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LCMS Counselor's Corner 
 
 
 


LCMS Counselor's Corner 11/18/2024
 
 
NO peer tutoring this week but there will be drop in math help (room 10) from 8:15am-9am on Wednesday.
 
Today in 8th grade math, Mrs. Mahoney will be teaching the 1st digital citizenship lesson, Digital Media and Your Brain. Here are some tips for use at home.
 
The Great American Smoke out is this Thursday, 11/21.  The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November, challenging smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. Our TUPE Peer educators will be in the classroom(s) during student support Friday educating others about the harmful effects of tobacco and vaping. Click here for facts on the use of e-cigarettes by youth. Trying to quit? Click here for support.
 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
 
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life...It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.  Melody Beattie
 
ACADEMIC
 
Drop in math help is every Wednesday from 8:15a-9am in room 10 
 
We still have peer tutors available if your student would like one on one tutoring on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm. They should see Mrs. Mahoney for a tutoring contract.
MVHS peer tutors are now available by scanning the QR code here. You will specify virtual or in person once you have identified a tutor.
TUPE
TECH TIP (compliments of screenagersmovie.com)
 
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
"HANDLE WITH CARE" - if your family is experiencing difficulty at home, we would like to provide additional supports at school. We understand that you are not always able to share details and that's ok. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, please text "Handle with Care" to 925-272-9639. Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let us know that your child may need extra time, patience or help during the day.
We would like to extend an invitation for you to share any transitions your family may be going through with our Counselors. While we respect your privacy, oftentimes students can be distracted and unable to learn when they are worried or anxious. All information is kept strictly confidential.
PARENTING TIP (compliments of empoweringparents.com)
 
Disrespectful Kids and Teens: 5 Rules to Help You Handle Their Behavior
 
COLLEGE/CAREER
Our 19th annual Career Fair is Friday, 4/25/25.  If you have a career you would like to share with our students and/or would like to volunteer, please fill in this brief form.
ADD/ADHD Parenting (compliments of additudemag.com)
 
Top 5 Homework Frustrations — and Fixes for Each