HSA Middle School Newsletter
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Preparing our students for tomorrow through real world experiences today
Week of September 18th, 2020
Advisory Press Release
Suicide Prevention Press Release Sept 2020:
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As a community we can work together to promote awareness and help prevent suicide. Starting a conversation about mental health and suicide prevention is the first step in supporing others during a crisis. Read below for information about the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. We are called to action to offer support, hope, and understanding. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Risk Factors: Mental illness/psychiatric diagnosis Family history of suicide and/or exposure to suicide Family history of mental illness Physical/sexual abuse Losses Aggressive behavior/impulsivity Lack of social support/social isolation Poor coping skills Access to ways of harming oneself, like guns, knives, etc. Difficulties in dealing with sexual orientation Physical illness Family disruptions (divorce or problems with the law) Traumatic event Warning Signs: Preoccupation with death (e.g., recurring themes of death or self-destruction in artwork or written assignments Intense sadness and/or hopelessness Not caring about activities that used to matter Social withdrawal from family, friends, sports, social activities Substance abuse Sleep disturbance (either not sleeping or staying awake all night) Giving away possessions Risky behavior Lack of energy Inability to think clearly/concentration problems Declining school performance/increased absences from school Increased irritability Changes in appetite
Important Events
September 18th
Submit Work by 2 pm
October 8th
Parent Teacher Conference
October 16th
Staff PD (No School)
Concept SIS:Student & Parent Portal!!
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Email: a.saeed@horizoncolumbus.org
Website: http://ms.horizoncolumbus.org/
Location: 2350 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 428- 6564
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