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April 24, 2020
A letter from your Principals!
Hi Schlegel Families!
April is Stress Awareness Month-what perfect timing! Here is some information from the School Mental Health Resource & Activity Center:
Grounding is a practice that helps us be present and experience what we are doing, seeing and hearing at the moment while diverting our attention from unpleasant thoughts and stressors, and creating a sense of calm.
One common technique, called spatial grounding, uses our senses to connect to the environment around us. Find a comfortable position and focus on:
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
Another technique, known as whole-body grounding, can include a few moments of deep breathing, followed by intentionally tensing and releasing the muscles beginning with the toes and working your way up through the head and neck. Acknowledge the control you possess over your body and the release of tension upon completion of the exercise.
We hope you are able to practice these techniques as a family!
ABOVE you will see a “button” titled Schlegel Home School Connection. Please click on this button to find resources and activities outlined by the Schlegel Staff. We have been working with the staff on this via technology. Teachers want to connect with students and will continue to create resources as we continue to stay home.
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You will be prompted to give your name and email address. You will receive an email to confirm your subscription. By doing this, we will be able to see who is accessing this site and these resources, which are essential for us as we work through the school closing.
Be sure to stay connected with the district website, which will be updated as needed-click here!
With smiles,
Francine Leggett & Robin Jennings
Principal and Assistant Principal