Grade 9 and 10 students took the opportunity in April to catch up on their different Community Actions Projects (CAP) in Advisory. We did a project "Check-In" to determine what was accomplished up to this point and to figure out the next steps as well as the challenges and obstacles being faced and the need to address them.

On the other hand, students in Grade 11 continued their research on Career Options based on their interests as well as received group College Counseling sessions from their College Counselors.

We also enjoyed our week of Spring Break, celebrated our Seniors during our final assembly with them, received individual and group academic support and counseling for the subject selection process and all students ended this months Advisory inputting their chosen subjects into PowerSchool.

As we go into May we are looking forward to the roll-out of the various CAP projects. You can get a sneak peek of one of them below.

Enjoy this month's edition!

Tessa John Guerra

US Counselor

Maria, Carmen and Sofie will be doing a Food Run and Bake Sale for their Advisory Project. Their plan is to collect non-perishable food in the Food Run and take it to El Banco de Alimentos in Madrid.

With the money they will collect from the Bake Sale, they will buy more food to bring to El Banco de Alimentos. This is an opportunity for us all to contribute and help our Community as much as possible.

Towards the end of this month grades 9 & 10 will be doing their MAP tests.

May 17 Prep Day for MAP testing during Advisory for Grades 9 & 10

May 20 - 31 (Day 5 to Day 4) MAP testing from 10:10 to 12:15 (MP & Period 2)

May 30 - June 1 MAP make-ups after school

Rock that Test Freshmen & Sophomores!!!

May 26th - 31st

All the best Juniors, YOU CAN DO IT!!!

There's a Body Scan meditation at the end of this Newsletter that you can try out and see how you feel!!!

Seniors you've got this just enjoy the process!!!

Everyone should try this Guided Meditation below to help manage any stress or anxiety that they may feel.

Mr. Dempsey also suggests that you watch the video below to learn how to improve on your breathing!

Also if you are interested in joining a small group to Meditate using correct breathing exercises, please indicate it on the form below.

Scroll down on the right to see the whole form!

Otherwise known as the tomato timer, is another useful study tip for students. It was developed by an Italian who had a hard time focusing on his assignments.

So, he decided to commit to just 10 minutes of study time and found a Pomodoro (tomato in Italian) shaped kitchen timer and thus, the Pomodoro technique was born. Here’s what you need to know:

• Get a timer. Here is one. You can also use different ones on YouTube.
• Set your timer for 25 minutes, and focus on a single task until the timer rings.
• Then enjoy a five-minute break.
• After four Pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break.

If you are good with numbers, and/or have an interest in understanding the inner workings and communication tactics of large, global companies, then a career in International Business may be worth exploring.

The International Business Major is an interdisciplinary major that covers Business, Economics and Global Politics among many others.

Studying International Business prepares you for entry and start positions in management, finance or marketing at international companies, entrepreneurial start-ups and innovative enterprises.

Book 1 - Ways to Be Me

Book 2 - Do You Know Me?

Book 3 - Can You See Me?

It's a very funny and engaging book. The protagonist Christopher is fifteen and Neurodivergent (Asperger's Syndrome). We have it in our Learning Commons so you can ask Ms. Keating for it. You can also get it here!

Click on the button above or below to listen to a special BODY SCAN meditation for students!

• Helps lessen anxiety. You may not even be aware of the anxiety-based tension you're holding in your body until you do a quick body scan.
• Decreases stress levels.
• Improves sleep quality.
• Reduces chronic pain.
• Improves self-awareness.
• Helps you relax.
• Improves focus.

Try this Body Scan meditation below!

1. Please go over the past newsletters where you will find different study strategies under the sub-heading of Study Skills.
2. Then go over all the different professions explored under the sub-heading of Career Guidance.