The Raider Nation Newsletter
News from Principal Novak: December 18, 2023
Dear Atholton Families,
We have one week of classes and various activities this week before we settle in for a much needed break. Please note that though there may be periodic events or activities at school (i.e.-athletic practices), the school and office will be closed from Friday afternoon on December 22nd to Tuesday morning on January 2nd. Make sure you/your student has everything you/they need before leaving for Break. In addition, teachers, counselors, administrators, and other staff will not be accessible by phone or email during Break, so be sure to get your questions in before the 22nd.
This past weekend, I shared some self-care advice for teachers and it seems like a great message for students too. Make sure you/your student follow the suggestions from this article:
- Take a Break: " When you have the chance, take time to unplug. Shut off email notifications and do whatever it is that makes you feel relaxed."
- Take Care of Your Mind: " Habits like journaling and meditation offer similar therapeutic benefits with lower barriers to entry. Mindfulness apps like Headspace or Calm help users incorporate meditation into their routine whenever and wherever they have a moment to spare. No matter the method, it is so important that STUDENTS take care of their mental health to stay centered and avoid burnout.
- Take Care of Your Body: " You can also use this time to build healthy habits, like going to the gym or cooking nutritious meals — both of which help boost self-esteem, mood, and energy levels. Jumpstarting a healthier lifestyle will give you additional tools to be the best STUDENT you can be."
- Take Care of Your Space: "Another way to practice self-care is to make sure you have a clean and relaxing space to come home to after a long day. Your surroundings have a major impact on your mental health.... Take some time to declutter and donate or throw out anything you no longer use. Consider rearranging your furniture to revitalize your home without having to buy new things. You deserve to go back to school in January feeling well-rested and well-equipped to begin a new semester. We hope you have an amazing year!"
Happy Holidays and Have a Great Break!
Sincerely,
Nick Novak
Principal
Important Info
Did you know that the Atholton Student Services office launched it's own monthly newsletter? We will begin sending it out directly through School Messenger each month to hopefully increase the number of views, but you can also check the website under the section titled "News from Student Services" to learn about scheduling appointments with counselors, upcoming events, and college/career planning. Here are the first two issues for you to peruse:
