Dear Parent/Guardian,

My name is Hannah Sarrecchia, and I am proud to serve as the Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) at Wall Intermediate School. As the SAC, I work collaboratively with our WIS staff, families, and other professionals to effectively support our students’ emotional, behavioral, social, and academic success. My primary role is to provide WIS with a range of resources, including prevention, assessment, intervention, referral, and counseling services, ensuring that we meet the diverse needs of our students in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Our students face a range of challenges, and I am dedicated to being a valuable resource for them. I strive to create a safe environment where they can openly express their concerns and receive the guidance they need. Some of the challenges can include family/social relationships, anxious thoughts, emotional regulation, anger management, emotional stress/depression, substance use (prevention of vaping), alcohol-related issues, self-esteem concerns, thoughts of self-harm, bullying, neglect or abuse, eating disorders, grief and loss, gender identity, academics, and more. I am here to address any mental, emotional, social, or behavioral issues that may impact a student's overall well-being and decision-making.

The SAC program not only provides prevention and intervention initiatives but also confidential counseling, small group support sessions, crisis intervention, and referrals to community resources. Mental health support is my focus, alongside a commitent to suicide prevention and specialized assessments.

Students are encouraged to seek help either on their own or through referrals from any member of our school community. Rest assured, all services are confidential.

If you would like to learn more about the SAC program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via phone or email.

Thank you for your attention. I look forward to connecting with you soon.

Warm Regards,

Hannah Sarrecchia, MEd, LAC, NCC, SAC

Student Assistance Coordinator/Counselor

Anti-Bullying Specialist

Wall Intermediate School

hsarrecchia@wallpublicschools.org / (P) 732.556.2127

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7 Mindsets Wellness Webinars kick off this week! Students are engaging in lessons on 'Everything is Possible.' A big shoutout to our Student Assistance Counselor, Ms. Sarrecchia, for presenting!

What is White Cane Safety Day 2024?

White Cane Safety Day is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence and mobility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This day also emphasizes the need for pedestrian safety and respect for the rights of people with visual disabilities. White Cane Safety Day serves as an opportunity to educate the public about the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments and to promote inclusion and accessibility in society.

In Ms. Gelay's English class, students dive into Hexagonal Thinking, exploring how one idea from The Odyssey connects to many others.

8th grade math students wrapped up their transformations unit by transforming their own images. They also learned how mathematicians at Pixar use transformations to move the characters in their movies.

WIS Media Center

Open everyday at 7:45, the media center provides a space where students can prepare for their day, collaborate with their peers or challenge themselves with a variety of activities set up daily. Challenges may include STEM speed builds, LEGO free play, origami, mindfulness coloring pages, puzzles and many other activities. The goal is to cultivate learner's who can successfully work with a team, think outside the box, use creativity and problem solve in a relaxed yet structured environment. All students are welcome to stop in and join in the fun!

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You are invited to our second annual VIRTUAL KINDER MEET AND GREET! Join us on Monday, November 11, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Kinder parents, our elementary school counselors, the Director of Student Wellness, Tiffany Steiner, and District SELect Leader, Cailyn Gilvary. We will discuss our district wellness programs and the 7 Mindsets initiative.

Join us using this Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/qux-dvhd-gwo
You can also dial in at (US) +1 240-442-8075‬, PIN: 517 175 759‬#.

Hope to see you on November 11th!

If your family is experiencing economic challenges or homelessness, visit the McKinney Vento webpage for essential information and guidance on available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison

Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2647