Wisdom Weekly

Dear Academy Families,

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the effects that stress can have on both children and adults. Just like adults, children experience stress in many ways—through schoolwork, friendships, changes in routine, or personal challenges. Stress can affect their mood, behavior, and even physical health, making it important for us to provide support and guidance.

At school, we are committed to helping students understand and manage their feelings. We focus on teaching simple strategies such as deep breathing, taking breaks, expressing emotions, staying organized, and using creative outlets. Encouraging children to talk about their feelings and practice self-care helps them build resilience, emotional awareness, and healthy coping skills that last a lifetime.

You can support your child by keeping communication open, modeling calm behavior, and reinforcing positive coping strategies at home. Together, we can help our children navigate stress in healthy ways, while also celebrating their strengths and accomplishments.

Thank you for your partnership in fostering a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for our students.

Warm regards,

Miriam Bonici

• First Day Back from Break- April 13
• Earth Day- April 22
• NYS ELA Tests- April 22-23
• Student Council Dress Down- April 24
• NYS Math Tests- April 29-30

Dear Divine Wisdom Families,

As part of our Communication Initiative, we are streamlining how families connect with the school. Last week, we introduced online Back-to-School forms. This year, we are moving to Shared Email Boxes (Gmelius) to ensure messages are received, tracked, and organized. Families may still call, but email is now the preferred method of contact.

A Quick Reference list of shared emails is below and attached you can save to your phone or computer. Please include your child’s name, grade, and class number when emailing.

We are always here to help!

Mrs. M. Bonici- Principal