Fontana Student Services Newsletter
RESOURCES, TIPS, TRICKS, AND MORE!
3rd Annual Walk for Wellness!
Donation & Registration link for parents/families: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Fontana/FalconsWalkforWellness
Social Media & Internet Safety w/ Fontana Police Department
Wednesday, April 10th at 4:00 PM
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/aoe-aick-bhp
Support Group for Middle School & High School Students!
Hope Week May 13-17th!
Hope Week is a week dedicated to mental health and wellness at Fontana School. Our Fontana School Hope Squad take the lead in planning this week. Dress up days and activities coming soon!
Free Community Meal๐!
Free Community Meal!
There will be a free dinner on the first Wednesday of every month at the Community Church of Fontana (275 Kinzie Ave, Fontana, WI 53125) from 4-6 PM. They will also have their thrift shop open at this time. All are welcome!
Housing, Groceries, & Gas Assistance ๐ ๐๐
If you are in need of assistance with finding affordable housing and/or paying for groceries or gas for your family, please reach out to Nikki Christensen (nchristensen@fontana.k12.wi.us)
Parenting Resources๐ถ!
Parenting Resources
The Parenting Network: More free workshops and discussion groups for parents including Dealing with Disobedience, Taming Temper Tantrums, Behavior at School, Self-Esteem, and Bullying. More information here: https://www.theparentingnetwork.org/triple-p-registration
Parents United: Free workshops for parents and professionals, which can now be attended virtually! Workshop topics include: Supporting students with ADHD, Resiliency, Mindfulness, and from ACES to Assets. More information here: http://parentsunitedwi.org/events/list/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=list&tribe-bar-date=2020-10-05
23-24 Wellness Groups
Weekend Lunches- Sign up now!
Health & Wellness Resources for Kids!
Therapy/Counseling Resources
Goodwill Vouchers
- Goodwill vouchers are available on a case by case basis for those in need.
- Please reach out to Nikki Christensen (nchristensen@fontana.k12.wi.us, 262-275-6881 #219).
Free Monthly Seminars
- At the James A. Wehner Auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School you can join a free monthly seminar brought to you by the Elkhorn Resilience Coalition.
- Third Wednesday of the month
- 6 PM to 7:30 PM
- Doors open at 5:30 PM, limit 75 in-person attendees.
Parenting/Mental Health Support
- FREE workshops and discussion groups for parents include building self-esteem, raising resilient children, bullying, and more!
- For more information: The Parenting Network
Sound Bath Experience!
Kim Lempart offers private and individual sessions for 60 or 90 minutes in her home or yours. See flyer below for more information regarding sound baths and specific information for upcoming sound baths.
Please feel free to contact her via this email, kimberlylempart@gmail.com
20 Coping Skills for Children & Adults!
- write it out and throw it out
- journaling
- write a letter to yourself or someone else
Self-soothe
- give yourself a hug
- rub your ears
- hold your own hand
Use your body
- stretch
- push against a wall
- exercise
- yoga: child's pose, downward dog
Disconnect
- walk in nature
- put technology away
Mindfulness
- imagine a train of thoughts
- identify five senses
- focus on your breath
Listen
- music
- guided meditations
Create
- art
- make a picture for someone
- write someone a letter