Irvington High School
Counseling Department
INFORMATION FROM THE IHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Dear 9th grade families, 

We hope that this communication finds you and your family well! These certainly have been challenging times and the Counseling Department wanted to just check in to:

  • Remind you that we are here as a resource for you.
  • Remind you how awesome you are doing!  
  • Acknowledge that this is challenging on all of us---take a minute and reach out to a loved one.
  • Check in with you and provide some announcements and updates.
 
Let’s celebrate because---You did it--we are about ¾ of the way through the year! As a freshman, you know that this has been the year of a lot of transitions for you and this past month has certainly been no exception. The transition to online learning has been the biggest one by far for all of us and YES--YOU ARE DOING IT!!! Be proud of yourself, give yourself a high five, and remember: All you can do is your best each day!   

Here are some updates and things to keep in mind from our “Office” to your home:



  • Did you see the email we sent with ways to enjoy this unprecedented time? Missed it? Click here to read it!


ON THE ACADEMIC FRONT
  • Please keep in touch with your teachers through distance learning. If you have any specific questions regarding a class, reach out to the individual teacher. They not only want to hear from you to know you are okay---they miss you too!

  • Your teachers have been working hard to keep you engaged in this unusual environment, and keep that in mind as you continue to fulfill your academic responsibilities. We are all in this together so please lean on your teacher if/when you need to. 

  • If there are extenuating circumstances that make this time especially difficult for you, please make your Counselor aware. As always, we are here for you!

  • We appreciate you and all that you are doing everyday! You are strong and we are all in this together. It is our hope that you and your families are doing well, maintaining social distance and staying healthy.
 
PLEASE SHARE SOME OF YOUR THOUGHTS WITH US BY COMPLETING SOME ACTION STEPS!
  • If you feel comfortable, here is a COVID-19 “Time Capsule” that you can work on to capture this time. You can keep this for yourself and do not need to turn it in. This is meant more as a space for what is happening now and your feelings to reflect on in the future. You do not need to do this activity if it does not feel right for you.

  • Not on Google Classroom yet---here is you Counseling Classroom code: 6a3r5x6

  • Working Papers: The process for working papers has changed a bit. Should you want to/need to request working papers please email our school nurse, Mrs. Basha at Elizabeth.Basha@irvingtonschools.org. She will be able to support you through the new virtual process.
 
We hope that you are feeling good and we look forward to hearing from you. As always, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Your School Counselors
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The School Counseling Team

Emily Colman (last names A-C)  e-mail

Heather Attenello (last names D-J)  e-mail

Andrew Lund (last names K-P)   e-mail

Rebecca Kruge (last names Q-Z)   e-mail










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