
LSNHS Counseling Newsletter
December
- “The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” –Anonymous
Mr. John Stone
Hi-Mc
816-986-3019
Happy Holidays!
December can be a stressful month, especially for high school students. Here are some ways to reduce stress, relax and enjoy this beautiful time of the year.
Don’t Procrastinate
Putting things off until the last moment increases stress. Being organized and completing projects before they are due eliminates unnecessary anxiety.
Get Enough Sleep
Studies show that sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness are linked to impaired mood, higher risk for car accidents, lower grades and academic failure.
Exercise Regularly
Research suggests that students who participate in regular physical exercise report lower levels of perceived stress. Exercise can help you with mental and physical health.
Take Calming Breaths
Breathing exercises are a great way to cope with moments of stress. Try box breathing; inhaling for a count of four, holding the air in your lungs for a count of four, exhaling for a count of four, hold your lungs empty for a count of four and repeat.
Listen to Music
Listening to upbeat or relaxing music can relieve stress and help you remain calm.
Eat a Healthy Diet and Stay Hydrated
Eating healthy and drinking enough water are easy ways to promote a healthy lifestyle and combat stress.
Spend Time with Uplifting People
Being with people who bring you joy is good for the soul. Avoid people who consistently bring you down and create drama.
Positive Self-Talk
Whether you tell yourself you can or you can’t, you’re right! Talk to yourself with the same grace you give your friends!
Wishing you the best!
IN THIS ISSUE
- Final Survival Kits (Mane Street Online Store)
- Career Center Week
- LSEF Scholarship Opportunities
- Pro X Summer Internship Program
- MO Boys & Girls State
- FAFSA
- LSR7 Parents of Struggling Readers & Dyslexic Learners Group
- Holiday Assistance
Note: A representative from the following programs will be on campus to visit students during lunch shifts.
Changes on the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form
The 2024–25 FAFSA changes include the following:
· Every contributor—anyone (student, the student's spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or the parent's spouse) who's required to provide information on the FAFSA form—will need an FSA ID to access and complete their section of the online form.
· All contributors must provide consent and approval to have their federal tax information transferred directly into the student's FAFSA form via direct data exchange with the IRS. If any contributor doesn't provide consent and approval, submission of the FAFSA form will still be allowed. However, a Student Aid Index, which replaces the Expected Family Contribution, will not be calculated and the student won't be eligible for federal student aid.
· Students will be able to list up to 20 colleges on their online FAFSA form and 10 colleges on the FAFSA PDF.
· Users can start or access the FAFSA form by visiting StudentAid.gov and logging in, where they'll see the link to the FAFSA form on their Dashboard.
Your Counseling Team
Ms. Rebecca Steele
Lead Counselor (A-Co))
Ms. Robin Gray
(Cr-He)
Mr. John Stone
(Hi-Mc)
Ms. Laura Hillbrand
(Me-Se)
Ms. Dana Green
(Sh-Z)
Ms. Tina Faulkner
Licensed Social Worker
Ms. Karla Barnhill
Registrar
Ms Heather Stout
Counseling Secretary
Ms. Rocel Wright
College and Scholarship Coordinator
Owen Barnhill
LSNHS Senior, SBE
Lily Winkle
LSNHS Senior, SBE