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WELCOME! TO THIS NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020
What a better way to start than to share with you that during the first sessions of the Second Step program we are working on the prevention of Bullying. Students are understanding what it is and what isn't considered bullying, how to prevent it, and how to address it. We have been discussing the importance of the role of the witnesses and the power to report. Another very important topic we have been working on is the proper care of their private parts, by giving them tools that will be very useful from now on and for the rest of their lives. Here are some very valuable resources related to both of these topics so you can work on them at home as well. Remember that the YOU as a parent are the best resource for our little ones to obtain accurate information. ● ● ●
Bullying prevention in schools begins with socio-emotional learning Sexual Development and Behavior in Children Sexual behavior in young children: what is normal and what is not?
admejia@interamericano.edu.gt
ELEM
This month we have been working on the “Bullying Prevention unit� of the Second Step Program for our Community Building Campaign! in which students are encouraged to learn and develop safety skills that can be applied in daily activities and situations.
Say stop, I don't like it and report it... Let's prevent Bullying that way!
Counseling Tip: Promote in your kids an open communication with you, teachers, school staff and counselors! Give your kids the resources and opportunities to express their feelings, ideas and thoughts.
gloria.delopez@interamericano.edu.gt
MS
What makes you UNIQUE? During the first month of school students have been doing different activities within their Houses exploring and defining what a culture of peace in middle school will look like this year. In one of the activities they searched for the most positive aspects of some very unusual "people". The activity reinforced the idea that one can't always judge the quality of a person by his or her appearance; sometimes people can be appreciated for their differences. Students also reflected on what the word PEACE means to them and how it can be practiced by everyone in Middle School community. Understanding and acknowledging others unique traits contributes to cultivating a community of peace.
Stop saying ¨you're so smart and start saying...¨ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
You tried really hard You never gave up even when it was really hard You have such a positive attitude What a creative solution to that problem I admire the way you You are not afraid of a challenge, I like that! I'm so proud that you made that choice It was brave of you to ___________ I love how you took ownership of that That was very responsible
brigitte.chinchilla@interamericano.edu.gt
HS
Socio-emotional Learning (SEL)
GOALS OF THE SEL PROGRAM IN HIGH SCHOOL ★ ★ ★ ★
To develop intentional and sincere relationships between students, and from students to a teacher (ratio: 14-16: 1). To ensure students see SEL as a meaningful contribution to their holistic education and learning. To ensure our students have a safe place to be heard and to have a small group to explore topics of their interest To continue promoting the Values Program “Six Pillars of Character”
apelaez@interamericano.edu.gt
Community Building in High School
In High School, students have been assigned to small groups called “Socio-emotional Learning -SEL- Communities”, where they have worked on the following topics: ★ Self- organization ★ Integration activities among the members of their SEL community ★ Group projects: students organized integration activities for other grade levels (Integration of High School as a bigger Community) ★ Other SEL activities around emotions.
apelaez@interamericano.edu.gt
COLLEGE PLACEMENT
September Events University Visits ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
Baylor University(Texas-USA):Friday 6th Anahuac University( México): Wednesday 11th EU Business School(Barcelona, Munich,Geneva and Montreux): Thursday 12th St. Edward´s University (Austin-Texas), TCU (Texas-USA),College of Charleston (Charleston-South Carolina): Thursday 12th Rollins College (Orlando-Florida); Tuesday 24th Lehigh University (Pennsylvania-USA), The University of Chicago (Chicago,USA): Monday 30th
kgonzalez@interamericano.edu.gt
SAT
Deadline to register: September 6th SAT Test: October 5th Link to register for SAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/international You can register until November 2019 ❏ Prep Courses for the SAT: Frank Quinn:frankquinnjunior@gmail.com At Colegio Interamericano from 3:30 to 5:30 ❏ ❏ ❏
Workshop for Grade 12 parents: ❏ European University Application (Spain, Netherland)Thursday 12th More workshops soon for parents from Grade 9, 10 and 11!
kgonzalez@interamericano.edu.gt
Educating with Empathy: ¨Raising Emotionally Healthy Children¨
Date: 24 de septiembre, 2019 Place: Library, second floor, Colegio Interamericano Time: 8:00 - 9:30 am and 6:00 - 7:30 pm.