Our House Annoucements
October 25, 2020
We Belong Here!
Hello Falcons!
This week's edition is includes a message from Ms. Stromberg on Science of Addiction for teens, the dangers of vaping, A Mindful Moment on Mindfulness being a Super Power, the Social/Emotional Lesson from Thrively on the necessity of Rest and Recharging, and upcoming Parent Events.
With Kindness,
Ms. Bohn, Mr. Lightner, Ms. Stromberg, and Mr. Tahapary
Jocbethem Tahapary: A-Le jtahapary@powayusd.com
Kenya Bohn: Li - Z ebohn@powayusd.com
Andrew Lightner: alightner@powayusd.com
Student Services Specialist: Sandra Stromberg sstromberg@powayusd.com
OVMS Counseling Canvas 2020-21
You'll need to be a student or observer of your student's canvas site to view the link.
Student Support Services' Corner
This week's Student Support Services' Corner begins with a video relevant to Red Ribbon Week. The message and video pertain to addiction with teens. The second video covers the dangers of vaping.
Understanding Addiction:
below is a video that will help you understand addiction. Drugs alter the development of the brain. The teen's brain is susceptible because it is still developing.
Teens can become addicted much quicker making addiction extremely difficult to overcome. 9 out of 10 teens who use drugs can become lifelong addicts.
Please watch this video
Understand addiction as a disease (wait 21)
Why Mindfulness is a Super Power!
Social Emotional Lesson-Recharge and Refresh!
To access Thrively please click on the link below
https://www.thrively.com/login/school/46048
Once prompted, enter your username and password which are the following
Username: Student Id Number (ex:1234567)
Password: qx1fpv
Once you are in you will be prompted to change your password. If you have logged in before, please use the last password you created. Feel free to look around.
Once you are logged in click on the link below.
https://www.thrively.com/lesson/detail/restore-yourself?sharer=1644834
This activity should take you less than 30 minutes.
Supporting Your Child's Mental Health During COVID-19
PUSD Parent Courses
Poway Unified has 21parent education workshop being offered this month online through Zoom.
The fliers is located below with more information and the cost for the course. Parents are able to enroll and pay online at Poway Adult School for the classes they are interested in attending!
Please visit our website for the parent education workshops that will be coming up at https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Parents/Active-Parenting. Parents can view and enroll in the courses they are interested in!
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· Preparing Positively for Puberty – TK-8th Grade
We can prepare our children for puberty by teaching them what to expect as their bodies transition from childhood to adulthood. Learn how to break down "the big puberty talk" into tiny talks that are more comfortable for both caregivers and children. Participants will review resources such as books and web sites that can simplify the process of starting a tiny talk. Activities that can promote a positive and practical attitude toward this important life stage will be discussed.
Monday, October 26th from 6:30pm-8:00pm Online Course via Zoom
Class fee: $16/individual or $27/couple
Please note, scholarships are available to parents who may be in need. Parent can contact the Caring Connections Center for more information.
Thank you for supporting PUSD Parent Education!
Parent Technology Presentation Week 2
COVID 19 Resources
Your Oak Valley Counseling Team
Jocbethem Tahapary: A-Le jtahapary@powayusd.com
Kenya Bohn: Li - Z ebohn@powayusd.com
Andrew Lightner: alightner@powayusd.com
Counseling Assistant: Belinda Pagaduan bpagaduan@powayusd.com
Student Services Specialist: Sandra Stromberg sstromberg@powayusd.com
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
The Access & Crisis Line San Diego 1-888-724-7240
The Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741.
California Warmline: 1-855-845-7415
Text TEEN to 83986