Notes from the social worker
Mrs. Schwartz 10/02/20
Hello!
We appreciate all of our families who made it the parent support group. We hear that many families and many of our students, are struggling with virtual learning. We will do whatever we can to support them in this virtual environment. Please reach if you are in need of additional support.
As many of you know, the Walled Lake School Board voted for a return to the building plan for early childhood to grade 5. While we don't know all of the details yet we hope that this will provide some relief and that we can get through this next month of virtual learning knowing that we will be returning soon. We know that our students and families may have many mixed feelings as we work through this process. It's important to continue talking to your child about how they feel, their worries, excitement, fear and anger. The more we talk about it and normalize their feelings the more empowered they will be to manage them. There are some helpful tips in this newsletter to help you help your child to identify, talk about, and manage their big feelings.
Thanks!
Naomi Schwartz, LMSW, CTP
Missed the Support Group? Click below to see the presentation
Zones At Home
Rainbow breaths - click below!
Mental Health Resources
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V1QtVM3lBA5CQyT9102FutRox4P_54kG/view?usp=sharing
Searching for Emergency Resources?
Oakland Schools has pulled together some emergency resources for families in Oakland County. Feel free to check it out: https://tinyurl.com/OSResourcesforDist-Stud
In addition Oakland County's Our Help Me Grow Care Coordinators are also available to help families connect to resources. They can be reached by phone or text at 844.456.5437.
Naomi Schwartz, LMSW, CTP
School Social Worker
Walled Lake Elementary
Wixom Elementary
Email: naomischwartz@wlcsd.org
Website: www.wlcsd..org
Phone: 248-702-4958