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Creating a Bright Future for our Bulldogs
Board of Education Filing
Resilience and Thanksgiving
Ready, set, go!
A+ for Education awards 2020 mini-grants
Meals during virtual learning
MHS students learn sewing
Esports create student opportunities
District funds Junior ACT
School Bus Safety
Mexico: A welcoming community
Mexico 59 awarded MOSBHA Grant
Parade Route & Homecoming Information
Homecoming 2020
Focusing on the positive
A Caring Comeback
Marching Band prioritizes inclusiveness
Meals for every child
Annual Tax Rate Hearing
Immunizations & Health Services
School Supply Lists 2020-21
MHS Graduation
Lehnen named HAW Assistant Principal
Board of Education Elections June 2
Pandemic Electronic Benefits (P-EBT)
Public Notice: CARES Act
Technology & instruction during school closure
Honoring the Class of 2020
Family Check In
Food service updated through closure
Staying positive during COVID-19
Learning at Home
You count at Mexico 59
Chastain named Assistant Superintendent
Bulldog Strong, CharacterStrong
Keeping kids safe online
Kids In the Kitchen
Goal Setting: Start with the End in Mind
Mexico 59 welcomes new Superintendent
Your tax dollars support education
The Value of Recess
Transitions
Continuing JAG school & community partnership
Authentic Relationships: Making Minds Stronger
Addressing concerns with the school
School Board Filing
Living through Research Paper Season
A+ announces education grants
TOPs Club: Teen Outreach Program
Yes, our students need sleep!
MHS goes 1:1
Protect yourself from the flu
Student-led meetings benefit Special Education
Home-to-School Connection
Let's Meet!
Focusing on the Positive at HAW
Expect to Connect
School Bus Safety for Parents
New Year Brings Changes
2019 MAP Results
Tax Rate Hearing 2019
Building Open Houses
2019-20 Student Registration
2018 MAP results available
Snow Days & School Cancellations
Student Success at MHS
Mexico CTA and the Famous Turkey Turnover
Benefits of Attending Summer School for Your Child
Testing Season is upon us
Summer Food Service
Summer School 2021
Behind the Scenes
Leading the Pack Part 1
Leading the Pack Part 2
Leading the Pack-Part 3
It Takes a Village
The Wheels on the Bus
Getting Involved
Getting Involved in School
Grading for Learning
Grading for Learning 1
textile program
Mental Health
IT Feature
MMS-Building Relationships
Community Involvement
Restorative Practices @ MMS
JAG Program
Oasis Tutoring
Thankfulness in education
Why Reading to Your Young Kids is Important
Why Reading to Your Child is So Important
Employability at MHS
MMS Reality Store Leaves Impression
Wrestling
Sammy & Sparkle
Business Classes and our Community
What Happened to the Cafeteria Cinnamon Rolls?
ESports
Critical Shortage
Comprehensive Wellness
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Camp Hawthorne
Your Future Is Bright
Project Lead the Way
School Board Appreciation Week
MHS Academic Team
MAP/EOC Testing
1st Annual Hotop Classic
5th Graders Getting Ready to Make the Move
MHS Speech Team
2022 Summer School
Special Olympics
Summer Meals Rock!
Taking the Learning Outside of the Classroom
Bulldog Esports Program Continues to Blaze Trails
Volunteering Comes From the Heart
21-22 Activities Wrap Up
What Summer Looks Like
MHS Academic Team Wrap Up
Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog!
New BOE members
2022-2023 Meal Program Info
Community Giving is Off the Charts
New School Year is Right Around the Corner
What Do I Need For School?
Lunch Buddy Recruitment
Transportation is Ready to Roll
FFA Teaches Lifelong Skills
Oasis Tutoring Recruitment
Team is NOT Just About the Game
Our Technology is the Best!
Military Services-College & Career Ready
Ty Lue Community Service Day
Why Reading to Your Children is So Important
22-23 MHS Academic Team
Senior Information
MMS Reality Store Leaves Huge Impact on Students
Marching Band Highlights
Thankfulness in the Education World
What Does Community Mean to You?
MPS Has a Certified School Safety Specialist
Mexico Special Olympics Has a Vision
A Day in the Life of a School Librarian
Pioneers in Education
MELC Says Happy New Year!
Stop Arm Violations Info from Transportation
What Makes a Great Mentor?
Celebrating Our School Counselors
Community Teachers Association (CTA)
Our School Resource Officers are Awesome!
TOPS Program
Inclusion Revolution
School Board Appreciation Week 2023
MHS Academic Team Highlights
It's Time for State Testing!
A Letter to My High School Self
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month
All Things Summer School 2023
Comprehensive Wellness is Key
Social Emotional Learning Begins at Home
Pre-K and K Screening is Coming Up Soon
Attendance Matters!
Summer Food Program
ESports Year In Review
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Getting Ready for 23-24
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Posted on 01/08/2020
Tough Transitions
by Mrs. Desiree Pezley, Eugene Field Asst Principal
The struggle is real. These words might describe your feelings this week if you are a student, parent, or teacher who is adjusting to returning back to school or work after being on Christmas break. Let’s be honest though, whether we are transitioning back to school, work, or any other kind of schedule after taking time off it is TOUGH! It is nice to have a break from our “normal”. However, we forget just how important schedules, routines, and habits are and how they support our overall health.
This first week back from break will be the hardest on our young people. For two weeks they have most likely had a more lax sleep schedule, with later bedtimes and mornings spent sleeping in. They may have even been lucky enough to catch some zzzzzzs throughout the day when they were feeling the effects of those late nights. The return to school means their young bodies and brains will be experiencing high levels of exertion for the entirety of the day in classes and social interactions with others. Ample rest is crucial for children and adults to be their best self.
On top of poor sleeping habits, if your household is anything like mine, your recent diet might have included chocolates, candy canes, cookies and on a “good day” maybe mac-n-cheese, crackers and cheese, pizza, or Poptarts. While a diet like this is a welcomed break for busy families, it doesn’t always promote or support mental or physical health or help our kids keep up with the demands of the school day. This is nothing you haven’t heard before, but starting the day with nutrition fuels young brains and bodies. In addition, it is important to encourage the consumption of water. The human body needs to be hydrated to function at its best. Encourage you kids (and yourself) to consume water throughout the day and in their time at home. On a positive note, it’s free!
It is human nature to operate on schedules and routines, which may have went on vacation when your children left school on December 20th. As those schedules and routines fall back into place, consider consistency. A consistent routine at night before bed can prep the body for a restful sleep. Whether that includes dinner, books, and brushing teeth or practices, dinner, and a tv show try to find consistency. This can be beneficial to your young loved ones in the evening and in the morning. A downfall of our household is getting up too late due to the lack of sleep. Then our mornings are chaotic and emotional. Plan ahead for an early rise, allowing your littles time to complete a daily morning routine.
Remember, these schedules, routines, and habits are a work in progress in every household. What works for other families may not be what works best for your family. Trust that I am no expert, and if you visited our home you would have plenty of advice to share. Parents, you know your kids and families. Strive to do what is best for them, even when it is difficult, because you matter in every way, every day to them.