This link connects students to the top 10 healthy snacks for studying! It is not just how you study, it also matters what you are eating & doing while you study! Find a new favorite study snack today!
https://brainmd.com/blog/top-10-healthy-snacks-for-studying/
https://www.usa.edu/blog/study-techniques/
As we enter the spring semester, or third quarter, try to get ahead so you do not have to catch up down the line. Try some of these study skills now!
Parents & students!
The VARK questionnaire points out your strong studying abilities, it helps you understand exactly what type of learner you are which can help you decide what study habits you should work with. Whether it be flash cards or lecturing your stuffed animals to exercise your knowledge
Use the link to access the questionnaire and find out more about you
https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/
With the new semester coming up, lets get on a roll about your study habits! Reading and reviewing are not the only important components to a good study habit, take the food that you eat as an example. Copy & paste the hyperlink into your browser to checkout some memory enhancing foods and some additional study tips:)
https://greatist.com/eat/brain-food-for-studying#studying-tips
Happy holidays from the TRIO workers!
We wish you all a safe and joyful holiday season!
Sometimes reaching out to your kid and finding a connection can be hard, especially when they are experiencing depression and anxiety. With Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in full swing, it may feel like the tasks get a little harder.
In this article by Nemours Kidshealth there are some tips on how to help your child get through these tough times of year!
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/understanding-depression.html
During the wintertime, when our portion of the earths hemisphere is pointed away from the sun, we receive less sun rays. This lack of sun exposure can have physical and mental affects on you. There is a disorder that many struggle with, it is named SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Check out this article and learn some ways that you can prevent the effects of SAD!
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9293-seasonal-depression
Looking for additional support services? Try the 2-1-1 helpline, a 24/7 helpline that assists with basic human needs, physical & mental health resources, employment services, children and family assistance, as well as, elderly and disability support!
What are your plans for tomorrow afternoon, December 10th?
If you said nothing, we have got the perfect opportunity to come and work on some scholarship applications!
Parents!
TRIO Talent search has partnered with PhotoStudy, an app that offers 24/7 homework help at the click of a few buttons! Keep an eye out in your email for the link, and be one of the first 60 that gains free access!
Listen up 5th-12th graders!!
City life is hosting a fun event that includes food, games and gifts to be given away on December 13th!
Stay festive and warm by including some friends to tag along with you!
Parents! Just telling your child to go study is not always affective :/ When thinking of ways you can help, read this article to get some ideas :)
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/homework-help/study-skills-test-taking-tips/test-taking-preparation-tips.html
Sometimes breaks can be just as important as studying! So take a look at this article and find some new study break ideas! https://online.maryville.edu/blog/study-break-ideas/
Walking into this Holiday season there are many events happening around us this month, offered by the Community Arts of Kankakee County!
Their Facebook page has the entirety of events offered so please check those out!
Attached here are just a sneak peak of the events upcoming!
Hello Parents!
We know kids can be messy and disorganized. We also know that organization helps students excel and thrive in the academic environment.
In the articles below there are several tips to help you reinforce organization skills in your student!
https://www.verywellfamily.com/help-high-school-student-get-organized-3545335
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/tools-and-tips-to-help-your-teen-get-organized
Note taking can be hard, we know!
Some quick tips to get you on the easy path of note taking are seen in both the link, as well as the photos attached!
https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/notetaking-tips
TRIO Talent Search will be attending Christmas Around the World at The Museum of Science and Industry on Tuesday December 13th. Students will be picked up from KJHS at 8:00 AM and return to the school at 2:00 PM. Lunch will be provided and students will not need to bring any money. If you have any questions, please email or call Lydia Shaw at lshaw@kcc.edu or (815)-802-8569.
Copy & paste this link into your search bar, to sign up today: https://forms.gle/7tPcy7Pvf565vSjL6
Students and parents alike, take a look at this flyer and see what we offer here at the TRIO Talent Search!!!
Scan the QR code to APPLY NOW!
Come Tour With Us! Sign Up NOW!
Let's welcome our new Talent Search Coordinator, Lydia Shaw!