School Counselor Newsletter

We will use this newsletter as an opportunity to increase communication and the connection between school, home, and the community. We look forward to sharing information and staying connected with each and every one of you!

Locker clean out information:

Information will be coming out soon from our administration team on how to return text books and get any belongings that were left in student's locker and PE locker.

We miss you! Be well; take care of yourself and those you love.

Tips to cope with stress during COVID-19

1 PAUSE.Breathe. Notice how you feel

2 TAKE BREAKS from COVID-19 content

3 MAKE TIME to sleep and exercise

4 REACH OUT and stay connected

5 SEEK HELPif overwhelmed or unsafe

CDC- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Summary

The Karate Kid is asked to repeatedly place his jacket on the hook and then remove it. He tires of this routine and thinks it is pointless. What he doesn’t realize is that this simple task gave him the perfect form for karate. Like the Karate Kid, sometimes we don’t see the significance in keeping a routine when there isn’t a direct result. Even though we don’t see the significance, both ourselves and others may be impacted. For example, when you consistently smile at someone in the hallway, their entire day may brighten up. The effect of smiling at someone every day for a whole year is much greater than the effect of just smiling at someone every once in awhile, which shows just how important keeping a routine can be.

Debrief:

• Following a routine can be tedious and takes determination. What are some ways in which you can keep yourself accountable and stay motivated to follow a routine?
• In what areas of your life can following a routine benefit yourself?
• In what areas of your life can following a routine positively affect others?
• What is one goal that you can consistently practice in your community or school throughout the year? For Example: Open the door for five people every day.

Courage does not always roar, sometimes courage is the quite voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."

- Mary Anne Radmacher