Aggie Advocacy News
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September 2023
Don't Let Your Attendance Begin to FALL!
Click on the button below to learn more about the importance of good attendance and tips to support student attendance. ⬇️
Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in youth ages 10-14. It is the 3rd leading cause of death among youth ages 18-22. Each day in our nation, there are an average of 3,703 suicide attempts made by students in grades 9-12. Suicide is complicated and tragic, but is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that might be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. For more information, visit The Jason Foundation's website.
Self-Care September
What is self-care? On a basic level, it is something that helps you take care of you, whether it's your mind, body, or soul. It is something you can do for yourself to fill YOUR cup. It's putting on your oxygen mask first, so you can best care for others. As parents, teachers, and caregivers we give and give and give to best support our families and students and nurture their growth and development. It's easy for the caregivers' needs to get lost in the shuffle.
Advertising and social media have done a good job of "glamorizing" self-care, making us believe that self-care is spending the day at the spa or taking a kid-free vacation, or having a shopping spree. Those things are great - if that works for you. But, in truth, self-care is much simpler than that - and chances are, you are already doing some form of self-care every day.
Taking a walk or hike, regular exercise, deep breathing exercises, meditation, using a gratitude journal, listening to music, talking with a friend, engaging in a hobby or enjoyable activity, going to bed early or sleeping late, or taking a nap are simple ways to practice self-care. Use the Self-Care September calendar below to create a habit of self-care.
(Credit: Parenting Now website)
🗓 Coming Up!
Vaping: Dangers & Legal Issues
Vaping is a growing problem in our schools. This presentation will help parents to understand the physical dangers and the legal consequences when students choose to vape. Judge Jay Mastin will present information on the legal consequences of youth vaping. Hannah Chandler from Mt. Lakes Behavioral Healthcare's Substance Abuse Prevention Office will discuss the physical effects and health dangers of vaping.
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023, 06:00 PM
Albertville Fine Arts Center, 402 East McCord Avenue, Albertville, AL, USA
Suicide Prevention Assembly for AHS
Julianna Davis from Mt. Lakes Behavioral Healthcare will provide AHS students with information on the risk factors for suicide, ways to respond to someone who may be thinking of suicide, how and where to seek help, and healthy coping strategies to reduce the risk of suicide.
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023, 09:00 AM
Albertville High School
Kristi Rains, Ed.S., NBCT, LPC
Albertville City Schools - Aggie Advocacy Center
202 E. Alabama Avenue
Albertville, AL 35950
Phone: (256) 891-1183 ext 226
Email: krains@albertk12.org
Website: www.albertk12.org