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My name is Ana Shannon and I work on the Child Study Team as the School Social Worker at Irving Primary School. My work phone number is 732-572-1205 ext. 1005, Google Voice number (to text) is 908-312-3337, and email is ashannon@hpschools.net You can email, text or call me at any time.
Please call, email, or text me for an appointment to meet. Many families meet with me to discuss any questions they may have regarding their child's program, discuss successes, concerns, or just to say hi!
Here are the links to relevant school information:
- Highland Park Public Schools
- Irving Registration
- Genesis Parent Portal
- District Calendar for the School Year
- Before and After School Programs
- Highland Park Community Teen Center
- Community Resource Guide
- Staff Directory
- Lunch Menus
A Little About Me
A Little About Me
I enjoy many activities including playing softball, running, music, and spending time with my family.
Softball
First Place (in my age group) in HP's 5K
Playing my ukulele
My silly dog, Cleveland
Going back to school Worries: Click here for an article by the Child Mind Institute about talking to kids about their worries on going back to school.
Having a growth mindset is important because it can help your child overcome obstacles they may face when learning or developing a new skill. Growth mindsets understand the importance of persistence and determination. By changing the way you think, you can change the way you learn. Here is a worksheet from Big Life Journal on Growth Mindset Questions to ask your child instead of "how was school"
Amazing Community Resources in Highland Park:
Amazing Community Resources in Highland Park:
The Children's Librarian at the Highland Park Public Library on South 5th Avenue offers many programs for children of all ages.
The town of Highland Park offers an array of recreational activities that the children can sign up for.
The Family Den is an early childhood enrichment and parenting support program that provides a creative learning environment for children ages infant through four years to develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills while providing caregivers the opportunity to form supportive community. The Family Den serves to bring together neighbors from multiple socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and family backgrounds. Weekly activities include storytelling, music, art, play, yoga, movement, and a parenting support group.
Main Street Highland Park offers many programs throughout the year which include a 5K race, street fairs, outdoor movie and music nights, planting day and holiday events.
H.P. Safe Program
In the interest of giving police officers in an emergency situation quick access to critical information about a resident involved, the Highland Park Police Department has created a registry of community members who are autistic or have another communication disability.
After someone signs-up they will be provided with a "HP S.A.F.E." sticker that they can display on their vehicle and the front entrance of their home. This sticker will bring awareness to responding officers/ EMS personnel during an emergency situation, while also serving as a de-escalation tool.
Questions, please contact Officer Brian O'Mara.
Middlesex ResourceNet has an array of resources dependent on your need. From counseling, to housing support, to summer camp info and much more!
I look forward to working with you on behalf of your child. My work number is 732-572-1205 ext. 1005, my Google Voice number is 908-312-3337, and email is ashannon@hpschools.net You can email, text or call me at any time.
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