Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm thankful for the students and staff of Chadron High School! 

When we return from Thanksgiving break, we'll only have 15 school days remaining!  Parents, please encourage your student(s) to complete missing work to get caught up for the final three weeks of the semester.

Enjoy a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
~mack

Cardinal Counseling 5 Bullet Friday for Nov. 22nd

WELCOME TO 5 BULLET FRIDAY! The Chadron High School Cardinal Counseling Department is excited to share our 5 Bullet Friday Newsletter for the 2019-20 school year!  Each week we will be providing readers with five facts, tips or tricks to help make the school year a success academically, emotionally, and socially!  If you do not wish to receive this email feel free to UNSUBSCRIBE using the button located at the bottom of this email. 1. Semester Grades, Report Cards, and Transcripts. As we quickly approach Thanksgiving Break I want to remind you that we only have 18 days remaining in the first semester of the 2019-20 school year!  WOW that has flown by incredibly fast!  This means we are approaching crunch time when grades will be averaged with quarter one grades to be posted to an official transcript.  If you are wondering what is the difference between quarter grades and semester grades or if you want to know what the heck an official transcript is WATCH THIS podcast.  If you want to multi-task listen to it HERE.   2. Cardinal Cast: The ABC's of ACT CARDINAL NATION, there are some AMAZING new ACT policy changes coming down the pipe that I believe will CHANGE. THE. GAME. Please watch below or listen HERE to this week's episode:  The ABC's of ACT.  Reminder:  December Deadline is TODAY for late testing fee (total price $80 for late registration), otherwise students have until January 10th to register for the February ACT. Check us out on iTunes and make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE!  We'd LOVE to have your feedback, Subscribe, Rate and Review, on iTunes! 3. Giving Thanks YOU GUYS, Thanksgiving is my absolute FAVORITE holiday of the year for many many reasons!   The timing of the "break" for school is MUCH needed around daylight savings time when days are getting shorter, it is dark before and after school, and we are in the home STRETCH preparing for finals, projects, and report cards.   It reminds me how stinking thankful I am to work in such a great school with amazing students and staff every day!  I'm not big on "gifts" but I AM big on food and time with friends/family!  Nothing makes me happier than snacking all day and good company. I'm a HUGE believer in gratitude!  I think we can combat anxiety and worry with gratitude.  It is physically IMPOSSIBLE to be anxious/angry when you are grateful!  I personally write five things I'm grateful for every morning and think the practice is transformative!   Check out this article from Psychology Today Titled:  7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude   Here are 7 scientifically proven benefits: Gratitude opens the door to more relationships. Not only does saying “thank you” constitute good manners, but showing appreciation can help you win new friends, according to a 2014 study published in Emotion. The study found that thanking a new acquaintance makes them more likely to seek an ongoing relationship. So whether you thank a stranger for holding the door or send a thank-you note to that colleague who helped you with a project, acknowledging other people’s contributions can lead to new opportunities.   Gratitude improves physical health. Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people, according to a 2012 study published in Personality and Individual Differences. Not surprisingly, grateful people are also more likely to take care of their health. They exercise more often and are more likely to attend regular check-ups, which is likely to contribute to further longevity.   Gratitude improves psychological health. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from envy and resentment to frustration and regret. Robert Emmons, a leading gratitude researcher, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being. His research confirms that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression.   Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression. Grateful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even when others behave less kindly, according to a 2012 study by the University of Kentucky. Study participants who ranked higher on gratitude scales were less likely to retaliate against others, even when given negative feedback. They experienced more sensitivity and empathy toward other people and a decreased desire to seek revenge.   Grateful people sleep better. Writing in a gratitude journal improves sleep, according to a 2011 study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. Spend just 15 minutes jotting down a few grateful sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer.   Gratitude improves self-esteem. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology found that gratitude increased athletes’ self-esteem, an essential component to optimal performance. Other studies have shown that gratitude reduces social comparisons. Rather than becoming resentful toward people who have more money or better jobs—a major factor in reduced self-esteem—grateful people are able to appreciate other people’s accomplishments.   Gratitude increases mental strength. For years, research has shown gratitude not only reduces stress, but it may also play a major role in overcoming trauma. A 2006 study published in Behavior Research and Therapy found that Vietnam War veterans with higher levels of gratitude experienced lower rates of post-traumatic stress disorder. A 2003 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that gratitude was a major contributor to resilience following the terrorist attacks on September 11. Recognizing all that you have to be thankful for —even during the worst times—fosters resilience. 4. Save the Kids - Please Watch this TED Talk TODAY on Social Media and Teens Collin Kartchner TEDx talk:  Can Flip Phones End Social Media Addiction? Watch TEDx Talk HERE "Collin is a WARRIOR for our children." - Sean Reyes, Utah Attorney General In 2017, Collin started a popular parody Instagram account simply to make fun of social media and the culture of toxic perfectionism it has created. Instead of using his platform and large following to earn paid sponsor posts or ad dollars, he used his account to do good. Follow him on Instagram HERE it is worth it! 5. Screen Time CHECK IN to Improve Mental Health Readers, THANK YOU AGAIN for joining us! Whether you are from CHS or another school, If you find it worthwhile please continue to SHARE. THE. LOVE (and the link).

Cardinal Counseling's 5 Bullet Friday for Nov. 15th

WELCOME TO 5 BULLET FRIDAY! The Chadron High School Cardinal Counseling Department is excited to share our 5 Bullet Friday Newsletter for the 2019-20 school year!  Each week we will be providing readers with five facts, tips or tricks to help make the school year a success academically, emotionally, and socially!  If you do not wish to receive this email feel free to UNSUBSCRIBE using the button located at the bottom of this email. 1. RBLI and RHOP Scholarships FAST APPROACHING! Are you interested in majoring in either business or health professions?  The RBLI  (Rural Business Leadership Initiative) and RHOP (Rural Health Opportunities Program) are four year, full tuition scholarship programs for CSC business and health professions students.  The RBLI has option areas in Accounting, Agribusiness, and Finance and an interest in working in the High Plains region.  The RHOP scholarship has option areas in laboratory sciences, nursing, dentistry, medicine, dental hygiene, pharmacy, physical therapy, and radiography.  Students interested in these opportunities can stop by the school counseling office for MORE information!  The RHOP scholarship is due on December 1st and Rural Business Scholarship due Dec. 15th!   2. Cardinal Cast: School Safety with Mr. Mack and Mr. Nobiling. Check us out on iTunes and make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE!  We'd LOVE to have your feedback, Subscribe, Rate and Review, on iTunes! 3. Spring Schedule Changes CLOSING SOON! Do you need to change a class for the Spring semester?  Classes are ALMOST FULL.  This means that changes need to be in place by Thanksgiving break (last day to change is November 26th) and no changes will be allowed second semester unless by teacher request.  See Mrs.Watson in the next few weeks if needed, deadlines and schedules will be final!   4. Joining the Booster Club Has BENEFITS! Did you know that EVERY YEAR the Chadron Booster Club gives out amazing scholarships to our Chadron High School seniors?!  BUT in order for your child to be in the running for this scholarship you must be a member.  Join now and support a great cause! Also check out the AWESOME fundraiser DODGEBALL FOR A CAUSE below! 5. Attend Our FREE Mental Health First Aid Training! Readers, THANK YOU AGAIN for joining us! Whether you are from CHS or another school, If you find it worthwhile please continue to SHARE. THE. LOVE (and the link).

Chadron Public Schools 2019-2020 Annual Report

Veterans Day - Thank a Veteran!

Thank you to all U.S. military veterans!

Loni Watson Awarded the 2019 High School Counselor of the Year!

Loni Watson

We want to congratulate Chadron High School Counselor, Loni Watson on being awarded the 2019 High School Counselor of the Year!  The award was announced November 7th at the Nebraska School Counselor Association's annual conference.

In addition to parent programs, senior scholarship and transitional trainings, individual student career exploration programs, student mental health informational awareness, her recent efforts to communicate school counseling topics were lauded.  CHS Principal Jerry Mack noted,  "...school communication has changed and Loni Watson adapted what was once a monthly newsletter mailed to parents into weekly messages and conversations available online.  I challenge whether any School Counselor has accomplished so much in the field of communication for student mental health as well as parent and school information."

Cardinal Counseling's Nov. 8th 5 Bullet Friday

WELCOME TO 5 BULLET FRIDAY! The Chadron High School Cardinal Counseling Department is excited to share our 5 Bullet Friday Newsletter for the 2019-20 school year!  Each week we will be providing readers with five facts, tips or tricks to help make the school year a success academically, emotionally, and socially!  If you do not wish to receive this email feel free to UNSUBSCRIBE using the button located at the bottom of this email. 1. School Counseling Office Closed Tuesday & Wednesday! Just a heads up for students and parents that Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Tewahade will be attending the Trauma Informed School Conference and the counseling office will be closed full days Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  If you have pressing issues that need addressed please stop by early Monday morning! 2. Cardinal Cast: ASVAB & Helping Students with Career Exploration! Check us out on iTunes and make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE!  We'd LOVE to have your feedback, Subscribe, Rate and Review, on iTunes! 3. Spring Schedule Changes CLOSING SOON! Do you need to change a class for the Spring semester?  Classes are ALMOST FULL.  This means that changes need to be in place by Thanksgiving break and no changes will be allowed second semester unless by teacher request.  See Mrs.Watson in the next few weeks if needed, deadlines and schedules will be final!   4. Attend Our FREE QPR Training to Help Save Lives, Reduce, and Recognize Suicidal Behavior. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Please consider joining us for this FREE TRAINING to help prevent suicide in our community! 5. Attend Our FREE Mental Health First Aid Training! Readers, THANK YOU AGAIN for joining us! Whether you are from CHS or another school, If you find it worthwhile please continue to SHARE. THE. LOVE (and the link).