Hello Ichabod Crane Students and Families!
This is certainly an unprecedented time in our world and we can imagine the varying degrees of stress and uncertainty that you are experiencing. We will do whatever we can to help you remotely!
Visit the Ichabod Crane Parent Resources Website for helpful links on managing virtual learning platforms.
Please email your School Counselor or School Psychologist to set up a Google Meet or phone conference.
Refer to our Expectations for Virtual Counseling Sessions regarding appropriate behavior when attending a virtual meeting with a School Psychologist or School Counselor.
Check out our Health & Wellness Resources page for links to resources on topics such as bullying, vaping and substance use. We also encourage you to check out the Virtual Calming Space created by Bethlehem Central Schools or the Virtual Wellness Room developed by the School Mental Health Resource and Training Center for tools to calm the mind and body.
Watch Signs of Stress & Trauma That Parents Need to Know About embedded below or watch it on the Ichabod Crane YouTube here.
Signs-of-Stress-and-Trauma-That-Parents-Need-to-Know-About-Final-Slides.pdfThis slide presentation will help you recognize signs of stress and trauma in students, particularly during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents: Supporting Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tips for Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19
Book Read aloud: A Kids Guide to Coronavirus (English)
A Kids Guide to Coronavirus (Spanish)
Tips for Being at Home During This Time
Kids Comic About Coronavirus From NPR
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources related to COVID-19
NYS Office of Mental Health COVID-19 Resources
Center for Disease Control (CDC) - COVID-19 - Your Health
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Everyone: Tips from the American Red Cross about staying Safe and helping others during COVID-19.
Gun Safety/Storage Tips: With kids at home more (and often unsupervised), please be aware of ways to keep kids safe.
Domestic Violence Support and Resources: Staying at home and isolated from others could mean an increase in domestic violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is here to help 24/7.
Suicide Prevention Support and Resources: The stress and anxiety which comes from the coronavirus pandemic, financial insecurity, and feelings of isolation may put people at risk of self-harm. If you're feeling alone and struggling, you can reach out to The Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255), 24/7.
NY Project Hope: Project Hope is New York’s COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline. NY Project Hope helps New Yorkers understand their reaction and emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through an emotional support helpline, educational materials, and trusted referrals, NY Project Hope helps people manage and cope with changes brought on by COVID-19.
