10 th Grade TAA: Word of the Week: CIVILITY Word of the Week: CIVILITY Polite and courteous behavior towards others in words and actions. Homecoming PSAT Suicide Prevention Lesson # 10/05/2015

10 th Grade TAA: Transcript review  Hispanic Heritage Month 9/15 through 10/15  Hispanic Heritage Month FIESTA October 6 th at EE Cafeteria 4pm to 6pm  PSAT pre-register 10/12  PSAT exam Wednesday 10/14  Homecoming Dance 10/17

HOMECOMING 2015 ”AROUND THE WORLD” SPIRIT WEEKSPIRIT WEEK October 12 – October 16 MONDAY 10/12- “STAYCATION” (Wear Patriotic clothes) TUESDAY 10/13- “Around the World in TWIN ty Days” (Dress as a Twin) WEDNESDAY 10/14 “Save the World Day” (Dress in your favorite Superhero costume) THURSDAY 10/15- “Tourist Thursday” (Dress like a tourtist) FRIDAY 10/16- “Paint the World Pink” (Support Breast Cancer Awareness & Wear pink )

When: October 17 th Where: Ormand Anderson Gymnasium Time: 7-10:30pm

HOMECOMING VOTING The voting is live for homecoming court! Make sure you vote for the court! Voting is done in moodle and is live until the 6th.

Character Word of the Week: Watch out…. We might catch you being Civil and rewarded You with a free small coffee Civility has earned you a FREE SMALL COFFEE at the Coffee Shop!!! Thanks

Hispanic Heritage Month (09/15-10/15) Exploring the culture through its music  How to dance Bachata & Example of a Bachata song How to dance Bachata & Example of a Bachata song (please click the link to go to the file on the N: Drive)

FIESTA TIME  Tuesday, October 6th  4pm -6pm Etowah- East cafeteria!  Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. We will have music, dancing, delicious Hispanic food and drinks. We will also learn about famous Hispanic- Americans and express our love for Hispanic culture.  Brought to you by the International Student Association (ISA) and the Spanish Honor Society

Counselor Corner

SUICIDE PREVENTION

ACT Acknowledge Care Tell

Warning Signs  Talking or writing about suicide  Expressing Hopelessness  Displaying severe emotional distress  Hurting oneself  Changes in sleep  Changes in physical habits or appearance  Changes in friends, personality, or behavior  Talking about feeling trapped  Reckless behavior  Extreme mood swings

How can you help a friend? Know the warning signs Talk to your friend TELL AN ADULT

 TALK

DO’S and DON’TS DON’T SAY:  That’s crazy!  Don’t be such a drama queen!  That boy’s not worth killing yourself over.  You’re making too much of this.  It’s not going to solve anything.  You’re just trying to get attention.  You’re not going to kill yourself. DO SAY:  I’m sorry you’re feeling so bad.  How can I help?  We’ll get through this together.  Let’s keep you safe.

 Be the Difference Clip Be the Difference Clip

The MY3 App helps you stay connected, develop a support network, and determine a safety plan. Download MY3 to make sure that your 3 are there when you need them most. My3 is available in the Apple App store and Google Play, free of charge. MY3 APP

Counselor Corner Please open PSAT presentation from College Board.pdf from College Board regarding PSAT.PSAT presentation from College Board.pdf

FIESTA TIME  Tuesday, October 6th  4pm -6pm Etowah- East cafeteria!  Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. We will have music, dancing, delicious Hispanic food and drinks. We will also learn about famous Hispanic- Americans and express our love for Hispanic culture.  Brought to you by the International Student Association (ISA) and the Spanish Honor Society