Student Newspaper
Check out the first school newspaper created by students!
Parent Worksop: Positive Parenting
We had AMAZING turnout to our parenting workshop on 1/27. I am sharing resources presented by the New York Foundling at the workshop.
PowerPoint-> Parenting Program-pdf
Alternative to Corporal Punishment.pdf
Financial Assistance Programs.pdf
Helping Children Cope with Fear and Separation from Loved Ones.pdf
Recreational Family Activities.pdf
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Ms. Kump and Ms. Callender
Current Events and Resources
After the latest shocking events in our Country we wanted to provide resources for you and your family. Many may be feeling shocked, scared or angry after recent events. Our goal is to make sure our school still feels like a safe place for your children.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to support you and your children.
Ms. Callender and Ms. Kump
Helping Kids Navigate Scary News Stories
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/helping-kids-navigate-scary-news-stories
Helping Kids Understand the Riots at the Capitol
How to Avoid Passing Anxiety to your Kids
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-avoid-passing-anxiety-on-to-your-kids/
Mental Health Supports
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/parents-caregivers
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/mental-health
Radical Self-Care in the Face of Mounting Racial Stress
Navigating the Holidays
The holidays may be especially difficult for you and your family this year. Gathering for the holidays may not be possible for a variety of reasons. We are attaching some resources from Good Grief. They may help you plan how to navigate the upcoming holidays in these ever changing times. This may be especially helpful if you have experienced any loss or illness. Resources_for_the_holidays.zip
We am sending good thoughts to you all. Please reach out if you need more help.
Ms. Callender and Ms. Kump
Family Resources
Time are very difficult right now and we know there are a lot of barriers that can hinder success during remote learning. Some of these resources may be able to support you during these times. If you are in need of something that is not listed please reach out and we will do our best to help you.
Resources:
September Focus: Remote Learning
Remote learning can be a challenge for both parents and children. As this year begins all students will be working remotely either full or part time.
Take a look at these tips for helping your children learn best home.
remote learning help for parents.docx
22 Remote Learning Tips For Parents Helping at Home.docx
Take a look at these tips for supporting mental health needs
As always we are here to help. If you have a question or have a topic you would like us to focus on next month please reach out.
Ms. Callender (Grades 2,3,4)
Ms. Kump (Grades K, 1, 5)
Back to School
Back to school looks and feels differently this year which can be causing stress and anxiety in children. We are sharing resources that may be useful during this time. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.
Ms. Callender and Ms. Kump
Self Care
Self Care
Self-Care 1.docx **** This one have the most tips and videos you can utilize immediately!
30 Things We Can Do For Our Emotional Health:
30ThingsWeCanDoForOurEmotionalHealthSELResourceSheet 1.pdf
Adult Handbook on How to Talk to Teens:
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Coping with Stress During an Outbreak SAMHSA 1.pdf
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook (an amazing resource that lets you create a plan for yourself!)
Coronavirus-Anxiety-Workbook.pdf
Managing Stress
covid-19-managing-stress-anxiety.pdf
Mental Health Tips
COVID-19-Mental-Health-Tips-HSPH 1.pdf
Hotlines
For kids:
Books- dave-the-dog-coronavirus-1-1 1.pdf
CDC Coping After a Disaster storybook 1.pdf
Coronavirus_ABookForChildren.pdf
Coping skills -A-TO-Z-OF-CALMING-TECHNIQUES.pdf