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Whole School Summer Opportunities

The Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL) will feature a virtual series of free seminars for parents to learn more about mental health wellness for youth and teens. PAL is a coalition of youth, Loudoun County agencies, faith-based organizations, other community stakeholders and parents dedicated to mental health awareness and substance misuse prevention efforts. The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services; Loudoun County Public Schools Student Assistance Services; Loudoun County Sheriff's Office; and Virginia Tobacco Control Program are key member agencies of PAL organizing this seminar series.

Visit loudoun.gov/mhsadspreventionfor detailed information about each event and to register. Events will include:

• Current Drug Trends: Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Internet Safety: Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Talking to Your Teen About Vaping: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

More information about PAL and Loudoun County’s mental health wellness programs may be found at loudoun.gov/mhsadsprevention.

Young Entrepreneurs Academy

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is an exciting, 7-month program that transforms middle and high school students into real-life entrepreneurs and business owners. In this program presented by the Loudoun Chamber Foundation and the Loudoun Economic Development Authority, students will develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, be mentored by local business men and women, pitch to a panel of investors, and become ready to launch their own legal, fully formed companies and social movements. Complete with guest speakers from the local business community and behind-the-scenes trips to local companies, the projects-based YEA! approach empowers students to take charge of their futures in a profound way.

Learn more and apply at Young Entrepreneurs Academy - Loudoun Chamber. Application open till June 12th.

Compass & SEL Learning

Please find below what your student discussed in Compass the week of May 3rd and some questions to discuss with your student.

6th Grade

• In this week’s lesson, your child thought through different ways to resolve a conflict and choose the one they think is best.

• Ask your child why they think different conflicts need different solutions. Tell your child about a time when you had to think about the best way to solve a conflict. What did you think about? Did it work out in the end?

7th Grade

• In this week’s lesson, your child learned how to describe a conflict in a non-judgmental way by avoiding blaming language.

• Discuss with your child a time in your life when you had a particularly difficult time resolving a conflict. How did avoiding blaming language help?

8th Grade

• In this week’s lesson, your child learned to find solutions to a conflict that everyone can agree on.

• Ask your child about a conflict they recently had where they got something they wanted after it was resolved. Share a similar situation of your own.