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🧠 February Mental Health & Wellness Tip
February is often associated with love and kindness, but it can also bring social pressures for students. This month is a great time to focus on empathy, connection, and self-compassion.
Families can support students by creating small moments to notice and name emotions. Try asking questions like, “What made you feel supported today?” or “When did you show kindness to yourself or someone else?” These simple check-ins help build emotional awareness and remind students that all feelings are valid.
Modeling self-kindness at home, such as talking about taking breaks, asking for help, or practicing patience, also shows students that caring for mental health is an important part of everyday life.
📅 Important Dates & Awareness Events
📅 Important Dates & Awareness Events
📌 School Calendar Highlights
Feb. 3 - Board of Education Meeting
Feb. 12 - Evening Conferences (PK–12)
Feb. 13 - No School (Half PD Day / Conference Comp)
Feb. 16 - Presidents’ Day (No School)
📆 Monthly Awareness
Black History Month - Celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans and encouraging learning about diversity and inclusion.
American Heart Month - A reminder to focus on heart health and wellness for the whole family.
National School Counseling Week (Feb. 2–6) - Recognizing the work of school counselors in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.
✨ Other Observances iN February
Random Acts of Kindness Week/Day - Encouraging simple acts of kindness at school and at home.
World Read Aloud Day - Celebrate reading together and sharing stories as a family.
📚 Black History Month
This month, we honor Black history, culture, and contributions. February is a meaningful time to celebrate and learn about the rich contributions and stories of African Americans in our community. Here are a couple of local events you and your family can enjoy:
Black History Celebration – St. Louis County Library
Enjoy performances, film screenings, discussions, and music throughout February.
Highlights:
Set the Night to Music – Feb. 13
Freedom Suits Before and After Dred Scott discussion – Feb. 21
More info: slcl.org
🛍️ Black History Month Vendor Fair
Community fair featuring Black-owned businesses, artisans, speakers, and cultural celebration.
When: Saturday, Feb. 21 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: 3203 Olive St., St. Louis, MO
More info: Eventbrite link
These events are wonderful ways to honor history, culture, and community connection right here in St. Louis!
🧡 UPCOMING FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN ST. LOUIS IN FEBRUARY:
Week 1: Feb 1–7
Week 1: Feb 1–7
Feb 1 (Sat)
🎭 Wizard of Oz in Concert - SLSO / Powell Hall
• Live symphony with classic film. Family-friendly.
Feb 3 (Mon)
🎨 Morning Playdate - Contemporary Art Museum | 9–11am
• Art, stories, and play for preschoolers (ages 2–6).
Feb 4 (Tue)
🎶 Wednesday Night Jazz Jam - The Dark Room at The Grandel | 6–9pm
• Free live jazz for families with older kids.
Feb 5–8 (Wed–Sat)
❄️ Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party - Enterprise Center
• Ice skating show with Mickey & friends. Toddlers & young kids.
Feb 6 (Thu)
📖 Storytelling at Missouri History Museum | 10–11am
• Interactive stories & history fun for toddlers & elementary kids.
Week 2: Feb 8–14
Week 2: Feb 8–14
Feb 13–14 (Thu–Fri)
🎨 Wee Weekend & Valentine Art - Saint Louis Art Museum | 10–11:30am
• Creative play & art for toddlers (ages 2–6).
Feb 14 (Fri)
🎉 St. Louis Birthday Bash - Missouri History Museum | 10–5pm
• Celebrate the city with music, games, food — all ages.
🎉 Mardi Gras in Soulard - Afternoon
• Family-friendly parade, music, beads, costumes.
WEEK 3: Feb 15–21
Feb 15 (Sun)
🎨 Family Sunday - Love Potion Sunday | Saint Louis Art Museum | 1–4pm
• Valentine-themed art activities for elementary-age kids.
Feb 18 (Wed)
🎶 Music in Common: Black Legacy Project - St. Louis County Library | 6pm
• Music & film celebration - tweens & teens welcome.
Feb 20–22 (Thu–Sat)
🎉 St. Louis Boat & Fishing Show - America’s Center
• Hands-on boating & fishing demos for elementary kids & families.
Feb 21 (Fri)
🧪 Family Night - The Magic House | 5–8pm
• Hands-on science & creative play - elementary & tweens.
Week 4: Feb 22–29
Week 4: Feb 22–29
Feb 23 (Mon)
🎭 “Takunda” Theater Performance - St. Louis County Library | 6pm
• Coming-of-age storytelling - tweens & teens.
Feb 27–Mar 1 (Thu–Sun)
🎨 Art in Bloom Festival - Saint Louis Art Museum | 10–5pm
• Floral art & family workshops - all ages welcome.
Feb 28 (Fri)
🎶 Gift of Gospel Celebration - St. Louis County Library | 1pm
• Live gospel music - family-friendly.
Ongoing / Flexible Activities (All February)
Saint Louis Zoo - Free general admission
St. Louis Science Center - Interactive exhibits & IMAX
Free Fridays at Saint Louis Art Museum
Ice Skating - Local rinks remain open
Butterfly House / Missouri Botanical Garden - Warm indoor nature exploration
Black History Month Library Programs - Storytimes, talks, performances for all ages
Food, Clothing, & Community Resources:
Click the link below to access a list of local community resources offering food, clothing, mental health and other essential support: Community Resources
St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund Interactive Map – This is an interactive map to help you easily locate mental and behavioral health services for your child in St. Louis County. It also includes information on which insurances are accepted and coverage that may be available through this fund (many of these services are offered free of charge).
Behavioral Health Response – BHR provides crisis support, telephone counseling, and mental health resources 24 hours/day
988 – Suicide and crisis lifeline
Upcoming Free Meals
🍽️ Affton Christian Church – Community Meal
When: Last Friday of each month (February 28, 2026)
Time: Evening (check church for exact time)
What: Free meal for everyone! An opportunity for neighbors, friends, and congregation members to connect, enjoy fellowship, and share a meal.
Where: 9625 Tesson Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123
🍎 Weber Road Branch – Free After‑School Meals
When: Every school weekday in February 2026 (Monday–Friday)
Time: 2:45–4:00 PM
Who: Children and teens ages 5–18
What: Nutritious meals served on-site, provided by the St. Louis County Library in partnership with Operation Food Search. Perfect for kids after school!
Where: 4444 Weber Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123
🥘 Recurring Community Meals
🥘 Recurring Community Meals
(Open to everyone; call ahead to confirm times)
Central Baptist Church - Tuesdays, 11:45 AM | 2845 Washington Ave
Centennial Christian Church - Mon–Fri Lunch 11:30–1:00 PM, Dinner 4:30–6:00 PM | 4950 Fountain Ave
Focus Gateway City (St. Michael’s) - Wednesdays Breakfast 9–11 AM; Sundays Supper 4:30–5:30 PM | 1901 Ann Ave
Project Downtown - Saturdays 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | 6809 W. Florissant Ave
Soup Alley / Trinity Church - Mon–Sat 9:30–10:30 AM | 812 Soulard Ave
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Saturdays 4–5:30 PM | 3672 Arsenal St
Salvation Army - Wednesdays 6–8 PM | 2740 Arsenal St
St. Patrick Center - Mon–Fri 12–12:30 PM | 800 N Tucker Blvd
Cougar Backpack Program: Weekend Food Support for Students (Affton School District)
The Cougar Backpack Program provides food bags filled with nonperishable items to help ensure that every student has access to food over the weekend
If your family would like to participate, please click the link below and complete the food preference form. Once the form is filled out, kindly email it to jcrawford@afftonschools.net or kwood@afftonschools.net, depending on your student's grade level
Thank you for allowing us to support your family. All information will be kept confidential
Free and Reduced Lunches (Affton School District)
Log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal on phone app
If you do not know your username or password, please contact your students building administrative assistant for help with retrieving that information
Once logged in you will select the Menu tab on the upper left hand side of the screen in green. (it has three horizontal lines)
Then you will go all the way down to the bottom of the menu items and select More
Under More you will then select Meal Benefits
Then under Meal Benefits you will select the blue Meal Benefits Application
Then after you submit the application, a letter of your free/reduced meal application meal status will be emailed to you.
* Please note that the application date is the date that your meal application takes in effect
You can also access the application on our district website, afftonschools.net
Under Menu
Scroll down and select Click here for more information on Free & Reduced Meals
Then select the 2025-2026 Application
You can then send the application to Claire Smith at csmith@afftonschools.net
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