Next week is Children's Mental Health Week. Recently, our staff reviewed the goals that we set in this area for our current school year. Staff believe that they are learning more about the issues that young people are facing today and are using strategies in the class to create positive mental health. Furthermore, they believe that our school-wide monthly activities has been an effective way to promote positive mental health awareness. This is very important as staff, teachers and support, are with the students for a good portion of the day and we must work with parents to recognize concerns and provide support to families.
Staff recognized a few strategies that promote a positive space including but not limited to:
In addition, Ms. Norton has been meeting with staff and students to already begin planning for next year.
We hope that you are able to attend our Parent Information Night on the 9th at 7:00 in the library. Mrs. Forte, a Parent Council member, has organized our session that will focus on key parenting strategies to promote mental health and well-being in our children (including the value of boredom, managing conflict resolution and the importance of failure). Guest speakers include Dr Susan Mackenzie, Child and adolescent psychiatrist at CamH, Carm Viola, Social worker at George Hull Centre for Children and Families. The talk will be facilitated by Dr Milena Forte, Mount Sinai Hospital, U of T.
May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
9-Parent Council Information Night: Guest Speaker at 7:00 p.m.
10-Grade 4-8 Track and Field
11-Grade 8 Scientist in the School
12-Grade 4-8 Author Visit; Dental Screening begins
16-Mayor's Cricket Tournament; Grade 6-8 Concert at 6:30 p.m.
17-Mrs. Hall hosts Scientist in the School
19-Forest of Reading Lunch; Whole School Author visit
Staff recognized a few strategies that promote a positive space including but not limited to:
- creating a safe, warm environment through routines and rules
- ongoing communication with parents
- meditation
- daily breathing techniques and yoga
- quiet times and moments of thoughtfulness
- creating a positive growth mindset and being mindful
- celebrating positive character traits
- community circles, class meetings, or class councils to talk and listen about student concerns
- promote encouragement and positive conversations
- conversations that reflect on successes and ways to improve
In addition, Ms. Norton has been meeting with staff and students to already begin planning for next year.
We hope that you are able to attend our Parent Information Night on the 9th at 7:00 in the library. Mrs. Forte, a Parent Council member, has organized our session that will focus on key parenting strategies to promote mental health and well-being in our children (including the value of boredom, managing conflict resolution and the importance of failure). Guest speakers include Dr Susan Mackenzie, Child and adolescent psychiatrist at CamH, Carm Viola, Social worker at George Hull Centre for Children and Families. The talk will be facilitated by Dr Milena Forte, Mount Sinai Hospital, U of T.
Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-mental-health-wellness-tickets-34001215551
Please visit our website http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/lambtonkingsway/Home.aspx as I spent some time updating our School Improvement Plan goals and added information on the Turf and Cashless.
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
9-Parent Council Information Night: Guest Speaker at 7:00 p.m.
10-Grade 4-8 Track and Field
11-Grade 8 Scientist in the School
12-Grade 4-8 Author Visit; Dental Screening begins
16-Mayor's Cricket Tournament; Grade 6-8 Concert at 6:30 p.m.
17-Mrs. Hall hosts Scientist in the School
19-Forest of Reading Lunch; Whole School Author visit
22-Victoria Day
23-Book Fair until the 26th
24-LKS Folk Dance Festival-Mrs. Hall and Ms. Santiago
25-Bike Safety Presentation from Officer Rich
26-Pizza Lunch; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
29-Parent Council at 7:00 in the library
30-Grade 3 and 6 EQAO begins
June 2017
3-Springfest
8-Mrs. Souter and Ms. Furczon go to Outdoor Ed Centre
9-PA Day
16-Grade 8 Graduation
23-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
29-Last Day for Students; Pizza Lunch-Lunch on the Lawn
23-Book Fair until the 26th
24-LKS Folk Dance Festival-Mrs. Hall and Ms. Santiago
25-Bike Safety Presentation from Officer Rich
26-Pizza Lunch; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
29-Parent Council at 7:00 in the library
30-Grade 3 and 6 EQAO begins
June 2017
3-Springfest
8-Mrs. Souter and Ms. Furczon go to Outdoor Ed Centre
9-PA Day
16-Grade 8 Graduation
23-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
29-Last Day for Students; Pizza Lunch-Lunch on the Lawn
