Morton Junior High School News and Notes

Teach Your Teen to Set Emotional Boundaries “Learning how to set and maintain emotional boundaries is an important part of growing up. It is also a key to developing relationships that are supportive, caring, and respectful. These kinds of positive relationships create the foundation for lifelong happiness. Unfortunately, many adults have difficulty setting their own emotional boundaries, let alone teaching their children. The reasons are simple. Setting boundaries is uncomfortable, forces us to speak for ourselves, and seldom results in a “thank you” from others. Yet, it is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and our children.” https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201904/teach-your-teen-set-emotional-boundaries

 Congrats to the 8th Grade baseball team on their 4-3 sectional victory over Dunlap Valley in 9 innings on Saturday! The IESA State Baseball Tournament in next weekend at Eastside Centre.  We play Edwardsville Lincoln at 4:30 in the final quarterfinal game of the day.   A Friday win will propel the team team to a Saturday 12:00 semifinal game.   The 3rd Place game is at 2:30 and the State Championship is at 4:30 on Saturday.  

This was emailed home today to parents: How to Teach Growth Mindset to Teens His hands bang the table as his chair tumbles to the floor. “I can’t do it. It’s too hard. I quit.” Rushing in, you attempt to offer comfort, “It’s OK. You’re smart. You’ll figure it out.” He scoffs. “No mom, you don’t get it. They want a five-page paper by tomorrow. I don’t even get this assignment. I quit. I’ll get a zero. I don’t care.” Panicked, you try to help but it’s no use. His history grade has been dropping all year but it seems like you’re the only one who’s worried. If he fails this class, his GPA might suffer...then college...career. Click the link to learn more about how to teach your teens the value of a growth mindset. 

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