S9GS Counselor Newsletter
Fall Semester 2020
Upcoming Dates and Events
Fall Break
October 5th-9th
REPORT CARDS
First 9 weeks ends on October 23rd, but report cards will come home on October 29th. If you do not have your INOW username and password to view your student's grades from home please email Mrs. Sieja at jsieja@mcssk12.org. Grades for students will be in PLP until the final report card grade.
Veterans Day
School will be out on November 11th to celebrate Veterans Day.
E-learning Day
November 23rd
Thanksgiving Break
November 24th-November 27th
E-learning day
December 21st
Christmas Break
December 22nd-January 6th
Final Exam Schedule
January 14th: 1st and 2nd block exams
January 15th: 3rd and 4th block exams
Final exams count 20% of the final grade for any class.
SchoolsPLP Information
Talking to Your Teen About Social Media
Social media has many benefits when used responsibly. It is very important that you talk to your teen about what they are posting and viewing on social media. It is also important to monitor interactions on social media.
http://www.scholastic.com/instagram/pdfs/parents_quick_guide.pdf
Suicide. Prevention. Empowerment. Awareness. Knowledge.
SPEAK was established to address the increasing incidence of suicide in our community and increase awareness about mental illness. SPEAK provides resources on topics such as suicide, feelings, self-esteem, bullying, depression, anxiety and social media through the SPEAK North Alabama app and other initiatives.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Alabama children ages 10-14; and the third leading cause of death for ages 15-24. Yet, 90 percent of young people who made a suicide attempt have a treatable psychiatric disorder.
Suicide: What Parents Should Watch For
https://www.rocketcitymom.com/speak-teen-suicide-prevention-program-huntsville/
Talking to Your Teen About Suicide
https://www.sptsusa.org/parents/talking-to-your-kid-about-suicide/
Trina McCulley
Email: tmcculley@mcssk12.org
Location: 2680 Jeff Road Northwest, Harvest, AL, USA
Phone: 256-852-2557 42031