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Over the past week, our NPFH (No Place for Hate) student members did a wonderful job in presenting powerful messages about acceptance, inclusion and being an “up-stander” to help stop hate. Their presentation included interactive activities, videos and a Q & A. Our NPFH student members planned and led all three assemblies themselves. After the presentations, students had an opportunity to sign the pledge.
The purpose of the assembly was to introduce our school community to the No Place for Hate pledge.
· I WILL SEEK TO GAIN UNDERSTANDING of those who are different from myself.
· I WILL SPEAK OUT against prejudice and discrimination.
· I WILL REACH OUT to support those who are targets of hate.
· I WILL PROMOTE RESPECT for people and help foster a prejudice-free school.
· I RECOGNIZE that respecting individual dignity and promoting intergroup harmony are the responsibilities of all students.
· I BELIEVE that one person can make a difference - no person can be an “innocent” bystander when it comes to opposing hate.
To learn more about No Place for Hate, or to access family resources on challenging bullying and bias, please go to: https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families
Thank you,
Mrs. Hoekstra, Mrs. Prashar & Dr. VanLaan
Students Learn to Help a Friend in Crisis
Dear 7th Grade Parent/Guardian,
Depression affects about 20% of adolescents by the time they become adults. In addition, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the THIRD leading cause of death of individuals aged 10-14 and the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth 17-24. (2017 CDC WISQARS)
In an effort to create awareness and help reduce the risk of negative stress, depression, & suicide among our students, your student’s counselors (Mrs. Prashar & Mrs. Suhajda) began presenting a prevention program to ALL 7th Grade students through their World Studies classes this week and will continue through next week. Students will also learn about healthy coping strategies to manage stress and will have an opportunity to practice stress management techniques along with creating their own “Wellness Plan.”
The goal of this program is to help students:
learn the signs and symptoms of depression, suicide & self-harm
understand that depression is a treatable illness
understand what ACT stands for: A- (Acknowledge) C- (Care) T- (Tell)
help students know whom, in the school and at home, they can turn to for help
discuss and share healthy ways to “manage stress and deal with challenges”
encourage students to create their own Mental Health & Wellness Plan
Please also check out our Counseling Weebly for additional information & resources. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read over this very important topic with your student.
https://reuthercounseling.weebly.com/
https://namimi.org/mental-illness/suicide
9-8-8 is now the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and mental health crisis hotline number. It provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your student’s counselor.
Thank you!
Mrs. Prashar: aprashar@rochester.k12.mi.us or call (248) 726-4717.
Mrs. Suhajda: jsuhajda@rochester.k12.mi.us or call (248) 726-4716. 
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