Happy March, Huckleberry Heroes!
I hope everyone had a wonderful February break and are ready for a fun-filled month here at HHS! Our new Huckleberry Hero theme for the month of March is celebrating diversity and what unites us as a school family. Student Council has created a special "You Matter March" plan! Make sure to check out Mrs. Wyland's Monday Updates each week to hear more about the activities we will be doing. I can't wait to celebrate all of our Huckleberry Heroes this month!
Check out the resources in this newsletter for all things SEL!
DIY Sensory Tool - Fidget Ring
Fidgets don't have to be large and expensive for them to be effective! Check out this fun fidget ring you can make at home with your kids! Take as many metal binder rings as you want, string a few beads on them, and clip the binder rings together. Put these fidget rings on water bottles, folders, or simply place them in your pocket. What a fun and simple way to keep your hands busy and your mind focused!
LYNN LYONS PODCAST: How to Teach Your Kids to Handle Disappointment
Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this podcast, Lynn discusses how to incept the most challenging disappointment reactions, like blaming, whining, sulking, and what to model instead.
School Adjustment Counselor Website
Looking for more resources? Check out the Adjustment Counselor website for SEL information, resources, and more!
I'm On Twitter!
Ms. Brennet is officially on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year. @msbrennetHHS
William James Interface Referral Service
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 within an approximate two week period of time 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.
A Healthy Lynnfield Mental Health Resource List
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