Marysville School District 25

Skill # 4: Reflection: Reflections are used in the counseling process to accurately describe the state of mind from verbal or nonverbal cues. Reflection occur in three forms. Feelings reflections: Reflections allow one to hear the feelings recently expressed. Restating/Rephrasing: Restating and rephrasing can build a stronger therapist relationship. Affirmation: Affirmation is a form of encouragement that is used to affirm behaviors or life choices. Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.

Mancala Day # 5. Play the African counting game Mancala. To make the game board, use a large egg carton (cut off the lid) and tape an extra cup (cut from another carton) to each end. http://www.briancasey.org/artifacts/mancala/ #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Leah's Dream Valentine's Day Event, Friday, February 8, MPHS Commons, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

SCHOOL'S CLOSED - Tuesday, February 5, 2019 due to unsafe icy conditions.

Skill # 2: Asking Questions: Questions are helpful in the therapeutic environment because they allow you to learn more. The type of questions that you ask will set the tone of the session and the entire counseling process. Questions occur in two forms. Closed Ended: A closed question is the practice of asking a question that can be answered as a ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Open Ended: An open question is necessary to gather information. An open question is one that cannot be answered with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and it requires reflection or exploration.. Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.

SNOW DAY - Schools Closed. No out-of-district transportation. All scheduled activities and events are canceled.

I Have a Dream Day # 4. Conduct a read-aloud of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, then invite students to write their own speeches about what they are inspired to change in the world. https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/i-have-dream-address-delivered-march-washington-jobs-and-freedom #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Skill # 1: Listening/Observing: Listening is one of the most valuable counseling skills in the therapeutic relationship. It can be used in three ways: Attending: Attending is the ability to be physically present. Active listening: Active listening occurs when you are listening with all of your senses Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.

7 Skills for 7 Days to Celebrate National Counseling week The traditional counseling process includes various important, yet separate skills sets. Togher with Emojis, we will explore one skill a day for the next seven days to build understanding and celebrate our incredible counselors who use these skills each and every day to Engage, Inspire, and Prepare our students.

Blues Day # 3. Listen to the blues and then invite students to compose their own 12-bar blues music. http://www.pbs.org/theblues http://www.pbs.org/theblues/classroom/essays12bar.html #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

View the 2018 “FUTURE CHEFS” CULINARY COMPETITION Cook book on our website: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/141393/20180323114312379.pdf THIS YEAR WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOUR FAVORITE HEALTHY MEXICAN RECIPE! PICK UP YOUR ENTRY FORM TODAY! They’re available in the Cafeteria and in the Main Office at your school!

Sweet Potato Biscuits Day # 2. Bake sweet potato biscuits, a traditional soul food treat, with this delicious recipe. http://www.oprah.com/food/Sweet-Potato-Biscuits_1 #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Calling all “FUTURE CHEFS” for our CULINARY COMPETITION (Students grades K- 5). WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOUR FAVORITE HEALTHY MEXICAN RECIPE! PICK UP YOUR ENTRY FORM TODAY! They’re available in the Cafeteria and in the Main Office at your school!

Careers and Technical Education Month The mission of Marysville School District’s Career & Technical Education Department is to develop, implement, and sustain innovative, rigorous, real-world educational programs that are aligned with core academic courses, industry standards, and are fully integrated with 21st Century Employability Skills. The Marysville School District CTE programs will have a strong applied focus in high demand, high wage, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses. All Marysville CTE courses will prepare students to enter post-secondary education/training and to meet the needs of today’s competitive workforce. All students in grades 7 through 12 will enroll and be successful in career and technical education and academic courses based on a guided career pathway selection. Students will progress through their secondary programs with a high school and beyond plan, a commitment to on-going education and training, and an understanding of how their current learning can be directly applied to the career field of their choice.

Day # 1. Share with students “I, Too, Sing America” by poet Langston Hughes and have a discussion about the poem’s vocabulary, rhythm, and meaning. https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/i-too #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

A Brief Overview of Black History Month Black History Month officially began in 1976, when President Gerald R. Ford asked Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." Every year since then, every American president has dedicated February as African American History Month. The first celebration of African American contributions to the United States was established by the historian Carter G. Woodson. The event was held in February 1926 and was called Negro History Week. The week in February included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809) and Frederick Douglass (born in February 1818). Over the years, more Americans, black and white, joined the celebrations each February. In the 1960s, the civil rights movement further emphasized the impact of African Americans in American culture and throughout United States history. Follow the link to bring the celebration of Black History Month into your classroom or home with activities, lesson plans, book resources, and interactive histories. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/black-history-month/ GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Wondering what the “FUTURE CHEFS” CULINARY COMPETITION looks like? Click the link to see for your self: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MarysvilleSD/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1635339293221771 DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR ENTRY FORM TODAY! They’re available in the Cafeteria and in the Main Office at your school!

Calling all “FUTURE CHEFS” for our CULINARY COMPETITION (Students grades K- 5). WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOUR FAVORITE HEALTHY MEXICAN RECIPE! PICK UP YOUR ENTRY FORM TODAY! They’re available in the Cafeteria and in the Main Office at your school!

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WE'RE ON THE NEWS! "Marysville schools leader: ‘We need to talk less, listen more" By Stephanie Davey https://www.heraldnet.com/news/marysville-school-leader-plans-to-talk-less-and-listen-more/