October Wellness Wednesday with Guidance Assemblies: “Bullying Prevention & Online Safety”
6th & 7th Grade: Wednesday, October 4th at 8:15am
8th Grade: Wednesday, October 18th at 8:15am
October is Bullying Awareness Month! Help us prevent bullying by wearing and sharing ORANGE on Unity Day: Wednesday, October 18th to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying. https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31, 2023: BE KIND TO YOUR MIND, LIVE DRUG FREE!
The middle school counselors will be promoting Red Ribbon Week during the October Wellness Wednesday assemblies and share the pledge for students to sign to stay drug free.
Middle School Grief & Loss Support Group:
This support group is a safe place for students and their peers who are coping with loss to come together and learn strategies on how to cope with loss, review the stages of grief, and talk with other students who are going through the grieving process. This an optional support group and will be facilitated by our partner organization, Highmark Caring Place, along with the Agora middle school counselors and Agora school social workers. Parent/Guardian consent is required.
Where: Newrow (class connect)
When: Mondays 8:00am-8:45am starting 10/30/23- 12/18/23. Teachers will be notified of a student’s participation in the group so that they will not be marked absent and excused from Focus class. Spots are limited so we ask students that sign up must be able to attend all group sessions and participate. If you are interested, please complete this survey by 10/20/23: 2023 Middle School Fall Grief and Loss Group (office.com)
