Meyer Middle School
Student Services Student and Parent Connection
November 2023
Mental Health Spotlight
Our goal is to connect with students and parents on what is happening in the School Counseling Department and to provide resources.
Here is what is included in this issue:
-Mental Health Spotlight
-Community Thanksgiving Dinner
-Croix Chronicles
-Mental Health Awareness Week
-Winter Wear Resource
All are welcome to St. Bridget’s non-denominational, community Thanksgiving Dinner! This event will be held at St. Bridget Church from 11:00am-1:00pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd.
Requests by November 13th if possible.
To sign up for a meal (either dine in or take out), please click HERE.
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Holiday season is approaching which makes November a great time to focus on gratitude. Taking time to reflect on the things we are thankful for and expressing gratitude towards others can have a positive impact on our well-being. Research has shown that expressing gratitude and feeling thankful can improve our sleep, mood, and immune system as well as decrease depression and anxiety. Expressing gratitude also does not take much time and can easily be implemented in to our days. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Thinking about the positive and
expressing gratitude can help us
manage big emotions and create
positive relationships with others.
Sources:
Can expressing gratitude improve your mental, physical health?
Gratitude has multiple health benefits.
Croix Chronicles
Mental Health Awareness Week
@croixchronicles
We recently had our first Activity Afternoon of the school year and offered Coloring with Croix as one of the options for students to select. Croix was excited to see some new and familiar faces come visit him during this time!
MMS held our first annual Mental Health Awareness Week in October! Throughout the week, we had daily announcements and schoology posts to raise awareness and promote healthy discussions around mental health.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think,
feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood through
adulthood. One way we can work to stop the stigma is to start talking
about mental health.
MMS Staff wearing green to show their support for Mental Health Awareness.
WINTER WEAR RESOURCE
Basics for Local Kids provides free winter gear for families in need. If you cannot make it to the event in New Richmond or cannot make an appointment in Ellsworth, contact your students’ School Counselor to help.