Welcome new and returning St. Regis families to the
2023-2024 school year!
2023-2024 school year!
We are so happy to have everyone back in school and to see the hallways filled with the students.
We are looking forward to a great academic year. We realize it can be an adjustment getting back into the routine of school. I am available as a resource and support to our St. Regis families.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns to [email protected] I will be posting various links and resources that may be helpful to our families and students as we begin the new year.
Looking forward to a great school year!
Warm regards,
Mary Grobbel, LMSW
ST. REGIS THEME FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
JANUARY 2024 HIGH SCHOOL DECISION LETTERS
Catholic high schools within the AOD may begin sharing admission decisions with applicants on Friday, January 27, 2024.
Catholic high schools within the AOD may begin sharing admission decisions with applicants on Friday, January 27, 2024.
MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL SHADOW VISITS 2023-2024 INFORMATION:
Dear Parents of St. Regis,
This year, St. Regis’s 8th graders will select shadow dates of their choice at Marian. Please schedule your daughter’s visit via this 1-minute form, if you have not already.
Thank you!
Tina Malloy Pedersen '96 / Director of Admission
Marian High School / 7225 Lahser Road / Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
dir: 248.502.3033 / tel: 248.644.1946 / fax: 248.502.3034
web: www.marian-hs.org / Email: [email protected]
BROTHER RICE 2023-2024 SHADOW VISIT INFORMATION:
Two links for students to sign-up for our "Warrior for a Day" program.
The first is our "General" link for "Warrior for a Day," where we offer the program on most Wednesdays in the Fall. Currently, students can sign-up for October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15.
https://calendly.com/brrice-enrollment-department/warrior-for-a-day-2023-2024?month=2023-10
The next link is our "Warrior for a Day" special "Catholic School" program, which will take place on Monday, October 9. This program is slightly longer, and will have some added activities.
https://calendly.com/brrice-enrollment-department/warrior-for-a-day-catholic-schools?month=2023-10
Brian Bouwman
Director of Enrollment
Brother Rice High School
248-833-2023 | brrice.edu
MARIAN FALL OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | 1-4 PM
Includes a tour and opportunities to interact with faculty, staff and students. This event is open to the public and female students of all ages are invited to attend!
IMPORTANT: Tours begin at 1 PM, 1:30 PM, 2 PM, 2:30 PM and 3 PM. Plan to be on campus for 90 minutes. Arrive five minutes prior to your desired start time.
If you register at https://tinyurl.com/MarianFallEvents by Sunday, October 30, your daughter(s) will receive a welcome gift delivered to your home prior to Open House! Students who register after October 30 may receive their gift at Open House, subject to availability.
Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. www.marian-hs.org
September 2022
6:00PM: We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Meet the Teacher Night
7:00PM: 8TH Grade Parent Meeting-Information on High School Applications and HSPT Test and Accommodations will be reviewed.
6:00PM: We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Meet the Teacher Night
7:00PM: 8TH Grade Parent Meeting-Information on High School Applications and HSPT Test and Accommodations will be reviewed.
Please see information below from Marian and Brother Rice regarding the High School Placement Test, Virtual Prep Course, Applications and Merit Scholarship Information
Brother Rice High School Placement Test (HSPT) and Virtual Prep Course Information
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) measures a student’s ability in cognitive and basic skill areas and can be administered in a relatively limited amount of time. Since the entire battery is standardized the end results are directly comparable for all test areas and can be related to the level of the students at the time of entering high school.
Why does Brother Rice require the HSPT?
- It is a strong predictor of a student’s success in high school and on college entrance exams. For aspiring college students, it is beneficial to get a picture of how a student will score on the ACT/SAT as early as 8th grade.
- The test evaluates all students equally and on a level playing field. Each year, Brother Rice admits students from over 49 middle schools across the Archdiocese of Detroit. Each school has its own curriculum, grading scales, etc. The HSPT is the one element through the enrollment process that is the same for all students.
- Given the current environment with COVID, Brother Rice High School wants to use every available tool, including the entrance exam, to ensure your son is placed in the appropriate courses and establish his future academic success.
- The test prepares Brother Rice students for the more rigorous assessments they will receive in high school and college. The HSPT is very likely the most difficult test your son has met at this point in his academic career
High School Placement Test
Any 8th grade applicant interested in attending Brother Rice must take the Brother Rice Entrance Exam. The tests are given at Brother Rice on the following dates:
November 20 from 7:45AM – 11:15AM
December 4 from 7:45AM – 11:15AM
The cost for the test is $50. To register,
Please note: Brother Rice will only offer testing accommodations for the December 4 test. If you are requesting testing accommodations, please do so when registering for the test. https://stsusers.com/stsusers/registration/static/detroit.php
Virtual Test Prep Course
HSPT Virtual Test Prep Course will be offered on Thursday, October 7 from 5:00PM – 6:00PM. There is no cost for the course. The link to access the course will be emailed to all registrants before the course. To register, please click here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxv9YlbMFzBQ3UvuMAJqJyz9mEWL5OJ2EaUYziRJoXPF6gGA/viewform
Marian High School
Instructions for 8th Graders Seeking Fall '22-'23 Enrollment in Marian's Class of 2026:
Your admission application will go live at https://www.marian-hs.org/admission/applying-to-marian on or around September 15, 2021. Please do not complete an application before then, as it will be entered in the wrong class portal! In addition to your electronic application, you will need to submit the supplemental essay and provide a signed Student Profile Release and Form to your current schoo
Marian High School Academic Merit Scholarships to be Offered to the Class of 2026
Students who apply for admission to the Class of 2026 by Thursday, December 2, 2021 and meet the following criteria will be considered for academic merit scholarships, to be announced at the time of acceptance:
· Student has achieved an “A” in all core academic subjects (English, math, science and social studies) for grade 7 and grade 8 (1st quarter).
· Student has achieved a minimum national percentile composite score of 90 on the HSPT (must test in November or December).
· Student has submitted the required Academic Merit Scholarship Application/Essay (this is different than the required admission application essay) and a teacher recommendation letter by Thursday, December 2, 2021.
Marian High School High School Placement Test
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) will be required for admission to Marian's Class of 2026. The HSPT will be offered for the first time on Saturday, November 20, with a makeup date of Saturday, December 4. Students who qualify for extended time accommodations should register for the December 4 test date. The HSPT registration portal will go live at https://www.marian-hs.org/admission/applying-to-marian on or around September 15.
ST. REGIS EIGHTH GRADERS-HIGH SCHOOL SHADOW INFORMATION FOR 2021
BROTHER RICE SHADOW VISITS
St. Regis 8TH Grade shadow visits for Brother Rice are scheduled for Monday, November 8th and Tuesday, November 9th. Mary Grobbel will be reaching out to the boys in class in early Oct. to have them sign up for a Brother Rice student to shadow.
St. Regis 8TH Grade shadow visits for Brother Rice are scheduled for Monday, November 8th and Tuesday, November 9th. Mary Grobbel will be reaching out to the boys in class in early Oct. to have them sign up for a Brother Rice student to shadow.
MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL SHADOW DAYS
St. Regis students will shadow Marian HS on November 8th and 9th. If you’d like for your daughter to participate in this visit please contact Tina Malloy 248-502-3033.
For admission information, contact:
Tina Malloy Pedersen '96 / Director of Admission
Marian High School / 7225 Lahser Road / Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
dir: 248.502.3033 / tel: 248.644.1946 / fax: 248.502.3034
web: www.marian-hs.org / Email: [email protected]
St. Regis students will shadow Marian HS on November 8th and 9th. If you’d like for your daughter to participate in this visit please contact Tina Malloy 248-502-3033.
For admission information, contact:
Tina Malloy Pedersen '96 / Director of Admission
Marian High School / 7225 Lahser Road / Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
dir: 248.502.3033 / tel: 248.644.1946 / fax: 248.502.3034
web: www.marian-hs.org / Email: [email protected]
Welcome Back we hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing winter break!
2021 St. Regis Lenten Acts of Charity
St. Regis School will again join the church in its Lenten Acts of Charity Ministries. The school will be collecting donations for three of the groups that the church is assisting. The school’s collection will run until Friday, March 5th. All donations will be picked up from the church after Mass on Sunday, March 7th.
Preschool - Junior K - Kindergarten - 1st grade Mother and Unborn Baby Care
Mother and Unborn Baby Care provides loving care for women who are pregnant. They provide free ultrasound images and practical help, including clothing, furniture, and diapers, along with emotional support to assist women in choosing life.
PreK through 1st grade - Please consider donating diapers, baby wipes, pacifiers, and small, new baby items.
2nd - 3rd - 4th - 5th grades La Casa Amiga
La Casa Amiga supports the independence and dignity of immigrants and their families in Pontiac and throughout southeast Michigan. They provide a variety of services that work to empower, aid, and support brothers and sisters in Christ who are fleeing persecution, violence, and poverty in other countries.
- 2nd through 5th grades – Please consider donating the following food items:
- mac and cheese (7oz or more/box)
- canned tuna (7oz or more/can)
- pasta (1lb boxes)
- cereal boxes (18oz or more/box)
- 6th - 7th - 8th grades Ladies of Charity
- 6th through 8th grades – Please consider donating new or gently-used linens, blankets, towels, and wash clothes.
*March 5: Half Day, 11:40am Dismissal
*March 19: No School
*March 26: End of 3rd Quarter
Week of January 31st-February 6th
Week Of January 17th-23rd
- Eighth graders will be notified on Friday, January 22 regarding High School Acceptance Letters.
- Brother Rice High School will be sending out emails in the morning.
- Marian High School decisions will be sent via email, to parents, on the afternoon of Friday, January 22.
Students who are offered admission will be invited to join Marian from 4-5 PM that afternoon (Friday, January 22nd) at the front of Marian for an outdoor celebration.
Week of January 10th -16th, 2021
Please see note below from Marian High School-
Please be aware that High School admission decision notifications will go out to 8th grade applicants next Friday, January 22, 2021.
Important note for 8th grade scholarship applicants: Only one letter of recommendation is required for scholarship consideration. Please do not request a letter of recommendation from more than one teacher/moderator! If you apply for more than one scholarship, the Office of Admission will copy your letter (once received), and will add it to each application. Additionally, if you already applied for an academic merit scholarship in December, we have your letter of recommendation on file and we do not require a new letter at this time.
Thank you,
Tina Malloy Pedersen '96 / Director of Admission
Marian High School / tel: 248.644.1946
Email: [email protected]
Please see note below from Marian High School-
Please be aware that High School admission decision notifications will go out to 8th grade applicants next Friday, January 22, 2021.
Important note for 8th grade scholarship applicants: Only one letter of recommendation is required for scholarship consideration. Please do not request a letter of recommendation from more than one teacher/moderator! If you apply for more than one scholarship, the Office of Admission will copy your letter (once received), and will add it to each application. Additionally, if you already applied for an academic merit scholarship in December, we have your letter of recommendation on file and we do not require a new letter at this time.
Thank you,
Tina Malloy Pedersen '96 / Director of Admission
Marian High School / tel: 248.644.1946
Email: [email protected]
Week of January 3rd-January 9, 2021
We hope everyone had a wonderful, safe Christmas vacation. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in person starting January 11th after this week of virtual learning.
See below the Academy Schedule for Virtual Learning this week:
Week of November 29th-December 5th
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break and enjoyed the time with family!
EIGHTH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
A reminder to all our eighth graders your High School applications are due in December. Please take the time to complete your High School applications. One step in the process is requesting your transcripts to be sent and profiles complete. Please reach out to Mrs. Grobbel with any questions. All transcripts and profile request go to [email protected]
To complete your file, these items below need to be sent to the High Schools.
Links to the three forms below can be found in the checklist that you received after your submitted your application.
STEPS TO COMPLETE THE BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION -
1. Schedule a time to take the Brother Rice Entrance Exam by clicking here.
2. Due to COVID-19, students are asked to submit a 30-second to 1-minute video answering the following questions.
o Student’s First & Last Name & Current School. What is one thing you would like the Brother Rice Admissions Committee to know about you and why? Why did you choose to apply to Brother Rice?
Videos can be emailed to the Enrollment Office at [email protected] or upload to the application portal starting October 15, 2020. Video Interviews should be submitted by December 18.
If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or at 248-833-2020
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break and enjoyed the time with family!
EIGHTH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
A reminder to all our eighth graders your High School applications are due in December. Please take the time to complete your High School applications. One step in the process is requesting your transcripts to be sent and profiles complete. Please reach out to Mrs. Grobbel with any questions. All transcripts and profile request go to [email protected]
To complete your file, these items below need to be sent to the High Schools.
Links to the three forms below can be found in the checklist that you received after your submitted your application.
- Grades/Transcripts please send request to [email protected]·
- Administrator or Teacher Recommendation
- Student Profile completed by your counselor
STEPS TO COMPLETE THE BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION -
1. Schedule a time to take the Brother Rice Entrance Exam by clicking here.
2. Due to COVID-19, students are asked to submit a 30-second to 1-minute video answering the following questions.
o Student’s First & Last Name & Current School. What is one thing you would like the Brother Rice Admissions Committee to know about you and why? Why did you choose to apply to Brother Rice?
Videos can be emailed to the Enrollment Office at [email protected] or upload to the application portal starting October 15, 2020. Video Interviews should be submitted by December 18.
If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or at 248-833-2020
Week of November 8th-14th
Parents of 6th-8th Graders -Marian Information Night
Are you an 8th grade family with last minute questions about Marian’s application process, scholarships and more? Or a 6th or 7th grade family who missed our Fall Open House and wants to learn more? Join the Office of Admission for a half hour Zoom Q&A on Wednesday, November 18 at 5 PM. RSVP to [email protected] by this Friday and a Zoom link will be shared with you in advance of the 18th.
Are you an 8th grade family with last minute questions about Marian’s application process, scholarships and more? Or a 6th or 7th grade family who missed our Fall Open House and wants to learn more? Join the Office of Admission for a half hour Zoom Q&A on Wednesday, November 18 at 5 PM. RSVP to [email protected] by this Friday and a Zoom link will be shared with you in advance of the 18th.
Marian High School | Scholarship Information 2020-2021
Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The mission of Marian is to ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values.
www.marian-hs.org
www.marian-hs.org/admission/tuition-information/scholarship-information
Week of November 1st-7th
November is a very busy time for High School Application deadlines.
I am in the process of gathering the students reports cards and testing information. The High Schools are requesting the information below.
o 6th - 8th grade standardized test results
o 6th - 8th grade report cards
Please complete the release form for Marian this week and return to me.
See link below~
By Thanksgiving break we should have all the High School applications completed. Please send your request to me to complete.
For questions email- [email protected]
Have a great week!
I am in the process of gathering the students reports cards and testing information. The High Schools are requesting the information below.
o 6th - 8th grade standardized test results
o 6th - 8th grade report cards
Please complete the release form for Marian this week and return to me.
See link below~
By Thanksgiving break we should have all the High School applications completed. Please send your request to me to complete.
For questions email- [email protected]
Have a great week!
Week of October 18th-24th
Eighth Grade Parents-
Below is the link for the release form for Marian High School application.
If your daughter will be attending Marian for High School we need to
Have this release form on file to release records at the end of the year.
The teachers will handle filling out the bottom portion, so you do not need
To make a separate request.
Please sign the attached top portion of the release form and return to
me by Monday Oct. 26. In order for us to send your child’s
completed school records over for the HS application this top portion
of the form needs to be signed and returned to school. See link below-
If you have any questions please reach out to me -[email protected]
Thank you,
Below is the link for the release form for Marian High School application.
If your daughter will be attending Marian for High School we need to
Have this release form on file to release records at the end of the year.
The teachers will handle filling out the bottom portion, so you do not need
To make a separate request.
Please sign the attached top portion of the release form and return to
me by Monday Oct. 26. In order for us to send your child’s
completed school records over for the HS application this top portion
of the form needs to be signed and returned to school. See link below-
If you have any questions please reach out to me -[email protected]
Thank you,
Student Profile Release Form
https://bbk12e1-cdn.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/926/misc/misc_230732.123dx
https://bbk12e1-cdn.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/926/misc/misc_230732.123dx
Week of October 11th-17th
MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE-
Register now at https://www.marian-hs.org/admission/open-house.
Families of female students of all ages are invited to attend and each will receive a special gift delivered to their home on Open House morning!
For admission information, contact: Tina Malloy Pedersen '96 / Director of Admission Marian High School / 7225 Lahser Road / Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 dir: 248.502.3033 / tel: 248.644.1946 / fax: 248.502.3034 web: www.marian-hs.org / Email: [email protected]
Register now at https://www.marian-hs.org/admission/open-house.
Families of female students of all ages are invited to attend and each will receive a special gift delivered to their home on Open House morning!
For admission information, contact: Tina Malloy Pedersen '96 / Director of Admission Marian High School / 7225 Lahser Road / Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 dir: 248.502.3033 / tel: 248.644.1946 / fax: 248.502.3034 web: www.marian-hs.org / Email: [email protected]
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BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL
Brother Rice will host two Virtual AOD sessions for interested students
Brother Rice will host two Virtual AOD sessions for interested students
- Monday, October 12 at 7:00PM
BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY
A non-traditional Open House will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 11:00AM – 1:00 PM. This Open House will be held outside. Students will have the opportunity to speak with faculty, student organization members, and varsity coaches. Click here to register for this event.
Katie Navock
Director of Enrollment
Brother Rice High School
248-833-2020 | brrice.edu
A non-traditional Open House will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 11:00AM – 1:00 PM. This Open House will be held outside. Students will have the opportunity to speak with faculty, student organization members, and varsity coaches. Click here to register for this event.
- Due to COVID, we are unable to offer a traditional shadow day experience. However, a “Warrior for a Day” experience will provide prospective students and their parents the opportunity to hear from Brother Rice administrators and tour the school.
- Available dates are 10/13 from 3PM - 4PM; 10/21 from 8AM - 9AM, 10AM - 1PM, and 1PM - 2PM; and 11/3 from 11AM - 12PM and 1PM - 2PM. To register for a Warrior for a Day experience, please click here.
- Don't forget to register for the Brother Rice Entrance Exam! If your son is considering Brother Rice, he will need to take the Brother Rice Entrance Exam. The dates for the exam are: Saturday, October 31 from 8:00AM – 11:30AM; Friday, November 6 from 8:00AM – 11:30AM; Saturday, November 21 from 8:00AM – 11:30AM
Katie Navock
Director of Enrollment
Brother Rice High School
248-833-2020 | brrice.edu
Week of September 27th- Oct. 3rd
HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST INFORMATION
What your 8th-grade families need to know:
The HSPT will NOT be an admissions requirement for most Catholic high schools for entry in the fall of 2021.
Brother Rice and St. Catherine of Siena will require the HSPT as part of their admissions process
Read more: https://mailchi.mp/aod/policy-update-suspension-of-the-high-school-placement-test-for-2020-21
What your 8th-grade families need to know:
The HSPT will NOT be an admissions requirement for most Catholic high schools for entry in the fall of 2021.
Brother Rice and St. Catherine of Siena will require the HSPT as part of their admissions process
Read more: https://mailchi.mp/aod/policy-update-suspension-of-the-high-school-placement-test-for-2020-21
Brother Rice Entrance Exam Test Prep Course
The Brother Rice Entrance Exam Virtual Test Prep Course will be offered on Wednesday, September 30 from 5:00PM – 6:30PM. There is no cost for the course. The link to access the course will be emailed to all registrants before the course. To register, please click here.
The Brother Rice Entrance Exam Virtual Test Prep Course will be offered on Wednesday, September 30 from 5:00PM – 6:30PM. There is no cost for the course. The link to access the course will be emailed to all registrants before the course. To register, please click here.
Brother Rice Entrance Exam
As part of the admissions requirements to Brother Rice, students will be required to take the Brother Rice Entrance Exam which will be the same format as the HSPT.
The cost is $25. The Brother Rice Entrance Exam will be offered three times this fall.
Please note: Brother Rice will only offer testing accommodations for the November 21 test. If you are requesting testing accommodations, please do so when registering for the test.
As part of the admissions requirements to Brother Rice, students will be required to take the Brother Rice Entrance Exam which will be the same format as the HSPT.
The cost is $25. The Brother Rice Entrance Exam will be offered three times this fall.
- Saturday, October 31 from 8:00AM – 11:30AM
- Friday, November 6 from 8:00AM – 11:30AM
- Saturday, November 21 from 8:00AM – 11:30AM *Students with Accommodations *
Please note: Brother Rice will only offer testing accommodations for the November 21 test. If you are requesting testing accommodations, please do so when registering for the test.
APPLYING TO MARIAN
Instructions for 8th Graders Seeking Enrollment in the Future Class of 2025*
· Click the Inquire/Schedule a Tour button to the right to select a personal tour date for your family.
· Attend our virtual Fall Information Night on Tuesday, September 22. Attend via this link!
· Attend our virtual Fall Open House on Sunday, November 8. Check back here for the Zoom link.
· Complete the electronic admission application for the Class of 2025. The link to the application will be available on (or shortly after) October 15.
· Complete and submit the supplemental essay question.
· Complete Section I of the Student Profile Release and Form, give it to your current school and ask them to complete it and return it to Marian with the following:
o 6th - 8th grade standardized test results
o 7th - 8th grade report cards
*The High School Placement Test will not be required for admission to Marian's Class of 2025. All admission materials may be submitted via email to [email protected].
Instructions for 8th Graders Seeking Enrollment in the Future Class of 2025*
· Click the Inquire/Schedule a Tour button to the right to select a personal tour date for your family.
· Attend our virtual Fall Information Night on Tuesday, September 22. Attend via this link!
· Attend our virtual Fall Open House on Sunday, November 8. Check back here for the Zoom link.
· Complete the electronic admission application for the Class of 2025. The link to the application will be available on (or shortly after) October 15.
· Complete and submit the supplemental essay question.
· Complete Section I of the Student Profile Release and Form, give it to your current school and ask them to complete it and return it to Marian with the following:
o 6th - 8th grade standardized test results
o 7th - 8th grade report cards
*The High School Placement Test will not be required for admission to Marian's Class of 2025. All admission materials may be submitted via email to [email protected].
APPLYING TO BROTHER RICE
https://brrice.edu/admissions-welcome/apply-now/
If you’re interested in Academic Excellence in the Catholic Tradition, your opportunity begins here. The Brother Rice High School Application for the Class of 2025 will be available on October 15.
If you have any questions please contact the Enrollment Office directly at (248) 833-2020 or [email protected].
https://brrice.edu/admissions-welcome/apply-now/
If you’re interested in Academic Excellence in the Catholic Tradition, your opportunity begins here. The Brother Rice High School Application for the Class of 2025 will be available on October 15.
If you have any questions please contact the Enrollment Office directly at (248) 833-2020 or [email protected].
Week of September 20th-26th
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2019 Child Mind Institute Pick for Best Children's Books About Mental Health
Don't Feed the Worry Bug
Say hello to Wince, one of the biggest worriers you will every meet. From cookies to homework to the weather, Wince worries about everything. And when Wince starts to worry, his WorryBug appears. At first the WorryBug is small and non-threatening, but the more Wince Worries the more his WorryBug grows. Don't Feed The WorryBug is great story to start the conversation on worry and anxiety. We all worry, it happens, but the key is to not let those worries aka the WorryBug grow to the point that it ruins your day
Don't Feed the Worry Bug
Say hello to Wince, one of the biggest worriers you will every meet. From cookies to homework to the weather, Wince worries about everything. And when Wince starts to worry, his WorryBug appears. At first the WorryBug is small and non-threatening, but the more Wince Worries the more his WorryBug grows. Don't Feed The WorryBug is great story to start the conversation on worry and anxiety. We all worry, it happens, but the key is to not let those worries aka the WorryBug grow to the point that it ruins your day
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A Little Spot of Anxiety
Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that’s okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed.
Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that’s okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed.
Sometimes anxiety is easy to identify — like when a child is feeling nervous before a test at school. Other times anxiety in the classroom can look like something else entirely — an upset stomach, disruptive or angry behavior. Read more.
Week of August 31st- September 4th
St. Regis Parents -We had a great first week, and it was so wonderful to see the classrooms filled with all the St. Regis students. I know many things look different from last year and that together students and staff are learning how to adjust to being back in person. Thank you for all the wonderful support! The St. Regis team is working hard to make sure our school stays safe for everyone.
The kids are doing a wonderful job greeting us in the morning and stopping to say "hi". We are proud of how they are remembering the importance of wearing their masks.
The kids are doing a wonderful job greeting us in the morning and stopping to say "hi". We are proud of how they are remembering the importance of wearing their masks.
Below are a few links with helpful information as our children are returning to school and may be experiencing some different emotions as they adjust to the changes:
Back-to-School Anxiety During COVID-19
While back-to-school is typically a time of excitement, it's normal for kids to experience some degree of anxiety as a new school year approaches. Younger children may get nervous about leaving their parents, and older children may worry about academics or how they'll fit in with their friends after spending time apart during summer.
This year, COVID-19 may add to those stresses as children worry about themselves or their loved ones becoming ill. In addition, many normal routines will change as schools take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The uncertainty of the situation and changes in routine can cause many students – and parents – to feel stressed and anxious. Read more.
How to Help Your Child Cope with the Transition Back to School During COVID-19
Parents and children may feel nervous about contracting and spreading COVID-19 at school, frustrated by vague reopening plans and skeptical of whether children are able to follow social-distancing and mask protocols.
While levels of anxiety and stress may be high, parents play an influential role in helping children cope, encouraging a positive back-to-school transition and helping to reduce children’s anxiety and worries. Read more.
Back-to-School Anxiety During COVID-19
While back-to-school is typically a time of excitement, it's normal for kids to experience some degree of anxiety as a new school year approaches. Younger children may get nervous about leaving their parents, and older children may worry about academics or how they'll fit in with their friends after spending time apart during summer.
This year, COVID-19 may add to those stresses as children worry about themselves or their loved ones becoming ill. In addition, many normal routines will change as schools take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The uncertainty of the situation and changes in routine can cause many students – and parents – to feel stressed and anxious. Read more.
How to Help Your Child Cope with the Transition Back to School During COVID-19
Parents and children may feel nervous about contracting and spreading COVID-19 at school, frustrated by vague reopening plans and skeptical of whether children are able to follow social-distancing and mask protocols.
While levels of anxiety and stress may be high, parents play an influential role in helping children cope, encouraging a positive back-to-school transition and helping to reduce children’s anxiety and worries. Read more.
2019-2020 School Year
Dear St. Regis Families,
We can't wait to see you at school!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns to [email protected], and I will get back to you by phone.
Also, I have compiled a list of resources below that may be helpful to your family.
Peace,
Mrs. Grobbel, LMSW
"We can do small things with great love." ~Mother Teresa
We can't wait to see you at school!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns to [email protected], and I will get back to you by phone.
Also, I have compiled a list of resources below that may be helpful to your family.
Peace,
Mrs. Grobbel, LMSW
"We can do small things with great love." ~Mother Teresa
Navigating Today's Pandemic Season
This is a link to a recent webinar recording by Dr. Tim Hogan: Resources for Parents – How to Navigate Today’s Pandemic Season. In his presentation Dr. Hogan presents strategies for parents to cultivate emotional healthiness for families, defining our reality, making the marriage relationship a priority, and creating structures to reduce stress.
*Below is a PDF file of the powerpoint from this webinar.
This is a link to a recent webinar recording by Dr. Tim Hogan: Resources for Parents – How to Navigate Today’s Pandemic Season. In his presentation Dr. Hogan presents strategies for parents to cultivate emotional healthiness for families, defining our reality, making the marriage relationship a priority, and creating structures to reduce stress.
*Below is a PDF file of the powerpoint from this webinar.
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Dr. Tim Hogan, Psy. D. is a psychologist with extensive experience working with marriages and families: https://drtimhogan.com/about/.
Resources for Helping Families Cope
This is not the first time that people of faith have faced a crisis, and it will not be the last. We need to remember that we have God and each other to sustain us through difficult times. Read more.
https://oec.dor.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/Faith-fully-Navigating-Coronavirus-with-your-kids.pdf
I was keeping it together over coronavirus until late last week, when I started feeling like the waves of information were cascading over me too fast and I couldn’t come up for breath. I wanted to stay calm for my children, and I mostly succeeded in keeping my voice and body language relaxed. But I don’t know which parts of their lives are going to change next, which makes it impossible to give my kids the consistent answers that they needed. Read more.
www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/parenting/parents-need-stress-relief-too.html
As a parent, you are in a unique position to reassure and support your children. How you respond to the current pandemic can help communicate reassurance and safety to your children. Here are five tips to help you reassure your children and create safety amid uncertainty. Read more.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-new-generation/202003/reassuring-children-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
Children may respond to stress in different ways such as being more clingy, anxious, withdrawing, angry or agitated, bedwetting etc. Respond to your child’s reactions in a supportive way, listen to their concerns and give them extra love and attention. Read more.
https://d2p3kdr0nr4o3z.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/2020/03/25085239/Helping-children-cope-with-COVID19.pdf
This is not the first time that people of faith have faced a crisis, and it will not be the last. We need to remember that we have God and each other to sustain us through difficult times. Read more.
https://oec.dor.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/Faith-fully-Navigating-Coronavirus-with-your-kids.pdf
I was keeping it together over coronavirus until late last week, when I started feeling like the waves of information were cascading over me too fast and I couldn’t come up for breath. I wanted to stay calm for my children, and I mostly succeeded in keeping my voice and body language relaxed. But I don’t know which parts of their lives are going to change next, which makes it impossible to give my kids the consistent answers that they needed. Read more.
www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/parenting/parents-need-stress-relief-too.html
As a parent, you are in a unique position to reassure and support your children. How you respond to the current pandemic can help communicate reassurance and safety to your children. Here are five tips to help you reassure your children and create safety amid uncertainty. Read more.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-new-generation/202003/reassuring-children-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
Children may respond to stress in different ways such as being more clingy, anxious, withdrawing, angry or agitated, bedwetting etc. Respond to your child’s reactions in a supportive way, listen to their concerns and give them extra love and attention. Read more.
https://d2p3kdr0nr4o3z.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/2020/03/25085239/Helping-children-cope-with-COVID19.pdf
Keeping Connected During Social Distancing
As an extrovert who craves being close to people, I'm not a fan of social distancing — but I'm practicing it because currently it's the most effective tool we have to fight the virulent coronavirus.... I've noticed that, despite not being in the same physical space as my friends and family, we're actually getting closer during this pandemic. Since it looks like we'll be riding out this pandemic for a while, here are some tips backed by psychologists to help us all use this time to get closer to the people who matter most to us. Read more.
https://in.mashable.com/social-good/12618/how-to-use-social-distancing-to-get-closer-to-your-friends-and-family
While we have to physically keep our distance from people not living in our immediate homes, we can still connect with others in meaningful ways so we maintain our friendships, keep our mental health strong, and bolster our resolve as we wait out these months at home away from others. Read more.
https://coffeeandcarpool.com/help-kids-connect-with-friends-during-social-distancing/
https://in.mashable.com/social-good/12618/how-to-use-social-distancing-to-get-closer-to-your-friends-and-family
While we have to physically keep our distance from people not living in our immediate homes, we can still connect with others in meaningful ways so we maintain our friendships, keep our mental health strong, and bolster our resolve as we wait out these months at home away from others. Read more.
https://coffeeandcarpool.com/help-kids-connect-with-friends-during-social-distancing/
Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of discussing the evolving coronavirus outbreak with young children. Although these may be difficult conversations, they are also important. There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to talk with children about such public health emergencies. Read more.
https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/Docs/latest_news/2020/Coronavirus_COVID19__Children.pdf
Earlier this week, I overheard my kids engaged in a round of “I heard” and “Did you know?” while they were getting ready for bed...Neither statement is accurate, but they were revealing: I had thought my initial conversations with my kids about COVID-19 had been good enough. But with adults, kids at school and the news all hyper-focused on this coronavirus outbreak, my reassuring voice needed to be a little louder. Read more.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Fear, uncertainty, and anxiety are bound to be heightened with wide-scale disease outbreaks that are contagious, particularly when they involve a new, previously unknown disease-causing agent, as is the case with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This fear and anxiety can especially affect people already suffering from anxiety, and repeated news cycles about the spread of coronavirus do not help this anxiety. Read more.
https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/how-talk-your-anxious-child-or-teen-about
It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. If parents seem overly worried, children’s anxiety may rise. Parents should reassure children that health and school officials are working hard to ensure that people throughout the country stay healthy. However, children also need factual, age appropriate information about the potential seriousness of disease risk and concrete instruction about how to avoid infections and spread of disease. Teaching children positive preventive measures, talking with them about their fears, and giving them a sense of some control over their risk of infection can help reduce anxiety. Read more.
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/02292020_NASP_NASN_COVID-19_parent_handout.pdf
https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/Docs/latest_news/2020/Coronavirus_COVID19__Children.pdf
Earlier this week, I overheard my kids engaged in a round of “I heard” and “Did you know?” while they were getting ready for bed...Neither statement is accurate, but they were revealing: I had thought my initial conversations with my kids about COVID-19 had been good enough. But with adults, kids at school and the news all hyper-focused on this coronavirus outbreak, my reassuring voice needed to be a little louder. Read more.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Fear, uncertainty, and anxiety are bound to be heightened with wide-scale disease outbreaks that are contagious, particularly when they involve a new, previously unknown disease-causing agent, as is the case with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This fear and anxiety can especially affect people already suffering from anxiety, and repeated news cycles about the spread of coronavirus do not help this anxiety. Read more.
https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/how-talk-your-anxious-child-or-teen-about
It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. If parents seem overly worried, children’s anxiety may rise. Parents should reassure children that health and school officials are working hard to ensure that people throughout the country stay healthy. However, children also need factual, age appropriate information about the potential seriousness of disease risk and concrete instruction about how to avoid infections and spread of disease. Teaching children positive preventive measures, talking with them about their fears, and giving them a sense of some control over their risk of infection can help reduce anxiety. Read more.
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/02292020_NASP_NASN_COVID-19_parent_handout.pdf
Family Activities
Since even the most creative among us eventually run dry on ideas, I’ve pulled together a crowd-sourced list of things you can do with your kids (or things you can tell them to do while you hide in your home office or the bathroom). Read more.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tarahaelle/2020/03/15/101-ideas-to-keep-your-kids-busy-during-coronavirus-closures/#53eb9e3974a4
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tarahaelle/2020/03/15/101-ideas-to-keep-your-kids-busy-during-coronavirus-closures/#53eb9e3974a4
Fun and Education Games and Activities
We’ve compiled a giant list of educational and fun games and toys below. They are sorted by age group but don’t scroll too fast...At the bottom are more suggestions, including DIY activities that can be done with everyday items and activities to keep your kids occupied aside from electronic devices. Read more.
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/03/dont-panic-when-kids-yell-im-bored-fun-and-educational-games-activities-to-save-your-sanity-during-coronavirus-school-break.html
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/03/dont-panic-when-kids-yell-im-bored-fun-and-educational-games-activities-to-save-your-sanity-during-coronavirus-school-break.html