School Counselor Newsletter

Mindfulness: Being Aware & Being Present

In our busy world, our minds and bodies can get wrapped up into the hustle and bustle, and may have a hard time slowing down. It is also easy to get stuck thinking about things in the past or the future, while forgetting to focus on the here and now.

The benefits of mindfulness for children and adults are plentiful, including decreased stress and increased resilience. Mindfulness is bringing our attention to our thoughts and feeling without judgement. Simply acknowledging them and accepting our feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations in the moment.

To learn more about mindfulness, breathing techniques and mediation please visit my bitmoji office or virtual calming room.

Check out these children's books about mindfulness:

I am peace, a book for mindfulness by: Susan Verde

I am peace, read aloud

What does it mean to be present? by: Rana DiOrio

What does it mean to be present? Read aloud

Sitting still like a frog by: Eline Snel

Breathe like a Bear by: Kira Willey

Listening to My Body by: Gabi Garcia

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS

Red Bank Regional

Applications due to Ms. Nesbihal by: November 24th

Admissions Test- January 30, 2021 (Virtual)

VPA Audition Submission- January 4, 2021

VPA audition/portfolio review: January 9, 2021

Monmouth County Vocational Schools

Applications Deadline- December 4, 2020

Application checklist due to Ms. Nesbihal by: December 11, 2020

(**Must attend virtual open house to apply, see presentation for more details)

Admissions Test- January 23, 2021 ( Virtual)

Keyport Rising Stars

Applications due to Ms. Nesbihal by: December 15th

Admissions testing- December 22, 2020 at KHS 5:00 PM (in-person)

Keyport Virtual Open House: Thursday, November 19th 6-8 PM