
LSNHS Counseling Newsletter
December
Counselor's Corner
Mr. John Stone
Counselor (Hi-Mc)
Happy Holidays!
December can be a stressful month, especially for high school students. Here are some ways to reduce stress, relax and enjoy this beautiful time of the year.
Don’t Procrastinate
Putting things off until the last moment increases stress. Being organized and completing projects before they are do eliminates unnecessary anxiety.
Get Enough Sleep
Studies show that sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness are linked to impaired mood, higher risk for car accidents, lower grades and academic failure.
Exercise Regularly
Research suggests that students who participate in regular physical exercise report lower levels of perceived stress. Exercise can help you with mental and physical health.
Take Calming Breaths
Breathing exercises are a great way to cope with moments of stress. Try box breathing; inhaling for a count of four, holding the air in your lungs for a count of four, exhaling for a count of four, hold your lungs empty for a count of four and repeat.
Listen to Music
Listening to upbeat or relaxing music and relieve stress and help you remain calm.
Eat a Healthy Diet and Stay Hydrated
Eating healthy and drinking enough water are easy ways to promote a healthy lifestyle and combat stress.
Spend Time with Uplifting People
Being with people who bring you joy is good for the soul. Avoid people who consistently bring you down and create drama.
Wishing you the best!
Email: john.stone@lsr7.net
Phone: (816) 986-3019
Twitter: @LSNGuidance
IN THIS ISSUE
- Winter Break
- LSEF Scholarships
- Holiday Assistance Programs
- Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC)
- Transcripts
- FAFSA Reminders
- Letters of recommendation
- 2022-23 ACT dates
- Mental health awareness resources
- Job opportunities
- Community Service
- In case you missed it: Secondary Planning Night
IDEAS FOR YOUR WINTER BREAK
*APPLY NOW* Lee's Summit Educational Foundation (LSEF) Scholarships
We are excited to let you know of two things!
1) The Foundation Scholarships are OPEN! Click here to see the list: LSEF Scholarships (A few scholarships are pending as we are waiting on a couple of details from donors. Once confirmed they will appear on the list.)
2) Students will be eligible for a gift card raffle drawing if they have completed a scholarship application before the December 16th priority deadline! *One drawing will be done for each high school
The scholarship's final deadline will be February 10th. The priority deadline is December 16th. Completed applications by this date will make the student eligible for the raffle drawing.
Holiday Assistance Programs
Below are local agencies supporting families in need this holiday season.
Coldwater
Thanksgiving and December holiday meal assistance: Holiday distribution for turkeys and
side dishes will be Saturday, Nov 19, and Saturday, Dec 17. Check the Coldwater Facebook page or the website www.coldwater.me for the location closer to those dates.
Holiday gift assistance: Sign ups for Christmas adoptions are Saturday, Oct 22, and Saturday, Nov 5.
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Email: director@coldwater.me
Phone: 816.786.0758
The Summit Church
(816) 524-4966
The grocery box will include a turkey (or turkey breast, depending on family size), veggies, gravy, mashed potatoes and more! Delivered to your door on
Saturday, Nov. 19th. Sign-up online by Nov. 15th
Fellowship Greenwood
1601 W. Main Street, Greenwood (main
campus). Pick-up a Blessing Basket (reservation required): text 2021 to 816-678-0060. One box per phone number is allowed. Can reserve a Blessing Basket now until there are none left.
Abundant Life Church
Thanksgiving meal assistance:
1300 SW Jefferson St LSMO 64081
Phone: 816 554-8181
Family MUST sign up for a turkey box no later than November 10th. (includes frozen turkey,
plus milk, eggs, butter, bread and produce) Pick up of turkey basket will be drive-thru on Nov.
16th at Abundant Life.
Holiday gift assistance:
More information to come, communicate with your school counselor and/or Educational Therapist.
Lee’s Summit Social Services
108 SE 4th Street, LSMO
816-525-4357 Call to make an appointment. *Must register to be a client with the agency to receive assistance and your file must be up to date with LSSS to receive Thanksgiving and Christmas
assistance.
*Please understand this is not an all-inclusive list of our local resources, it is simply a starting place of what we are aware of
Other resources to consider exploring:
● LSR-7 Resource guide (located on the LSR-7 website under student well-being)
● www.auntbertha.com which lists multiple resources within the zip code entered.
Missouri Innovation Campus
Are you a sophomore? Learn more about MIC!
Are you a sophomore who might be interested in one of the following majors?
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Science - Software Development
- Computer Science - Software Engineering
- Design and Drafting
- Big Data & Business Analytics
You might want to consider the Missouri Innovations Campus(Also known as MIC).
The benefits of MIC:
- Complete your first two years of college coursework while in high school.
- Begin a paid internship in your junior year of high school.
- Graduate from the University of Central Missouri in two years after your high school graduation.
- Start your career before the age of 21.
The MIC program requirements, timelines and programs are also summarized on this two-page flyer.
*TALK TO YOUR COUNSELOR FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE MIC PROGRAM!
Struggling Readers Info Night
A RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND STAFF
Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ, Military, Parenting, Sexual Assault and Rape, Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention
Meet Your Counseling Team
Website: https://sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org/counseling/
Location: Lee's Summit North High School, Northeast Douglas Street, Lee's Summit, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 986-3003
Twitter: @LSNGuidance
Ms. Rebecca Steele
Ms. Robin Gray
Mr. John Stone
Ms. Laura Hillbrand
Ms. Dana Green
Ms. Tina Faulkner
tina.faulkner@lsr7.net
Ms. Karla Barnhill
karla.barnhill@lsr7.net
Ms. Heather Stout
Ms. Cortney Moreno
College and Scholarship Coordinator