Counselor Connection
March
State Testing
TESTING SCHEDULE
3rd Grade
March 29 & 30 - Language Arts
April 19 & 20 - Math
4th Grade
March 29 & 30 - English Language Arts
April 19 & 20 - Math
5th Grade
March 31 - English Language Arts
April 21 - Math
April 26 - Science
Kids Aren't Always Logical
Does this sound familiar? Child: Can we finish my model airplane now? You: Not right now, I'm cooking dinner. Aren’t you getting hungry? Child: Pleeease! I’ve been waiting all day for this! You: Can't you see I'm in the middle of making dinner?
In these moments, it’s easy to forget that children aren’t miniature reasoning adults.
Sure, they can seem pretty mature. You can have conversations with them, and they will sometimes understand more than you expect. But other times, your child won’t grasp your reasoning — like the fact that you have to cook dinner or there won't be anything to eat.
It’s not that they’re trying to be difficult. Your child just doesn’t have a mature adult brain (yet).
One way to embrace these moments as growth opportunities is to practice the art of compromise.
You: How about we finish your airplane after I get the casserole in the oven? Child: O'kay! I’ll get it ready for us! These moments of give-and-take and compromise are crucial for your child’s growth.
Big Life Journal
Kimball Camp YMCA
Catcher's Corner
Catcher has been busy supporting our students at school and in their extracurricular activities. He takes pride in supporting students' social and emotional needs and to providing a positive outlet to students each and every day.
You can find updates and photos of Catcher on his Facebook Page@ bcs-Catcher
Bear Bags
Heating Assistance
Parent Cafes
Maumee Valley Guidance Center's Parent Cafés are evenings of sharing, supporting, and socializing amongst parents. It’s a time for parents to connect with other parents, share ideas, and practice self- care. Each Parent Café is three evenings and includes a free family meal. Parent Café is open to all parents and caregivers living in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams Counties. Parent Cafes are currently being held virtually.
Upcoming Parent Cafe Dates:
Tuesdays- February 8, 15, and 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30
For more information or to register, contact Karen at 419-785-3835 or email at mvgcprevention@mvgcohio.org, or visit Maumee Valley Guidance Center.
Mental Health America
Our mental health is in constant flux and ebbs and flows on a daily basis. Many things can impact this including our physical health. The connection between our physical body and our mental health is important and may be something worth exploring when thinking about staying mentally healthy. Learn more about whole health and what you can do to improve your overall wellness by visiting Mental Health America.
For additional information on Mental Health America:
STOP!T APP
STOPit provides students with an easy app to safely and anonymously report anything of concern to school officials. STOPit empowers students to stand up for themselves and others while giving our school the insight we need to keep students safe. Students can report bullying/cyberbully, inappropriate student/teacher relationship, violence threat, hazing, weapons possession, drugs/alcohol, and substance abuse.
The BE Code to enter for the STOPit App is: BES004002
National Online Safety
The internet has transformed the ability to access content. Many apps that children use are dependent on user-generated content which can encourage freedom of expression, imagination and creativity. However, due to the sheer volume uploaded every day, it can be difficult for platforms to regulate and moderate everything, which means that disturbing or distressing images, videos or audio clips can slip through the net. That’s why we’ve created this guide to provide parents and carers with some useful tips on keeping children safe online. Visit the National Online Safety website for an additional resources on how to keep your children safe.
Community Resources
Many families may have concerns that extend beyond the educational needs of their children. If you need help finding resources in our community such as food, financial assistance, health care, and mental health services, please let us help you.
Williams County Resource Guide
Williams County Health Department
Northwest Ohio Community Action Coalition
JFS Financial AssistanceMental Health Resources
Williams County Resource Guide
Williams County Referral Resource Guide
Ohio Mental Health Resource Guide
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Council for Behavioral Health
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
Four County Suicide Prevention Coalition
Suicide Prevention Life Line: 800-273-8255
Crisis Line: 1-800-468-4357
Substance Abuse Prevention Resources
Ohio COVID-19 Resources
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a new set of online tools to help teens, kids, and parents deal with the mental and emotional impacts of COVID-19. Videos and comic strip-style illustrated stories — in both English and Spanish — guide kids and parents through classic cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and skills that can help them cope and develop healthy ways of dealing with stressful situations.
Important Contact Information:
Behavioral health related questions: covid19BH@mha.ohio.gov
COVID-19-related OTP questions: OTP_COVID19@mha.ohio.gov
Housing questions: COVID19Housing@mha.ohio.gov
Telehealth questions: COVID19BHTelehealth@mha.ohio.gov
COVID Careline 1-800-720-9616.
March
March 17: Grandparents Day
March 18: Teacher Workday: No School for Students
March 21 - March 25: Spring Break
March 29: District Wide State Testing Window Opens