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 Virginia Getz, School Counselor 

Grief Awareness Day - November 18th

On November 18^th Harrisburg Academy will be joining schools around the state in celebrating National Children’s Grief Awareness Day, a movement to help raise awareness of the needs of grieving children.  All members of our school community are encouraged to wear blue the Thursday, Nov. 18^th to symbolically show support to those students who have lost someone they love.  The Middle School and Upper School with join together at 10:42 for a joint assembly where four students will present information to educate their peers about this special day and the painful impact that the death of a loved one has in the life of a child.  They will also educate their peers about a wonderful resource available to grieving children (birth to 18) and their families.   That special place is called the Highmark Caring Place – a center for grieving children and their families. For more information about Children’s Grief Awareness Day go to www.childrensgriefawarenessday.org or www.facebook.com/childrensgriefawarenessday  

  There will be a blue frosted donut sale November 19^th  for the MS and US with all proceeds being donated to the Caring Place.

 Please direct questions to Virginia Getz, School Counselor @ x 200 or getz.v@harrisburgacademy.org

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Do you always remember to Mind Your Manners?

                                    

Do you consider yourself to be well mannered and considerate of others?  Manners are based on respecting others as well as respecting yourself. According to the Etiquette Institute’s Cathy Fallon, the practice of politeness gives one control over the way one is perceived, gives a boosts of confidence and makes folks feel good.

 

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   Virginia Getz, School Counselor 

How many hours of sleep do you really need?

It is critically important for teens to get enough sleep to function at their best – academically, mentally and physically. Read more about it and then decide what you need to do to be at your best!

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