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7 THE SHEPHERD • FEBRUARY 2024 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO AT THE CORONADO FERRY LANDING 619.435.1225 WWW.SPIROSCAFE.COM Best Greek food in the region Draft beer varieties Imported & domestic wine Spacious indoor/outdoor seating Panoramic views of S.D. Bay Catering Available 909 Prospect Avenue 858.352.6588 spiroscuisine.com Now open in the heart of La Jolla! Extensive Greek & mediterranean menu Delicious Greek desserts Fine wines, local & imported draft beer Patio for outdoor seating A fulfilling dining experience Open for lunch & dinner, 11AM to 9PM Catering for all events, big & small Online order & delivery available GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Greek School Spring Semester has officially begun and we are excit- ed to welcome back our students. If you are interested in learning Greek we have classes for children (5-18 years of age) and adults of all ages. It’s not too late to register! All stu- dents, new and returning, children and adults, must complete registra- tions online at www.sdgreekschool. org. Tuitions can be completed on- line as well through our website. Children’s classes take place on Thursdays and Fridays from 5pm- 7pm. Adult classes take place Mon- day-Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm, both in person and virtually. For more information please visit our website at www.sdgreekschool.org. The students and teachers are busy preparing for our annual 25th of March Independence Day Celebra- tion. Please save the date, March 24th, 2024 , and buy your tickets ear- ly for this event, as it sells out every year! Enjoy a delicious fish luncheon amongst friends while celebrating the 203rd year anniversary of Greek Independence. We cannot wait to show you what our children and adult students have prepared for you! While approaching the end of the school year, school-related burnout increases for students of all ages as school demands increase causing ex- haustion, cynical and detached atti- tudes toward school, and feelings of inadequacy begin to peek due to in- security of meeting these demands. As a result, they experience intense stress and pressure. When students cannot cope with being under stress and pressure for a long time, they develop burnout symptoms that stem from school symptoms in three dimensions: physical, affective, and cognitive. Physical symptoms can include chronic tiredness; decreased energy and resistance to disease; head, back, and muscle aches; and disrupted sleep patterns. Affective symptoms include insecurity, a lack of confidence about the future, con- stantly feeling tense and irritable, being angry and impatient, exhib- iting less polite/respectful attitudes when relating with others, and de- veloping negative attitudes towards socialization opportunities. Cogni- tively, burnout can manifest as be- ing discontented with school work, being disinclined to engage in work completion and school-related envi- ronments, school absenteeism, and developing negative attitudes and beliefs towards life and its meaning. Signs of Stress and School Burnout: • Sudden dramatic change in the amount of effort put into school • Avoiding school and tests by refus- ing to attend school • Major change in attitude (moody or careless) • Disruptive behavior • Withdrawing from environments, social situations, or having emo- tional outbursts • Negative attitude towards school and teachers • Trouble concentrating • Procrastination Strategies for Parents: • Gather information from student and teacher(s) • Communicate directly with school staff • Schedule a meeting with the teacher and participate in solution based conversation • Check in school regularly and dai- ly academic requirements • Identify your child’s struggles and strengths and create a strength based approach • Support your child with these fol- lowing interventions: ✓ Promote a growth mindset ✓ Encourage your child to have a positive attitude towards the fu- ture ✓ Teach proactive coping strategies for both the home and school en- vironment ✓ Help your child prioritize tasks ✓ Create a calendar together and a checklist (helps with time manage- ment and reduces stress) ✓ Break activities into chunks Sponsored Announcement ✓ Check in with them and offer your help ✓ Encourage your child to add activities he/she enjoys into their daily schedule ✓ Allow your child to take frequent breaks and step away from activities that are becoming frustrating ✓ Increase healthy snacks ✓ Make sure your child gets a good night sleep by removing all electronics from their room and eliminate exposure to screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime Nancy Provataris, PhD Greek School Director stspyridongreekschool@gmail.com