April is National Stress Awareness Month.
Feeling like there are too many pressures and demands on you? Losing sleep worrying about tests and schoolwork? Eating on the run because your schedule is just too busy? You’re not alone. Everyone experiences stress at times. But, there are ways to minimize stress and manage the stress that’s unavoidable.
Here are some things that can help keep stress under control:
· Take a stand against overscheduling-consider cutting an activity or 2
· Be realistic: Don’t try to be perfect-no one is
· Get a good night’s sleep
· Learn to relax (Try simple breathing exercises, yoga or meditation. Engage in activities that are calming, such as reading a good book or making time for a hobby)
· Treat your body well (get regular exercise and eat well)
· Watch what you’re thinking (try to be optimistic and think positively!)
It’s important to keep in mind that not all stress is bad. There is such a thing as “good stress”. A little “good stress” can help keep you on your toes, and ready to rise to a challenge.
So remember, while you can’t always avoid stress, you can minimize it by changing how you choose to respond to it.
Thank you and have a healthy day!!
Attention all STAR members: We have a very important meeting tomorrow! We need as many members to attend to help organize and prepare gifts for our custodians, bus drivers and cafeteria staff. We also need you to help deliver gifts to the bus drivers at the end of the day tomorrow. Please make every effort to attend, and feel free to bring a friend too!
The tech hub will be closing at 1:50 today.
Today we are recognizing our Administrative Professionals - Mrs. Bruno and Mrs. Corr in the guidance office, and Mrs. Mueller and Mrs. Wysocki in the main office. Theirs are the first friendly smiles that greet visitors to our school, setting the tone for the whole building and making sure that everyone feels welcome and respected. They stand at the ready to assist students and staff alike with questions or concerns, and they are always courteous, efficient and professional. HMS is so fortunate to have this team of dedicated. strong, competent women who truly keep our building operating smoothly. Please take a moment to express your appreciation and gratitude for all they do to make HMS such a great school.