Upcoming Important Dates:
Mid-Winter School Vacation February 15-19
What a great day we had with all of the first-graders and kindergarteners in the building today! There are certainly obstacles to overcome, but overall, today was a great success.
Nurse's Corner
Thank you to families for sharing your COVID-19 Test Results promptly with Mrs. Nardella each time you travel and are required to. This ensures that the bulk of her time is spent focusing on students and safety. For weekend travel plans that include out-of-state travel, you will
need to seek COVID-19 PCR testing and upload the negative results to
the SNAP portal prior to your child returning to school. For
instructions on how to upload to the health portal, see our how-to video. If you have any difficulty, you can email a copy to Mrs. Nardella. You can also contact Mrs. Nardella if you need assistance finding a testing site.
Last week, I shared some evidence-based coping strategies you might consider as the pandemic drags on.
During COVID, it is especially important that we nurture our own, as well as our children’s emotional well-being.
And while most children continue to thrive, some of you might be noticing your child struggling in new ways or that old issues are becoming worse.
In an effort to guide parents in caring for children’s mental health and emotional well-being during the pandemic,
Handhold was created by a team of Massachusetts mental health and child development professionals in partnership with parents.
There are an enormous number of tips, tools and resources on the website that you might find helpful.
Have questions or just need to chat? I am now offering office hours for parents or students on Thursdays from 10-10:30 through Zoom. To ensure privacy, I will have the waiting room feature enabled and will be sure to message anyone waiting. I am looking forward to seeing you!
And as always, feel free to call or email with any concerns or questions you might have.
978-468-8475
EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERS CFCE “WIND-DOWN WEDNESDAYS” PARENT WORKSHOPS ON ZOOM Please join Early Childhood Partners CFCE for a series of FREE drop-in parent workshops to connect local families during these unprecedented times. Each week we will focus on self-care strategies, share parenting challenges & opportunities and discuss ways to better support our children. These workshops will be facilitated by Maryellen Collamore, MSW, LICSW, a local child & family clinician who specializes in parenting and childhood mental health. JAN 20 @ 7:30PM: ENGAGING TWO AGE LEVELS AT ONCE JAN 27 @ 7:30PM: PARENT/PARTNER COMMUNICATION FEBRUARY 3 @ 7:30PM: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEB 10 @ 7:30PM: SELF-CARE FOR BUSY PARENTS Please register at www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.com to receive the ZOOM link. Feel free to join us for one or all of the workshops |
Early Childhood Partners CFCE offers FREE storytimes, playgroups, workshops, community events, advocacy, connections, and support for families and children aged 0-8. To learn more and to register, please go to our website www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.com or call 978-468-5489. |
Funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to Hamilton-Wenham RSD. All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Hamilton-Wenham RSD are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law. |
EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERS WINTER 2021 All Early Childhood Partners programs are FREE and available on our Website, Facebook Page, & ZOOM! www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.com @EarlyChildhoodPartnersCFCE | MONDAYS “FIRST FRIENDS” Interactive Story Time @ 10am on ZOOM. Themed circle time, songs, stories, group activities, and so much more! This program is best for parents/caregivers & children ages 2-8! | TUESDAYS “STORYTIME YOGA” is a pre-recorded mindfulness & movement storytime for children ages 2-6yo & a parent/caregiver. Participate in basic yoga stretches & breathing exercises inspired by a book. “THE PROCESS ART WORKSHOP” is designed for children ages 3-8yo & their parents/caregivers. Participants will enjoy links to online read-aloud stories & activities that practice process art methods. Available for those who pre-register: FREE PROCESS ART TAKE & MAKE BAGS! | WEDNESDAYS “PRE-K HOORAY” is a virtual storytime focused on literacy, arts, music, movement, & science! Designed for children ages 2-6yo & their parents/caregivers. Includes SPECIAL EVENTS & GIVEAWAYS! “WIND-DOWN WEDNESDAYS” Parenting Workshops @ 7:30pm on ZOOM. Focus on self-care strategies, share parenting challenges & opportunities, and discuss ways to better support our children. | THURSDAYS “LITTLE LEARNERS” Interactive Story Time @ 10am on ZOOM. Families with children ages 0-5 will enjoy stories, songs, & fingerplays. An opportunity to virtually meet and connect with other parents! “WENDY’S STORY ART“ is designed for children ages 0-5yo & their parents/caregivers. Participants will develop literacy & fine motor skills through links to online read-aloud stories and play-based art experiences. Available for those who pre-register: FREE STORY ART TAKE & MAKE BAGS! |
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