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MLK School Counseling Newsletter

January 2021

MLK School CounselingNewsletterJanuary 2021

Hi Tiger Family,

Welcome back to MLK! We know this has been a challenging week for many, and we hope that you are able to find time to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Our team is here for YOU, and you can always reach out to us on our webpage or by email! We're so proud of the hard work and excellence you've already done this year.


Warmly,

Your MLK Counseling Team

Tigers Getting Festive!

Not only is Mr. Baxter committed to his classroom, he's committed to owning the Festive Tiger Sweater competition! Congrats to Mr. Baxter and Grogu (AKA Baby Yoda) for winning this year's sweater competition.

Counseling Info & Updates

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Academic

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Social-Emotional

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College and Career

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Our Quarter 2 Awards Ceremony and MLK Day Celebration is coming up on Wednesday January 27th! If your Q2 grades are a 3.00 or above, we will have several days soon when you can pick up your medal at school.

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Clubs are a great way to make friends who share your interests or learn a new skill! Want to join a club but don't know how? Ask your advisory teacher for the links!
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Friday January 29th is school wide Rep a College Day! College days are all about celebrating community colleges, technical schools, University of Californias, Historically Black Colleges, and more. Show pride for your favorite school with a cool virtual background, printing a poster, or wearing their gear!

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Keep an eye out for your Quarter 2 report cards in your mailbox starting Friday January 8th!
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Feeling nervous or tired? Our counseling team's Tiger "Top Ten Den" Ways to Practice Wellness page is full of ideas for how to relax and take care of yourself in times of stress.
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Coming this January: 8th grade career exploration class to think about your interests and imagine your possible future! Career exploration lessons for 6th and 7th grade also coming soon.
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Parent Teacher Conferences are coming to MLK in February.
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Take a break! The Virtual Calming Room is FULL of awesome ways to distance destress like coloring pages, live critter cams, mindfulness exercises, and music.
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It's not too late to check out colleges at Youvisit.com! You can travel all across the country from the comfort of your own home with their Virtual Campus Tours.

We know this is a difficult time for everyone...

IF YOU HAVE AN URGENT MENTAL HEALTH NEED, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1

If you are feeling sad, hopeless, or depressed, please text use the hotline numbers that are open 24/7:

  • Text "hello" to 741-741

  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

  • California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200

  • Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention: 1-877-727-4747

  • Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: 1-800-854-7771

  • Teen Line: 1-800-852-8336

  • Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ): 1-866-488-7386