Hall Counselor Corner 2020-21
October 19th
Welcome to week 5 of the 2020-2021 School Year
Digital Health
Hello Hall Families!
Technology, which was already so important in our daily lives, has become even more integral during this school year during Comprehensive Distance Learning. Devices which are used for communication, browsing the web, playing video games, and watching movies are now being used throughout the day to help our students learn and engage with their schooling. While it is fantastic that we are able to use these tools to learn, it is important to acknowledge the effects that screens can have on us and our students. They can effect our student's:
- Behaviors - constant use, as well as features like "auto-play", can be habit forming.
- Brains - we can become more forgetful, unable to function without tools like GPS and calendar Apps. The screen can even have an addictive effect.
- Sleep - Blue lights used in many screens can trick our brains into thinking it is day, making it hard to sleep.
It may feel as if students are on different devices throughout the day and it can be hard to balance our time online and offline. You can check our Internet Matters for some tips on how to help our students use screens in a healthy manner.
Resources
Please reach out if you are in need of anything and I can help you to navigate the resources available to us and find the supports you need during these times.
Positive Thought for the Week
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.“
- Dalai Lama
"H" "A" double "L"
"H" "A" double "L", workin' hard and doin' well
We're HALL, We're HALL
Reading. Music, P.E., Math
Marchin' down that learning path
We're HALL, We're HALL
Takin' charge, doin' good
Caring for our neighborhood
We're HALL, We're HALL
Feelin' strong, feeling proud
We can say it nice and loud
We're HALL, We're HALL
Contact Information
Email: stein11@gresham.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/haes
Location: Hall Elementary School, Northeast 23rd Street, Gresham, OR, USA
Phone: 503-661-6330
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Hall-Elementary-School-747501832009177/
Twitter: @Hall_Elementary