Wednesday, October 27, 2021
It's Wellness Wednesday! This week our Wellness Wednesday Tip is: Mindfulness is a Superpower!
So what exactly is mindfulness? Mindfulness is intentionally being in the present moment with full awareness of oneself, others, and one’s surroundings without judgment. It can also be showing compassion for oneself and others.
What are some benefits of Mindfulness?
· Lowers your blood pressure, heart rate, and stress.
· Increases your ability to concentrate, improving critical thinking and decision making.
· Decreases worry thoughts.
· Increases listening skills.
So how do you practice Mindfulness?
1. Mindfully observe a familiar object: Notice things you have never noticed about that object (i.e. a plant). Be present and make some observations.
2. Fish Tank Mindfulness: Close your eyes & imagine you are at an aquarium. You’re standing in front of a fish tank looking in on the fish. The key thing to remember is that these fish will come & go & will swim past you eventually. However, they will always come by again. Imagine your emotions and thoughts are just like fish in that fish tank. Don’t label or judge your emotions or thoughts. Simply place them on the fish and watch them go, knowing they will come back again.
We also welcome ANYONE (teachers, staff, students, entire classes, clubs, etc!) to reach out to share ideas and tips, too. Email us! Michaela Paul (MSW Intern) paulm@arps.org OR Hannah (School Adjustment Counselor) carusoh@arps.org
Halloween Dress-Up Message
In preparation for celebrating Halloween please adhere to the following guidelines:
Please do not wear anything that completely covers your face, do not bring in simulated weapons of any kind, the weather is cooling down, dress warmly, and no gory costumes.
The Senior Class Council will host a Halloween costume contest this Friday, the 29th. Winners will be selected from each grade and prizes will be awarded. An adult winner will be announced as well. Check-in with the Senior Class Council members during any lunch to be entered into the contest on Friday.
Thanks and have a safe and Happy Halloween!
- Model UN will be meeting this Wednesday at 3:45 in Ms. Bourbeau’s room (325) for a debate. Even if you’ve never come before, we’d love to see you come this Wednesday! If you have any questions, email Kyle Crosby (crosbyak@arps.org), Quinn Schein (scheinqf@arps.org), or Mira Setty-Charity (settycharityma@arps.org).
- Picture ID's are here! They will be handed out during Lunch Next week-
- 9th Grade- Monday, October 25
- 10th Grade- Tuesday, October 26
- 11th Grade - Wednesday, October 27
- 12th Grade- Thursday, October 28
- All Grades- Friday, October 29
- For any girls interested in playing hockey with the Pope Francis Co-op there will be an informational parent, student meeting at Pope Francis Prep School on November 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. You must sign up prior to the meeting in the main office. NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED
- Join Amnesty International Club for our first official meeting TODAY, Wednesday 10/27 at 3:45pm in Room 171! Learn about the club and human rights, and take part in an action against gun violence. We will have snacks! To sign up for emails, email Emily Grybko (grybkoer@arps.org) or Janna Parrot (parrotjg@arps.org) or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/
62vbHpDkzyQjTiWB8!
EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31
