September Newsletter
SVHS Counseling office: September 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
WELCOME!
Introductions
The Bird's Nest
Counseling Office Information
Important Dates
Monthly Motivation
Welcome!
I would like to welcome all students and families to the 2022-2023 school year! I look forward to seeing and working with all our returning students as well as meeting our new students!
We know the past couple years have been a challenge for everyone, but please know that we are here to guide and support all students in each of their endeavors throughout the school year! Let's all work together to make 2022-2023 a great year!
Introductions
Mrs. Luplow
CHRISTINE LUPLOW
My name is Christine Luplow and I am the Counselor at Swan Valley High School. I have been in education almost 30 years now and I have been at Swan Valley for 22 of those 30. I work with all students grades 9-12. My role is to actively guide students and support them in their academics as well as serve as an advocate for them socially and emotionally. I also assist students in their course scheduling, career exploration, and post secondary plans.
Ms. Quandt
Mrs. Hill
CAREERS
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College and Career Advisor Introduction
Meet Mr. Bird!
College
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Great information on colleges & universities, financial aid, scholarships, and so much more!!!
Counseling Office Information
We will be hosting our first "Soup for Sweats" to help replenish our food pantry on Friday, September 23rd. However, this is a day we are asking for ANY nonperishable food that is NOT soup! Items recommended are listed below.
Below you will also find some opportunities and information that have come across my desk. Please take a look at these to see if you or someone you know may be interested in attending one of these programs.
Food Pantry Items for "Anything BUT Soup For Sweats". Friday, September 23rd.
Pasta and Pasta Sauces
Cereal (hot or cold)
Rice
Noodles
Potatoes
Granola Bars
Pop Tarts
Cereal Bars
Protein Bars
Canned Fruit or Vegetables
Snack Foods
We appreciate all donations!!
SEEN...Learn how healing despair and anxiety in kids and teens through the "Power of Connection"
This is a FREE opportunity for staff, parents, and the community being held at Hopevale Church. The authors of the book “Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection”, Will Hutcherson & Dr. Chinwé Williams, will be conducting a free one hour workshop for caring adults in our community who want to help kids and teens, and their families, to find hope through their challenges. Although this will be held at a church, both Will and Chinwé have done parent workshops as well as teacher training all around the country, and the focus of this event is mental health, not faith.
As you know, the world has seen a growing increase of Mental Health challenges, including depression, anxiety and despair in kids and teenagers. In fact, the age group that has seen the highest increase in suicide rates is in kids age 10 - 14 years old. This workshop will give essential information about the dynamics of despair in kids and teens in a clear and understandable way. In one hour, you will find helpful information about why children may be struggling, but also comfort in knowing how you can help through different tools of connection.
Will Hutcherson is a national speaker, the founder of Curate Hope. Will is passionate about finding practical ways to bring hope to kids and teens who are facing increasing amounts of anxiety, depression, and despair. He lives in the Sunshine State with his wife, Arianne, and their three kids.
Chinwé Williams, PhD, is a board-certified, licensed professional counselor and the owner of Meaningful Solutions Counseling and Consulting. She is passionate about equipping parents, leaders, and educators in supporting youth who are battling anxiety, depression, despair, and trauma. Her favorite roles are being a wife and the mom of three awesome kids.
CAMP HEALING HEARTS
See attached flier for more information
IMPORTANT DATES
SEPTEMBER 19TH - 23RD: NWEA TESTING
SEPTEMBER 23RD: SOUP FOR SWEATS (ANYTHING BUT SOUP)
SEPTEMBER 30TH: HOMECOMING & SV 50 YEAR CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 1ST: HOMECOMING DANCE
OCTOBER 6TH: NHS BLOOD DRIVE
OCTOBER 12TH: FALL PSAT (JUNIORS ONLY)
OCTOBER 13TH: PICTURE RETAKES
OCTOBER 17TH: COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK BEGINS
OCTOBER 18TH: ACT (JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY)
MONTHLY MOTIVATOR...How to Motivate a Teenager
https://www.daniel-wong.com/2022/02/22/how-to-motivate-a-teenager/