Haut Gap's February Bulldog Update

February is at the heart of winter and it has been a cold one. But, here at Haut Gap Middle School, we are fired up and ready to learn. This 3rd quarter of school has a lot of school work, projects, and activities. We encourage parents and guardians to be the guardrails of success when keeping our students on track. The next 90 days are potent curriculum days and we aim to push all of our students to do their academic best.

Happy Valentine's Day - J Travis Benintendo

February - Black History Month

Feb 5th - 9th - National School Counseling Week

Feb 14th - Valentine's Day

Feb 16th - Early Release Day - 12:30 pm dismissal

Feb 19th - President’s Day - No School

Feb 23rd - School Choice Application Window closes

Feb 26th - Progress Reports distributed this week

Feb 29th - Happy Leap Year!

“Positive human connection plays an important role in maintaining our emotional-physical health, wellbeing, and growth. Research has shown that positive relationships encourage us to embrace and pursue opportunities that foster a sense of purpose and meaning in life. This is primarily because of the support that comes from a healthy relationship. In the face of adversity, healthy relationships and the positive support they offer, not only buffer us from the harms of stress but allow us to flourish despite these harms (Stanford University).” In this short month that we have with students and staff, we will focus on building the types of relationships that will buffer stress, flourish no matter the circumstances, and encourage opportunities.

February Focus: Let's Talk About Vaping

We recognize that high and middle school students are bombarded with persistent

messages that “everyone” is using or misusing substances. This can become

self-fulfilling and use becomes more permissive. As a result, Student Support Services

and Department of School Support are excited to launch a social norms campaign to

help students reduce the misperception and further encourage healthy choices around

substance use. This month is specific to vaping (tobacco). The ideal target audience

for the social norms campaign are middle and high school students, but upper

elementary students can also be included. We want students to learn to Follow the

Crowd, and national data supports that the majority of students are not using vapes

and many have never even tried any type of tobacco product. Please show the video

below, "Follow the Crowd", to your students. It can be posted on your school

websites, used on morning news shows, school announcements, newsletters and

banners!

Additional vaping resources for FAMILIES, STUDENTS, and STAFF can be found

on the ADAPT website.

Each month, we will be providing resources, information, and educational

opportunities for your students, staff, and parents on the following substances used

most often by youth.

● January- vaping (nicotine)

● February - Vaping (nicotine and THC-Delta 8 & 9).

● March - Cannabis/edibles

● April - Alcohol

● May - Prescription Drugs