I cannot believe how much snow we had over the weekend! I hope you were all able to have some fun and are keeping warm during these chilly days. February is the shortest month of the year and we have a week long break, which makes it go by quickly! I am looking forward to all the fun we are going to have this month. Check out the SEL resources and activities in this month's newsletter.

Our Huckleberry Hero theme at HHS over the next few months is Generosity ! Students will learn about what generosity means and what it looks likes. Students will listen to books, engage in discussions, and participate in activities that teach us about generosity. Spend some time thinking about ways you can show generosity at home, school, and in your community. There will be an at-home connection activity sent out later this month, so make sure to be on the lookout for that! I can't wait to hear about how all of our Huckleberry Heroes show generosity.

"One act of giving inspires others"

How can you help spread generosity?

Too cold to go outside and play in the snow? Try making a snowman indoors using puffy paint! Check out the link below for instructions on easy it is to make your own puffy paint at home. You can add buttons, googly eyes, beads, or others objects to make your snowman unique!

Instructions

Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this episode, Lynn discusses how burnout can affect caregivers. This is the reason parents are feeling burnout as well right now!! Lynn addresses what helps burnout and what makes it worse.

Podcast Link

With the Super Bowl coming up and other sports being played, you can use these games as a way to practice SEL skills with your child! Ask your child some of these questions while watching a game.

Looking for more resources? Check out the Adjustment Counselor website for SEL information, resources, and more!

School Adjustment Counselor Website

Ms. Brennet is officially on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year.

@msbrennetHHS

The Interface referral service is a mental health and wellness referral help line. Callers from Lynnfield are matched with licensed mental health providers from their database and are matched by location, insurance and specialty needs of the caller.

The number to reach is 888-244-6843 and they can be reached Monday-Friday from 9-5.

***Please note that they are not taking NEW callers from January 31st - February 21st. Beginning February 22nd, they will be resuming normal service.***

https://interface.williamjames.edu/

We are including this comprehensive list as it is a great resource for mental health resources in our area.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xLJDUNz7g-oD6e-3Rmclvw75nmSWzQJ/view