Wellness Newsletter - October 11, 2020




Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter 

Parent/Teacher/Community

Week 4


Responsibility is communicating effectively.

Problem Solving is an essential skill, knowing how big the problem is is the first step!   

“I” messages vs “You” messages.  Communicating your feelings and needs with “I” messages is non-confrontational and usually the most effective.  Here is some a video about the power of I” MESSAGES


Talk Time is so important: Do you have trouble finding out how your child’s day went?  Try these questions


October Theme: 

Being a Responsible Student

Whole Body Listening

Problem Solving


It's a tool, not a Rule.


Listening with your whole body, shows the teacher that you are ready to learn in school, during remote learning and on distance days.



How BIG is Your Problem?

0

Glitch

  • Making a mess

  • Need a pencil

  • Forgot something

  • Bathroom

  • Teacher didn’t call on me



I can fix it myself!

I can handle it!

Ignore

1

Small Problem

  • Frustrated/Bothered

  • Confused

  • Problems in Line

  • Won’t share

  • Lost game



“I” Message

Use words

Walk away

Wait/cool off

Ask a Friend

2

Big Problem

  • Too rough or not respecting space

  • Hurtful words

  • Your words didn’t work

  • Work is Confusing 


Ask a Teacher


“Take a Break”


Reflection Sheet

3

Emergency!

  • Hurt

  • Fire

  • Not Safe

Get a Teacher

911


When you have small problems, try Kelso Choices.


Kelso's Choices



School Resources for Hybrid and Remote Learning:


Tips for Remote & Distance Learning


Yoga for the Whole Family


Virtual Calming Room


Read of the Week:

 How do Dinosaurs go to school?

Resources:

New:

Holiday Wishes Letter/Holiday Help

Help from the School Health Office


More Resources from previous newsletters:

Help for Parents with Routines and Getting Back to School

Google Meet: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

 

Memorial School Wellness Team

Beth Purcell, Assistant Principal, purcellb@sau25.net

Anna Cook, School Nurse, cooka@sau25.net

Christine Hodgdon, School Counselor, hodgdonc@sau25.net

Katelyn LeBlanc, School Social Worker, leblanck@sau25.net

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