High School Weekly Update

Welcome to November Knight Nation!

I was watching an interview recently and heard a very profound statement that I would like to share with you in this edition of Counselor’s Corner.

“The safe place was found when the lights came on.”

Read that again.

When I first heard it, I thought “Wow, that is powerful.” I thought back to when I was younger. Anytime I had to venture outside in the dark, I felt a sense of anxiety and fear creep up in my heart and mind. It wasn’t that I was afraid of the dark. Rather, I was afraid of the unknown that could be hiding in the darkness.

How often is that true for us today? Much of our anxiety and fear can be traced to the unknown that we cannot see. We find ourselves hiding from the dark places because of what may be waiting to pounce on us. Probably not in the physical but more so in the emotional and mental spaces of our lives. Simply, darkness creates an unsafe sense.

However, when we turn on the light everything changes. In the physical, light drives out darkness. What was unseen can now be seen, and now there is safety where fear existed because we illuminated the darkness. When I heard the statement above, I couldn’t help but wonder how many things affect our teenagers' mental and emotional health because we keep them hidden in the dark. We don’t speak about them. We don’t address them. We don’t bring them into the light. Things like bullying, self-image, esteem, even anxieties and depressions all thrive when they are kept in the secrecy of darkness. We become afraid to talk about them and they grow.

The answer to this is to turn on the light. Safe space is found when the issue is revealed. Healing occurs when awareness exists. We can effect change and achieve the goal of healthy mental and emotional teenagers when we become brave enough to flip the switch.

If you find that you are in the darkness and desperately want to find a safe space or to know that someone is ready to help you find that light, that is what I am here for.

Until next time…You Matter!

Mr. Morgan

We our pleased to invite Veterans and those currently serving who are immediate family members of our students to a special pancake breakfast honoring their service to our country on Wednesday, November 13th. The breakfast will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Commons. If a child or grandchild who is a current Gray Stone student would like to accompany the Veteran, they may attend and will be excused from their class during this time. Please click here to register attendance no later than Friday, November 8th. We look forward to having our Veterans and current service members on campus to show our heartfelt appreciation.

Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour this Sunday.

This week's Knight of the Week is Ashton Lee. One of Ashton's teachers wrote, "Ashton is an excellent addition to class. He always comes to class with a great attitude and is engaged. He is a good role model to his peers by encouraging them to stay on task, and he is willing to help others who are struggling."

We are proud of you, Ashton!

November 4-8

Monday Pasta (Meat or Alfredo Sauce), Garlic Bread, Salad Bar

Tuesday Southern BBQ, Chips, Applesauce, Salad Bar

Wednesday Beef or Chicken Tacos, Salad Bar

Thursday Baked Potato Bar, Soup, Salad Bar

Friday Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni)

The LANCE is a parent led organization that supports and enhances the existing programs of Gray Stone Day School. We work with the school, parents, teachers and community to support academics, athletics and social programs for the students and staff.

If you are interested in joining, please visit the Lance page on the GSDS website by clicking here.

General Meeting Schedule

Sep 3, 2024 6:30 PM
Nov 5, 2024 6:30 PM
Jan 7, 2025 6:30 PM
Mar 4, 2025 6:30 PM
May 6, 2025 6:30 PM

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If you are interested in registering for Driver's Ed classes, please click here.

Gray Stone Day School is a regional school that provides a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum for students in grades 6 - 12. While developing strong character, students engage in highly challenging courses that will require them to work diligently in and out of the classroom. A high caliber teaching staff prepares a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities.

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Location: 49464 Merner Terrace, Misenheimer, NC, USA
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