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April 21 - April 24, 2020
April 21 - April 24, 2020
Update #3
Dear MHS Students,
Happy April Vacation....sort of!
It was strange to not spend the day watching the Boston Marathon or cheering on runners on the course. Mr. Becker has been running the marathon every year since 2012 until now! Many of us are missing events because of the quarantine, but despite the disappointment many of us may be feeling, delaying these events will feel that much sweeter when they actually do happen. We hope you all had a nice long weekend and were able to take a break from school work.
As a reminder, Term 3 grades close next week, so if you have assignments you would still like to submit be sure you are in touch with your teachers. If you have any worries about wrapping up your Term 3 grades please let us know.
We are missing you all!
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
The Massachusetts Education Financing Authority
The Massachusetts Education Financing Authority
MEFA promotes accessibility and affordability for higher education by providing resources and financial help for students bound for college and their families, as well as training and resources for counselors and higher education professionals.
Check out some of the great resources MEFA offers students and families!
Just for Juniors
Just for Juniors
Junior Classroom Curriculum
Junior Classroom Curriculum
We met with all Juniors on December 10th to discuss future planning. Our second meeting is typically in late March / early April. In an attempt to still deliver the information, we will send out information for you to review at home.
Session 1: Introduction, Resource Review, Application Types, Application Deadlines
Session 2: Parts of the Application: Resume, Recommendations, Essays
Session 3: COVID-19 Impact on Admissions: standardized testing, p/f grading, virtual visits
Session 4: Responsibilities, Next Steps/Timeline, Wrap Up
Please check out Session 1 by Mrs. Lodge!
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors!
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors!
Want to retake your S2 elective?
Want to retake your S2 elective?
Due to the extended school closure, all Semester 2 courses are now pass/ fail and will appear on the transcript as P or F and will not count in the GPA. Therefore, if you are interested in retaking a semester 2 course again next year, you will have the opportunity to do so. You must earn a P for a final grade to be eligible to retake a course.
If you are interested in retaking a course, please fill out this google form:
SEL Round Up
SEL Round Up
How are you feeling?
How are you feeling?
It’s completely normal to be experiencing a wide range of emotions. Accepting your feelings is an important first step to building resilience. The simple act of naming your emotions has been found to benefit well-being. So, take a moment now to tune into your body and notice how you’re feeling. What emotions do you identify with:
Anxious
Stressed
Worried
Fearful
Low
Lonely
Overwhelmed
Helpless
Frustrated
Guilty
Angry
Remember: It’s okay to feel discomfort. Accepting distress is often the quickest way to feel immediately calmer.
What's Within My Control? What's Out of My Control?
What's Within My Control? What's Out of My Control?
“Ask yourself: Does this appearance (of events) concern the things that are within my own control or those that are not? If it concerns anything outside your control, train yourself not to worry about it.” – Epictetus
If you’re prone to hypothetical worry (i.e., the ‘what if?’ thoughts), you may find it helpful to practice noticing these thoughts and then redirecting your attention to things within your control.
Research shows that when we shift our focus to what we can control, we see meaningful and lasting differences in our wellbeing, health, and performance. So, write down what you have control over inside the circle below. Then, note the things you cannot control outside of the circle, using the table below as inspiration.
Starting a Daily Gratitude Practice
Starting a Daily Gratitude Practice
“Enjoy the little things. For one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault
Research shows that cultivating gratitude has a plethora of benefits, including:
Reducing stress and anxiety
Boosting mood
Strengthening your immune system
Improving sleep
A simple way to cultivate gratitude is to keep a gratitude log. Each day at a set time in your daily routine, write down one thing you’re grateful for on the following sheet.
Just For Fun!
Just For Fun!
Game of Bones
Game of Bones
Andrew Cotter is a Scottish sports broadcaster. He is missing his job so has started a new kind of sports commentary. If you like dogs or sports or both, you'll like this.
The Dog's Breakfast Grand Final
The Dog's Breakfast Grand Final
More from Andrew Cotter.
Fenway Park's organist is playing live-streamed sets every day
Fenway Park's organist is playing live-streamed sets every day
For those missing Fenway, you can get your seventh inning (or seventh zoom) stretch. Check it out.
Some Good News, Episode 4
Some Good News, Episode 4
SGN Prom 2020!
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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