October 27, 2023 Volume 11 Issue 9

5 Tips for Regulating Your Emotions

Staying mindful of your own reactions lets you lead by example.

1. Identify Your Stress Responses
2. Use a Sensory Regulatory Practice
3. Reframe Your Thoughts
4. Use Focused-Attention Practices
5. Continue to Practice Awareness

*Use the toolkit below to assist you in being the calm brain in your classroom who calms the other brains.

Atlantic Prevention Resources (APR) is sponsoring a FREE Educator Academy with Frank Kros. The webinars will cover a variety of topics on trauma responsive care, childhood adversity, substance misuse in and around a student, depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc. Frank Kros, MSW, JD, is a visionary child advocate, educator, and consultant with a deep commitment to trauma and resilience. Please view the flyers below for more information. Here is the link to register- www.capeassist.org/EducatorAcademy. APR will have access to the recordings for two months after each webinar. So, you could watch it later if that works better for your schedule, but you’d still need to register so APR could send the recording to you.

If you need mental health, financial, legal, or other assistance, try out our new EAP. Your participation is totally confidential.

Check out the links below for tons of resources and information relative to learning disabilities and dyslexia.

"School physical therapy typically refers to physical therapy services provided to school-aged children in an educational setting. This may include evaluations, interventions, and consultations related to the child’s ability to participate in school activities. Educational physical therapy may also involve working with teachers and other school personnel to develop strategies and programming to meet the child’s educational goals.

Educational physical therapy is focused on helping students to participate fully in their educational environment. This may include providing assistive devices or modifications to the physical environment to make it more accessible, as well as designing individualized motor skills programs."

https://www.pinkoatmeal.com/educational-versus-medical-physical-therapy/

Wow! Love this Shaner Shark classroom designed by Wendi Marco!

There are a few ways you can accommodate and support your special education students in Exact Path! Here is a link to making Accommodations and Modifications in Exact Path. Many thanks to Jess Ward for putting this together. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jess- wardj@hamiltonschools.org.

Shout outs to Char Hopkins, Erin Jamison, and Lauren Ortiz who all offered great ideas for staff incentives. Your insights are much appreciated!

Shout out to Sue Burnetta for inviting me to her room to read Piggie Pie this week. It was the best part of my week!

Shout out to Katie Dooner for inviting me to her classroom to paint pumpkins this afternoon. I am looking forward to it!

Shout out in advance to the staff members who will be helping with the Halloween Dance at Davies this evening. You are HUGELY appreciated!

Shout out to all of the staff members who sponsored trunks at the Trunk or Treat last weekend. What a fabulous turnout!

Check out the social media feeds on the district website to see tons of great pictures of recent events including Pink Out Days and the PTA sponsored Trunk or Treat! While you are there, take a look at the Dragon Student News. Fun! https://www.hamiltonschools.org/

Membership

Don't forget to join the PTA! For just $5 for the year, you can support our wonderful PTA! Click on this link - https://hamiltontownshippta.memberhub.com/store#.

Grants

Here is a link to the PTA Grant form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyq902otUMJT5nLl3ktAAetrQpfB01YVrLCAfAEUGgBrKTVQ/formResponse

The Hamilton Township School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, age, or social or economic status in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Marylynn Stecher

Affirmative Action Officer

609-476-6313

stecherm@hamiltonschools.org

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

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