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Wellness Month
Greeting Longhorns!
The entire month of March will focus on wellness. Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth.
Eight Dimensions of Wellness
There are eight dimensions of wellness: occupational, emotional, spiritual, environmental, financial, physical, social, and intellectual. Each dimension of wellness is interrelated with another. Each dimension is equally vital in the pursuit of optimum health. One can reach an optimal level of wellness by understanding how to maintain and optimize each of the dimensions of wellness.
Emotional wellness relates to understanding your feelings and coping effectively with stress. It is important to pay attention to self-care, relaxation, stress reduction and the development of inner resources so you can learn and grow from experiences.
Environmental wellness inspires us to live a lifestyle that is respectful of our surroundings. This realm encourages us to live in harmony with the Earth by taking action to protect it. Environmental well-being promotes interaction with nature and your personal environment. Everyone can have a strong environmental conscious simply by raising their awareness.
Financial Wellness involves the process of learning how to successfully manage financial expenses. Money plays a critical role in our lives and not having enough of it impacts health as well as academic performance. Financial stress is repeatedly found to be a common source of stress, anxiety and fear for college students.
Intellectual wellness involves having an open mind when you encounter new ideas and continuing to expand your knowledge. It encourages active participation in scholastic, cultural and community activities.
Occupational wellness is about enjoying your occupational endeavors and appreciating your contributions. This dimension of wellness encourages personal satisfaction and enrichment in one’s life through work.
Physical wellness relates to maintaining a healthy body and seeking care when needed. Physical health is attained through exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep and paying attention to the signs of illness and getting help when needed.
Social wellness helps you perform social roles effectively and comfortably, and create a support network. This dimension of wellness allows you to not only develop encouraging relationships with peers, but also intimate relationships with romantic partners.
Spiritual wellness allows you to develop a set of values that help you seek meaning and purpose. Spirituality can be represented in many ways, for example, through relaxation or religion. But being spiritually well means knowing which resources to use to cope with issues that come up in everyday life.
Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is absolutely crucial to live a higher quality life. Wellness matters. Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being. In turn, our well-being directly affects our actions and emotions. It’s an ongoing circle. Therefore, it is important for everyone to achieve optimal wellness in order to subdue stress, reduce the risk of illness and ensure positive interactions.
Upcoming Counselor Lessons
- Personal Graduation Plans (8th Grade)
- Wellness & Resiliency
- Healthy Relationships
- Test Taking Tips
Ms. Gray & Ms. Ward
Permenter Counselors
School Counselors webpage
Dates to Remember
March 8 - Student Faculty Basketball Game
March 10 - Spring Froward (Remember to change those clocks)
March 11-15 - Spring Break
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
April STAAR Test Dates
April 9 - 7th Writing & 8th Math
April 10 - 8th Reading
Article of the Month:
Five Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress
Feeling stressed lately? You’re not alone. Children and adults will experience stress at some time or other. Stress and the lack of relaxation can greatly affect your physical and mental health. Click here to start the conversation about healthy ways to relax, reduce stress, and practice better self-care.
Source: The Pulse, February 2019
Previous Articles
Mindfulness Tips
1. Take time to be "present in the moment"
2. Practice ten minutes of quiet time everyday
3. Practice Deep Breathing
4. Engage in activities that you enjoy
5. Place nice aromatic scents like peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus in your room
6. Listen to calming music
7. Practice Yoga
8. Savor every bite of your favorite food
9. Enjoy Nature
10. RELAX!
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Springs Break Activities for the Family
- Have a campout in the yard. Pitch a tent and barbecue outside.
- Have a spa day. Get nail polish, glitter and lotions from the drugstore and give each other manicures and make-overs.
- Plan an afternoon at a local park. Take a picnic lunch, kites, and balls & bats for a softball game. Let the kids invite several buddies and you’ve got a memorable spring day.
- Have a board game day. You can even invite some friends over.
Black History Spirit Week
Mr. Asante
Ms. Lewis
Black History Trivia Bowl
Wakanda Wednesday
Black History Trivia Bowl
Tutoring Schedule
Monday
7th ELA
Tuesday
6th ELA & 7th SS
Wednesday
8th ELA & 6th SS
Thursday
8th SS
Online Resources:
Character Trait: Integrity
Integrity is more than just being trustworthy. It is a way of strengthening your reputation, letting others build trust in you, and ultimately letting you achieve more because you have the respect, admiration, and trust of others. A person of the highest integrity would never lie or deceive, and would do their best at the tasks given.
Destination Middle School: Student Ambassadors
Alea T
Demiah A.
Khlea N.
Jaide J.
Jaylen G.
Dionn M.
Aryel M.
Kyderrilyn M.
Jaden S.
John F.
Osbaldo H.
Marion S.
Jasmin M.
Sierra G.
Znya M.
8th Grade News
North Texas STEM Extravaganza
Free STEM Extravaganza for the whole family!
Saturday, March 30
9:30 am - 12:00 p.m.
Duncanville High School
Click to HERE to reserve your spot.
GEMS Summer Camp for Girls
The GEMS Camp is a holistic STEM program designed to help urban girls shine with guidance from industry professionals. The deadline to apply is March 31. To learn more about this opportunity, go to: www.thegemscamp.org.
Supporting Permenter
Permenter needs your support! We have a variety of opportunities for you to help:
For more information, contact our Parent Liaison, Derreka Shelton:
Skyward - Grade & Attendance Checks
- Review Skyward with your scholar regularly
- Turn on notifications for assignments, attendance, grades, etc.
Anonymous Alerts
Cedar Hill ISD is committed to providing a safe and civil environment for our scholars. The Anonymous Alerts system can be used to anonymously report suspicious activity, bullying or other student related issues to a school administrator(s). Once the form is submitted, you will receive confirmation that the district has received your report. Click the red Anonymous Alerts button to view the site or begin a report.
Survey Says!
W.S. Permenter Middle School
It's a great day to be a Longhorn!
Counselors:
Patrice Gray - 6th Grade & 8th Grade A-L
Trinity Ward - 7th Grade & 8th Grade M-Z
Email: patrice.gray@chisd.net
Website: https://www.chisd.net/domain/198
Location: 411 West Parkerville Road, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
Phone: 972-291-5270