Marysville School District 25

Skill # 6: Genuineness: Begin genuine is creating congruence between yourself and your words. Every therapist is different and will provide a different therapeutic process. It is important to remain genuine in all counseling techniques and verbal and nonverbal cues. Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.

Selma Day # 7. See James Karales’s photographs of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches. http://library.duke.edu/exhibits/jameskarales/index.html #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Important Notice: 2-hour late start Thursday and Friday. Buses on limited transportation routes AM & PM. No early dismissal on Friday. See details at www.msd25.org. If weather conditions change, we will communicate updates.

Wednesday, 2/6: All 2A and 3A league games are canceled today. After-school practices will be held as normal.

The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow Day # 6. View an interactive timeline chronicling "The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow" and other historical events, such as the ratification of the 14th Amendment. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/ #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Skill # 5: Empathy: Empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. It is much more than sympathy in that you are able to show your understanding feelings surrounding an experience. Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.

Student Stories, CTE in Action! Anthony Cabillaje Totem Middle School Graphic Design & Intro to Graphic Communications #WhoAreWeWednesday Get Connected @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Marysville schools will start 2-hours late Wednesday, February 6. School buses will run on LIMITED TRANSPORTATION​ ROUTES​. We anticipate many roads to be hazardous for driving and sidewalks and walkways dangerous due to continued icy conditions. Use care and caution, be aware of students walking and consider the hazardous conditions for student drivers. Please also take note of the following: No out-of-district transportation No preschool or ECEAP No high school Skill Center transportation No elementary 21st Century after-school program No middle school club transportation For questions about limited transportation routes, call 360-965-0300.​

Mancala Day # 5. Play the African counting game Mancala. To make the game board, use a large egg carton (cut off the lid) and tape an extra cup (cut from another carton) to each end. http://www.briancasey.org/artifacts/mancala/ #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Skill # 4: Reflection: Reflections are used in the counseling process to accurately describe the state of mind from verbal or nonverbal cues. Reflection occur in three forms. Feelings reflections: Reflections allow one to hear the feelings recently expressed. Restating/Rephrasing: Restating and rephrasing can build a stronger therapist relationship. Affirmation: Affirmation is a form of encouragement that is used to affirm behaviors or life choices. Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.

Leah's Dream Valentine's Day Event, Friday, February 8, MPHS Commons, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

SCHOOL'S CLOSED - Tuesday, February 5, 2019 due to unsafe icy conditions.

SNOW DAY - Schools Closed. No out-of-district transportation. All scheduled activities and events are canceled.

I Have a Dream Day # 4. Conduct a read-aloud of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, then invite students to write their own speeches about what they are inspired to change in the world. https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/i-have-dream-address-delivered-march-washington-jobs-and-freedom #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Skill # 2: Asking Questions: Questions are helpful in the therapeutic environment because they allow you to learn more. The type of questions that you ask will set the tone of the session and the entire counseling process. Questions occur in two forms. Closed Ended: A closed question is the practice of asking a question that can be answered as a ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Open Ended: An open question is necessary to gather information. An open question is one that cannot be answered with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and it requires reflection or exploration.. Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.

Skill # 1: Listening/Observing: Listening is one of the most valuable counseling skills in the therapeutic relationship. It can be used in three ways: Attending: Attending is the ability to be physically present. Active listening: Active listening occurs when you are listening with all of your senses Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.

7 Skills for 7 Days to Celebrate National Counseling week The traditional counseling process includes various important, yet separate skills sets. Togher with Emojis, we will explore one skill a day for the next seven days to build understanding and celebrate our incredible counselors who use these skills each and every day to Engage, Inspire, and Prepare our students.

Blues Day # 3. Listen to the blues and then invite students to compose their own 12-bar blues music. http://www.pbs.org/theblues http://www.pbs.org/theblues/classroom/essays12bar.html #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

Sweet Potato Biscuits Day # 2. Bake sweet potato biscuits, a traditional soul food treat, with this delicious recipe. http://www.oprah.com/food/Sweet-Potato-Biscuits_1 #BHM #28waysof28daystocelebrate GET CONNECTED @MarysvilleSD or visit msd25.org for the latest updates from your school district.

View the 2018 “FUTURE CHEFS” CULINARY COMPETITION Cook book on our website: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/141393/20180323114312379.pdf THIS YEAR WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOUR FAVORITE HEALTHY MEXICAN RECIPE! PICK UP YOUR ENTRY FORM TODAY! They’re available in the Cafeteria and in the Main Office at your school!