tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21336142444565775722024-03-19T08:32:52.081-04:00Thames Academy Parent Blogthamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comBlogger570125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-82831854640990654682016-10-03T09:00:00.000-04:002016-10-03T09:00:21.773-04:00The First College Midterm Exam - How to Support Your Son/Daughter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When your son/daughter calls home informing you that they have a midterm exam coming up, how do you react?<br />
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1) Do you feel confident that your son/daughter will prepare adequately?<br />
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3) Do you rush to New London and book a hotel room to help your son/daughter study every night?<br />
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Hopefully you picked choice number 1. If choices 2 and 3 sound familiar, you might want to read the article, <a href="http://www.collegeparentcentral.com/2009/10/ten-suggestions-for-college-parents-to-help-students-through-the-stress-of-midterm-exams/" target="_blank">10 Suggestions For College Parents to Help Students Through the Stress of Midterm Exams</a>. Thames Academy students have 1 midterm exam in the fall semester and it does not carry significant weight in their overall course grade. However, we think it is important to expose students to what a "typical college exam" looks like. We discuss test preparation strategies, how to obtain and review class notes, and strategies for test preparation based on a student's individual learning style.<br />
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Your son/daughter's first midterm exam experience will be a positive one with your support from home!thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-26171067382300943062016-09-30T09:00:00.000-04:002016-09-30T09:00:25.116-04:00Healthy Lifestyle: Improving Your Body ImageMaintaining a positive self-image is something that young children, teenagers and adults struggle with alike. Students with learning disabilities, particularly, may have difficulty maintaining a positive self-image due to a lack of confidence, poor social skills or fear of failure in academic and social settings.<br />
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First year college students may have trouble forming friendships and may appear to be quiet, withdrawn and socially anxious. Other students may have an overinflated view of themselves and have trouble accurately assessing their academic strengths and weaknesses. Body image is a tricky concept that can be even trickier to discuss with your son/daughter.<br />
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The link below provides a brief slideshow of language about body image that parents may find helpful. The next time your teenager is home for a visit, parents may want to discuss the idea of body image - knowing that this topic may lead to other important conversations about friendships, interpersonal relationships and self-esteem. If you haven't already asked how your college student views him/herself, I encourage you to do it. You just may be surprised by the answer you hear!<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Q_2OGELNoZV29TaXdzYnR3cW8/view?usp=sharing">CLICK HERE to view an informative presentation developed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about body image.</a><br />
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<br />thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-40078297248431266822016-09-29T09:00:00.001-04:002016-09-29T09:00:29.382-04:00Video: Self-advocacy tips for students with LD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br />thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-37590253810329801112016-09-28T09:00:00.000-04:002016-09-28T09:00:11.226-04:00Important Topic To Discuss With Your Teen: Binge DrinkingYou may have talked to your teenager about the dangers of underage drinking, but have you discussed the dangers of <b>binge drinking</b>? An unsettling statistic reveals that of reported drinkers<b> ages 18 to 20, 72% have have 5 or more drinks in one sitting </b>(called heavy drinking or binge drinking). <a href="http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/31/the-conversation-about-alcohol-that-families-arent-having-binge-drinking/?_r=0">CLICK HERE to read this important article from The New York Times.</a><br />
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thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-37687387521513255432016-09-27T09:00:00.000-04:002016-09-27T09:00:28.101-04:00Frontline Video: "Inside the Teenage Brain..."<br />
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If you read the title to this blog post, weren't scared away, and decided to keep reading.....then you are a brave parent! Frontline, an informative television show for over 30 seasons on PBS, has a host of wonderful resources for parents based on their new film<span style="font-size: large;">,</span> <i><a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/">"Inside the Teenage Brain: What's going on in there? How science may help to explain the mysteries of the teen years."</a></i></blockquote>
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You can view the full film online by clicking on the top caption and browse around the other topics which include:<br />
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-<b>Do Your Teens Seem Like Aliens? </b>Advice, online suggestions and resources for parents<br />
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thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-66342631716741372672016-09-26T09:00:00.000-04:002016-09-26T09:00:00.165-04:00Article: Are E-Cigarettes Bad For Teens?Does your teen smoke an e-cigarette and tell you that "it is healthier than smoking cigarettes"? If so, you may want to read this article about the increased risk for students who smoke e-cigarettes to begin smoking tobacco. A quote from the article:<br />
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Jessica Lahey, author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gift-Failure-Parents-Children-Succeed/dp/0062299239/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446991981&sr=8-1&keywords=the+gift+of+failure"><i>The Gift of Failure: How Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed</i>,</a> recently wrote about her son's adventures going off to summer camp on her blog. In her blog article, she quotes another author, Michael Thompson, PhD. who wrote the book <a href="http://michaelthompson-phd.com/books/homesick-and-happy/" style="font-style: italic;">Homesick and Happy: How Time Away From Parents Can Help a Child Grow.</a> Dr. Thompson's said:<br />
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<br />thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-26329628078657944832016-09-23T09:00:00.000-04:002016-09-23T09:00:04.674-04:00My son/daughter is sick....what do I do?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When your son/daughter isn't feeling well and they are away from home, it's probably as hard for them as it is for you! Not being able to take their temperature, make chicken soup or accurately gauge if this is a cold, flu virus or something more can be very hard for parents who have children away from home for the first time. But don't worry - there are lots of resources and people available to help your son/daughter.<br />
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1 - <b>First and foremost, assume that your son/daughter WILL get sick</b> at least once during their academic year at college. Students who have roommates and are without mom or dad reminding them to wash their hands are notorious for spreading germs...and quickly! Thames faculty and staff know that as soon as the first student shows signs of sniffling and sneezing we bring out our PSPK (Personal Sickness Prevention Kit)....Airborne and Purell!<br />
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2 - <b>Please don't overreact</b>. Students develop a runny nose and may call home to inform you that they have the flu. Always ask about their symptoms and then make an informed decision using your mom or dad instincts.<br />
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3 - <b>Encourage your son/daughter to go to the Heath & Wellness Office</b>. This office is located in the Yarnall Athletic Center (gym building off of Dibiasi Drive). If your son/daughter is too sick to walk there, they can call Campus Safety who will drive to Thames Academy and pick up your student to bring them to Health & Wellness. The nurse practitioner is on duty weekdays from 9am-5pm and, if necessary, a physician will see students on campus on an as needed basis. If your son/daughter is sick in the evening hours, help them judge if their condition is mild enough to wait until the morning. In extreme cases, students may choose to be admitted to the Emergency Room at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital (one mile from campus on Montauk Ave).<br />
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4 - P<b>lease notify your student's academic advisor </b>that he/she is not feeling well. The advisor can relay this information to instructors and residence life staff. Although, if your son/daughter has a roommate he/she will usually tell Thames staff and all of the other students that your son/daughter is not feeling well long before we receive an email from you. News of a student illness, similar to germs, spread very quickly in our building.<br />
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5 - <b>Encourage your son/daughter, when feeling better, to contact his/her instructors </b>and obtain any assignments or class notes that he/she may have missed. It is important for your son/daughter to realize that sick days in college are not free passes to avoid responsibility. As surprising as it may sound, some students believe the world stops when they do not feel well. Please reassure them that they will be fine in just a few hours (or days) and you are proud of them for taking care of themselves away from home!<br />
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<br />thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-52188947504413415762016-09-22T09:00:00.001-04:002016-09-22T09:00:16.955-04:00How to Stay Connected While Your Son/Daughter is Away at College<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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It can be a difficult balancing act for parents and caregivers when deciding how much and how often to communicate with their new college students. How do you "let go" of your child while still giving them love and support during their transition year at Thames? Here are some suggestions and tips for staying in touch while allowing your son or daughter to maintain their independence:</div>
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1) Communicate via e‐mail or text message. It's inexpensive and allows the student to communicate with you as his or her schedule allows. Please don’t call or text during class time. Your son or daughter will choose your phone call over the teacher’s lesson – trust us, it happens a lot. </div>
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2) Write letters and send cards – from you or extended family members and friends. Many students look forward to the mail delivery every day, even though they don't always have the time to write or call in response. You may want to send a text to let them know to expect something in the mail and tot check their mailbox.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5) Allow yourself to be a "shoulder to cry on". When your child calls or writes, listen and don't be judgmental. Please suggest that they seek out their Thames advisor for help. Often their are two sides to every story and the Thames advisor can help put the situation or worry into the bigger picture.</div>
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Thames Academy is a program for students in many different places on their educational journey. We hope that each student's journey is full of forward steps and great successes. However, sometimes students need a safe place to try new things, an academic and residential transitional year, to make mistakes or as we call them, 'teachable moments.'<br />
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The article, <i><a href="http://www.collegeparents.org/members/resources/articles/how-parents-can-help-college-students-value-their-mistakes">How Parents Can Help College Students Value Their Mistakes</a>, </i>has excellent suggestions for parents to help their son/daughter turn missteps into learning opportunities.<br />
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Check out some of the tips below. If you like these suggestions, <a href="http://www.collegeparents.org/members/resources/articles/how-parents-can-help-college-students-value-their-mistakes">click here to read more!</a><br />
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thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-18994358085316195422016-09-21T09:50:00.000-04:002016-09-21T09:50:22.133-04:00Grocery Shuttle Today at 1:30pm!<div style="text-align: center;">
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thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-66949423659550878242016-09-18T22:23:00.003-04:002016-09-18T22:24:09.058-04:00If You're Visiting CT This Fall...Check Out These 10 Local Festivals!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you live in Connecticut or are coming to visit your son or daughter at Thames, you might want to visit these 10 fun festivals in our beautiful state! </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/connecticut/fall-festivals-ct/"><span style="font-size: large;">CLICK HERE to read about the 10 Fun, Fall Festivals in CT!!</span></a></div>
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thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-49065297804280592612016-09-16T09:34:00.000-04:002016-09-16T09:34:00.892-04:00Photography Club (w/pics)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thames Photography Club took a trip to the Mitchell Beach last week! The club meets every Friday at 4:00pm. Some of the students submitted their photographs to be included on the Thames blog. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Mary Bader</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Mary Bader</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Mary Bader</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Mary Bader</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Jared Hoover</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Jared Hoover</td></tr>
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<br /><br /><br />thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-32580790735750442822016-09-15T15:50:00.000-04:002016-09-15T15:50:12.756-04:00Thames Student Government Debate TONIGHT @ 7pm!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Thames Academy students who are running for an office in our student government will be hosting a debate tonight at 7:00pm in the Weller Center. All Thames students are encouraged to attend!</div>
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Former Thames Academy student government president, Kevin Coleman (now an officer in the Mitchell College student government), will be acting as the moderator.</div>
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Come out and learn about your potential Student Government Leaders!!</div>
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thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-61433880102796009612016-09-15T14:39:00.000-04:002016-09-15T14:39:13.815-04:00Fresh Check Day Fun (lots of pics!)Thames students and staff participated in the Mitchell College Fresh Check Day on Wednesday afternoon! <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.6;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fresh Check Day is the signature program of The Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF). JPF works closely with colleges to plan and fund Fresh Check Day in an effort to bring awareness of mental health resources and coping strategies to college campuses. It is a celebratory fair-like event that includes:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 25.6px;">Thames Academy staff members Jennifer Sullivan and Ron Samul hosted the Fresh Check Day tent called "Love is Louder." This activity asked students to finish the statement "Love is Louder Than...." Take a look at the pictures below!!</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jenna, Victoria, Robert, Andrew, Jaya</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shayna and Jen (Thames Faculty)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nick M.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rebecca K.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ron (Thames Faculty) and Rebecca K.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thames alum, Alex S.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andrea, Thames CA (on right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eddie, Thames alum (right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike G. and Mike B.(Thames alums)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Connor, Thames alum</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kristian, Thames alum</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evan P.</td></tr>
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thamesacademyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09484951339452751256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133614244456577572.post-21212289044280798252016-09-14T10:00:00.000-04:002016-09-14T10:00:00.140-04:00Have You Heard About the App....Shazam?!Have you ever been in a restaurant, store or office and heard music playing that you wanted to know more about? Have you ever wondered about the artist or the song title of a song playing on the radio?<br />
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If so, then check out our highlighted app for the week - <i><span style="font-size: large;">Shazam</span></i>.<br />
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<a href="http://tatecmc.blogspot.com/2015/10/shazam.html">CLICK HERE to read our Technology Blog review of the app!</a></div>
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