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Good evening, parents and members of the Newmarket community:
You have completed a week of remote learning and we hope that you are starting to develop a routine that suits your particular home situation. Please let us know if you need any support, we are here to help. Tomorrow we will have a more in-depth update about the work we have been doing these past few days but tonight we thought you might appreciate some resources and/or ideas for how to decompress if you find yourself experiencing stress. Your physical, mental, and emotional health should remain a top priority during this time of uncertainty.
Some of my favorite ways to relax and decompress are cooking, enjoying nature, getting some exercise, meditation, watching the Home and Garden channel, Face-timing with friends and family, and playing frisbee with my Australian Shepherd, Sophie. Here are some cool tools that our counseling staff has curated to help students and families cope with anxiety, stress and frustration. Also, I have included a link to Cooking with Kids to share my love of cooking with you and your family.
1) Take a Break - 50 ways to shift your focus
2) Calming Down Tools (Elementary)
4) Family friendly games that help develop self-regulation skills (Elementary)
Have a wonderful night.
Susan K. Givens, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools