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Dear Falcon Families,

During this ever changing climate we are now living in due to the coronavirus, I am providing services for students and families by utilizing Google online platform. You can schedule an online session with me through this link:

https://calendly.com/mrsroach-counselor-meetings

Please take a look at the attached articles below. I hope you find this information helpful as we are all trying to navigate some uncharted waters. Even though I miss seeing our PGUSD students, I'm taking advantage of modern technology to connect with students and families through my Google Classroom.

Students can access my Google Classroom with this class code: xillk3w

I am also updating our social emotional learning library below. There are books on various topics for both children and parents. Most of these books can be purchased online. Some can be found at our local library branch. I am also planning on reading books over the coming weeks in my GOOGLE classroom so don't forget to join.

I work at both Robert Down and Pacific Grove Middle Schools. Please email if you have questions about the school counseling program.

Sincerely,

Zoe Roach, School Counselor

zroach@pgusd.org

Welcome

The school counseling program at Forest Grove works to serve all students and the larger school community through both individuals, group and classroom guidance counseling. As student advocates, we recognize the uniqueness and personal worth of each child. Our job is to support the social and emotional growth of our students so that they feel connected to their school community and confident in their ability to learn.

Our office hours are below. Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have questions about the school counseling program at Forest Grove.

Sincerely,

Zoe Roach, School Counselor

zroach@pgusd.org

Office Hours: Monday -Thursday

Forest Grove Elementary (831)646-6560 X126

Sonda Frudden, School Counselor

sfrudden@pgusd.org

Robert Down Elementary: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (1/2 day), Friday

Robert Down (831) 646-6540 X139

TOOLBOX

'TOOLBOX' is our SEL (social, emotional learning) program. Toolbox builds resilience, self-mastery, and empathy for ourselves and others. TOOLBOX enables us to use the inner "Tools" that already exist inside us. When we as teachers, parents, and/or caregivers use and model TOOLBOX in our daily lives, we foster children's abilities to manage their own emotional, social, and academic success. Please join us in September for two TOOLBOX parent events. I look forward to sharing this wonderful social and emotional learning curriculum with you!

Screenagers: NEXT CHAPTER

WHEN

Thursday, Nov. 7th, 6:30pm

WHERE

PGMS Performing Arts Center, 835 Forest Avenue, PG

MORE INFORMATION

PGMS is happy to announce PGUSD’s screening of the new Screenagers movie, Screenagers: NEXT CHAPTER

Film Synopsis:

From the director of SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age comes Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience and is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world.

Filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston uses a personal lens and professional eye to help parents flip the script on stress, anxiety, and depression. We follow Delaney as she finds herself at a loss on how to help her own teens as they struggle with their e

motional wellbeing. Ruston sets out to understand these challenges in our current screen-filled society, and how we as parents and schools empower teens to overcome mental health challenges and build emotional agility, communication savvy, and stress resilience.

January 2020

Character Trait of the Month: Caring

Kindness Week: Tuesday, January 21-24

A week of student-organized kindness stations and activities. Please come and join us for some of these events.

Join us for our first community based reading group. Sponsored by PGUSD’s Center for Student and Family Engagement
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Robert Down Elementary Cafeteria
5:30 pm family dinner
6:00-7:00 pm book discussion

Kindness Week Spirit Days
Jan 21-24

Tuesday-Rock Star Day-
“Rock Stars for Kindness”
Rock T-Shirt, Black Clothes, Stars

Wednesday-Beach Day
”Ride the Wave of Kindness”-
Hawaiin Shirts, Sunglasses, Leis

Thursday -Crazy Day
“Crazy for Kindness”
Crazy Hair, Crazy Socks or Mismatched Clothes

Friday-PJ Day-
“Dreaming of Kindness”

Community Mental Health Resources

For searchable lists of area therapists and specializations:

https://mccamft.org/find-therapist

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Sam's Guide to Monterey County Family Resources - provides a comprehensive list of area resources from Mental Health, Wellness, Caregiving, Food and Shelters

http://mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us/docs/SAMs_01_2017.pdf

YWCA Monterey County - 831-422-8602

provides counseling for families, couples, children, and individuals experiencing domestic violence, human trafficking or other crimes.

https://www.ywcamc.org/our-programs/mentalhealthcounseling/

Community Human Services- 831-394-4622

CHS’ Family Service Centers offer a variety of professional, affordable mental health programs for low-income individuals and families.

https://chservices.org/mental-health/


Good People Everywhere By Linea Gilen Our January book club event book.	The Kindness Quilt By Nancy Elizabeth Wallace Our January book club event book.