Inner Balance
April 2020
Exciting upcoming events at Dawson Middle School to look out for!
Virtual Self-Care Spirit Week!
A Note from your CISD Counselors
Hello to all parents and students. We sure do miss seeing your sweet faces on a daily basis. We understand that this can be a stressful and uncertain time, and we want to continue to serve you in every possible way. If you are in need, please email your counselor, and we will get back to you; we can even set up a virtual meeting or phone call to address any questions or concerns you may have. Dawson Middle School students can access the DMS Counselors Canvas page to reach out to a counselor and request a virtual meeting.
Please refer to the link below for all Counseling related resources and updates.
https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/Page/3172
Until we see you again, please enjoy your family time and know that we are here for you!
No STAAR or Final Exams
DMS Self-Care Spirit Week!
Monday, April 6:
Memory Lane Monday! Share a photo of one of your favorite DMS memories from the 2019-2020 school year.
Tuesday, April 7:
Thankful Tuesday! Send a picture of yourself posing with something you are thankful to have by your side while you are at home -- your pet, your favorite game, your favorite stuffed animal, your favorite snack, etc.
Wednesday, April 8:
Kindness Wednesday! Submit a photo of something kind you have done from home (you can include yourself or only show the image) -- positive messages you wrote with sidewalk chalk, letters you wrote to a nursing home, the dinner you made for your family, etc.
Thursday, April 9:
Alone Together Day! Submit a photo of your new “classroom,” or of yourself working on an assignment for school. If you'd like, you can include a shout out to a teacher or other DMS staff member who has been especially helpful or inspiring to you during this time. Just write the message on paper and include it in your photo.
Friday, April 10:
Dawson Dragon Pride Day! Put on your favorite Dragon shirt, then take a picture of yourself doing something that is good for your mental or physical health (Going on a walk, doing a craft, reading, etc.).
The Importance of Being Humble
Being humble doesn't mean to think less of yourself, it actually simply means to think of yourself less. You can have strong self-esteem but not brag or make a big deal of yourself to others. In fact, it's most often people with low self-esteem that feel the need to do that in order to make themselves feel better.
It is good to be confident in yourself and to always strive to be the best you can be. Yet, truly successful people strive not only to be their best, but to be great in how they treat others.and celebrate their talents.
Humility is about being modest, respectful and putting others before yourself. It is not calling attention to yourself or being rude. It is about gratitude. It is about good sportsmanship.
Humility is something to apply to every aspect of your life. It is about being courteous and saying “please” and “thank you” all the time, not occasionally. It is about being able to apologize to others even if you are just slightly in the wrong. It is also about listening and open to learning from others. Being humble is recognizing that everyone has different strengths and paying complements to other people.
As a young person, humility is one of the most important things you can develop. Being humble makes you a better person, a better student and a better teammate.
What does it mean to have a certified HeartMath Coach at Dawson Middle School?
Your Counselor's can help your child boost resilience, composure and clarity!
The HeartMath Building Personal Resilience™ program is a focused and practical program, combining personalized coaching with scientifically validated tools to help your child self-regulate their body’s response to stress and build resilience. They will learn life-long skills you can use any time to increase well-being, personal and academic performance and quality of life experience.
Be sure to contact your child's grade level counselor for more details!
DMS Counselors
Amy Hurlburt
7th grade Counselor
amy.hurlburt@southlakecarroll.edu
Katrina Tatum
8th grade Counselor
katrina.tatum@southlakecarroll.edu
Lauren Canafax
Intervention Counselor
lauren.canafax@southlakecarroll.edu
Website: https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/domain/812
Location: 400 South Kimball Avenue, Southlake, TX, USA
Phone: 817-949-5500
Twitter: @DMScounselors