Is your child old enough to stay home alone?
Please see the attached flier for a wonderful opportunity for 4th and 5th graders in Union County. At SHARK, kids will learn the skills to stay safe when they are home alone.
Summer workshops for kids
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2012 Summer Workshops for Elementary School Aged Kids
Jolie S. Brams, Ph.D. and Associates, Inc.
Call today to register!614/457-0077 |
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Workshop #1Social Skills Tuesday, June 19th3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ÖMeeting new people, using good manners & more! |
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Workshop #2Resolve Conflicts Tuesday, June 26th3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ÖUse your words, not your hands!Make a pact … no more fighting! |
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Workshop #3Making Friends Tuesday, July 10th3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ÖSmile & look them in the eye!Discover all the fun things you like to do together! |
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Workshop #4Keeping Friends Tuesday, July 17th3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ÖLearn how to be a good friend!Share your excitement and other feelings! |
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CALL TO REGISTER!614/457-0077 |
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Small Group * Take Home Resources * Peer-to-Peer Role Play * Positive Environment Established and Well Respected Child and Family Counseling Practice |
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All Workshops are $45 each
* 10% discount if registering for all classes
Payment due at time of registration to guarantee spot ~ No refunds after June 1st~ VISA/MC, check/cash |
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These workshops are designed for educational purposes and not for mental health treatment or diagnosis. |
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Jolie S. Brams, Ph.D. and Associates, Inc. Stephanie D. Leach, M.A., Psychology Assistant 985-B Bethel Road Columbus, OH43214614/457-0077 |
Camp Braveheart-a support group for grieving children
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“Helping little hearts grow BIG and BRAVE”
March 19, 2012
Dear Parent and/or Guardian:
Enclosed you will find information and an application(s) about our grief camp for children, Camp BraveHeart.
Camp BraveHeart is a safe place for children, ages 5 to 13, to learn to cope with their grief and learn that other children are also coping with the loss of loved ones.Children who attend camp will participate in grief groups facilitated by trained grief counselors, a Memorial Service and Balloon Release, in addition to horseback riding, rock climbing, boating or fishing, archery, and some craft activities.Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided each day.
This year’s camp will be held on Tuesday June 26th, Wednesday June 27th and Thursday June 28th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Willson in Bellefontaine.Camp BraveHeart is funded by community donations and sponsored by Universal Home Health and Hospice Care.It is provided at NO charge to the families!
Camp BraveHeart is staffed by professional Hospice employees and volunteers who are trained to help children with their grief.Because of the special interaction we provide, we limit the total number of children to 50.The applications are due by May 29, 2012, and will be considered on a first come, first serve basis.Please send the application(s) to Cheryl Varian, 701 South Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 29 – NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Cheryl Varian at 937.844.2894 or our agency at 937.593.1605.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Varian
Camp Facilitator
Divorce support for kids
Plain City United Methodist Church, located at 202 North Chillicothe Street in Plain City, is hosting the Divorce Care for Kids program. Session will be on Monday evenings beginning March 19th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact the church at 614-873-4513 or 937-243-4483 to register your child. The cost is only $10 for materials, but scholarships are also available. For more information on the Divorce Care for Kids program, search www.DC4K.org.
Back to school...
Mrs. Elliott has returned from maternity leave and is back at the school full-time. Baby Carter Allen Elliott is doing well and enjoying time with his grandmas! :)
Parenting Resource
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A program to help parents of children with difficult behaviors is being offered by the Ohio State Extension office in Union County. Bryan Counts will be the speaker, and he is an excellent resource in this area. Please see the attached flier for dates and information on how to sign up for the classes.
Good News!
My husband and I are expecting our first child in January! I will be on maternity leave from approximately mid-January to mid-March. Mr. Cris Dorsey, FES counselor intern, will be checking my e-mail and voice mail and facilitating guidance lessons and groups for students during my leave.
Bully Proofing Youth
December 6th, 2011
7:00
Creekview Elementary School, Marysville
Please plan to attend this outstanding parent seminar entitled "Bully-Proofing Youth: Starve Bullying Behavior".
7:00
Creekview Elementary School, Marysville
Please plan to attend this outstanding parent seminar entitled "Bully-Proofing Youth: Starve Bullying Behavior".
Union County Medication Drop Off
The Union County Sheriff’s Office will be having a medication drop off on October 29, 2011 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at 221 West 5th Street, Marysville, Ohio. Please enter the Sally Port from the South off 6th Street; signs will be posted.
Cyber Safety Week
Cyber Safety Week will be observed October 10th-14th. Students will be hearing internet safety tips each morning on the announcements and several grades will be receiving guidance lessons on cyber safety. Check out this link and consider the options presented to keep your child safe on the internet.
http://www.thinkfinity.org/common-sense-media
http://www.thinkfinity.org/common-sense-media
Family Violence Statistics
Here is a link to recent family violence statistics in the state of Ohio. It is unfortunate that this is a reality for many children across our state and nation.
http://www.hpio.net/special-projects/ohio-family-violence-prevention-project/index.php
Pryamid of Success blocks for September
This month we are focusing on HARD WORK & ENTHUSIASM! Please feel free to e-mail me or send a note if your child shows these qualities at home and we would be happy to reward them for it here at school!
New Student Lunches
Last week's new student picnics were a success! Thankfully, the rain and cool weather held off so we could enjoy several nice picnics outside. Almost 40 new students attended the picnics and got to meet the other new students in their grades.
Welcome Back!
Welcome back for another great school year! Our character education program for this year is based on John Wooden's pyramid of success and his children's book, "Inch and Miles: The Journey to Success". Character words for September as we begin this "journey to success" are HARD WORK & ENTHUSIASM! Please feel free to let me know if your child is working hard or showing enthusiasm at home and I would be happy to reward him or her here at school.
End of the year guidance lessons...
I am concluding my classroom guidance lessons in each classroom this week and next week by reviewing the 7 habits of a growing leader that we have emphasized all year. Students are playing a Smartboard game in which they get to guess letters to fill in the letters in each habit name. It is a great way to reinforce the habits and fun for the kids too! Please encourage your children to continue to be growing leaders this summer at home and in the community!
For more information on the 7 habits and/or interactive computer games that the kids can play at home, please visit: http://www.seancovey.com/kids.html
Summer Safety Tips to Teach Kids
1. Always check first with your parents, guardians, or the trusted adult in charge before you go anywhere or do anything. Be sure to check in regularly with your parents, guardians, or a trusted adult when you're not with them.
2. Always take a friend with you when playing or going anywhere. It's safer and more fun.
3. Don't be tricked by people who offer you special treats or gifts. Never accept anything from anyone without your parents' or guardians' permission.
4. Stay safer when you're home alone by keeping the door locked, not opening the door for or talking to anyone who stops by unless the person is a trusted family friend or relative, you feel comfortable being alone with that person, and the visit has been pre-approved by your parents or guardians; and never telling anyone who calls that you're home by yourself.
5. Don't go into a public restroom by yourself.
6. Never go alone to malls, movies, or parks. Take a friend with you, and always check first with your parents or guardians to make sure it's OK.
7. Don't panic if you feel lost. Identify the safest place to go or person to ask for help in reuniting with your parents or guardians.
8. Be careful when you play. Stay away from pools or creeks unless you are with a trusted adult. Don't play near busy streets or deserted areas.
9. Don't wear clothes or carry items with your name on the outside, and don't be confused just because a person you don't know calls out your name.
10. Never take a ride with someone without checking first with your parents or guardians.
-Information from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
www.missingkids.com
Bicycle Rodeo-May 21, 2011
The 2nd annual Union County Bicycle Rodeo will be held on Saturday, May 21st from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please see the attached flier for details.
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