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April 13 - April 17, 2020
April 13 - April 17, 2020
Update #2
Dear MHS Students,
During this time of social distancing and the extended school closure, know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Social distancing is challenging for everyone, but in order to #flattenthecurve, we all need to #stayhome to #stayhealthy. If you are feeling lonely and isolated, know that we are always here.
Sincerely,
The MHS Counselors
Mrs. Worthley, Mrs. Mahoney, Mrs. Lodge, Mrs. Padden,
Mr. Ormberg, & Mr. Becker
Info for Students
Info for Students
Specifically for Seniors
Specifically for Seniors
Still figuring out your plans for next year? Here’s a list of colleges still welcoming applications for fall 2020:
http://collegeexplorations.blogspot.com/2020/03/colleges-still-welcoming-applications.html
Just for Juniors
Just for Juniors
Strive Virtual College Exploration Week: Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23, 2020
300+ colleges from 44 states and 10 countries
96 sessions over 4 days
Day and evening options
Panel presentations on a range of topics for juniors and underclassmen
Free and open to students nationwide
Student Registration
Students should register for each panel that they want to attend. Once they register, they’ll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the Zoom webinar. (Students will also receive a barcode, but the barcode is not necessary for this virtual event.)
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
SEL Round Up
SEL Round Up
Feeling Lonely?
Feeling Lonely?
We are living through a situation that is making many of us feel more alone and isolated than ever. While social distancing and staying apart from friends and loved ones is the right thing to do, it may be having a negative effect on our psyche and mental health. Often times we conflate the feeling of isolation and loneliness with perceived evidence about ourselves or our situations that might not always be accurate. If you are feeling lonely or isolated today, take a look at the article below that will help to pull apart some of those inaccuracies.
https://psychcentral.com/blog/10-more-ideas-to-help-with-loneliness/
Get Some Sleep!
Get Some Sleep!
It is so important to maintain a normal sleep schedule right now! Not getting regular sleep will likely lead to an increase in some unfortunate mental health symptoms and given how fragile we all might be at this point in time, it's imperative that we all try to control whatever semblance of normalcy we can. Don't know how? Then fear not, there's a nice guide to healthy sleep from Harvard Med School below:
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/need-sleep/what-can-you-do/good-sleep-habits
Mindfulness Exercises
Mindfulness Exercises
Mindfulness exercises have been shown to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression and can certainly be a useful tool in the coming weeks. Below is a good resource for a handful of mindfulness activities you can try in the comfort of your own home and hopefully you find some things that work for you!
https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-exercises-techniques-activities/
Just For Fun!
Just For Fun!
From StuCo
From StuCo
Hello MHS community! Student Council would like to tell you about a new endeavor that we’re currently working on. Taking inspiration from John Krasinski’s “Some Good News” YouTube channel, we decided to spread some good news as well. You may remember our instagram account @medfield_fans... In light of recent events we think that it is desperately in need of a makeover. So that’s what we set out to do. We’re going to spread positivity throughout Medfield with local stories of our town's good news. Do you have any stories that you think are worthy of telling the rest of the town? Please let us know by direct messaging our instagram account or emailing @medfieldstuco@gmail.com.
Visit The World’s Most Celebrated Art Museums!
Visit The World’s Most Celebrated Art Museums!
Check out these Google Arts & Culture tours of museums like the Van Gogh Museum, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, and the Louvre, finally representing a chance to see the Mona Lisa up close and personal without getting bumped around by throngs of fellow tourists. Each tour is a little different -- try using Google Street View to explore a luxuriously empty Guggenheim, or scroll your way through a digital timeline of events at the British Museum.
Get a Glimpse of the Northern Lights!
Get a Glimpse of the Northern Lights!
The upper reaches of Manitoba are a place where social isolation is kind of just the norm, but there's a big tradeoff: It's a prime viewing spot for the Northern Lights. And thanks to the folks at Polar Bears International and Explore.org, you can stream the spectacular natural fireworks show without trudging through the snow. In addition to blissing out to the ions dancing around your screen, you can finally learn exactly how they work, too.
Make Dessert!
Make Dessert!
Mrs. Worthley made this last week! It's so good. Try it!
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58633/slow-cooker-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe/
Some Good News, 3
Some Good News, 3
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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