Secondary Parent Bulletin 32, May 14, 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Wednesday, May 16, 12:30 p.m. - MYP 10 Personal Projects & DP 11 Extended Essay meetings
- Wednesday, May 16, 4:30 p.m. - Roosevelt Reads! Family Fun Night, Media Center
- Wednesday, May 16 through Friday, May 18 - HS 9-12 Drama Production "Bicycle Thief", Center Stage
- Thursday, May 17, Columbia, Georgetown, Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania Presentation, 7pm, Elementary Gym
- Friday, May 18 - SAAC Volleyball tryouts begin
- Friday, May 25 - 7:00-10:00 pm - Rec Night for 5th to 8th Grade
- Saturday, May 26, 8:00 p.m. - 65th Anniversary Green Gala, The Green
- Week B
- Message from the Secondary School Principal
Family Movie Night
Thank you to everyone who organized chaperoned and came to support the Movie, Holes. It was a great community evening.
Bicycle Thief
The high school play takes place on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday this week. Tickets are available from the high school office
End of School Year
A letter will go out this week concerning the end of year.
Uniform
As students are now in winter uniforms, the old blue skirts can only be worn with black opaque tights (as last year). This year we worked with the uniform companies to produce shorts for the girls. Unfortunately these shorts (especially the smaller sizes) were not made to the required length. They are unacceptably short. Mr. Horsington has been working with the uniform suppliers to replace the “short skirts”. More information will follow.
Grade 8 MYP Music
This week the 8th grade completed a unit in MYP music. The unit invovled students learning to play an instrument and/or singing in public for the first time. The students performed to their peers and some teachers. As part of the learner profile, students are encouraged to take risks. The 8th grade did just that. Congratulations to all of them.
Countdown to the End of the School Year, 2012
IB Exams |
May 2-22 (Gym) |
9-12 play Bicycle Thief |
May 16-18 |
| Columbia, Georgetown, Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania Presentation, 7pm, Elementary Gym |
May 17 |
Grade 10 Lunahuana |
May 22-25 |
5-8 Rec Night |
May 25 |
65th Gala |
May 26 |
Senior Breakfast and Assembly |
May 30 |
6-8 play Oddball |
May 31 & June 1 |
SAT |
June 2 |
Graduation |
June 2 |
Awards 6-11 |
June 4 |
SBG Elections |
June 6 |
Grade 7 Science fair |
June 6 |
ACT |
June 9 |
| 6-8 Concert |
June 11 |
| Athletic Awards 9-11 |
June 13 |
Powerschool closed |
June 14 |
6-8 Recognition Celebration Assembly |
June 20 |
Grade 8 Service Fair |
June 20 |
9-11 Exams |
June 15-22 |
| 9-12 all grade and comments into Powerschool |
June 25 |
9-11 Celebration Assembly |
June 27 |
6-11 Assembly |
June 28 |
Last day of school |
June 28 |
- Message from the Associate Principal 6-8
Improving Teen Self Confidence: Building Self-Esteem in Teenagers
Taken from (http://estela-kennen.suite101.com/improving-teen-self-confidence-a31065)
The teenage years can be turbulent ones, full of self-doubt and angst at the outside world. It’s normal for things not always to be rosy, but sometimes teens can use a little extra help in building their self-confidence. Doing the things listed below won’t magically improve a teen’s self-esteem – and a teenager with low self-confidence may have trouble doing these things – but making the effort… to smile, to say no in the face of opposition… is important. Acting self-confident is the first step to feeling self-confident.
* Smiling. People like friendly people – it’s that simple. Plus, even a forced smile will lighten up a teen’s own bad mood.
* Good posture. Standing tall not only helps improves how a teenager looks, but it helps a teen feel more secure and puts less stress on the back and shoulders.
* Making eye contact. Sometimes a teenager feels painfully shy, but their look says “Back off!” Meeting another person’s gaze -- whether it’s a cute guy or an interviewer - lets them know a teen is approachable and confident.
* Being bold. Teens have to be willing to put themselves out there – whether in front of the class or at a party. It will get a little easier each time until the teen starts wondering why being in public was ever a big deal.
* Going easy on themselves. Nobody’s perfect, but when teenagers obsess about what’s “wrong” with themselves, they don’t give anyone else a chance to notice all the things that are great. Teens need to remember that almost everyone feels insecure at some point (though not everyone lets on). Self-confidence comes from being able to put a break on that nay-saying voice and and moving on.
* Doing what they love. Parents and teens do not always agree on what the priorities should be. But as long as what a teen is doing is not dangerous, a parent should find ways to support what a teen feels passionate about… or at least to get out of the way and let the teen explore. What better boost to self-esteem than being able to do something one cares about well?
* Preparing for things. Procrastination is a teen’s favorite friend. But life is stressful enough without teens tripping themselves up. It’s hard to feel self-confident when things feel out of control. When teens give themselves enough time to prepare for that big date, study for that test, write that paper, etc., they find that things tend to go much better and more simply.
* Being able to walk away, part 1. Sometimes teens who lack self-esteem or have low self-confidence are willing to put themselves in situations that they know aren’t good, just to gain another person’s approval. Teenagers need to learn to stop and trust their cautious side. Teens need to know they can always try things like sex and drinking later, when it’s more appropriate, but if they do something they regret, it can’t be done.
* Being able to walk away, part 2. Some people only give someone the time of day if that person is doing something for them. No teen should be willing to be a doormat. Sure, it might lose them some friends, but those “friends” are not worth the trouble.
- Additional Information
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - FIRST SEMESTER 2012-2013
Colegio Roosevelt offers temporary financial support for families of currently enrolled students who are experiencing financial difficulties. Parents who wish to apply for this assistance may pick up application forms from the Office of Admissions.
The deadline to submit applications for first semester of the 2012-2013 academic year is Friday, June 1st, 2012. For more information, please contact Ms. Nora Márquez (email nmarquez@amersol.edu.pe).
STUDENT WITHDRAWALS
If your children will be withdrawing from FDR at the end of this semester, please inform us as soon as possible. Parents should contact the Office of Admissions (nmarquez@amersol.edu.pe) requesting a form which needs to be completed in order to initiate the withdrawal process. For security purposes, please return to the respective office all school ID's issued to your family and authorized personnel before your departure. Thank you for your cooperation.
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