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April 6 - April 10, 2020
April 6 - April 10, 2020
Update #1
Dear MHS Students,
During the extended school closure, we want to transition from our daily emails to a weekly update from our office. Please check out our first update!
As always, counselors are available to support students via email, phone, and virtual meetings. If you would like to speak with your counselor, please reach out!
Sincerely,
The MHS Counselors
Mrs. Worthley, Mrs. Mahoney, Mrs. Lodge, Mrs. Padden, Mr. Ormberg, & Mr. Becker
Info for Students
Info for Students
Holiday Weekend
Holiday Weekend
Passover begins this coming Thursday at sundown. Chag Pesach Sameach to all students and families who celebrate this holiday!
There is no school this coming Friday. Happy Easter to all students and families who will celebrate this coming Sunday!
Specifically for Seniors
Specifically for Seniors
Scholarship Opportunity!
Scholarship Opportunity!
Are you planning on attending a Massachusetts Public College or University? You might be eligible for the Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery. Check it out!
Making College Decisions
Making College Decisions
Some great tips here: High School Seniors: Deciding on One College From All of Your Choices
Just for Juniors
Just for Juniors
Can't visit colleges this April vacation, check out some virtual tours and visits here:
Sophomores & Juniors
Sophomores & Juniors
Are you interested in taking an online course or independent study for next year? If so, please complete this application by Wednesday, April 15, 2020:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD2b-uItiU2pW88nXKJtUHdUXHEF1jac-uNiLSKPL8rCLfbg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Currently Enrolled in TEC or VHS?
Currently Enrolled in TEC or VHS?
If you are currently enrolled in an online course, please be sure to check your portal and stay on track with your online assignments. Online courses are continuing during the extended school closure.
SEL Round Up
SEL Round Up
Resources
Resources
We can all understand the need for additional support in times like this. Here are a series of numbers and text lines that you or a friend can reach out to if you need some extra help.
Crisis Text Line: Text Home to 741741
Samaritans: Call of text 877-870-4673
Riverside Emergency Crisis: 800-529-5077
National Suicide Prevention Line: 800-273-8255
Parental Distress Line: 800-632-8188
Disaster Distress Line: 800-985-5990 or text 66746
Also, the Medfield SEL website has a good list of resources and guidelines for how to maintain your mental health throughout these challenging times. You'll find a lot of suggestions and interesting things to read.
Daily Planners
Daily Planners
Does every day or week feel like the exact same as every other day or week? Same here! With that in mind we wanted to pass on a series of daily and weekly planners for you all. One major way to make sure you're keeping your mental health in check is by finding some normalcy and consistency in scheduling throughout the week. As you are planning your week, make sure to build in some outdoor activities and some variety in what you're going to do from day to day. In addition to that try to stick to your normal sleep schedule. Here is a link to some great planning resources for you:
https://www.templateral.com/schedules/weekly-planner-template/
Keep Busy
Keep Busy
This is a great opportunity for all of us to utilize this time to better ourselves, or learn a new skill if we are willing to take advantage of our new found freedom. In order to give you some ideas, the link below is a list of 100 things you can try during the extended school closure in case any of them spark interest. The possibilities are endless and we recommend getting out of your comfort zone and trying something new!
Just For Fun!
Just For Fun!
We're Always Here!
We're Always Here!
The Medfield School Counselors are always available to students via phone, or virtual meetings. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor or Adjustment Counselor should you like to set up a time to speak with someone.
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