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Bogan Special Enews 4/10/20

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Bogan Elementary Weekly E-News

April 10, 2020

School News and Information

There are plastic tubs on the Bogan Front Porch. If you cannot access the internet or would prefer copies of paper materials, please stop by and pick up materials.

Helpful Reminders- Thank you Mr. HInton and Marshall

One of the things we know about times of crisis is that sticking to a routine is crucial to our own mental health. So, we’ve put together 10 tips on how to maintain a routine of kindness during difficult times:

Maintain a sleep schedule and manage your hygiene. This may be difficult for those working on the front lines, but remember that sleep is critical to wellness. Getting enough (continuous) sleep is so important! Keep up with your hygiene habits. Get showered, brush your teeth, wash your face, wear something other than pajamas (even though they are so comfy!) and include bright colors in your daily wardrobe.
Do good for others! When we help others and increase altruistic behavior, we are doing good for ourselves. There is a LOT of evidence about the science of doing good and why it benefits our own health. Make sure that while you’re taking care of yourself, you’re doing what you can to support others.
Get outside. Go for a walk. Play frisbee. Plant some flowers. Try to go for at least 30 minutes. If you can’t go outside, open the windows. Get fresh air and sunshine. Vitamin D is so important to our physical and mental health. Soak up some rays!
Connect with others. Use your phone or platforms like FaceTime, Skype or Zoom to talk with family and friends. Share how you’re feeling and actively listen to others when they share how they are feeling.
Spend a little extra time with your children and/or pets. They may be confused and/or scared. This is a great time to build stronger connections with those around you. Looking for ideas for things to do with your kids? Did you know we have a curriculum that has all kinds of great ideas and activities? Check it out and adapt the lessons for use at home! And, it is SO IMPORTANT to keep kids on a schedule as well. Let your children help with creating a daily schedule that includes academics, exercise, creative time, quiet time and time to connect with friends.
Drink lots of water! Eat healthy. Often, during stressful times we over-indulge and don’t maintain a healthy diet. Use this time to re-evaluate your diet and try new recipes!
Develop a self-care plan for yourself. Consider strategies that are proven to work well for many. Listen to music you love, burn a candle that smells good, write in your journal or read a book. When was the last time you colored something? Get out the crayons and colored pencils and color a picture! Take a long warm bath. Start a craft project. Organize a room. Whatever feels good to you… do it and pat yourself on the back for taking care of yourself.
Be kind. Everyone is doing their best right now. It is easy to be judgmental of how others are handling this challenging time, but know that we all operate a little differently. Offer a bit of grace to others during this time. Notice all the good things happening in the world right now. There are a ton of great things… just do a search online for “good news during Covid-19” and you’ll find a lot!
Find a reason to smile every day. In fact, find a way to generate a good hearty belly laugh every day. It does a body good.
Be grateful. There is SO MUCH to be grateful for right now. Practicing gratitude builds resilience and helps us through the toughest times. Find three things every day that you are grateful for and write them down. Put the lists in a jar and look at your lists months from now to remind you of all the little reasons you were able to get through this period.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or needs. I can be reached at winslowj@talawanda.org.

PAX Tools Virtual Workshop

In these trying times with families spending so much extra time at home with physical distancing, distance learning, remote work, etc. parents are strained more than ever. PAX Tools is something that can help! PAX Tools is a collection of evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies for caregivers to improve cooperation and self-regulation with children. PAX Tools draws on decades of science to create strategies that support parent/caregivers to create a nurturing environment that ultimately helps kids thrive!

Kristen Smith, Prevention Coordinator for Envision Partnerships, is a trained PAX Tools Community Educator. She will be offering a virtual format for the PAX Tools Workshop Thursday, April 9, 3:00- 4:30 pm

This FREE workshop aims to help parents/caregivers in limiting problematic behaviors and reinforcing prosocial behaviors with their children, creating a home environment that is not just surviving but thriving! Caregivers who participate in this virtual workshop will receive free materials they need to effectively use PAX Tools with children, including the free PAX Tools App

Register for this workshop by clicking on the link below. Will you also please help spread the word by sharing this blog with your friends who would benefit from more peace, productivity, health and happiness at home? A time like this really highlights how we are all in this together.

https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJ0rfuqppzssbNkdL1okAmtDENi-N8s1TQ

Resources

Tutor.com

I wanted to let you know about a great new service the Lane Libraries has subscribed to: Tutor.com. I just attended a webinar about all the offerings on this site, and WOW--I really think this could help take the load off your faculty and parents. Services include 1-to-1 tutoring in a ton of K-12 subjects, plus essay review/feedback within 12 hours of submission! I've attached two informational flyers (one for parents and one for educators) for you to share if you would be willing to help us spread the word.

The service is now live on our website: https://lanepl.org/tutor

Folks will need their library card and pin number to log in. If they don't have a card (or have misplaced it), they can sign up for a temporary e-card at https://www.lanepl.org/covid-19.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

You may have heard that Dolly Parton's Imagination Library recently expanded to include all children Birth-5 in Butler County. This is wonderful news, as each enrolled child will receive 1 FREE book a month in the mail until their 5th birthday. Here is the link: https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org/enroll

Student Meal Program Flyer **New Dates and Times**

Previous E-News Links

Health and Safety

For resources on addressing the coronavirus please visit:

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/

During this time away from school please stay at home, cover your coughs using your elbow, avoid the touching of your eyes, nose and mouth, and wash your hands frequently. The purpose of this closure is to slow the spread of the virus and this can only be done if each of us takes a few extra precautions. This also means not using the school grounds as a place to gather and play - our playgrounds and schools grounds are closed. Be safe and stay healthy.

5th Grade Parents ONLY:

To plan schedules for TMS, please click the link below to indicate which music class your rising 6th grader would prefer.

http://bit.ly/6thgradecourserequestform_20-21

AR Update

If you were unable to access AR please try again. The company needed to release the test to be given outside of the school network and it should work now.

https://hosted53.renlearn.com/111466/Public/RPM/Login/Login.aspx?srcID=s

Select: I'm a student

Students login just like they do at school:

username: "student ID"@tsd. (example, 431111@tsd)

password: STAR1

Resources

WiFi hotspots are still on backorder so if we have not been able to connect you with one you may want to try some of the options that various companies are offering for free. Just remember to cancel when the offer expires.

As an option you may drive to school and park near the building and access the schools’ WiFi from your car on your school provided device. Just remember to stay in your car. While school is closed you are not to be gathering at school - this also means not playing on the playground or equipment.

Staff Email Addresses

Mr. Winslow- Principal- winslowj@talawanda.org

Kelley Franks- School Social Worker- franksk@talawanda.org

Laura Packert- School Counselor- packertl@talawanda.org

Fine Arts

Ms. Pitts- pittsd@talawanda.org

Mr. Mitchell- mitchellr@talawanda.org

Mrs. Krimmer- krimmera@talawanda.org

Kindergarten

Ms. Currier- curriers@talawanda.org

Mrs. Davidson- davidsonh@talawanda.org

Mrs. Williams- williamsb@talawanda.org