
How 'Push' Became 'Precious'
Day # 9. For older students, share excerpts from Push, a novel by Sapphire, and clips from the film Precious. Host a discussion about the culture Precious grows up in, and how she overcomes adversity with education.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120176695
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Skill # 8: Self-Disclosure:
This is a tricky counseling skill to maneuver. A general rule to follow is to only share personal information that is beneficial to the therapeutic process.
Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.


SNOW DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED. No out-of-district transportation.


Oral History
Day # 8. Examine these oral histories from elderly African Americans in Elbert County, Georgia, and Abbeville County., South Carolina on the National Park Service website.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/aahistory/afam_stories.htm
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Skill # 7: Unconditional Positive Regard:
Demonstrating unconditional positive regard is the idea of accepting others or situation for what they are. It is a means of expressing warmth and respect.
Try this skill at home or on the go and write your finding in the comment section.


For MPHS students, families, staff, and community members, please join us for a listening session February 12, 2019, 6:30 pm, Transportation Center.


Congratulations to Marysville NJROTC for placing among the top teams in the CP-XI State Round.
We are so proud of you!


Can you guess how old this flag is?
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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
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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.


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.

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.


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/
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Student Stories, CTE in Action!
Anthony Cabillaje
Totem Middle School
Graphic Design & Intro to Graphic Communications
#WhoAreWeWednesday
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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.


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.


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/
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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.
