The Bulldog Bugle Issue 3

 Prom! Be There by Luke Moore This year our school is having its first ever prom and we need your help! Newsletter club is combining with Prom committee to bring you half­decent papers and a pretty good prom, so we would love to hear your ideas and feedback while we are still in the planning phase. Our prom theme this year is Starry Night Masquerade, where we will have pretty starlight decorations and customized masks! Ebony Davis, Emily Thompson, Garrett Lee, and Rayna Martin are great members to talk to about ideas because they are leading the prom committee. So far we are planning for this prom to be for Juniors, Seniors, and students that are 15+. You are also allowed to bring guests, whether from Pivot or other schools. We want this prom to be accessible, not just for dancers but also for those that just want to be antisocial and hang out in the corner. We’re hoping to have a photo booth, an outdoor movie and other fun activities. But, if you don’t like pictures or dancing, there will also be food that you can passionately eat. We are looking forward to this epic founding event at Pivot Charter School and hope to see you there! Remember, all ideas can be submitted to the prom committee or dropped anonymously in the Bulldog Bugle comments box. Board Meeting Article by Garrett Lee We are older than our school. Yes. that is correct, we are actually older than Pivot because Pivot was only founded six years ago, and one and a half of those years were strictly online. How do I know this? It is simple, I attended the public board meeting for Pivot Charter Schools with Emily Thompson on January 17th at the Napa Marriott Hotel and Spa. The board meetings are where all of the decisions are made, regarding Pivot schools, especially North Bay in particular. Our site in North Bay the biggest campus with roughly 300 students, soon to be more. Some of the decisions at the meeting were a guarantee for the North Bay expansion, and a guarantee on North Bay’s prom, (check out “Prom! Be There” by Luke Moore for more information). In the words of Jim (James) Lewis, chairman of the board, “We’re committed to giving you the space you need.” He was speaking directly to Emily Thompson, in an interview during the board meeting, when he said this. The board meeting decisions proved this statement to be that much more of a reality, because our expansion is now guaranteed. We are expanding into Suite B (the room next door) and Anova’s old place. The exact details are unknown as to when and what the site will transform into, but I interviewed Anna Toso, Pivot Charter School’s site coordinator, for a different article, and she had the idea of Suite B becoming strictly elementary. It is still currently under construction, and Anova’s old location is currently providing space for the middle school students. As I stated earlier, Luke Moore has a wonderful article regarding our prom, including many of the important details, such as price, location, and the attendance requirements. However, we do not have an article for the early college for high school students in this newsletter. Emily Thompson did write a little bit about this topic in her “The Exciting Future is Really Today!” article in our last Bulldog Bugle issue. In case you missed that last issue, this program is one that will guide students into earning an Associate’s degree by the time they graduate highschool. When asked about her opinion on this program, Jayna Gaskell, the Executive Director for all Pivot Charter Schools, states that she does not want to hold any of the students back. She believes that if a student willing to show the perseverance needed to achieve such an impressive amount of education in a short period of time, they should be allowed to achieve that. All of this information and more, like a possibility of Pivot t­shirts (coming soon), was discussed in this single public board meeting. It if it seems overwhelming to you, I would like to reassure you, that it very much is. For someone who attended the meeting, I was definitely overwhelmed, but I was also pleasantly surprised by the warm welcomes I received there with Emily. I was expecting the big round table, business attire, and a very serious tone; but that was not even close to what I experienced. Something that definitely helped to create the positive environment was a beautiful buffet, that made my heart flutter. All jokes aside, each board member was very kind and ecstatic to see two Pivot students arrive at one of their board meetings. Every board member I spoke to personally thanked me for coming; usually as I was shaking their hand. I appreciated it very much, and thanked them for inviting me. I later found out from the chairman of the board, Jim Lewis, that every board member is actually a volunteer. This made the appreciation for what these people do so much greater. Some of these members, like Tom Halvorsen and Kevin Harrigan, are retired superintendents who volunteer because they learned firsthand that the traditional school system has its flaws, and want to do everything they can to provide an better option for the students who want it. The payoff for the hard work they do for us is strictly seeing us be happy and thrive in the environment they have provided for us, which just goes to show that Pivot is not a traditional school. It is so much better because we have teachers that care so much. Luis Lopez Shows pivot pride with his art! Lead Teachers by Ebony Davis North Bay Pivot Charter School is one of the four Pivot charter school campuses in California. On January 15th, two lead teachers from other Pivot campuses came to visit us, so we took this opportunity to interview the teachers and learn more about what the other school sites might be like. Karen Calleja, one of three teachers from the Riverside Pivot campus is a science teacher and graduate of Sonoma State University. Karen has been teaching for a total of four years, and her first job as a teacher was actually at our North Bay campus. She ended up leaving the North Bay site to go open the Riverside campus. When asked why she choose Pivot Charter School, she said because it was a new start for her and it was something different. The other teacher we got to meet is one of five teachers from the San Diego Pivot campus. His name is Craig Hobart, and he graduated from the University of California, San Diego. Craig originally started teaching in Ventura and has been teaching biology for ten years. We asked him why he later choose Pivot Charter School, and he told us it was because he strongly believed in our system of education. Craig also stated that he appreciates how Pivot allows students to work at their own pace and in an environment comfortable to them. We Have a Waitlist!? by Garrett Lee We are special. Every student attending this school has their own story to tell, but even our site is special compared to the other three Pivot schools. We are by far the fastest growing Pivot Charter School site, with a little under 300 students and over 25 students on the waitlist for the North Bay site. This news is fantastic but also comes with dire needs, such as the necessity for new teachers and a need for the expansion of our site. Each Educational Coordinator can only be assigned to about 25­30 students and, with the massive and growing interest for the North Bay site, they have recently hired three new teachers and a new office staff. As we had roughly 240 students at the beginning of this last semester, the need for having three whole new teachers to help educate nearly 75 new students, means that our school is expected to grow by over a quarter in the short span of one whole semester. This fact is astonishing, and goes to show how badly we needed the expansion. Not only are we going to be expanding, we get to expand into two different sites! I stated this in my article about the board meeting, but I want to make sure as many students hear the news as possible, we are moving into the Suite B, another space next door, and Anova’s old suite. The middle school students have already been moved to Anova’s old space, and Suite B is still under construction, yet to be determined for its use. Throughout my interviews and talks with the staff at Pivot, there is a general consensus that they want to offer more facilities to the students at Pivot North Bay. What that means exactly is uncertain, possibly a new science lab, and more workshop rooms. Jayna Gaskell, the Executive Director for all Pivot Charter School sites, wants a new bathroom for the elementary school students. Other staff members just want more rooms for club meetings, including the students in the newsletter club. The expansion will most likely take place this school year, but it’s a stretch saying it will take even that long. Most of the students that go to Pivot cannot experience the blended learning, because the main building can only house a maximum of 60 students at a time. This means most of the students have to be strictly online. With the massive increase in students, it’s amazing to know that we have these astounding teachers who pay attention to the students’ needs by making sure we will have the adequate space and staff to make for an amazing learning environment. We welcome new ECs Pnina Loeb (multiple subject), Jonathon Wright (English) and Derek Walley (Math) who jumped in mid year and are working to get everybody enrolled! Community Service Opportunities by Lea Britto Here at Pivot Charter you must obtain at least 40 hours of community service before the end of the year. “But how?” you might be asking yourself. “Where do I start, who do I talk to?” Well the answer is simple. The following will list the different types of community service possibilities. The Food Bank:​
You would be calling your local food bank and seeing what their current needs are. Then you'll go door­to­door collecting nonperishable goods, or organize an effort to collect food at your school, you can also help organize the food inside of the building, along with other things 3990 Brickway Blvd Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707.523.7900 Anything/Everything else:​
For any other interests that you may have, go to the following site: http://www.volunteermatch.org​
, This site lets you type in your own interests and it finds community service opportunities local to you (or not, they have ones in other countries as well). Sonoma County Libraries​
: You would be helping younger children with various tasks, organizing bookshelves, and other library­related tasks. To sign up, you must be at least a middle schooler. Most of the teen volunteers sign up for one 2­hour shift per week. (Ask your local library for an application for other possibilities for community service.) Sonoma County Animal Services:​
This option will require a more dedicated approach, as you will need to accomplish 2­4 hours a week for at least 4 to 6 months(depending on the job assigned), there are many jobs to choose from, from walking dogs, to cleaning cages, feeding animals, instructing people where things are in the facility, caring for different animals such as: cats, dogs, bunnies. rabbits, hamsters, and etc.. You will need to be 9 and up for this project. If you are 16 + then you can go without a guardian to supervise you. To register for a volunteer info. session, call (707)­565­7113 1247 Century Ct. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Calendar of Events/Fun Fridays by Lea Britto On 1/27/16 we had the honor of being taught about the wonders of reptiles (cold­blooded, and ones that have scales of some sort, ect.) by a presenter named Lonnie Osborne, who let the audience (your fellow peers) pet the snakes, lizards, and bird. Luckily for us, Lonnie let us hold her largest snake, which was very fun, exciting, and new to many of the people there. The presenter also had with her a large lizard (around two feet long, six­inches wide), a tortoise, a turtle, and two rattlesnakes (which we did NOT touch/hold/pet). Mrs. Osborne also taught us the differences between her animals/reptiles. For example: the difference between a tortoise and a turtle, is that a box turtle can’t swim but a tortoise can. Fun Fridays: Upcoming ● SRJC presenting on site in February: Presentation on programs available with follow up tour a few weeks later. ● Pivot tour of SRJC in February or March: Priority to Seniors, Juniors, Foster and then concurrent enrollment students if there is space is available ● A visit to Deturk Round Barn, the prom site, next Thursday, March 17, at 3:00 ● Idea for a San Francisco Trip to Museum, Exploratorium, or Academy of Sciences ­ will be scheduled around May. Give your EC your best ideas for what you would like to do in San Francisco! ● Apple Blossom Parade April 16 (Saturday)! Get dressed up in vintage clothes or wear a free Pivot shirt and join us in the parade! Talk to your EC about signing up! ● Symphony at Green Center May 5 (Thursday)­ application is in. ○ Middle and High Schoolers welcome! Let your EC know if you are interested. First come, first serve! ● Wildlife rescue volunteer project ­ John H. is coordinating. Ask him for details! ● Prom!!!!!! May 21 at De Turk. Tickets on sale soon. Dinner included. Priority to Pivot students but may bring guests. ● What else? Tell us where you want to go and what you’re interested in! ● Leave a message in the comments box on top of the fridge in the lobby or talk to your EC and/or Kareen Paulsen Pivot At Work by Emily Thompson Do you ever wonder how students balance school work and work? Do you ever wonder how you can get a job? Read on to find all you need to know and more. Andrew McMahon: Age: 19 Works at: Worth Our Weight (1​
021 Hahman Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95405) Position: Cook, busboy, waiter: All the staff at Worth Our Weight rotate shifts so they can get experience doing all sorts of jobs at a resturaunt. Hours per week: 30­40 Started: in 2013 Balancing school and work: Andrew said that balancing school and work was surprisingly easy. With flexible hours at Pivot and at work, he doesn’t have a hard time at all. Enjoys: “The cooking process and the people you meet.” David Turknett: Age: 16 Works at: Brookdale (2375 Range Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403) Position: Busboy Hours per week: 15 Started: 2 weeks ago Balancing school and work: David admitted he dosen’t have trouble fitting in time to do homework the days that he’s working. Enjoys: Getting free food. If you are interested in getting a job while you are in school, you will need a work permit. Work permits are only needed for students between the ages of 14 and 17. To get one, you will need to: 1.Contact your EC (Educational Coordinator) and talk to them about getting a job. If they think you can balance your school work and your work hours, they will let you proceed with the process. 2. If your EC can’t get you a work permit application, Anna Toso or Kareen Paulsen can get you a form to fill out. 3.You will need to then fill out the form for the place you will be working at and get your parent/guardian’s signature. 4.Bring it back to Anna and she will sign it and give you your actual work permit. 5.Then take your work permit to your place of employment. 1.
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Tips for Balancing School and Work: Although neither of the profiled students above had a hard time balancing school and work, here are some good ways to do so: Prioritize: School comes before work. If your employer asks you to work an extra shift, check to see how much homework or assignments you have left to do before you say yes. Set aside time to do your schoolwork each day: Whether it’s before or after the hours you work, make sure you get your assignments done. Ask for help: If you are a known procrastinator or don’t trust yourself to get everything done, ask someone to check in on you and your progress. They can encourage and help you keep up with your goals. Reward yourself after a long week of responsibility: Remember to have some time for fun after you get everything done! The W.O.W Cafe written by Andrew McMahon Worth Our Weight (W.O.W) is a Culinary Apprentice Program for youth located at 1021 Hahman Drive in Santa Rosa, California. It’s founder, Chef Evelyn Cheatham, trains kids from ages sixteen to twenty­four. W.O.W is a unique business that is run by teenagers and it gives them the opportunity to participate in team work and train for every job in a restaurant. This is not something you will see in a lot of places, and the employees at Worth Our Weight are also exposed to much more that will train them for the field at a relatively young age. For example, there are field trips, festivals, barbeques, tours of other restaurants and a local chef that comes in every third Thursday of the month between February and November. Taking the time out of your day to work and prepare for future endeavours is already a big feat., but working at a place like Worth Our Weight gives teens such amazing opportunities. It isn’t likely that you’ll come across another great choice of place to work, and W.O.W is accepting applications now. Drop by anytime or go to the website ​
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to check out our program and fill an application out online. Give them a call if you’d like a tour of their facility or go by on the weekends for brunch. The kids run a brunch cafe on weekends and also cater for weddings get togethers etc. Whatever the occasion, W.O.W will cater, and you can email them at ​
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or call (707) 554­1200 to schedule your catering. Shop Projects by Jelani Hall Below is a locomotive that I am working on. Recently, I’ve been getting more work done on the flat motor and it should be set to run in a couple months. The deck is made out of ¼” thick steel plate and it is heavy as lead. The finished weight when it’s done will be around three hundred pounds. Here are a few pictures of the locomotive before it reached this stage: Machine Tool Tech: Trade College and Career by Jelani Hall Do you dream of owning a successful fabrication business? Do you want a good paying career that you don’t need to get a bachelor’s degree for? Then Machine Tool Technology might be the trade for you. Machinist’s work for nearly every industry that needs precision parts. The main place to go to for learning this trade in Santa Rosa is the Santa Rosa Junior College. Pivot Elective Options that apply to Machine Tool Technology Intro to Business Business Application Intro to Marketing Essential Career Skills Principles of Art Marketing and Finance Advertising and Sales College and Career Preparation ASKING ALEXANDRIA Dear Alexandria, I was wondering what I should do about feeling anxious when I come to school. I feel like everyone is looking at me when I walk across the room or when I go into workshop. What should I do? ­Anonymous Dear Anonymous, It’s natural for you to feel anxious about coming to school, especially at a new and alternative school like Pivot. It can be hard to adjust to, but I guarantee that if people are looking at you when you walk across the room, they are just bored or zoning out. Think about it, when somebody walks past you, they get your attention, right? It’s reflexive to look up and see what is going on. Do you find yourself thinking about them for more than the few seconds you glance at them? And nobody is judging you for going into workshop, in fact I think it’s great that you are taking initiative and going in for help. Dear Alexandria, I live in a separate family, and I’m thinking about moving. I currently live with my mother in Novato, and my father lives in Vacaville. I want to move for a few reasons. I already visit my dad every second weekend, and I really like being over there. All of my friends live in Vacaville, my brother as well, and I’d be able to see my sister more, too. I also really enjoy the atmosphere. In Novato, there’s more of a laid back and calm atmosphere but in Vacaville, the atmosphere is more energetic and active. All that being said, I still have some reasons for staying. My first is that my commute to school is much faster in Novato. However, I only need to make the trip twice a week. I also started volunteering at a small space museum here. I only volunteer on the weekends, so I could still go on the days that I’m in town, but it would still be a bit difficult to make it. I don’t know how my mom would react either, and I’d feel bad for leaving. I’m not sure whether I should stay or not, and I’d like some advice from a non​
biased third party. ­Anonymous Dear Anonymous, You give many reasons for wanting to move to Vacaville, but the fear of hurting your mom is holding you back. Feeling guilty is natural, but I think your fear of your mother’s unknown reaction is not a reason to worry. Your parents want the best for you and they want you to be happy. While it might be hard for your mom to hear that you want to live elsewhere, she’d definitely understand. If you explain to her how you feel and what your reasons are for wanting to move to your Dad’s house, she will recognize that you are not leaving because of her, but because you will thrive in Vacaville. Remind her that you will still see her on weekends and be very thorough when explaining your reasons. I, as a third party, can point out that you have given more reasons to move than not and I can tell you what ​
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think you should do, but I cannot make your decision for you. Stick with your gut and be sure about your decision before you talk to your parents about moving. Dear Alexandria, I’m new here at Pivot and am shy in nature, so it’s hard for me to go up and introduce myself to others (hence why I don’t have any friends yet). How could I get over this obstacle? ­Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Try joining some clubs; there are a variety at this school. It’s a great place to meet and interact with people that have the same interests as you. If that fails, take a leap of faith and introduce yourself to someone. Find another person that’s sitting alone at break; on their phone or otherwise. They are most likely shy such as yourself, and I find it’s easier to approach one person than a group of people.​
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It’s hard the first few times, but if you prepare some questions before hand, it’ll make it a bit easier. P.S: If you see someone wearing a trendy shirt, ask where they got it. It may not make you best friends, but it is great practice for striking up conversations and will build your confidence. Clubs At Pivot: Music Club is on Tuesdays from 12:00­1:00 in Suite C with Tim Mehew Journalism is on Thursdays from 12:00­1:00 in the workshop room with Jennie Art Club is on Fridays from 12:00­1:00 in Suite C with Candice Althen Sports Club is on Fridays from 12:00­1:00 at Chops with John Halderman (We recently got a basketball team!) Ella Keilt in music club playing the violin Maya Long­Urestie portrait of Jack Wiseman from art club The Big Win! by Evan Cook ​
On January 31st, our very own Pivot Charter school won their first basketball game against Credo High School at Chop's Teen Club in Santa Rosa. John Halderman is the coach of our team and they have been practicing since December two times a week. They started out as the Sports Activity Club and developed into a Basketball team after a few months. John talked about the strategies that went into this game, saying they used a different strategy compared to the past two. John said that the main changes this game were that it was more up­tempo than the others with every player getting some play time and better use of the player’s talents. Many full­court presses were executed to get turnovers so we had control over the ball. They made about 6 3­point shots with an ending score of 79­26. When asked who the MVP was John replied “there is none. We’re a team; the team is the MVP.” There are no number jerseys for the players yet but there are about 8 players on the team with one being Justin Erick. Justin says that he had a fun time playing and it was a great feeling to win. This was a great win for us, come and join the team and maybe next time you’ll be the one who is being interviewed. Anyone who wants to join the team can check in with John Halderman on Thursdays and Fridays at noon. Go, Bulldogs! Hotlines and Help for Troubled Teens by Luke Moore Everybody at some point has had struggles in their lives and you never need to feel alone or without hope. Speak up and ask for help. Don’t feel weak if you’re asking for help because it shows courage and bravery. Here are some numbers to call if you or your loved one is struggling. Don’t be afraid to say what’s on your mind because these people have heard it all and are here to help. ● National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1 (800) 784­2433 ● Crisis Call Center: 1 (800) 273­8255 ● North Bay Suicide Prevention: 1 (855) 587­6373 ● National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Info Center: 1 (800) 784­6776 ● National Eating Disorders Association: 1 (800) 931­2237 ● National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 799­SAFE (7233) ● Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: 1 (800) 656­HOPE (4673) ● American Sexual Health Association: 1 (919) 316­8488 ●
Trevor Lifeline (LGBT and suicidal youth): 1 (866) 488­7386 Prom !Ven a la Promoción! Por Luke Moore (traducido por Olivia Park) Este año nuestra escuela va a tener la primer promoción y necesitamos ayuda. El club de Newsletter se está uniendo con el comité de promoción para brindarles composiciones decentes y una buena promoción, por eso nos gustaría escuchar sus ideas mientras estamos en la etapa de organización. Mi idea favorita hasta la fecha es tener el tema de Candyland porque los dulces son fantásticos y se miraría muy bonito. Ebony Davis, Emily Thompson, Garrett Lee y Reyna Martin son gran miembros y les gusta hablar de ideas porque ellos están dirigiendo el comité. Hasta la fecha estamos planeando que esta promoción será para los miembros de la escuela secundaria (15 años y más). También está permitido traer invitados, ya sea de Pivot u otras escuelas. Nosotros queremos que esta promoción sea accesible no solo para los que bailan pero también para los antisociales y los que quieren esconderse en las esquinas. Esperamos tener una cabina de fotos, una película al aire libre y otras actividades divertidas, pero si no quieren fotos o baile, habrá comida que podrán comer. Estamos entusiasmados con este primer evento de Pivot Charter School y esperamos verlos allí! Recuerden, todas la ideas pueden ser entregadas al comité de la promoción o dejadas anonimamente en la caja de comentarios de Bulldog Bugle. Trabajo y Escuela Si están interesados en obtener un trabajo mientras están en la escuela van a necesitar un permiso de trabajo. Los permisos de trabajo solamente son requeridos para los estudiantes de 14­17 años de edad. Para obtener un permiso necesitan: 1. Contactar a su E.C. para hablar con ellos acerca de obtener un trabajo. Si ustedes piensan que pueden balancear sus tareas de la escuela y el trabajo, su E.C. les puede ayudar con el proceso. 2. Si su E.C. no puede obtener la aplicación para el permiso de trabajo, Anna Toso o Kareen Paulsen pueden obtener una forma para que ustedes la llenen. 3. Llenar una forma para el lugar donde van a trabajar y obtener la firma de su guardian/padres. 4. Traer las formas de regreso a Anna y ellas las firmará y les dará su permiso de trabajo. 5. Luego ustedes pueden llevar su permiso de trabajo a su lugar de empleo. Sugerencias para Balancear la Escuela y el Trabajo: Aunque ninguno de los estudiantes aquí mencionados tuvieron problemas en balancear sus tareas de la escuela y el trabajo, aquí hay unas buenas maneras de hacerlo: 1. Prioridades: la escuela es primero que el trabajo. Si su empleador les pide que trabajen más tiempo, primero verifiquen cuanta tarea tienen antes de aceptar trabajo extra. 2. Establezcan tiempo diario para hacer la tarea, ya sea antes or después de ir al trabajo. Asegúrense de que sus tareas esten terminadas. 3. Pidan ayuda: Si se les conoce como dilatados en entregar los trabajos o no tienen mucha confianza en poder terminar las tareas a tiempo, pidanle a alguien que revisen su progreso. Ellos pueden ayudarles y darles ánimo para que alcancen sus metas. 4. Dénse premios después de una semana larga de responsabilidad. Recuerden de dejar tiempo para divertirse después de terminar todo lo que tienen que hacer. Pregúntale a Alexandria Querida Alexandria, Estaba pensando qué puedo hacer cuando me siento ansioso/a cuando vengo a la escuela. Siento que todos me miran cuando cruzo el salón o cuando voy a los talleres. ¿Qué debo hacer? Anónimo Querida persona anónima, Es natural sentirse ansioso cuando vienes a la escuela, especialmente a una escuela nueva con un programa alternativo como Pivot. Puede ser difícil adaptarse, pero yo te garantizo que si las personas te están mirando cuando cruzas el salón es porque ellos están aburridos y distraídos. Piénsalo, cuando alguien pasa cerca de tí ellos reciben tu atención, ¿verdad? Es un reflejo mirar hacia arriba para ver lo que está pasando. ¿Crees que piensas acerca de ellos por más de unos segundos cuando los miras? Y nadie te está juzgando por ir a los talleres, de lo contrario yo creo que es fantástico que tomes la iniciativa de pedir ayuda. Querida Alexandria, Yo soy nueva en la escuela de Pivot y soy muy tímida. Es muy difícil para mi ir donde alguien y presentarme a otras personas (por eso no tengo muchos amigos todavía). ¿Cómo puedo superar este obstáculo Anónimo Querida persona anónima, Trata de unirte a un club, hay muchos clubes en esta escuela. Los clubes son muy buenos para conocer y relacionarse con otras personas que tienen los mismos intereses que tú. Si eso no trabaja para ti, dá un salto de confianza y preséntate a alguien. Encuentra a alguien que está sentado solo durante el receso o en el teléfono u otra cosa. Posiblemente son también tímidos como tú y yo encuentro que es más fácil acercarse a una persona sola que a un grupo de personas. Es difícil las primeras veces pero si preparas algunas preguntas antes de conversar se te hará más fácil. Nota: Si ves a alguien que lleva una camisa de moda, pregúntale dónde la compró. Tal vez no se convierta en tu mejor amiga/o pero es una buena manera de comenzar una conversación y generar confianza. Clubs de Pivot: Club de Música – martes de 12:00 a 1:00pm en Suite C con Tim Mehew Periodismo – jueves de 12:00 a 1:00pm en el cuarto de talleres con Jennie Club de Arte los viernes de 12:00 a 1:00pm en Suite C con Candice Althen Club de Deportes los viernes de 12:00 a 1:00pm con John Halderman (¡recientemente adquirimos un equipo de baloncesto!) Línea Directa de Ayuda para Adolescentes con Problemas Por Luke Moore Muchas personas en algún momento tienen problemas en sus vidas y no tienen que sentirse solo o sin esperanza. ¡Habla y pide ayuda! No te sientas que eres débil porque pides ayuda porque pedir ayuda muestra valentía y fortaleza. Aqui esta una lista de números para llamar si tú o alguien cercano está pasando problemas. No tengas miedo de decir lo que esta pasando porque estas personas lo han oido todo y estan aqui para ayudar. ●
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Linea Directa Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1­800­784­2433 Centro de llamadas durante Crisis: 1­800­273­8255 Prevención de Suicidio de la Bahia del Norte: 1­855­587­6373 Centro de Información Nacional sobre Abuso de Alcohol y Sustancias: 1­800­784­6776 Asociación Nacional de Transtornos Alimenticios: 1­800­931­2237 Linea Directa Nacional de Violencia Doméstica: 1­800­799­SAFE (7233) Cadena Nacional contra Violación, Abuso e Incesto: 1­800­656­HOPE (4673) Asociación Americana de la Salud Sexual: 1­919­316­8488 Linea Directa Trevor (LGBT y adolescentes suicidas): 1­866­488­7386