ATARAXIA - Word of the Week

The word of the week is ataraxia which is a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquility. With all that’s going on around us with COVID-19 and transitioning to continue our daily responsibilities remotely, remember to sustain a state of ataraxia. As students of leaning, use this opportunity to challenge yourselves to remain positive outlook and adapt to the changes around you with an opened mind. 

Now Get that Tassel at Wallace Community College.

Shanisty Johnson

Census - Word of the Week

Today’s word of the week is Census. Census is an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals. In the United States, the census records every 10 years. It’s delivered in the form of a questionnaire by mail, and counts everyone who lives in your house on April 1.

The census is important because it is how our community receives its funding for things such as our fire stations, our schools, our medical clinics, and much more. Census 2020 is about to begin. Complete the census. Our future depends on it. 

by Shanisty Johnson

The link below is a video providing more information on census 2020 and its purpose. 

FLU vs Allergies vs COVID-19

FLU, ALLERGIES, and COVID-19 are all common illnesses that surrounds us daily. With COVID-19 currently being the most severe, it is important to know the symptoms of each illness, and how they differ so the appropriate actions can be taken if symptoms appear. Below is a diagram that explains the symptoms of the flu, allergies, and COVID-19, along with a video that accompanies it. As students of learning, please use this opportunity to educate yourselves on the symptoms of these illnesses to ensure your health and safety, as well as others around you.

By Shansity White

Words of the WEEK

ISOLATION, QUARANTINE, and SOCIAL DISTANCING are three terms that have become part of our new norm relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Although these terms are often used together, they are quite different in meaning. 

ISOLATION refers to a person or place to be or remain alone or apart from others. QUARANTINE is a restriction on the movement of people and goods which is intended to prevent the spread of disease and pest. Lastly, SOCIAL DISTANCING is the practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people or of avoiding direct contact with other people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease to minimize exposure.  

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has asked that we all practice these actions over the next few weeks to ensure your health and safety.  As students of learning, take this opportunity to read and study, as you do your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19. CNN released an article recently of a Kentucky man who has been diagnosed with the Coronavirus, but refuses to be quarantined. In an effort to keep the man from spreading the virus to others, deputies have surrounded his home.

By Ms. Shanisty White

Check out this video on Isolation, Quarantine and Social Distancing: 

Pandemic - Word of the week

Our word of the week is Pandemic. Mainly, pandemic was among the top lookups on Merriam-Webster website on February 24, 2020, after the reports of the global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The term pandemic represents an outbreak of a disease over a wide geographic area that affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population. Pandemic differs from an epidemic because an epidemic is confined to specific group in a localized area. Therefore, a pandemic is a widespread and extensive epidemic.
(https://www.merriam-webster.com/news-trend-watch/pandemic-spikes-amid-reports-20200224)


Below is a short video about the common handshake to avoid the spread of a pandemic.

Prolific - Word of the Week

The word of the week is Prolific. Prolific means producing much fruit. Someone or something that is prolific is fruitful or highly productive. As we know, many things can get in the way while becoming that top-notch student such as procrastination, discipline, and everyone’s all-time favorite, SENIORITIS. Although it can be challenging to stay on top of your studies while juggling life, as a student of learning, you must become a prolific college student, and below is a short video on productivity to aid you.

by Ms. Shanisty White

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