September 18, 2020 606 East Kilgore Road - Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Phone: 269.337.0200 - Fax: 269.337.

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For our students, the student-centered support The SAT test date has been rescheduled
blocks (SEL) on Wednesday are an important time for October 14. It will be at Loy Norrix
and outlet to help them deal with the realities of and is free. To register go to :
socially distant life. SAT REGISTRATION
Focused on social emotional learning, these blocks Open now through
of time that align with their second period class, Monday, October 2
allow students to share how they are feeling and
reflect on their own emotions and feelings using Counselors are available to assist with any
mindfulness techniques. There are so many social questions you may have via google meet
interactions that happen in school, from seeking support from a teacher, office hours, email or phone calls.
confiding in a friend, and the skill of making new friends. These are missing in Please indicate on the form if your
this virtual environment. SEL classes allow us focus on those lost experiences student will need transportation and/or a
and fill those gaps for our students’ well-being – both physically and mentally. lunch. Students MUST bring last
Students are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions that utilize a years school Id or a valid state
common district developed curriculum. These blocks take place on picture ID when entering testing
Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:00am and 10:15am-11:15am with your student area.
being assigned to one timeslot by their second period teacher. Please make More information will be
sure your student attends their student-centered support blocks, along with sent to students who register.
all their classes, so they can be as successful as possible!

Stay connected to your

counselors, get grade
level updates on what
you should be focusing
on, access social/
emotional supports
and resources.

Ms. Robinson: Students A-E

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm at meet.google.com/ime-zrmh-mui

Miss Parsons: Students F-K

Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 at meet.google.com/trg-szmn-znb

Ms. Learner: Students L-R GSA is a safe space for LGBTQ+

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 at meet.google.com/isx-vfzp-nxk students and their allies. We meet
virtually on Wednesdays at 11:30. Join
Mrs. Washington: Students S-Z the Google Classroom for more info &
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 at meet.google.com/moj-wwpa-cvq
to get connected. Everyone is welcome!
For an Individual meeting request click here
Class code: jf27dn7
CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO
Counselor Connection Video Link: Season 2020-2021, Episode 1

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Travel Club 2020
Travel club is recruiting for international trips in 2021. Currently there are 3 trips: Paris in
Springtime, Italy & the Amalfi Coast, Scandinavia-Sweden. Norway , Denmark. Any student
and interested adult may join. Contact Cindy Van Lieu, Anne Lewis or Dyami Hernandez for info
and links. vanlieuca@kalamazoopublicschools.net
bowserag@kalamazoopublicschools.net
hernandezdk@kalamazoopublicschools.net
UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
 ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE - Any student attending 2 live
synchronous classes in a week will be entered into a drawing
for prizes. Contest runs through Friday, September 25
 9TH AND 10TH GRADERS will be taking the NWEA/MAP
testing in their Math and English classes.
• Math testing will be September 28-October 2.
• Reading testing will be October 5-9.
Peacejam Virtual Meetings to begin every other week. Our October
meetings begin on October 7 & 21 from 3:00-to 4:00 on my Google
Classroom site (code is svhqxov). Peacejam is open to any
freshman to senior that is interested in making a difference in our
school, community, state, nation and our world. Peacejammers
will be connected to virtual international Peacejam meetings.
• We have had two events done by me in the name of Loy Norrix
Peacejam: Clothing items, school supplies and snacks were
brought to Interfaith Apartments for our families there in need.
• Gales True Value Hardware supplied Peacejam with 8 gallons of
hand sanitizer, 4 gallons of hand soap, quart containers and
face masks. These will be put into small containers and given
to Kalamazoo's homeless through 1st Presbyterian Church
downtown when they pass out dinner in a lunch bag each
Wednesday evening.
Once we are back in school we will do Thursday morning meetings
at 7am but until then we will have virtual meetings. Students will
not be involved in anything face to face until that time. However,
getting them talking about our world and getting them connected
virtual is a step forward.
—Sveri May, PeaceJam Advisor
 The boys and girls cross country teams have had two meets so far this year. Both
teams beat Hackett Catholic Prep on Saturday, September 12. Our top 7 boys
beat Hackett's top boy and only one Hackett girl beat any of our varsity girls.
Against Gull Lake on Tuesday the competition was tougher. The boys lost by only
one point (28-29) but our girls won (30-25). The next local race is against KC on
September 23 (Wednesday) at LInden Grove MIddle School again. The races are at 5 and 5:45pm.

Mobile health forms did not go out to families this

summer. Please register your student for services at
http://www.fhckzoo.com/mobile-units/ This provides
medical and dental services for student!

Senior Families:  During larger sporting events, the

Now is the time to form a Grad Bash committee bus loop will be closed to traffic from
to work on organizing and fundraising for your Lover's Lane and the main part of the
Seniors! Grad bash is a super secret After-Party parking lot. Cars will only be able to
tha is managed by the parents of the Graduationg enter and exit through the East Kilgore
class. And we need as many volunteers as Road entrance.
possible.
 There will be NO CONCESSIONS during
If you are interested please contact Mr. Laboe by football games this season!
email: laboeam@kalamazoopublicschools.net