents FOOLS by Neil Simon - 7:00 PM - Auditorium
12/2 Stissing Theatre Guild Presents FOOLS by Neil Simon - 7:00 PM - Auditorium
12/3 Stissing Theatre Guild Presents FOOLS by Neil Simon - 2:00 PM - Auditorium
12/12 National Honor Society Inductions - 7:00 PM - Auditorium (snow date of 12/19)
12/14 Winter Concert - 6:00 PM - Auditorium (snow date of 12/15)
12/22 - 10:30 Dismissal
12/25 - 1/1 - Winter Recess
1/2 - BOCES Closed - School in Session for Stissing Mt. - CTI BOCES closed

FOOLS

Stissing Theatre Guilds presentation of FOOLS. Click on the the pdf below for more information regarding our upcoming drama production. Mark your calendars!

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTIONS

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National Honor Society Inductions will on December 12th at 7:00 PM in the Stissing Mountain Auditorium. Snow date December 19th.

WINTER CONCERT

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The Winter Band and Chorus Concert will be on December 14th, 6th - 8th grade - 6:00pm, with 9th - 12th - 7:30pm in the Stissing Mountain Jr./ Sr. High School Auditorium. Snow date will be December 15th.

Progress Reports

Semester 2 progress reports will be out around December 15th, however you can log into school tool at anytime to check your child's progress. If you need help logging on please contact Jen Lydon in the guidance office at 518-398-7181 ext. 1330.

FOOD DRIVE

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The Middle School is hosting a food drive from November 27th through December 15th. Each grade 6, 7, & 8 is looking to collect non-perishable items that will be distributed to local organizations before the holiday season. Teachers in each grade have boxes that students can drop their items off in. Thank you for your generosity and support.

ADDRESSING HOLIDAY STRESS

Tips from NAMI:

Manage your time and don't try to do too much
Set boundaries
Practice relaxation
Exercise daily
Set aside time for yourself and prioritize self-care
Eat Well
Get enough sleep
Spend time in nature
Volunteer

· Find support. Whether it’s with friends, family, a counselor or a support group, airing out and talking can help. If you or someone you love is experiencing a crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255; use the Crisis Text Line by texting NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7 crisis support via text message; or call the NAMI Helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M–F, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. PT for free mental health info, referrals and support.