Welcome to our latest newsletter. I have put some good news stories here. There are always room for more, so if you'd like to see stories on particular topics, please let me know. You can reach me at thouseknecht@southseneca.org.
Thank you very much for your support.
Tim Houseknecht, Principal
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Guidance Concerning the Coronavirus
Please click on the title above for guidance information that Mr. Zielinski recently posted. This page is also available in the District section of our website. South Seneca CSD is in contact with the State Education Department and the Department of Health as we monitor guidance related to the spread of the novel coronavirus in the spring of 2020.
Be assured that we are following guidelines from the state and other agencies.
Our Wrestlers - Our Role Models
Please read the letter below. These young men and their coaches are role models for us all.
Check our Events CalendarAll important events are directly linked from our home page at www.southseneca.org.
The School Social Worker’s Corner
From: Brooke Habberfield MS, LMSW
How to Help Teenage Girls Reframe Anxiety and Strengthen Resilience
This is a great article explaining the female teenage brain along with the hormones. It also gives tips on how to handle emotional situations and what other factors play a vital role in their development.
“Teenage girls are particularly sensitive to the cues they receive from parents and teachers – from words to facial expressions. How adults respond to teens’ emotional reactions matters a lot," said Dr. Lisa Damour. "When adults become anxious in response to a teen’s anxiety, it exacerbates the situation.”
Healthy Coping Strategies
Here are a list of *healthy* coping strategies you can utilize in school, at work, while driving or even at home:
- Stretch
- Take deep breaths
- Count to 10 or 50
- Listen to relaxing music
- Doodle
- Adult coloring pages (my fav!)
- Journal
- Go for a walk/run
- Push your palms together
- Ask for help
- Ask for a hug
- List 3 things you are grateful for
- Visualize a happy place
- Look at happy pictures
- Make a schedule/list
- Chew gum
- Read positive quotes
- Talk to a friend
Another Great Musical on the Way!
Mondays with Molly!We recently welcomed Molly Kennedy to speak with both schools. Molly has a great message for young people. She recently started her Mondays with Molly Youtube talks. I hope you enjoy it!
Community Conversation at the Middle/High School
Please click the title for more information.
