School Counseling Newsletter
May 2020
In this issue...
- A note to our seniors
- How to support your child during school closures
- Parent resources
- For all students: Activities to Boost Your Mental Health and Optional Naviance Activities
- Video: Rooted in Love
- Scholarships
To our seniors...
I know that it feels like it's over... but it's not over. As you miss your friends and sit in your remote learning "classrooms," as you think about prom or what graduation will now look like, as you feel slighted--- our hearts are with ya. I know these huge moments are what you have thought about for the past 4 years. We understand that you feel sad, angry, confused and overwhelmed. We're here to tell you that it is just getting started. High schools helps shape us into who we are going to be. The lessons you have learned and memories you have created will carry you. And remember, memories don't have to be made from just traditions, they can be created through sadness, tears and laughter. So keep making memories-- keep having car parades, leave a treat on your best friend's doorstep, have a virtual sleepover, reach out and stay connected. It isn't over... you're just getting started.
You are strong! Keep moving forward!
-The Counseling Department
An article for seniors - Counselors’ advice for college-bound students facing coronavirus uncertainty.
NACAC is providing this online tool as a central resource for information about changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
How to Reduce the Stress of Homeschooling on Everyone
A journal article offered through UC Berkeley's Science Center where a school psychologist offers advice to parents on how to support their child during school closures.
Resources for parents:
National PTA
Resources for families concerned about remote learning and stress and anxiety related to COVID-19.
The BRYT Family Engagement Team invites you to participate in our weekly Parent Support Group
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
For all students:
Activities to Boost Your Mental Health:
We encourage you to choose a category to work on for 15-30 minutes. Do all categories if you want! Share your thoughts, ideas and projects with your school counselor if you’d like. We would love to see what you are doing! Remember, we are here for you.
Week of May 4th: Mental Health Monday
Optional Naviance Curriculum:
Be sure to log into Naviance and complete the curriculum sequence that are posted in your google classrooms! Reach out to your counselor with questions and concerns.
Rooted in Love
Scholarships
For those students who are eligible to apply for the Koplik scholarship, an email will be sent directly to you! The deadline to submit that application is now JUNE 1st! Those applications can be emailed directly to Mrs. Clark at lauren_clark@wrsd.net.
If you need a copy of your transcript, please email your counselor directly!
WRHS School Counseling Department
Website: https://wrhs.wrsd.net/school_counseling
Location: 1401 Main Street, Holden, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 829-6771