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What can we add to this image about common working memory struggles? Here is information and tools to support this area: https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-improve-working-memory/

Vestibular input is extremely important for the healthy physical development of children. You can download a FREE poster to provide visual ideas for vestibular input. https://www.yourtherapysource.com/blog1/2023/10/15/vestibular-input/

Here's a fun exercise for working memory skills. Look at the top half of the image for 30 seconds and cover the bottom half. Then, cover the top half of the picture. Can you find all of the shapes you saw in the top half?

Working memory is a skill we use all day long. Here is information on this EF skill and more ideas to support this area: https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-improve-working-memory/

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The hand of mental health! ✋

The "Hand of Mental Health encourages us to reflect and discuss our everyday choices and their impact on our mental health. How does sleep and rest, food, relationships and emotions affect our mental wellbeing?

Or what about exercise and mindfuless or creativity and hobbies and their impact on our mental health. What kind of choices we usually make and what kind of choices we could make? What role do values play on our mental health?

It is beneficial at times to stop and think about these different aspects in our life and maybe create new habits if we feel that they are necessary."

Get this printable poster here: https://mieli.fi/en/materials/hand-of-mental-health/

As the new school year approaches, Bay Academic Support is thrilled to introduce our personalized tutoring program tailored to help students achieve academic excellence and boost their confidence. Our 1:1 sessions feature customized lesson plans designed to assist students with reading difficulties, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. Our mission is to empower students to master reading and make significant gains in reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension. In addition, we offer comprehensive academic support across all subjects, including math, note-taking, and study skills. We are dedicated to aligning with your child’s school curriculum and collaborating with teachers and counselors to ensure a seamless and successful academic experience.

Do you know when to stop? Stop🛑✋

This morning, Jesuit High School president Fr. Richard C. Hermes, S.J. made a special announcement to the faculty and staff, and then to the student body at Convocation (video: https://youtu.be/11kcCiMwaA0). A short time ago, Jesuit sent the following email to the greater school community on Father's behalf:

Dear Parents, Alumni, and Friends of Jesuit,

I am writing to make you aware of important news that I shared with the faculty, staff, and student body this morning. After much prayer and considerable deliberation with the Provincial, I have announced to the Board of Trustees that I will be stepping down as President of Jesuit High School, effective September 1st of this year.

I became President of Jesuit High School in May of 2008 and have now served for more than 16 years, the longest tenure of a President in Jesuit’s history. For me, these have been years of tremendous fulfillment and joy. Many cherished memories have been flooding into my mind these past several days. People, events, accomplishments, celebrations, and occasions of gratitude. I am most grateful to God for the opportunity to serve at Jesuit with its strong and widely regarded sense of Catholic mission and identity. It has also been a privilege to work alongside talented colleagues from whom I have learned a great deal. Jesuit has experienced significant growth and enjoyed great success in many areas of school life. That success is the accomplishment of numerous people – on and off campus – working together. Above all, though, it begins with our exceptionally dedicated faculty and staff.

In recent years we have met several challenges in dealing with the pandemic and the reopening after the lockdown, and in making the transition to new leadership in the school. In meeting these challenges, and growing through them, Jesuit seems to me to be stronger than ever. The ongoing work of advancing our Strategic Plan, regularly revising and enacting the Campus Master Plan, and seeing the Antinori Center for the Arts to completion in the wake of Covid have been fulfilling but demanding tasks. During the past couple of years, in fact, I have been in conversation with the Provincial about possible new assignments. After significant discussions this summer, we agreed that now was the right time. Stepping down now gives me the opportunity this school year for a much-needed sabbatical to rest and re-charge before my next full-time assignment. During the sabbatical, I will be assisting with our retreat ministry in Saint Louis on a part-time basis.

Obviously, the Board of Trustees has begun making plans for the transition to new leadership. As the Board begins the search, and following the school’s established Succession Plan, our Principal, Mike Scicchitano, will serve as Acting President. Mike is extraordinarily capable, knows Jesuit as well as anyone, and will have tremendous support and assistance from many capable administrators and Trustees. The Jesuit fathers and scholastics on campus will continue to play a vital role, supporting Mike in his duties, by their religious presence and sacramental ministry.

For myself, I am very grateful to be on campus until the Labor Day weekend in my usual capacity. This will give me the opportunity to assist with the opening of school, be present for the kickoff of our 125th anniversary year, and to ensure a smooth transition. It also allows me to experience one more time the special gatherings, functions, and events that are customary at Jesuit as a new year begins. It is important to me in these coming weeks that we keep the focus where it should be, on the students and the school.

While I will not be able to visit personally with everyone, I want to thank all of you now for your support, friendship, and prayers along the way. I assure you of my daily prayers going forward and will remember the school community regularly as I offer Mass.

With abundant gratitude for your past and ongoing support of Jesuit,

I remain yours in Christ,

Rev. Richard C. Hermes, S.J.

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Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory

The format has changed, students will need guidance.

This is reality! And for the individual with executive functioning challenges, as well as other specific needs or impairments, the state of Google is a HUGE detriment to finding and getting basic information.

Not to mention that the individuals who actually created the resources available online have shifted wayyyyyy to the bottom.

We can help our students and those in EF coaching to scroll down to the actual content that they need, and reach the information that used to be right at the top.

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Ohhh, this is a good idea for the end of the day time management!

“A steady stream of research continues to suggest that taking notes the traditional way—with pen and paper or even stylus and tablet—is still the best way to learn, especially for young children”

Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory

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Here’s a useful tip to help students improve their writing. ✍️ 🤩

Ask them to read their work aloud. While it may not feel as natural—or modest—as reading silently, it can help them catch often-overlooked errors, a 2022 study found.

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