Newsletter 4
As we continue to adjust to another week of our "new normal", we understand our students are going to continue to have questions about COVID-19. Here is an additional video to help to explain this virus and its impact to children.
As we continue to adjust to another week of our "new normal", we understand our students are going to continue to have questions about COVID-19. Here is an additional video to help to explain this virus and its impact to children.
Social Stories are a great way to share information as well. Please click the image below to access this social story.
Social Stories are a great way to share information as well. Please click the image below to access this social story.
Pandemics-and-the-Coronavirus.pdfChildmind.org has great resources for dealing with the mental and emotional impacts of COVID-19, including this great daily tip.
Childmind.org has great resources for dealing with the mental and emotional impacts of COVID-19, including this great daily tip.
The Pandemic is causing sadness for so many of us, too. In children and teens, sadness can manifest as so many other emotions because developmentally, not all kids have the capacity yet to articulate, differentiate and label their feelings. This chart is a useful reminder of how sadness may be expressed:
The Pandemic is causing sadness for so many of us, too. In children and teens, sadness can manifest as so many other emotions because developmentally, not all kids have the capacity yet to articulate, differentiate and label their feelings. This chart is a useful reminder of how sadness may be expressed:
There are several resources available at this time for families that- no matter what the circumstances are- find themselves struggling with food insecurity. No questions will be asked, just show up for the assistance you and your family may need.
There are several resources available at this time for families that- no matter what the circumstances are- find themselves struggling with food insecurity. No questions will be asked, just show up for the assistance you and your family may need.
During this pandemic, remember that we can be the carrier of some pretty wonderful things, too!
During this pandemic, remember that we can be the carrier of some pretty wonderful things, too!
Remember, we are in this together and are here to help. Please feel free to email us with any questions or if you need assistance with any of the links above.
Remember, we are in this together and are here to help. Please feel free to email us with any questions or if you need assistance with any of the links above.
Stay Healthy and Safe.
Stay Healthy and Safe.
BUFSD Social Work Department
BUFSD Social Work Department
Barbara Marcucci, Christine Kennedy, and Sarah Glassman
Barbara Marcucci, Christine Kennedy, and Sarah Glassman