This week, I just wanted to leave you with a few good reads I found on Social Media. I think they are all just good reminders of what all of you already know and do every day. Hope you have a wonderful week!
“Psychologists usually try to help people use insight and understanding to manage their behavior. However, neuroscience research shows that very few psychological problems are the result of defects in understanding; most originate in pressures from deeper regions in the brain that drive our perception and attention.
When the alarm bell of the emotional brain keeps signaling that you are in danger, no amount of insight will silence it.”
― Bessel A. van der Kolk,
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
These children may engage in a barrage of
negative behaviors including aggression, violence, threats, property
destruction, and extreme disorganized behaviors.
The targets of this experience often find
themselves moving away from the child, fighting back or feeling lost and
incompetent.
The purpose of proving a trauma sensitive
response to wounded children is that we learn to lean in during the
most difficult times so as not to perpetuate the experience of abandonment.
The art of trauma informed care is a sacred
practice.
School Notes:
PLC Meeting - Reminder we will have a PLC Meeting on February 14th from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in High School Library! We will learn about Restorative Practices along with time to work on our PLC Data. See you there!
ISTEP Trial Test - New DATE:- All students in grades 7,8 and 10 must participate in an ISTEP Trial test on February 15th at the beginning of 4th period. If you have students in these grades, we will be issuing you test tickets closer to time. This should only take 10-15 minutes in theory! Please just mark you calendars and more information will come out soon. 10 school days until ISTEP window opens!
8th Grade Field Trip - Reminder that all 8th grade students will be on a field trip on Thursday the 15th until around the middle of 6th period. Students will be visiting the Perry County Detention Center and Court Room. The will also be watching the "Hit from Hell" documentary, learning about the opioid crisis.
12 Days to ISTEP - The PBIS team has been working on test taking tips to share with students in grades 7,8 and 10. Teachers who have 7th, 8th and 10th grade students first period will be asked to share these tips each day as we count down to ISTEP. Watch your email for details!
SAT/ACT Test Prep- Please encourage students to take advantage of the SAT/ACT Test Prep Sessions that will be available to them for FREE starting this week. Sessions are in the mornings 7:05 - 7:55 a.m. On Tuesdays, students can practice English with Ms. Petty in her room and on Wednesdays, students can practice math with Mr. Linne!
Important Dates:
12 Days to ISTEP - The PBIS team has been working on test taking tips to share with students in grades 7,8 and 10. Teachers who have 7th, 8th and 10th grade students first period will be asked to share these tips each day as we count down to ISTEP. Watch your email for details!
SAT/ACT Test Prep- Please encourage students to take advantage of the SAT/ACT Test Prep Sessions that will be available to them for FREE starting this week. Sessions are in the mornings 7:05 - 7:55 a.m. On Tuesdays, students can practice English with Ms. Petty in her room and on Wednesdays, students can practice math with Mr. Linne!
Important Dates:
Monday, February 12 - ISTEP Meeting for special education teachers after school in High School Library/ School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. High School Library
Wednesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day Sweet Treats!! 7:30 a.m. in High School Office/ PLC Meeting 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 15 - 8th Grade Field Trip/ ISTEP Trial Test
Friday, February 16 - Boys Varsity Basketball @ Paoli 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 17 - Boys Varsity Basketball @ Home vs. Tecumseh 5:30 p.m.
February 20th - Corporation After School Safety Meeting 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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