A Note from Ms. Alexis – Anxiety
Ms. Alexis, Highland Community School’s social worker, gives tips on how to recognize and cope with anxiety, especially during this holiday season.
From Tracy’s Desk – Black Lives Matter
June 3, 2020 My Dear Highland Family, I come to you today with a heavy heart. The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and now most recently David McAtee have pulled at every fiber of my being. I've struggled for the words strong enough to convey...
Summer!
Summer, summer, summer! This week, we will be focusing on how to have a great COVID-19 summer. If there is anything you'd like her to cover or need help with, please reach out to Ms. Aleix, Highland's Social Worker, directly at akramschuster@hcsmke.org or...
Making Good Choices
"Being responsible means, you do the things you are expected to do and accept the consequences of your actions." This week, we will be focusing on making good choices and different kinds of responsibility. This newsletter is packed with resources to teach and...
Gratitude
"Gratitude means feeling thankful and appreciative for what you already have in your life. This can include big things like your family and your friends, and even small things, like your favorite shirt or music." This week, we will be focusing on gratitude and what it...
Conflicts and Problem-Solving
Getting along while at home can be difficult at the best of times. During this time we are learning to share our space with many members of our families. Included are some tips and tricks to use when conflict arises. If there is anything you'd like her to cover...
Empathy & Perspective Taking
This week, we will be focusing on two aspects of social awareness ± empathy and perspective-taking. Understanding perspectives different from our own and showing empathy to others are two very important skills to have! This newsletter is packed with resources to teach...
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, Highalnd's...
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 414-376-0655 for local...