Mental Health Month

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH 

AWARENESS MONTH

 

Leadership Days

 

vtworksforwomen

 

CALLING ALL FEMALE STUDENTS

VSAC - Financial Aid Video

 

VSAC "How to" Financial Aid 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_q_OYnqi2L77-BQYXD5HM0cGhe9b9N_5

 

 

Community Service

 

Student volunteers for community service project needed. 

Great opportunity to fulfill Community service hours

HACTC 2021- 2022

 

 LINKS TO VIRTUAL MEETINGS IN "OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS" TAB

 

 

 

https://www.vsac.org/vermont-applies?utm_source=2018-2019+HS+Email+list&utm_campaign=e55b38317c-HS_Ed_Prof_Vermont_Applies_Email_11_10_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4ae7e13cab-e55b38317c-224963329

Gratitude

 

 November is National Gratitude Month

Gratitude is more than just saying 'Thanks" and practicing 

gratitude or thinking about what you’re grateful for has been 

proven to generate a positive impact in psychological, 

physical and interpersonal well-being.

The benefits of gratitude impact individuals in a physical, psychological and social matter, according to a study from the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. People that practice gratitude on a daily basis tend to have:                                         - protocolww.com/GratitudeAttitude 

• Fewer feelings of isolation and loneliness.
• A stronger immune system.
• Better sleep.
• Lowered blood pressure.
• Reduced anxiety and depression.
• Reduction in body aches and pains.
• More forgiveness.
• Increased satisfaction at work/school.

Turn gratefulness into a daily practice, Model for others what being thankful looks like and this small change in thinking will help you build a positive mindset

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Don't Be a Dealer - Drug Take Back Day

 

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is 

October 24, 2020 – 10AM to 2PM

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Not sure where to go?? Below are the closest collection sites

COLLECTION SITE	~DISTANCE
If you do not find a collection site near you, please check back frequently, sites are added every day.
WINDSOR COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WINDSOR POLICE DEPARTMENT	0miles.	Map
WINDSOR COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WEATHERSFIELD TRANSFER STATION WEATHERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT	7miles.	Map
CORNISH POLICE DEPARTMENT CORNISH RECYCLING CENTER	7miles.	Map
PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT	11miles.	Map
CLAREMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT CVS PARKING LOT DRIVE UP AND DROP OFF LOCATION	13miles.	Map
CLAREMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT CLAREMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT LOBBY DROP BOX	13miles.	Map

Red Ribbon Week @ WHS

FAFSA REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!!

 

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Summer 2020

May = Mental Health Awareness

"Your feelings, thoughts and concerns are valid,
 We are here to listen and support you.
 Find more mental health resources listed below"

     Start where you are,
     Use what you have,
     Do what you can
                -Arthur Ashe




National Alliance for Mental Illness - NAMI

National Council for Behavioral Health

Anxiety & Depression Association of America

American Hospital Association

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER>>>
Here are some ways to cope with the current world situation.

• Continue to meet with your teacher and check in on your assignments.
• Remember even small amounts of work are progress.
• Stay connected to classmates,peers and friends.
• Take care of yourself and your family; breathe, rest, and take downtime.
• Ask for help when you need it!

Tips for mental health

50 Ways to Stay SANE During

 the Coronavirus Pandemic

50 Ways to Stay SANE

     Learn how we can we stay SANE

 (strong, active, neighborly, and energetic)

 during this crisis? With love, careful planning,

   and care for others—and total lockdown.