At Rapoport Academy, we are committed to encouraging, supporting, and empowering our students to become their best selves. The counseling team is excited for a new school year and the opportunity to support your child's mental health and wellness.

This month, our focus is Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness. We want every student to feel safe, heard, and supported. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and building healthy emotional skills early helps students cope with stress, solve problems, and lead healthier lives.

As part of our district-wide commitment, students will receive age-appropriate Suicide Prevention & Mental Health lessons throughout January. These lessons help students:

🌟 Recognize and identify emotions

💬 Use safe, healthy language

🚫 Understand why joking about self-harm is unsafe

🧰 Learn coping strategies (like grounding and box breathing)

🙋 Know when and how to ask for help

🤝 Identify trusted adults in their support network

We believe that teaching these skills early makes a lasting, positive impact on student well-being and school safety.

Your partnership helps us keep our students safe, supported, and thriving. Thank you for trusting us with your child’s well-being.