Weekend Wire
April 5, 2020
WESTWOOD ROADRUNNERS
SUPER HEROES SHOW CHARACTER
APRIL IS FOR RESPONSIBILITY
DATES TO NOTE:
04/01-04/30--Continuing Student Online Registration for ALL Returning Students
04/06--Distance Learning Begins
04/13-04/17--SPRING BREAK
04/20--Distance Learning using PUSD Curriculum begins
Counseling Corner by Mrs. Zucchet
It has been so nice to connect with so many Westwood families this past week. Many parents are reporting that their children seem more anxious than usual right now. Please rest assured that this is very normal. These are unusual circumstances that we are in and as a result, children might feel confused, anxious, upset and frustrated at how much life has seemed to change overnight. Children definitely pick up cues from us so if we can manage our anxious feelings it will go a long way in helping children learn how to manage their feelings as well. With that in mind, below are a few activities to assist with that.
Beginning this week, I will be holding office hours every Monday from 1 pm - 3 pm and Tuesday from 2 pm - 4 pm. Office hours are a great time to reach out to me and know that I will be available to respond right away unless I am currently speaking with another family. That said, I know this time may not work for all families so I am happy to work around your schedule. If you would like to set up a phone appointment with me, please feel free to reach out to me at the email below.
FOR PARENTS…
Click on this link for a step by step list of strategies and activities to help calm anxiety in children.
Calming Anxiety — Coping Skills for Kids
Here is a wonderful article to help parents manage their own stress.
A Magic Wand To Manage Your Stress When You Get Triggered
FOR KIDS…
GoZen! It talks about child anxiety relief in kid language.
Worrying coping skills are a valuable tool for managing worry and rumination. These techniques can provide distraction from rumination in the moment, or help manage long-term anxiety if used regularly. The Worry Coping Cards below each describe a unique skill for managing worry, such as deep breathing, journaling, and mindfulness.
FOR PARENTS AND KIDS…
Unwinding Anxiety is a step-by-step program developed by psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Jud Brewer. The program provides evidenced based daily guidance for anyone suffering from anxiety.
In wellness,
Teresa Zucchet
Westwood Elementary School Counselor
ZOOM CALLS
Meals Continue at WWES
New Official WWES Facebook Page
Westwood Elementary has launched an official Facebook page. The WWES Roadrunners page is strictly information regarding Westwood Elementary for our students and parents. We will have all things WWES to keep you informed and updated. Please share the link with all your WWES family and friends.
Roadrunner TV
Continuing Student Registration Now Open April 1 - April 30!
THANK YOU to all of you that have already completed the online registration!!! If you have not yet done your registration, please take some time in the coming days to do so We must receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2020-2021 school year. This annual digital process will allow a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection. If you do not have access to any computing device or internet connection, your student’s school will provide access to complete the packet.
Now is the time to confirm that you know your parent login username and password. This information will be needed to complete the registration packet. Please take a moment and ensure you can login to https://sis.powayusd.com . If you do not know your username and/or password, you can visit https://password.powayusd.com to retrieve your login credentials.
Please email Kholmes@powayusd.com as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2020-2021 school year.
Thank you for your attention to this important process.
WESTWOOD MAIL
About Us
Principal
Email: kholmes@powayusd.com
Website: https://powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/ES/WWES/Home
Location: 17449 Matinal Road, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-487-2026