“The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May”Edwin Way Teale (American Naturalist and Photographer)
The fourth quarter always seems to y by so quickly! As the weather turns warmer and schedules grow busier leading into the summer, I wish your family a wonderful end to the school year There are many exciting events, projects, end-of-year activities, eld trips, celebrations, etc. still to come over the next couple of weeks Try to enjoy the present moment, even though it feels a bit hectic!
I look forward to continuing to work alongside your students over the next few weeks Never hesitate to reach out. Wishing you all a restful, relaxing, and wonderful summer!
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Summer Opportunities
Save the date for our summer Middle School Camp experience here at Visitation Academy – June 3, 4, and 5 from 8:30-11:30 a m This is open to all students attending Viz Middle School in 2024-
Summer Reading for Parents - Book Recommendation
As many of you know, I have a strong love of reading! Recently, I came across a very informative, relevant, and helpful book titled “Middle
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While it should only take a few minutes of your time, it will go a long way in assisting with planning for the 2024-2025 school year Thank you!
2025 The camp will include fun activities, games, and the opportunity to enjoy time with friends and meet new classmates In addition to the Middle School Camp, please note that Visitation Academy is offering additional summer camp opportunities as well. More information can be found by visiting https://www visitationacademy org/quicklinks/viz-summercamps
If you are interested in other local area summer opportunities for your daughter(s), please go to the Counseling Resource Board on the Viz Portal to nd a list of 2024 Summer Opportunities
School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times” This book was written by Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC who also authored the book “Middle School Matters” In the book, the author highlights twelve superpowers Information is provided to educators and parents on how to best assist students to unlock and activate these superpowers It is informative, practical, and so appropriate for everyday challenges faced by our middle school aged daughters I strongly encourage you to spend time this summer with this book.
Several websites/podcasts have also included Phyllis Fagell in conversations and discussions on this book as well You can access these interviews through the links below
Psychologists Off the Clock websitehttps://offtheclockpsych com/ middle-school-superpowerswith-phyllis-fagell/
Sunshine Parenting websitehttps://youtu.be/arJ-5NsSgTo? si=AtADCJIuOx5L3Kv4
SAVE THE DATE
Middle School Summer Camp – June 3-5 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. (sign up on Portal)
Middle School Student Orientation for students NEW to Middle School –Monday, August 12 from 9:00 a m -2:00 p m
Middle School Student Orientation for ALL Middle Schoolers –
First Day of School for 2024-2025 – Thursday, August 15
MS Parent Resource Night – Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m.
CHECK IT OUT - RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Website – Boston Children’s Digital Wellness Lab https://digitalwellnesslab.org/
Video – “Teen Brain” (MindUp production from The Goldie Hawn Foundation, Directed by Tiffany Shlain), 2024 https://www.letitripple.org/theteenbrain
Article – “How We Can Protect Our Kids’ Mental Health This Summer” (CNN, Katia Hetter), 2023
https://www cnn com/2023/06/20/health/summer-kids-mental-health-wellness/index html
Article – “Strategies for a Successful Summer Break” (Child Mind Institute, Beth Arky), 2023 https://childmind org/article/strategies-for-a-successful-summer-break/
Mrs. Ashley Giljum, MSW
Middle School Counselor Grades 6-8
Email: agiljum@visitationacademy org Website: www.visitationacademy.org Phone: (314) 625-9225
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