This month in classroom guidance lessons, we will finish up our Emotion Management unit. The students have done a great job using clues such as facial expressions & body language to guess how others are feeling. We have practiced ways to calm our strong emotions using deep breathing exercises, slow counting, and asking for help. The students also learned other strategies to calm strong emotions so they can think clearly, make good choices, and focus on learning.

• Next, we will begin the Problem-Solving unit in the Second Step curriculum.
• The unit goals for grades K-2 students are:
• Say the problem in a given scenario
• Demonstrate an appropriate problem-solving strategy (for example, apologizing, taking turns, offering to share) in a given scenario
• Think of possible solutions that are safe and respectful
• Identify which solutions work better than others for a given problem
• The unit goals for grades 3-4 students are:
• Say the problem in a way that is respectful to each person’s point of view
• Think of possible solutions that are safe and respectful
• Explore the outcomes of possible solutions by considering the points of view of everyone involved
• Pick a solution that is safe & respectful and could work for everyone involved

Here is my contact information.

Milesa Brunetti

brunettimilesa@elyriaschools.org

(440) 284-8310

https://connectingforkids.org/

Does your child get an upset stomach the morning of a big test? Does the thought of being called on to read aloud in class terrify your child? Are math struggles causing worry? Join John Zbornik, PhD, of Kenneth A. De Luca, PhD and Associates Inc., for a group discussion about academic anxiety disorders including test, reading and math anxiety. Attendees will learn how to spot these disorders and ways to ease a child’s fears.

Tuesday, February 1, 6:30 p.m.

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Is your child ahead of peers academically but struggling to control impulses? Are you looking to connect with families of other gifted or 2e students? Join Christine Chambers, MEd, OTR/L, of Abilities First LLC, as she provides 10 tips to help high achieving students learn how to regulate their behavior and manage emotions. Find out why high cognitive skills do not necessarily equate to high emotional regulation skills.

Thursday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.

Westlake Porter Public Library

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Healthy Places Grants available

Hello Lorain County Leaders,

Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) is again offering Healthy Places grants in 2022! The purpose of these grants is to create a long-lasting impact on the health of people in Lorain County, especially people in underserved populations.

https://loraincountyhealth.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=99b2fca3976ff109efce38826&id=4d6a9f61c8&e=f89b3f1fde

We’ll host an information session for potential applications on February 2, 2022 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. This meeting will be recorded and posted to our website.

• Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84981019348?pwd=ek9ZM2FFNXd0bkJVMVhaZENjY3c3dz09
• Meeting ID: 849 8101 9348
• Passcode: 689923
• Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US

Details

• Apply for up to $25,000
• $100,000 total will be awarded
• Technical assistance from LCPH staff is available

Dates & deadlines

• Webinar: Feb. 2
• Deadline for TA: Feb. 18
• Deadline to apply: March 1
• Award notices: March 14
• Projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2022

Requirements

• Serves people in Lorain County
• For nonprofits or government agencies
• Partnership with 1 other entity
• Makes a built environment change (see details in the app)

February 21st- President's Day/No School

March 31st- End of 3rd Grading Period

April 1st- Records Day/No School for Students

April 15th-Spring Break

April 25th- School Resumes

2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2/ 6/6 & 7/11

Standards Alignment

By the end of the 2023/2024 school year 75% of teachers will design lessons that consider the point of view and interest of all students to enhance their learning.

Safe and Healthy Schools

By the end of the 2023/2024 school year, Elyria City Schools will improve 75% of students' sense of safety and feelings of belonging through health/wellness support, increased implicit bias awareness, and positive behavior programming as measured by a 30% decreased discipline referrals and 30% increased attendance.

We believe…

• Learners thrive when school is engaging and personally meaningful.
• All Pioneers have a voice in decisions that affect them
• Excellence is achieved through a detailed vision, commitment, and moral leadership