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Welcome Students and Families!
We want to provide some resources on social emotional learning. This is a great place for caregivers and students to find information, videos, activities, and more.
Back to School Resources
Back to School Resources
We are so excited to start the 26-27 school year with you. The start of the school year can bring up many thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We are here to help and support!
Books:
In My Heart by Mackenzie Porter
Jake Starts School by Michael Wright
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
Butterflies on the First Day of School by Annie Silvestro
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? by Jane Yolen
Children's Library Lady Back to School Books List
Counselor Chelsey- Books for August
Social Story:
*This version uses half pages and may be easier to print.
PBS Kids for Parents: Tips to Reduce Back to School Anxieties
Back to School Resources for Parents
NAMI Back to School Mental Health Resources
Help your child prepare by organizing a backpack for school, looking over the lunch menu for the first week, going through before and after school plans and identifying a spot and time where reading or homework can be done. Also help your child acclimate to the school schedule with earlier bedtimes and wake up times. And practice going to the bus stop to make sure you leave yourself enough time.
Talk with your child about the school year to come. What are they looking forward to? Is there anything they are nervous about? What do they hope for in the coming year? Validate their feelings and encourage risk taking and connection. The way you talk about school does much to shape your child’s perceptions. If you share excitement and positive thinking, it is likely that they will feel that as well.
Build your child’s confidence by revisiting all that your child accomplished last year, as well as growth and accomplishments from the summer. From learning to ride a bike, to reading, making a new friend or connection, to public speaking, to understanding division, our children accomplish such growth that we sometimes take it for granted. It’s good to celebrate the accomplishments while we simultaneously offer even more challenges.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
In case of an emergency please dial 9-1-1
Dial 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988lifeline.org
Washington County Mental Health Crisis Number 802-229-0591
Vermont Suicide Prevention Center: https://www.vtspc.org
Facing Suicide VT: www.facingsuicidevt.org
Supporting Men in VT: www.mantherapy.org
Outright VT: https://www.outrightvt.org
The Trevor Project - LGBTQ+ Youth: www.thetrevorproject.org
The Jed Foundation - teens/college/young adults: https://www.jedfoundation.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://www.afsp.org
Veterans Suicide Prevention (including live chat line): https://www.va.gov
Suicide Prevention Resource Center - https://sprc.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness VT - https://namivt.org
Resource of the Month for Caregivers
Resource of the Month for Caregivers
Something to read: Helping Students Navigate Back to School
Age based media reviews- https://www.commonsense.org/
Something to listen to: Back to School with Dr. Becky Kennedy
Something to watch: How to Raise Children Who Can Handle Hard Things
We understand these are very trying and scary times for many. Kids overhear things at school, online, or from adults. Without clear guidance, they may feel anxious, confused, or afraid. You don’t have to know everything to help. Being present, calm, and honest makes a big difference. Click here or the picture above for more information.
Books:
Kind and gentle reminders:
Take care of yourself. If certain news or conversations are weighing heavily on you, it’s okay to step back, take a breath, or limit what you consume. Your well-being matters.
Lean into resources.
Respond in ways that are meaningful to you. Some people call their elected officials. Others protest, donate, boycott, create, rest, or focus on caring for those closest to them. There is no single “right” response; do what feels aligned and sustainable for you.
Check in with others. The world feels a little less bleak when connecting with a friend. Reaching out to family, colleagues, and trusted people can make a real difference when things feel heavy.
Reach out to School Counselors, Tony Popoli and Kately Mosher.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
More than 1 out of every 5 students report being bullied. National Bullying Prevention Month (NBPM) is a campaign founded in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held during the month of October and connects communities around the world to help prevent bullying. The past few years, a worldwide pandemic and a growing movement for racial equity and social justice have highlighted the need to unite communities for a better future. It is more important than ever to join together in creating a world that is kinder, more accepting, and more inclusive. Take action at school, at home, in your neighborhood, at a local business, or in your workplace to show that you care about kids being safe at school, online, and in the community. (Pacer.org)
Bullying should NEVER be tolerated. If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are things you can do to keep yourself and others safe from bullying. Check out the resources below:
Is It Bullying Poster.pdfBullying Bookmarks 1.pdfBully Prevention Bookmarks 2.pdf
Vermont Agency of Education:
Vermont Agency of Education:
Protections for LGBTQIA+ Students
Protections for LGBTQIA+ Students
For information relating to student identity and school sports, please review Vermont Principal’s Association High School Athletics Policies.
Worries and Fears Video
Worries and Fears Video
Check out this amazing short video discussing worries and fears, created by our very own Nurse Conyers! You may notice some friendly faces from around BPS. Click on the image to watch the video!
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