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Good Afternoon, Charger Families~

This morning was both joyful and bittersweet as we celebrated our graduating seniors during their final walk through the halls of CHS. It was a moment filled with pride, applause, and reflection. We are so very proud of our graduating seniors! We are proud of all they have accomplished and the bright futures that lie ahead.

The celebration continues at our formal graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 1st at Noon at USA Hockey Arena. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!! We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you!

As we head into the holiday weekend, we also pause to honor Memorial Day- a time to remember and reflect on the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and hold their memories in our hearts.

Important Reminders:

• Monday, May 26: No school – Memorial Day
  
  

• Tuesday, May 27: No school for students (Staff Professional Development Day)
  
  

• Wednesday, June 4: MP4 CSA Exams: Hours 1, 2, 3 (Half day: 7:25 AM – 10:35 AM)
  
  

• Thursday, June 5: MP4 CSA Exams: Hours 4, 5, 6 (Half day: 7:25 AM – 10:35 AM)
  
  

Wishing all of our Charger families a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

Ms. Quesada

Starting with the Graduating Class of 2026, Livonia Public Schools will be honoring qualifying seniors with the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. To find out more information about this opportunity, please carefully read the introduction letter by clicking here. Registration information is enclosed in the letter. We will arrange testing opportunities in the fall of 2025 for Class of 2026 students.

If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Miga (mmiga@livoniapublicschools.org).

This is a friendly but important reminder that all CHS students are required to carry their Student ID on them at all times while on campus. Having your ID accessible is critical for security purposes and helps staff members ensure the safety of everyone on school grounds. If a staff member asks for your ID, it is important that you are able to easily access and show it.

Additionally, for students attending classes at the LCTC (Livonia Career Technical Center), it is mandatory to have the LCTC sticker on your Student ID. If you need an LCTC sticker, please see Mrs. Roberts in the principal's office.

Thank you for doing your part in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all of our students and staff. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to safety.

This article is from: https://www.nami.org/your-journey/kids-teens-and-young-adults/kids/what-to-look-for-and-when-to-act/

While each mental health condition is unique, they all impact emotions, thoughts and behavior. Here are some things to consider in deciding to intervene.

Disruptions In Daily Interactions And Relationships

Everyone experiences a “bad day” from time to time, but when your child seems to be having difficulty with routine daily tasks, it’s important to take notice. This can look like difficulty participating in regular social activities (with family, friends, adults), academics or play/activities.

It can also look like a personality change. For example, if your child is typically socially interactive, but begins to withdraw and has no interest in others, this could be an indicator of an underlying mental health issue. If you notice these type changes lasting more than just a few weeks, it may be time to seek professional help.

Excessive Anxiety

Anxiety is a typical reaction to situations that we perceive as potentially dangerous or where performance has a possible negative effect (like failing a test or losing a game). But when the amount of anxiety or stress is out of proportion to the reality of the risk, you should pay attention to these reactions. It’s time to consider intervening if your child:

• Worries about almost everything to the point of withdrawal or has difficulty functioning
• Is fearful of certain places (such as school) or going to new places
• Experiences sudden bursts of intense fear, impending doom or physical symptoms, such as rapid heart rate, hyperventilation, dizziness or nausea
• Believes they must repeat certain thoughts (obsessions) or behaviors (compulsions) to prevent something bad from happening

Depression

We can all feel “down” at some point, especially when setbacks happen. But if your child has ongoing difficulties with any of the following symptoms, it is time to act:

• Disturbances in mood (usually irritability in children, compared to deep sadness in adults)
• Impaired sleep (typically too much sleep, but some may have trouble falling or staying asleep)
• Decreased energy

• Decreased self-esteem
• Difficulty concentrating
• Change in appetite (typically excessive appetite or, more rarely, reduced appetite)
• Seems agitated or conversely, “slowed down”
• Expresses thoughts of hurting themselves, especially thoughts of suicide

Substance Use

Be on the lookout for changes in behavior that may be due to using substances, including alcohol, marijuana products, psychedelic drugs, prescription medications and others. Substance use may also extend to misuse of over-the-counter drugs or medications prescribed to other people (typically friends or family).

If your child is using substances, you may observe a decline in school or sports performance, decreased engagement with family or friends, sleep problems and sluggish or agitated behavior. Treatment for substance use can be very helpful.

Changes In School Performance

Some children have challenges with standard academic work. However, if your child typically performs well and begins having difficulties, there may be an underlying mental health condition to blame. If academic challenges persist, it may be helpful to get consult with a clinician.

Acute Or Prolonged Stress

A child witnessing violence or experiencing abuse/neglect at home will most likely experience acute or prolonged stress. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be the result of these trauma experiences and may include symptoms like:

• Disturbances in memory issues, such as flashbacks
• Recurrent thoughts of the trauma
• Emotional numbing, such as avoiding social and emotional contact with others
• The emergence of a hyper-state of arousal, like they might panic at any time

It is important for anyone experiencing trauma to be able to process, or work through, those experiences. Meeting with a professional can be helpful.

Difficulties Adjusting

Just like the rest of us, children react to challenging situations. Those reactions can include increased anxiety, depression or a mixture of emotional reactions. Common situations that contribute to adjustment difficulties include grief and loss (such as death of a loved one), changes in a parent’s employment, military deployment of a parent, domestic violence, bullying or harassment. If your child seems to be struggling after experiencing a certain event or situation, it can be helpful to talk with a professional about what you are observing.

What To Do

It can be extremely difficult when your child experiences mental health symptoms, but there is hope. Below are some actions you can take to help your child.

Have Frequent Conversations About Mental Health

Even if your child isn’t experiencing any difficulties, it’s always helpful to engage in frequent emotional “check ins” starting early in life. If your child sees this as a routine part of family life, they will likely feel more comfortable coming to you when they experience challenges. Additionally, if you notice something seems off with your child and ask them about it, they may be more receptive to sharing with you.

Listen And Validate Their Experiences

While you may not understand what is upsetting your child, creating a safe space (a place where your child can share openly without fear of retaliation) at home can suggest that you are eager to hear about their life in a supportive, non-judgmental way. This paves the way for your child to see you as an ally, not as a judge.

Get Feedback From Others

While your observations and perceptions may be accurate, consider talking with siblings, other family members, teachers, coaches, clergy — or anyone in your community who knows your child — to see if they have noticed changes in behavior. Hearing others’ perspectives may help to determine how severe the problem is and to decide what the next steps should be.

Get A Professional Opinion

If you are concerned, there is no harm in talking to your pediatrician or other health care professional about whether they think your child could benefit from seeing a mental health professional. They can also be helpful in providing resources or referrals in your community.

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17 CHS Athletes moving on to compete at the collegiate level

The Churchill PTSA's meeting dates are listed below. All will be held virtually at 6:30 pm on the

Wednesday, May 28th

A link will be sent out on the day of each meeting.

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The Churchill PTSA is here to support CHS students and staff through many wonderful programs, activities, and events! Please assist us in our work by purchasing a 2024-2025 membership at the following link:

Churchill High School PTSA Store

The Churchill PTSA is selling pre-sale Spree vouchers. This is an online exclusive! Vouchers are $27.75 ($35.00 at the gate). A portion of each sale comes back to the Churchill PTSA. The sale runs through 3:00 pm on June 24th. Vouchers are not valid on Sunday. Please purchase through the link below!

Event Details - innovativeticketing.com

The Class of 2025 Senior All Night Party is June 1-2. While the party is for seniors, this is an event that needs parents and helpers from ALL GRADES.

If you have a rising senior (Class of 2026) or a student in the Class of 2027 or 2028, we need your help too. Senior parents will be at graduation and dinner Sunday afternoon-- so we need help setting up. This is also a great way to see what happens at the party, so you are ready for your own senior!

This is a fun event, but it is 100% run by parents. It is not a Churchill sponsored event.

The party is on Sunday night following graduation. The event is a lot of fun and worth the time and effort. We are willing to take parents, grandparents, older siblings-- anyone willing to help! You are able to sign up for more than one slot if you are available!

SIGN UP LINK

There is so much to celebrate in the upcoming weeks! End your senior year by celebrating with your friends at the Senior All-Night Party! Tickets are now on sale online!

The SANP committee has so much planned-- casino night (poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, slots), 70' inflatable obstacle course, mechanical bull, an Escape Room trailer from Escape Room Novi, karaoke, caricature artists, tattoo artists, fortune tellers, a hypnotist show, photo booth, food, gourmet coffee bar, large-item raffles (TV, fridge, and more!) and so much more!

Every 2025 Grad leaves with a door prize (gift cards, dorm essentials, raffle baskets from businesses- about a $25-30 value), a t-shirt, casino prizes, chances to win big raffle prizes, and memories with your friends!

Here is the LINK TO TICKETS

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We need your help!

We need volunteers for the party! We have jobs to set-up and decorate on Saturday, set-up Sunday or have fun working the party!!! SIGN UP HERE

We also need food, drinks, desserts and more! If you can send something in for the party SIGN UP HERE

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We are also in crunch time for the “Senior Shop” prizes!

Every senior will leave with a gift. We need your help!

Prizes are needed by MAY 21st

Here is how:

1. You can donate something from the SANP Senior AMAZON WISHLIST:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HYKDF1ZU8XGZ?ref_=wl_share

1. Do you know a local business that may be interested in donating a gift card or service (such as a hair salon, car wash, round of golf, etc)? If so, please email the committee at chsseniorallnightparty@gmail.com

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We only have a few meetings left- we would love some help! We meet at 7pm at CHS.

May 14th-- Last planning meeting (JUNIOR PARENTS-- IT WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO SEE WHAT TO DO NEXT YEAR!)

May 21st-- Package/basket up all the prizes!

Prom is around the corner! If your student finds this perfect dress, but it needs to be altered, please consider World Custom Alterations. This is a local business owned and operated by a Churchill parent. She will be giving 10% back to Churchill from every alteration-- just mention Churchill Class of 2025.

Buy your Class of 2025 Senior a yard sign to show off your Charger Spirit!!! Signs are also available for clubs, band, athletics, and more! You will enter your specific information on the second page of the order. LINK TO ORDER HERE

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Athletic Home Page | LPS Physical Form

Calendar of Events | Live Athletic Events

Pay to Participate Link

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Click on the E-Backpack graphic to visit the LPS E-Backpack, a place where you can find electronic flyers for programs and events geared toward kids. If you have a program that you'd like to advertise, please email your flyer to Stacy Jenkins at sjenkins3@livoniapublicschools.org.

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