Ride Your Bike To School Week, Ukulele Buskers, Mental Health Information, Environmental News, & Math Games
Bike Week:
We are encouraging children to ride their bike to school next week to recognize ‘National Ride Your Bike to School Week’. Please see the attached.
Ukulele Buskers:
Tuesday, May 29th and May 30th at 1st recess, the Ukulele players will play for donations for the upcoming ride for cancer for Princess Margaret. If you wish to donate, please do. Thanks for your generosity.
Mental Health Information:
Talking About Mental Health June 2018– Successfully Shifting from School to Summer
The weather is getting warmer, days are getting longer and summer is just around the corner. It is an exciting time of the year but it can also be a struggle. There is often an increasing restlessness, distractability and anticipation as the end of the school year approaches. School is wrapping up and it is time to think about how to have a good transition from school routines to summer vacation.
The shift from school year to summer break is easy for some, but more challenging for others, particularly those children and youth who experience anxiety or have difficulty with transitions.
A good transition to summer is important and can lead to a more positive, fun summer experience.
Here are some practical tips to make a smooth transition from school to summer:
Post the summer schedule. Have your child or youth contribute to a family calendar. Be sure to note blocks of unscheduled time as well.
Make a list of places and people to visit when time permits and the mood strikes. Summer is a good time to stop by the library, bike trail, or concert-in-the-park that you can’t seem to get to during the school year.
Prepare your child for their scheduled activities. If possible, visit the locations where they will be during day camp or day care in advance. Have your child talk to counselors, caregivers, as well as other kids who have enjoyed those same situations and settings.
Get outside and enjoy the summer. Try to limit the amount of time online, watching TV, or playing video games. Be active and get plenty of sleep and exercise. Being outside, such as going for a walk or playing in the park elevates our mood and makes us feel less anxious.
Looking for Activities To Do:
http://www.orangeville.ca/parks-and-recreation
http://guelph.ca/living/recreation/recreation-programs/
http://wellington-north.com/government/departments/recreation
Hope you have a wonderful, relaxing, fun summer. However, if you find mental health challenges to be increasing or causing more difficulties over the summer, seek out mental health or addiction supports for your child/youth, you and your family.
Summer resources for Mental Health and Addiction supports:
Your family physician and family health teams in Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin are excellent resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association WWD (CMHAWWD):
Tuesday Walk In – 1:30-7:00, 485 Silvercreek Parkway, Guelph.
To access services for Children, Youth and Adults in Guelph/Wellington: : 1 844 HERE 247
(1 844 437 3247)
http://here247.ca/
Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS):
Tuesday Talk In – 1:00-7:00 pm, 655 Riddell Road, Orangeville.
To access services for Children and Youth in Dufferin: 519 941 1530.
Family Counselling and Support Services:
Walk-in, Wednesday, 1-7, sliding scale, based on ability to pay, but will not turn anyone away. 109 Surrey St E, 519 824-2431.
KidsHelpPhone 1 800 668 6868. http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/
Jenny Marino is the Mental Health and Addiction Lead for Upper Grand District School Board
Follow me on Instagram @ UGDSB_Mental_Health
Monthly Environmental Activities to help celebrate our planet
June 5th is World Environment Day!
It is vital to teach our children to respect and take care of the environment.
Celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th 2018!
| http://worldenvironmentday.global/en |
A Platform for Action- World Environment Day is the United Nations’ most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment and is widely celebrated in over 100 countries.
This year’s theme – Take action to #BeatPlasticPollution
On 5 June, spread the message:” If you can’t reuse it, refuse it!” Download the informative poster: “9 Tips for Living with Less Plastic” Make sure you are up-to-date on what can be recycled your local community’s blue bin. Better yet, don’t use single-use plastics!
Ideas for your family to celebrate World Environment Day!
- Create an event for family, friends and neighbours –There is no end of ideas that you could take forward for World Environment Day. Surprise yourself! Think about ideas that we can do to help the planet like fixing a problem in your community.
- Get out into nature – World Environment Day is all about appreciating the beautiful planet we inhabit. Why not spend a day in a park, hiking a trail or appreciating a forest on the weekend before World Environment Day.
- Inspire others – A great idea will naturally attract others who can take a small idea and make it extraordinary. So, with your powers of persuasion, bring on board the people you think can make your idea awesome. Or ask everyone to make their own personal pledge to change one wasteful or harmful habit for the better. Share what you’re doing using the hashtag: #WorldEnvironmentDay
- Have fun: Make your event for World Environment Day fun, inspiring and interesting. For example, Google events happening locally that you can attend, or check out Pinterest for fun, recycled crafts ideas.
http://worldenvironmentday.global/en/toolkits#event-kits
Math Games for the Summer:
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