TIPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR OVER THE SUMMER
We know that you are very excited about your upcoming summer break! Here are a few suggestions to help you and your family have a FUN and SAFE summer:
Career Shadowing
The best way to learn about careers/jobs, and whether or not one would be a good fit for you, is to actually experience what it would be like. Think about some of the adults you know. Are there any that have interesting jobs that you would like to learn more about? Ask your parents to help you line up a day to spend "shadowing" that person at his/her job. You will be surprised at what you will learn!
Coping Skills Practice
Remember, it is always important to take care of yourself, mind and body. Keep practicing your coping skills over the summer. Some ideas include: write in a journal, play your favorite sport or game, draw a picture, listen to music, organize your room, play with your pet, go for a walk or run, and talk with the grown-ups that you trust. You probably have some of your own ideas too!
SEL Learning
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
PWCS cares deeply about students' emotional well-being during the summer break. If a student is in need of emotional support during this time, please feel free to send an email to [email protected]. A school mental health or health professional will answer and offer virtual support to students to the best of their ability. This email is not to be used for emergency situations as it will not be monitored 24 hours a day. If a student is ever in an emergency situation he/she is encouraged to call 911 or utilize one of the resources listed below.
EMERGENCY RESOURCES:
ACTS Helpline 703-368-4141 1-800-SUICIDE (24-hour hotline) 1-800-784-2433 Crisis Text Hotline (24-hour hotline) 741741 PWC Child Protective Services Hotline 703-792-4200 PWC Community Services Board 703-792-7800
HELLO, SEADOGS!
We are eager to welcome our Seadog families for the 2021-2022 school year, and look forward to working with you to support a successful year of learning and growth!
If you have questions or wish to discuss your student, please contact the counselor for your child's grade level using the email addresses linked below.
Mrs. Sarah Fullerton ([email protected]) - Grades 1, 3, 5
Mrs. Kelsey Eberly ([email protected]) - Supporting all grade levels based on needs on Mondays and Wednesdays
THIS MONTH IN CLASSROOM LESSONS
JUNE
During the month of June, fourth and fifth grade students will participate in lessons on the following topics.Grade 4: Safe at Home/Safe Alone (curriculum taught by fourth grade classroom teachers)
Grade 5: Transition to Middle School
There will be no counseling lessons for students in grades K-3 during the month of June.
SMALL GROUP NEWS
SPRING COUNSELING GROUPS
Spring small groups for grades 1-5 are currently meeting and will continue through the month of May. The referral period for those small groups has concluded. We look forward to offering social/emotional counseling small groups again next school year, and will be sending home parent referral forms in the fall of 2022.
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
PWCS cares deeply about students' emotional well-being. If a student is in need of emotional support during this time, please feel free to send an email to [email protected]. A school mental health or health professional will answer and offer support to students to the best of their ability. This email is not to be used for emergency situations as it will not be monitored 24 hours a day. If a student is ever in an emergency situation, he/she is encouraged to call 911 or utilize one of the resources listed below.
EMERGENCY RESOURCES
ACTS Helpline: 703-368-41411-800-SUICIDE (24-hour hotline): 1-800-784-2433
Crisis Text Hotline (24-hour hotline): 741741
PWC Child Protective Services Hotline: 703-792-4200
PWC Community Services Board: 703-792-7800 (Western PWC) or 703-792-4900 (Eastern PWC)