This week is National School Counselors’ Week.
Today, we celebrate Mrs. Erin Stanley. She has been at NDA for 4 years. She loves being at NDA because of the meaningful connections she can make with the students. Whether it’s exploring what a student wants to be when they grow up, helping them write a college essay, encouraging them to believe in themselves or just being a friendly face in the hallway – making meaningful connections is so powerful. She also loves being at NDA because of the students. She said they make her job so fun. Mrs. Stanley said, “We have the most talented, kind, intelligent, generous, and faith filled students around. They inspire me everyday! I also love being a part of a community that has given me so much as a student and one that shares my values as an adult.” Her greatest challenge in being a school counselor is keeping up with all of her emails. As a NDA Alum (Class of 2013), Mrs. Stanley has wonderful memories as a high school student in the classroom, on the court, and doing service projects. She loved Socratic Discussions in Mrs. Bricking’s English class and blaring music in Mr. Eckerle’s art room. She loved being challenged to think in a different and unique way and to explore what faith and spirituality looks like to her. When she needs to decompress, she enjoys the 54321 Coping Technique. It helps her to focus on the present. When she needs to care for herself, she disconnects from the phone and computer and plays with her son Archie. He helps her to enjoy the simple pleasures. Her most loved aspect of herself is how much she loves others, so it is no surprise that her greatest fear is living in a society where the dignity of every human is not upheld. We thank Mrs. Stanley for making such an impact on our students and our community. Happy National School Counselors’ Week!
Tomorrow during the lunch periods in Alumnae Hall, a biology professor from Thomas More will be hosting a Lunch and Learn to talk about all the different careers you can pursue with a degree in biology. If you’re interested in learning more, grab your lunch and head to Alumnae Hall!”
Don’t forget that the Mu Alpha Theta Meeting #3 is on Monday, February 10th! We will start promptly at 3:15 in Alumnae Hall and will end no later than 4:15, so please plan accordingly! Early dismissals will not be accepted.
If you are interested in hosting a German student next year please reach out to Mrs. Bezold at bezolds@ndapandas.org.
Happy Thursday Drug Free Club! A reminder that the window to submit an application and short essay for the Drug Free Club Scholarship Contest is now open. All students were notified via their grade level google classroom or via email for the seniors so you can find more information there. We also have some goody bags to hand out today! The following students can pick up their bag in the quad : Kate Harris, Olivia Hetzer, Gianna Dinkens, and Isabelle Ramey. Keep making good choices!