Developing a Mindfulness Practice
This week, we are focusing on mindfulness and we will learn about and practice different mindful activities such as mindful breathing, meditation, and yoga. In a nutshell, mindfulness means paying full attention, slowing down and really noticing yourself and your...Practicing Kindness During Difficult Times
This week, we are focusing on kindness – showing kindness to ourselves, our friends and family, and to the earth because Earth Day is this Wednesday, April 22nd! If there is anything you’d like her to cover or need help with, please reach out to Ms. Aleix,...Growth Mindset
This week’s HCS Social Emotional Newsletter is all about Growth Mindset. If there is anything you’d like her to cover or need help with, please reach out to Ms. Aleix, Highalnd’s Social Worker, directly at akramschuster@hcsmke.org or...Coping with Worries
This week’s newsletter will provide you with some tips on how to talk about worries, some worry activities and crafts to do at home, and more.
Adjusting to Our New Normal
Ms. Alexis, Highland’s School Social Worker, is creating a weekly newsletter for families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this newsletter is to give you tips on how to handle this unprecedented change in routines.