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Cox Mill HS - Student Support Services (S3) - 4.21.21
Wellness Wednesday Topic: Social Media Fasting
One way to better understand how dependent you are on social media is to take a Social Media Fast. We see celebrities make this choice to protect themselves and their families from the side-effects and consequences of social media. When do they typically do that? When social media begins to control their lives OR when it impacts their emotional health and well-being. Is is time for you to take a social media fast?
How do you go on a social media fast?
- All In & Independent - Delete social media apps from your phone and other electronic devices. Replace them with healthier substitutes such as journaling apps, photo editing apps, etc. When you are tempted to check social media, journal about it. Use photo apps to notice what is happening around you in those moments instead of what is not happening (scrolling) on your screen.
- All In & Circle Up - This will be pretty much the same as the first option, but you build in a small circle of friends who are taking a social media fast as well. Together you can talk about what it is like to abstain from social media connections. Talking with friends sharing a common experience can make it easier and more meaningful for some of us.
- Strategic Fasting - This can be done independently or with a social circle of support. The basic concept is scheduling your social media fasting so it is a gradual step down to less social media use. For example, you might choose to limit social media use to one hour per day at a specific time or only on weekends.
Whatever your level of social media use, consider experimenting with how to make it fit into your life vs letting it control your life. Apps on our phone are tools we control, and we can always put them down. We have a choice.
VIRTUAL GUEST SPEAKER: Resilience, Coping Kills & Substance Abuse Prevention
S3 wanted to share an opportunity taking place on Friday April 23rd at 11:00am via Microsoft Teams. Mike Metcalf and Shaun Peet with DECK Leadership (Diversity, Efficiency, Culture, Kindness) are doing a speaker series on Resilience, Coping Skills and Substance Abuse Prevention. Staff, students, parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Home Stretch Self-Assessment
- Academics - How are you doing in comparison to how you would like to be doing? What changes do you need to make (if any) to get closer to your academic goals?
- Assessments - Have you started to take practice ACT and SAT exams so you can pinpoint areas you need to work harder to be ready for the actual tests?
- Activities - The pandemic has made activities hard but not impossible. Have you engaged in activities that enhance more traditional learning?
Application Practice
Basic application tips:
- Have the right documents.
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Write legibly and follow grammar rules.
- Be honest about your experience & history.
- Don't skip requested details.
- Don't skip questions.
- Check for mistakes.
- Provide references if requested.
Junior Jumpstart
This year our Junior Jumpstart event will be held on Tuesday, April 27 at 6:30 pm via MS Teams. Juniors and their parents are invited to attend the session and utilize the Junior Jumpstart webpage to prepare for the tasks that will need to be completed in the coming months and year. The live event will be recorded, so keep an eye on the S3 homepage for details about joining the meeting, recording of the meeting, and Junior Jumpstart webpage link beginning on Tuesday evening.
Senior Task: Graduation Survey
STUDENT ART GALLERY
FACULTY FUN FACT
Mrs. Barnard, S3 Administrative Assistant
April 22 Virtual College Fair for College Transfers
April 23 - Virtual Guest Speaker (see info above)
April 23 - Senior Movie Night @ 7 pm
April 27 - CMHS Junior Jumpstart Virtual College Night - 6:30 pm
April 29 - Big Future Days Virtual College Fair - Southeast
May 1 - College Decision Day
May 1 - 15 - Seniors - Graduation Survey (Senior Strike webpage)
May 2 - NACAC Virtual College Fair
May 4 & 6 - RCCC for CMHS - Student Success on the Move
May 13 - Schedules Distributed (mailed home via US Mail)
May 14 - Senior Picnic - 4th Period
May 18 - Complete Google Form on S3 Homepage (if you did NOT get your schedule)
May 24 - Schedule Change Deadline
May 24 - Teacher-made Exams (Math, Science, CTE)
May 25 - Teacher-made Exams (English, Social Studies, World Languages)
May 25 - Senior Awards (online)
May 26 - Teacher-made Exams (Art, PE, EC)
May 27 - State Exams (for 1st block)
May 28 - State Exams (for 2nd block)
June 1 - State Exams (for 3rd block)
June 2 - State Exams (for 4th block)
June 3 - Schedule Change Notifications (via email)
June 7 - 10 - Senior Pic Photo Op
June 11 - Graduation for Class of 2021!
Cox Mill HS - Student Support Services (S3)
Email: lisa.landon@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Website: www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/coxmillhs
Location: 1355 Cox Mill Road, Concord, NC, USA
Phone: 704-260-6600
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cmhsS3/
Twitter: @cmhsS3