tips for school success
we@sel together for social emotional learning in october
In the flyer you will find tips on homework, time management, working with teachers and community resources. Hopefully, you might find something that helps you and your elementary school child. If you are to starting notice changes in their attitude about school, there is a good read below. Videos for your enjoyment as well.
Everything is clickable and don't forget to browse the families and teen sites too. I hope you all have a nice October!
Linda Campbell
student services
school counsellor
helping your child succeed in elementary school
3 Signs It’s Time to Talk With Your Child’s Teacher
Email is often a good way to communicate with your child’s teacher.
Asking the teacher to clarify something can help you work together as a team.
Don’t let problems fester—ask questions sooner rather than later.
Read more here.
Sometimes it’s not what you say but how you say it. If you want to effectively communicate with your child’s teacher, try these sentence starters.
- “I’m concerned about my child’s...”
- “Help me understand...”
- “What was the goal of this assignment?”
- “Have you considered...”
- “I’ve noticed...”
- “It seems as if she has a harder time doing __ when __.”
- “Her IEP provides her with __. How does that look in the classroom?”
- “How can I help?”
Geri Coleman Tucker
community resources in sd57
Child and Youth Mental Health Program
Support to children, youth, and/or their families who are facing a difficult time.
۰ stress management ۰ anger management
۰ grief and loss ۰ depression or anxiety
۰ suicide risk assessment ۰ relationship or family issues
McBride: 250-569-2266 250-569-2200 fax rvssmcbride@telus.net
Valemount: 250-566-9107 250-566-0011 fax rvssvalemount@telus.net
Traumatic Grief Education Support Group HOPE * GRIEF * SUPPORT
There is a new eight-week homicide/suicide (or any other traumatic death) loss and grief educational support group for the first time in Prince George. The group provides the safety and space we need to heal. Place: PRINCE GEORGE TBA
Dates: Tuesdays, September 30 to November 25, 2014 (No class November 11th)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Info: Kim Dixon (250) 561-8033, kimdixon@bcsspg.org; or Denise Torgerson (250) 563-2551 or email dtorgerson@hospiceprincegeorge.ca
ITSY BITSY YOGA
Parents learn dozens of poses to soothe and support their babies' development.
TOT Itsy Bitsy Yoga offers a yoga class that complements a tot's curiosity and exploration of movement.
No cost
SIGN UP is required ahead of time.
BABY Itsy Bitsy Yoga (Ages: 3 weeks - early crawling) Fridays 11 am- 12 pm
TOT Itsy Bitsy Yoga (Ages: Crawling - 24 months) Fridays 9:30 - 10:30 am
Location: AiMHi 950 Kerry Street
We will be running 4 week sessions periodically from Sept thru June. Contact for dates.
IDP @ 250-564-6408 ex 247, 248, 249, or 274 or by email at idp@aimhi.ca
Parenting After Separating
Contact the Family Justice Centre at 250-565-4222.
Linda Campbell
student services
school counsellorEmail: lcambpell@sd57.bc.ca
Website: https://www.smore.com/1kbbv
Location: Prince George, BC, Canada
Twitter: @weaselwe