"What Side?" EAST SIDE NEWS October 25, 2021

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 26 - Club and Organization Picture Day 8:30-2:00 October 27 - Sounds of the Stadium Concert 7 PM-8 PM in Fieldhouse (see information below) October 29 - Haunted Hills and Trails 4:30 PM-6:30 PM (see information below) ______________________________________________________ November 4-6 - V-Show (more information to follow) School Calendar

STUDENT ADVISORY UPDATE Week ending 10/22/2021

The advisory lesson from last week was on mental health awareness and different resources at Maine East High School for students.  Students can identify mental health resources at Maine East HS Students can identify ways to de-stress Students can navigate to the virtual calming room and identify the different types of videos and resources available This Week The focus on advisory for this week will be on completing a student climate survey. See information below for details.

Student Climate Survey In order to gather information to help us serve your children more effectively, we will be conducting some student surveys via a platform called Panorama. On Wednesday October 27th during advisory, Maine East will be inviting students to share their perceptions about topics such as our school culture and climate, and some of their own social emotional learning indicators, such as self-awareness and self-confidence (the ability to complete learning activities successfully). We will not share a student’s specific responses with teachers or families, but school staff may follow up with some students (based on their responses), and/or invite them to participate in additional focus groups or other feedback activities. The surveys that will be administered are: Student Climate and Equity Survey and Student SEL Self Assessment If you have any questions or concerns, please email: Romelle Taylor, Associate Principal for Student Experiences at rtaylor@maine207.org

School Safety/Active Intruder Drill Maine Township High School District 207 is taking a proactive approach to school safety in several ways, including by providing intruder training for all students and staff. This training is consistent with current research and best practices concerning how to respond and react in the event of an active threat crisis at school. As required by school law, schools must conduct an active intruder drill once a year.   On Wednesday, 11/10/2021, all students will watch an ALiCE training video and will participate in an intruder drill. Please know that we will NOT be simulating an intruder as part of these drills. We are fortunate that local law enforcement officials will assist in the drill and that deans, social workers, psychologists, and counselors will be available to address any questions or concerns from students. Any parents that want to opt their child out of watching the video and participation in the intruder drill should complete this form. The drill will be conducted during Advisory from 11:04 - 11:37. Any parents with additional questions or concerns can direct them to Romelle Taylor Sr., the Associate Principal for Student Experiences.   Thank you for your cooperation and support in our school safety efforts.

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