November 2024

November

4th-7th: Freshman Four Year Planning Classroom Guidance

5th: Student Holiday

11th: Veteran's Day

8th-15th: Freshman Individual Planning

18th: College Night 6-8pm (see flyer below)

18th-22nd: Junior Classroom Guidance

25th-29th: Thanksgiving Break

December

1st-6th: Inclusive Schools Week

4th: English 1 EOC Retest

5th: Biology & US History EOC Retest

6th: English 2 EOC Retest

10th: Algebra 1 EOC Retest

17th-20th: Semester Exams

23rd-Jan 6: Winter Break

Senior Parent night was a success as students and parents were given the opportunity to meet with recruiters from various colleges, military branches, and potential employers after a presentation from the counseling deparment.

During Bullying prevention month, our students and teachers, commit to doing their part in showing respect on campus and towards other. Our goal is to promote an inclusive and positive environment where students feel acknowledged and accepted. Mrs. Rios (Taft's Associate Principal) and Dr. Baker (Communications Arts' Principal) started the day by being the first

to sign our Decision of Respect. Students also signed our Decision of Respect as well as had fun playing corn hole.

On Wednesday, October 16, we celebrated Unity Day. On Unity Day, we wear orange to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying. Counselors did a pop up where students wrote what respect means to them on a Croc and then they were given a CROC charm. Students also had the opportunity to work together as a commUNITY to solve a large word search.

Every year, the third week of October is dedicated to teaching good digital citizenship in hope that all students will be intelligent and safe when using technology. Counselors did a pop up to bring awareness to steps student can take to be good digital citizen.

We celebrated Red Ribbon Week October 28-Nov 1. This week included a hallway decorating contest, counselor pop ups, and awareness activities.

Research suggests that grateful people are more skillful at coping with stress and regulating their emotions. It has been proven that gratitude positively impacts our physical and mental health because it boost our mood, strengthens our relationships, and enhances our resilience

Website: https://www.nisd.net/taft/services/counseling
Phone: (210) 397-6032
Twitter: @Taftcounselors

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