Dear Parents,

I know this can be a challenging time for yourselves and your children.  It is normal for us all to some anxiety and stress with this new distance learning and as we are all working from home.  Remember, that sometimes children do not have the vocabulary to vocalize or identify how they feel.  I encourage you all to start a conversation about how your children are feeling and what are the things that may make them feel anxious or scared.  Below I have some additional resources to help with that.

Students can check in with me HERE.  If you need any additional support or have questions you can always reach me at Lauren.Sabatino@washoeschools.net.  Please see below for additional community resources that can help your family during this time.  If you have any questions about this or need support in any way please reach out. I miss seeing everyone at school and I am thinking about all of you!

Ms. Lauren

*Counseling resources for parents and Distanct Learning families from Melton counselor, Lauren Sabatino:   https://padlet.com/lksabatino/MsLauren 

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS

SEL LESSONS

K-2

K-2 Lesson Week 1 - Emotions

3-5

3-5 Lesson Week 1- Emotions

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL READ ALOUDS

Wilma Jean, The Worry Machine By Julia Cook

I'm a Booger, Treat Me with Respect By Julia Cook

My Way or the Highway By Julia Cook

The Great Compromise By Julia Cook

Baditude By Julia Cook

The Good Egg By Jory John

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell

Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns It's Ok to Back Away

Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Monkey on His Back, a Tale about Telling the Truth

YOGA AND MINDFULNESS ACITIVITES FOR KIDS

Mind Yeti (mindfulness)

Cosmic Kids Yoga

FOR PARENTS

Food Pantry Food Pick Up

Family Resource Center-Bill paying and legal support

Covid-19 Community Resource Guide

WCSD Behavior Support (help establishing daily routines and daily behavior support)

Nevada 211 - Updated Community info and resources

Games to Play at Home

Keeping it Positive Tips for Parents

Parenting Tips for One-on-one time

For Parents of 5^th Grade students,

Billinghurst Middle School has provided a list of Questions and Answers for incoming students (they will continue to update).  These can be found HERE

Social Emotional Learning - https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1840

 MTSS/PBIS - https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/568

 Paws for Success Matrix Poster - Click HERE

 S.H.A.R.E. information:  https://www.washoeschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=379