Vaping introduces nicotine quickly into the bloodstream. Initially, nicotine improves mood concentration, relaxes muscles, decreases appetite, and decreases feelings of anger or stress. Doesn’t sound too bad. Over time, however, vaping increases the risks of addiction, mood disorders, and reduction of impulse control. Vaping can lead to changes in the brain in those areas governing memory, attention, and learning.
One way to get a lot of the same benefits is to read. Reading for 30 minutes daily can improve memory, concentration, and sleep, reduce stress, and may also help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. #buildingbrightbrains #SUPMedway #brainboost
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Exciting night of Mustang Football!
Congrats to our Tri-M inductees!
Nicotine use, especially before age 25, can disrupt normal dopamine regulation. #brainbust #buildingbrightbrains @SUPMedway
All Medway Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25, in observance of Yom Kippur. '23/'24 School Calendar https://www.medwayschools.org/events?id=19378276
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Students are encouraged to use it as much as they need, whenever they need. Our teachers also have accounts and will be able to review all student activity to see what they’re working on and provide more targeted instruction as needed.
Community Update from Supt Pires includes a message regarding a relatively smooth start to the new school year and hopes for a successful and productive year ahead. Please find important updates and information connected to the work of the District here: https://bit.ly/3ECKNi8.
According to MacLean’s Hospital, studies have debunked that adolescents can be kept safe if they learn to drink alcohol under adult supervision. This includes in Europe, where rates of adolescent binge drinking and alcohol misuse are higher than in the US. Whether supervised or not, teenage alcohol use inhibits the production of GABA, which is associated with impulse control, and better decision-making. Adolescent alcohol use also inhibits verbal learning between binge drinking episodes. If you want to help your adolescents regarding alcohol, help them mature into responsible decision-making instead through behaviors that help with growing GABA production in the brain. This includes activities like aerobic exercise and meditation. Also, try facilitating new experiences since adolescent risk-taking is associated with “leaving the nest” preparation. As a parent, you may want to try and model some of these things yourself. #buildingbrightbrains
According to MacLean’s Hospital, studies have debunked that adolescents can be kept safe if they learn to drink alcohol under adult supervision. This includes in Europe, where rates of adolescent binge drinking and alcohol misuse are higher than in the US. Whether supervised or not, teenage alcohol use inhibits the production of GABA, which is associated with impulse control, and better decision-making. Adolescent alcohol use also inhibits verbal learning between binge drinking episodes. If you want to help your adolescents regarding alcohol, help them mature into responsible decision-making instead through behaviors that help with growing GABA production in the brain. This includes activities like aerobic exercise and meditation. Also, try facilitating new experiences since adolescent risk-taking is associated with “leaving the nest” preparation. As a parent, you may want to try and model some of these things yourself. #buildingbrightbrains
For more information, visit www.brianccounseling.com. Thank you to Brian Crockett for his professional advice!
Youth mental health is a topic of utmost importance, and we believe that by working together, we can create a supportive environment where our children can thrive.
As we start the new school year, we want to introduce you to a new partner of Medway Schools, Care Solace. Care Solace offers mental health care coordination services and can help connect you, your child, and extended family members with appropriate community-based providers. Whether it's counseling, therapy, or other mental health services, Care Solace can assist you in finding the support your family may need.
To access Care Solace's coordination services, reach out using the following options:
Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/medway: On their website, you can explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance through video chat, email, or phone.
By joining hands and working together as a community, we can provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports our youth's mental health and well-being. Let's continue to prioritize their emotional growth; together, we can create a brighter future for our children.
Join the Medway Project 351 ambassadors and alumni at the Medway Public Library on Saturday, September 9, in honor of the tragic events of 9/11. Join us in the Library's Cole Room for a read-aloud & meet and greet with first responders from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Outside, the kids will have a "Touch a Truck"! This is a family-friendly event. We hope to see you there!!!
What is the #buildingbrightbrains campaign about?
It is a series of initiatives to share messages with parents and adolescents that brains continue to develop until age 25, and choices made during youth can change the brain's structure for better or worse.
Like this post or follow SUP Medway as we continue to empower both teens and their parents with tips on what "boosts" the brain and facts on what to avoid to not "bust" brain development.
Stay tuned for more educational posts and professional takes on how to #buildbrightbrains!
It's been a great few days of school. Reminder: There is NO school on Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4. Enjoy the long weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 5 at their respective schools. Be safe and well.
Medway Community Education's Fall Brochure will be in mailboxes/online by August 31. Check out the Fall 2023 brochure, overflowing with exciting programs ~ new & old! Brochure Link: https://bit.ly/44sfwci, Register: Adult: https://bit.ly/44rSgLi, Youth: https://bit.ly/3svogRB
Children need healthy meals to learn. Accordingly, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is providing complimentary breakfast and lunch for all students. In addition, the Medway Public Schools offer reduced fees (PK tuition, athletic fees, trip fees) for qualifying families. In order to determine eligibility, families are encouraged to submit a Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch application, which can be found here: https://bit.ly/3L0QwC0
Great turnout for our Innovation Pathways Open House! @medwayschools
Update: Passes will be handed out on the first day.
Bus schedules for the 2023-24 school year https://www.medwayschools.org/page/parents-and-students-bus-schedules. Reminder: Parents must register their students for bus transportation. Importantly, only those students who are registered and identified as eligible for transportation will be provided bus transportation. Bus passes will be issued for all eligible students, and must be attached to the student’s backpack daily. To register for bus transportation, please click here: https://bit.ly/3C790vH. An online Google form has been set up for question submission.https://bit.ly/45zilJw
