Middle School Counseling Newsletter - March 2024

“By March, the worst of the winter would be over. The snow would thaw, the rivers begin to run and the world would wake into itself again ” - Neil Gaiman (English writer)

As the days begin to grow longer and warmer, Spring is upon us! As we navigate the last three months of the school year, I wanted to focus this newsletter on ways to manage stress and become more resilient. Students have expressed that this is an area that is dicult for them As we work on this topic at school, I’d also encourage you to discuss this with your daughters at home.

Never hesitate to reach out if I can assist and if you have suggestions for upcoming newsletters. I look forward to continuing to work alongside your daughters and your families!

Student-Led Conferences

Save the Date!

Student-led conferences will be held individually with each student and their advisor and parent(s) These will be conducted in twenty-minute increments during the school

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health Returns to Viz

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health (Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide) will return in the second semester to meet

Summer Opportunities

Save the Date for our summer Middle School Camp experience here at Visitation Academy – June 3, 4, and 5 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. This is open to all students attending

day on the dates below, either in person or via Zoom.

Sixth Grade Student-Led Conferences – Tuesday, April 9

Seventh Grade Student-Led Conferences – Thursday, April 11

Eighth Grade Student-Led Conferences – Friday, April 12

Sign Up/Registration will open on Monday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. and will close on Wednesday, March 27 at 3:00 p.m. Prior to March 4, an email will be sent to all Middle School parents/guardians regarding conference information, including a registration link and additional details Should you have any questions, please contact Ashley Giljum at mailto:agiljum@visitationacad emy.org.

again with our Middle School students. CHADS will return to conduct grade-level EYES (EveryYearEveryStudent) Presentations following the SignsofSuicide(SOS) presentation they conducted in the fall Each grade level presentation will focus on a specic topic through the EYES Presentations titled: Bully Free (Grade 6 on March 5), Peer Pressure (Grade 7 on March 25 or March 26), and Self-Injury (Grade 8 on April 2).

If you would like more information about CHADS Coalition for Mental Health, please visit www chadscoalition org

Viz Middle School in 20242025. The camp will include fun activities, games, and the opportunity to enjoy time with friends and meet new classmates In addition to the Middle School Camp, please note that Visitation Academy is offering additional summer camp opportunities as well More information can be found by visiting https://www.visitationacademy. org/quicklinks/viz-summercamps.

If you are interested in other local area summer opportunities for your daughter(s), please go to the Counseling Resource Board on the Viz Portal to nd a list of 2024 Summer Opportunities

Girl Talk (Sixth Grade) – March 19

Owning Up (Seventh Grade) – March 4 and March 7, March 18 and March 19

Owning Up (Eighth Grade) – March 20 and March 21

MS Wellness Week (hosted by MS Wellness Club) – March 18-22

UPCOMING VIRTUAL SEMINAR OPPORTUNITY

RaisingResilientGirls

YOUR GIRL* IS POWERFUL. Learn how to build emotional wellness together.

DATES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

UPCOMING

Join Girls Leadership Co-founder and Co-CEO, Simone Marean and Crystyn Wright, Girls Leadership

Curriculum Developer, Trainer, Educator, New York Board Co-Chair for a free community event.

Dates & Times – Monday, March 25 at 6:00-7:15 p.m. or Monday, April 29 at 7:00-8:15 p.m.

This is a free community event however, a minimal donation is recommended Registration is required - https://girlsleadership org/parent-education/

C R T c m  A H S T t t 

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How a Sense of Purpose Builds Resilience in Teens | Newport Academy

We need ways to build resilience against stress and depression. And resilience in teens is especially important because adolescence is a time of intense change and challenge