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IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A HUGE Thank
YOU to all students
who participated in the Prayer Blanket Drive
for Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Palliative Care Unit.
Your thoughtfullness and concern will touch family members
in need.
Keep up
the good work in all school wide community service efforts!
You CAN and DO make a difference!
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The Juniors
and Seniors want to extent their heartfelt thanks to
the middle school students who wrote letters to them before
Prom. Your letters reminded them to make healthy, positive
choices and to be the responsible role models you look up
to.
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Exams are around
the corner!
Test dates are
May 21, 22 and 23.
Remember
the key to success for exams is to start
early!
The Middle School and Upper School
divisions are offering Pre-exam Prep Workshops
to help students get organized and prepared for semester
exams.
Stay tuned for announcements in
your division for details on how you can take advantage
of these opportunities.
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SUMMER
WORKSHOPS: There are a variety
of summer workshops currently being offered for students.
There will
be a Middle School Study Skills covering
organization, time management, test taking and study strategies.
For more information
on summer workshops, contact your division school counselor.
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Parent
Support Group
If
your child struggles with learning or attention differences...
Please
join us for:
A Parent Support
Group
11:30-12:30 pm
Alumni House Parlor
Room
Meeting Dates for
2007-2008:
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October 24
November 28
January 23
February 27
March 20
April 30
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*Please
bring your lunch and join us for discussion and networking
with other parents!
*Attendance
at prior meetings is not required. For more info, please
contact the counselor of your child's division.
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All
parents are invited to join us for our annual Parent
Book Study! 2007-2008 book :
Generation
MySpace: Helping Your Teen Surive Online Adolescence
by
Candice Kelsey
**This
book contains helpful information for ALL PARENTS!**
When:
3rd Wedensday of each month beginning in January
Where:
Alumni House Parlor Room
8:00-9:00
a.m.
*
Join us for networking and discussion with other parents!!
Stay
tuned for announcements on the 2009 Parent Book Study!
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Parent
to Parent Program
Parent to Parent has taken off at Episcopal
thanks to our parents devotion and committment in this worthwhile
program. New classes are currently being formed. If you
are interested in more information, please see the P2P link
on ourParent page or contact Bronwyn Rispone, EHS parent
at:
bronwynrispone@cox.net
Here are just a few comments from the wonderful
feedback shared from parents about P2P:
"My group became more and more open with each meeting,
and by the last meeting, we were really being quite candid
and forthcoming and offering each other tangible tactics
for handling problems." -parent
"Our discussions were SO good. I couldn't get everyone
to stop talking. As I left the parking lot 30 minutes later...
groups were out there still talking. This is the best thing
that has happened in my life this year. Thank you for giving
me the opportunity to facilitate." -parent
"Every parent regardless of how wise, needs this!"
-parent
"The program gets an A+." - parent
And there's more...Debbie Neese also shared a CD with all
attendees that she made containing all of the comprehensive
facilitator documents...it is quite impressive! Contact
the P2P rep in your child's division for a copy.
Look for sign up information at the Parent To Parent
Table on Parents' Night for each division.
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Mission Statement
of Counseling
Department
At Episcopal, we recognize that many factors may interfere
with students’ academic performance. The counseling program
at Episcopal provides a supportive environment in which
each child can develop spiritually, emotionally, socially,
and academically. It is our goal to assist students to maximize
their strengths and to reach their greatest potential.
Counseling Services Provided:
- Individual counseling
- Small group counseling
- Classroom guidance activities
- Parent information and support
- Educational support
- School wide programs
- Connection to community resources
What is a School Counselor?
A school counselor is a trained professional who conducts
in-school activities to meet the emotional and developmental
needs of children and adolescents. Counseling activities are
designed to promote self-understanding and self-awareness,
and may range from educational to social to personal in nature.
The counselor conducts meetings both in groups and in private
for any student requiring individualized counseling. Through
developmental exercises, students acquire better coping and
problem-solving skills to help them grow into healthy, responsible
students.
When to Contact a Counselor:
- If you are concerned about your child’s behavior
- If your child has a significant change in mood, sleep
patterns, appetite, or seems depressed
- If your child is experiencing academic or social difficulties
- If you are concerned about your child’s peer relationships
- If a significant event has recently occurred in your
family or child’s life
*Please call your child's divison counselor with your
questions. We're here to help!
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