MEM Wellness Team

  Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter   Parent/Teacher/Community November 25, 2020 Grateful Gatherings Small gatherings or even spending time alone can bring joy in a whole new way. New ways to celebrate may become your new traditions.  Get out the family recipes or try a new one. Cooking is a great way to bond with your loved ones. Care packages/cards/letters. Everyone loves mail. Send a surprise to family, friends or a neighbor. Make your home cozy. You're spending more time at home, make it inviting for a game, movie or activity. For a great way to get out of the house safely, drive through a festive neighborhood or walk through a tree farm. Don't forget the hot chocolate! It's going to be a busy week...join the Gratitude Challenge! Read of the week:  The Giving Tree November Theme:  Being a Respectful Student Kind Words and Actions Empathy Visit:   Ms. Hodgdon's Interactive Office Listen:  What I Wish Everyone Knew About Gratitude - a Podcast with...

  Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter   Parent/Teacher/Community November 22, 2020 Micro Affirmations Small acts of inclusion and kindness to acknowledge someone's value and accomplishments. Gestures and smiles motivate those in our lives. Try to engage in short personal stories or shares. Credit or effort, either publicly or privately. Memorial students are filling each others buckets every day! This is a picture from our cafeteria of the kind words and actions of our students. Read of the week:  What Does It Mean to be Present? November Theme:  Being a Respectful Student Kind Words and Actions Empathy Visit:   Ms. Hodgdon's Interactive Office Upcoming opportunities: Virtual Fam Jam - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday November 14th - 11:00am-12:20pm  Memorial School - Adopt-a-Family Stuff the Turkey Food Drive - Video featuring Mr. V and Mrs. Dyer Talk Time with Your Student: Do you have trouble finding out about his/her school day?  Try thes...

   Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter   Parent/Teacher/Community November 13, 2020 Kindness and Happiness are linked Kindness is a crucial element in any classroom environment. Educators are increasingly focused on how it can be taught and how it can be practiced on a daily basis.  We need to invest in our students caring for others. Kindness makes us happier and more productive. Read of the week:  My Mouth is a Volcano November Theme:  Being a Respectful Student Kind Words and Actions Empathy Visit: Ms. Hodgdon's Interactive Office Upcoming opportunities: Virtual Fam Jam - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday November 14th - 11:00am-12:20pm  Memorial School - Adopt-a-Family Stuff the Turkey Food Drive - Video featuring Mr. V and Mrs. Dyer Talk Time with Your Student: Do you have trouble finding out about his/her school day?  Try these questions Changes in Holiday Routines due to Coronavirus Helping Children Cope with Changes from Covid-19...

  Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter   Parent/Teacher/Community November 8, 2020