Last week each advisory was tasked with the job of designing a pumpkin to look like their advisor. Possibly one of the funniest things we will do this year! The pumpkins are on display in our main office. Mr Hennessy's advisory won based on how many people would comment on which pumpkin they liked while they sat in my office on Friday. This week our advisories will be getting into costume to welcome the 2nd graders to the Ward Parkway Campus for their annual ghost walk.
The 6th grade girls have completed the curriculum component of the Step Up program. On Wednesday November 6th they will celebrate the end of the program. The 6th grade boys will begin their Step Up program during Wellness classes on Friday November 8th. While it won't be exactly the same, the same general topics will be covered - bullying/conflict, self-esteem, friendships/peer relationships. In November, the 7th and 8th grade will discuss what it means to have a healthy self-concept, how to obtain and maintain self-esteem and creating a school environment that promotes positive self-image.
I have been having a really great time getting to know some of the students through counseling groups. The boys leadership group is currently putting a proposal together regarding a leadership activity for our school and the girls self-esteem/body image group has been exploring the power of our own perceptions of ourselves. After break I plan to launch some stress management groups, so stay tuned for more information!
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