October Family Newsletter
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Social & Emotional Learning Competency |
Responsible Decision Making
- Safety & societal factors
- Problem solving skills in daily academic & social situations
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Theme of the Month |
Drug Awareness
Bullying Prevention
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Helpful Tips |
Problem Solving Steps
1.Say the problem (without blame)
2. Think of solutions (safe and respectful)
3. Explore consequences (what would happen if.....)
4. Pick the best solution (make your plan)
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Community Resources |
Click here for the community resource list.
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Family and Community Engagement |
During the week of October 5th-9th 2020, elementary, intermediate and middle schools will host academic/social-emotional learning sessions. These sessions are designed with you in mind -the busy yet supportive D'ville parent.
October sessions:
- Virtual vs in-person learning
- Attendance expectations
- Personal health & hygiene practices
- How to communicate with children
Teaching Responsibility to Children:
This series addresses the broad parenting issues that impact children becoming responsible. This section will cover some specific things parents can do to encourage this trait. Read more >
For more information, visit the FACE calendar HERE.
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Wellness |
12 Steps to Improve Family Wellness in 2020 and Beyond
This guide shows you 12 ways to improve family wellness this year. Create new routines that help you and your family to live a healthy, more fulfilled lifestyle. Read More >
Mindfulness Exercises for Parents
Here are helpful mindfulness exercises for parents to develop the skills needed for unexpected stressful situations and will help you become better parent. Read More >
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Words of Wisdom |
"All of us share the responsibility and the opportunity to co-create a better world."
Christiana Figeueres
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Books for the Family |
Parenting:
The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
by Sean Covey
Children:
Bubble Gum Brain
by Julia Cook
Teen:
Life Inside My Mind: 31 Authors Share Their Personal Struggles
by Maureen Johnson, Robison Wells, Lauren Oliver, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Amy Reed, Aprilynne Pike, Rachel M. Wilson, Dan Wells, Amber Benson, E. Kristin Anderson, Sarah Fine, Kelly Fiore-Stultz, Ellen Hopkins, Scott Neumyer, Crissa-Jean Chappell, Francesca Lia Block, Tara Kelly, Kimberly McCreight, Megan Kelley Hall , Hannah Moskowitz, Karen Mahoney, Tom Pollock, Cyn Balog, Melissa Marr, Wendy Toliver, Cindy L. Rodriguez, Candace Ganger, Sara Zarr, Cynthia Hand, Francisco X. Stork, Jessica Burkhart (Author, Editor)
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Relaxing Musical Moment |