News from Student Services
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News from Student Services
Nature Hill Student Services Staff:
Brenda Barker, 6-8th grade School Counselor barkerb@oasd.org
Peihua Reinke, 5-6th grade School Counselor reinkep@oasd.org
Nicole Mara, School Social Worker maran@oasd.org
Heather Olwig, School Psychologist olwigh@oasd.org
Does your student need some support and want to schedule a meeting with someone from Student Services?
Parents/Guardians, please share this link with your student(s). The purpose of this link is to allow students to request a meeting with one of the student services team members. This link is a confidential link that will only be viewed by the student services team. If you have concerns or would like to request that your child is seen by one of the SST members, please send an email to the individual you wish to connect with.
Link to request form: https://forms.gle/cBkR8SBZxP17a6pV8
7th Grade Wellness Survey
This link from the Center for Disease Control describes what anxiety and depression can look like in children and when and how to seek support. https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/depression.html
Understood: Newsletter for Parents with a Variety of Topics
5th and 6th Grade Classroom Guidance - Conflict and Bullying
This month 5th and 6th graders are learning about the differences between peer conflict and bullying. They are identifying bullying behaviors and how to address bullying if it happens to them or others. Students are also learning about how to become an upstander instead of a bystander if they witness a bullying situation that is happening. Finally, other school resources are being introduced to students so they know whom they can go to for help if necessary.
7th Grade Guidance Lessons - Identifying and Coping with Feelings
Healing Hearts Young Adult Grief Support Group
Opportunity for your family- Free Food!
Feeding America Flyer:
Community Events
Your Choice Prevention Education
- Lessons Learned from Marijuana Legalization (March 3rd)
- ABC's of THC (March 17th)
- Commercialization of Marijuana & Social Justice (March 24th)
- Impact to Workplace and Drug Policy Solutions (March 31st)
Find the links to register and other information on https://www.yourchoiceprevention.org/upcoming-programs
Parents United
Parents United is a coalition with local school districts. Their goal is to empower/help parents become effective advocates and informed decision makers. They provide educational workshops frequently featuring experts in various fields presenting on many topics. Events have been scheduled for 2020-21! As we begin the school year, 25 participants will be allowed to attend in person. A virtual attendance option will be available through Zoom. Please indicate how you will attend when you register. And please make note of our the in person location at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel this year.
Click here for our 2020-21 Event Brochure
What is Mental Health?
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act and has an impact on our emotional well-being. How we handle stress, make decisions, and interact with others are all pieces of our mental health. If we experience mental health struggles our mood, behaviors and thinking may be impacted. Mental health problems are common but with help, we can get support to improve our emotional health.
You may have noticed the phone numbers on the back of your student's name badges. These numbers for the crisis text line and the suicide hotline allow for our students to reach out for support if needed and develop coping skills to get through the tough times of the tween and teen years.