Lily T used her creativity to give the EOC logo some personality!
"For the EOC logo sticker I made, I pulled from my experiences and the experiences of my friends to add details to the colored portions. I added music notes, plants, and sports because those are some passions at EOC. I have a section of text where a student is asking another student if they are new here, called new friends.
To highlight field trips, I put in a coffee cup and a cat from a field trip to the Cat Café. I added little apps like YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook that students can use to communicate with each other. I also have a section where there is a computer, an iPhone, and a laptop because that is how you can log in to school. There is a section with eyes and a Zen tangle to represent art at our school. Last, I added a section with the word “MEMES” in capital letters because we love memes here. I wanted to show the personality of our school in the logo and I thought this could be my way to spice it up a little."
Thank you for sharing your art Lily!
No school Friday, March 11, for staff development.
Happy School Social Work Week to all school social workers, but especially to our school social worker, Sandi. This year's theme is "Time to Shine" and we believe Sandi shines brightly for our students, our staff, and our families! Thank you Sandi!
Today's All School Meeting was awesome, just like the theme, Pickles! Michaela's advisory led us though some pickle memes, some pickle jokes, and a pickle Kahoot!
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Remember You Are Doing The Best That You Can
YOU are amazing for even reading the 22 mental health tips of 2022— that alone is proof of how ready you are to turn your mental health around! 2022 will be what you make of it, so allow yourself the best possible chance to succeed and get yourself in the headspace you deserve.
Happy School Board Appreciation Week! Thank you school board members Allie, Libby, Mark, Jess, Jessica, Jody, and Patty. We value your leadership and service to EOC.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Improve Your School-Life Balance
Create a designated space within your home to reside in during school hours, so you can “commute” to your bed or couch at the end of the day. Otherwise, your subconscious will always be in school mode and relaxation will be all but impossible.
February is National Children's Dental Health Month!
Healthy smile tips!
• Brush your teeth twice a day with toothpaste.
• Clean between your teeth daily.
• Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks.
• See your dentist regularly.
22 Mental Health tips for 2022: Communicate with Family
Let whoever you live with know where you’re at with your mental health. Whether it’s “Hey Mom, I’m really going through it right now, I need you to check on me.” Letting others know allows them to care for you properly. It never hurts to have someone else looking out for you.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Help Others
Helping others helps you, too. Volunteer, support a friend or aid a family member and you’ll definitely feel great about yourself after. Knowing you’ve helped someone else will definitely squash any negative thoughts about yourself.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Pet Your Animal Friend
Or a friend’s dog, or a neighbor’s! When you spend time with animals, your stress hormones lower and your happiness hormones skyrocket. Perhaps even consider an emotional support animal to help you while traveling and in public.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Get in the Sun
Vitamin D is a real thing and helps boost your mood. When the sun is shining, get out in it. Or find a window in your house and sit in the sunshine. There are also sunlight lamps that you can place on your desk while you are doing school work to bring you light therapy.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Disconnect From Social Media
If you’re one of those people who suffers from anxiety, depression or imposter syndrome brought on by the fake world of Instagram, delete the app! Or at the very least, limit your use of it. If you can’t stay away, do a follower clear-out: Unfollow any accounts that stress you out, and only follow ones that bring you joy and make you feel good.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Move your Body
Just get moving! Laying in bed all day often seems like the most tempting option when you’re struggling, but it will only make you feel worse in the long run. Do some quick exercises, go for a long run or a short walk, or play a sport.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Get Outside
Try to get outside each day, whether it’s a long walk or just a few minutes. It might seem like it wouldn’t make a huge difference, but you’d be surprised what fresh air can do for the soul.
Happy National School Counseling Week! We are fortunate to have Melissa as our school counselor. Thank you for all you do!
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Use Music Therapy
Music therapy is the use of music to accomplish individualized goals such as reducing stress, improving mood and self-expression. Music therapy experiences may include listening, singing, playing, or composing music. Musical skills or talents are not required to participate.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Let Go of Regrets & Anger
You will be forever tense if you carry anger, sadness and regrets with you—it’s time to let them go. Forgive and forget, and allow yourself the serenity that comes with not being plagued by negative memories.
February's all school meeting was a bit different than our typical get together. There were jokes of course, but we also talked about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness. Students shared what these concepts mean to them and why they are important at school. At EOC we strive to forge caring relationships, embrace individuality, and foster a strong sense of belongingness!
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