Back to School
The Social Worker's Corner
SEPTEMBER 2021
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome Back Primaries!
Mrs. Martinez
Welcome Back Stewart!
Mrs. Vincent
Welcome Back Stratford: Introducing Kristyn DeMartinis! Our new full time social worker at Stratford!
Hello! I am thrilled to be joining the Stratford community. Before coming to Garden City, I was a social worker at an elementary school in NYC. I can’t wait to meet you all! If you need support or assistance you can contact me at 478-1500 or via email demartinisk@gcufsd.net
Ms. DeMartinis
Articles for Parents
Back to School Activities
Great ways to get children excited about returning to school:
2. Create a bedtime routine. With long summer days (and Daylight Savings Time), everyone seems to stay up a little later. As we get closer to school, make sure to start the bedtime routine earlier so you can get back to a normal school-year bedtime.
3. Write an encouraging note in their lunchbox! Kids love to find surprise during lunch and this is great for students who may have some first day jitters.
Helping Students Understand Social Distancing and Face Masks
Cool non-touch ways to greet friends, teachers and family!
Mindfulness:
What to do if I need assistance?
Hemlock School:
Tracy Martinez - Social Worker
Stacey Esmond - School Psychologist
Homestead School:
Tracy Martinez - Social Worker
Stacey Esmond - School Psychologist
Locust School:
Tracy Martinez - Social Worker
Kady Burke - School Psychologist
Stewart School:
Michele Vincent- Social Worker
Gina Tornincaso- School Pyschologist
Monica Saavedra-School Pyschologist
Stratford School:
Kristyn DeMartinis - Social Worker
Danielle Warnke-School Pyschologist
Kady Burke - School Psychologist
Michele Vincent
Email: vincentm@gcufsd.net
Website: https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Domain/958
Phone: 516 478-1400
Twitter: @vincentlcswr
Tracy Martinez
Hemlock, Homestead & Locust
Email: catalanotti-martinezt@gcufsd.net
Phone: (516) 478-3347