Warriors Weekly
π» October 31 - November 4, 2022 π»
ποΈ Warriors Never Fight Alone ποΈ
Members of the National Honor Society participated in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk October 21, 2022. Mrs. Petrie and her daughter Rachel were also in attendance. Thanks to the NHS students for the funds they raised and to Honor Society adviser, Mrs. Michele Dunn, for organizing our Warriors' participation.
Photo credit: Mrs. Dunn
π Congratulations to the Girls' Cross-Country Team on their 3rd Place Finish at the Adirondack Invitational Meet! π
Photo credit: Athletic Department
π₯ ICYMI: CTown Live Special Edition π₯
π¨ Studio Art Graphic Design Projects π¨
π SU Professor Speaks to Seniors π
Dr. Jason Wiles, Associate Professor Department of Biology at Syracuse University, visited Mrs. Kathleen Washburn's SUPA Biology class last week. Dr. Wiles discussed Syracuse University Project Advance courses and their benefits, future opportunities for students, the college experience, details about transferring course credit, and students' future college plans. Thanks to Dr. Wiles for sharing his time with our students and to Mrs. Washburn for sharing this great photo!
π― District Goals and Building Objectives π―
At the 10/25/22 Board of Education meeting, we officially adopted the district goals along with measurable objectives and deliverables that our building will focus on this year. These are posted below for your reference. We will continue to update you on our progress as the year unfolds.
Update:
- We are currently 2% higher than our targeted goal.
- **Both excused and unexcused absences are counted toward chronic absenteeism**
Update:
- Dr. Lee has contacted student group advisors to set up meetings with students during the month of November.
Update:
High School Objective 3.1
- Our 2022 Regents exam passing rate was 84%.
- We are closely monitoring student performance in courses and will report quarterly.
- Dr. Lee & Mrs. Johnson are pulling student grades every 2 weeks and scheduling students for academic support and credit recovery options during their study halls, during lunch, and/or after school.
- Students have access to tutors through the National Honor Society. Please see Mrs. Young in the counseling office for more information.
High School Objective 3.2
- Our 2022 Regents mastery rate was 34%.
High School Objective 3.3
- Our 2022 rate for students scoring 3 or higher was 65%.
π Teacher Feature π
π Mental Health Matters π
Anger in Teens
From the School Mental Health Resource Training Center:
Teens are navigating a lot, and face many unique stresses, so it is no shock that they have been stereotyped in music, media and pop culture as angry and rebellious over the years- but there is some science involved which may help us understand why they are often labeled as angry teenagers.
Many teens experience surges of the hormones estrogen and testosterone, which can result in a fluctuating mood. They may be increasingly irritable, reactive and easily overwhelmed as their impulse and decision making parts of the brain continue to develop.
Prolonged or intense anger can have negative impacts on many dimensions of our wellbeing including emotional, physical, social, and more. If you believe that anger is having a detrimental impact on your child and families wellbeing, it may be time to seek additional support.
How do I respond?
When a child or adolescent is angry it is important to encourage them to regulate their emotions and communicate how they are feeling or what is needed at the time. This can be challenging but there are a few tips which can help:
Take a break if needed to practice relaxation strategies- bring mind and body together to help calm and focus before having the conversation.
Helping children and youth process their anger is important because it allows them to identify the cause and skills to use to calm and rebalance. Try saying things like:
- "I can tell that what they said upset you, do you want to talk about it together?"
- "You seem upset today and I am wondering what I can do to help you. I am here to listen when you are ready."
- "That seems very frustrating, can you tell me more about what happened next?"
- "I understand that you would be upset over that. How can I support you?"
Resources to Help Families:
- Child Mind β Teens & Anger, Is My Childβs Anger Normal?
- American Psychological Association β Controlling anger before it controls you
Source: "Anger" School Mental Health Resource Training Center
The following resources are available to support you:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-8255 (24/7)
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990 (24/7, call or text)
- NYS Project Hope: 315-272-6248 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.)
- Teen Line: 800-852-8336 (9:00 pm-1:00 am) or text TEEN to 839863 (9:00 pm-12:00 am)
- SAMHSAβs National Helpline: 800-662-4357 (24/7 treatment referral)
All seniors may choose to order a maroon or white robe.
π Rotary Exchanges are Back! π
So many Clinton Warriors have benefited from participating in Rotary student exchanges for a summer or full year. While exchanges paused during the pandemic, we are thrilled to announce that Rotary exchange is back and applications are open! Applications for the 2023-2024 year are due December 31, 2022. To learn more about Rotary exchange watch this video and visit this website.
Positivity Project Character Mindset of the Week: Knowing that my Words & Actions Affect Others
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Knowing That My Words and Actions Affect Others. Everything that you say and do can affect others -- and your relationships with them.
Everything we do, say, text, tweet, snap, or post can positively or negatively impact other people. Our words and our actions are our choices to make, but they can have ripple effects long after we make them. Words and actions have the power to lift others up or tear them down, but, our words and actions also impact ourselves. When a group is comprised of individuals who are thoughtful about their words and actions -- individuals who show respect and consideration for the people around them -- weβre likely to have a happier and healthier culture.
Events this Week:
Tuesday November 1:
- 7:00 pm Sports Boosters Meeting (Media Center)
Friday November 4:
- Winter Sports Sign-Ups End
For the full calendar of athletic events, please click here.