School Resources
School Nurse Contacts
Please call the Parent Hotline: (315) 265-2000 Ext. 733
The PCS District Nurses are following the Covid-19 Virus closely. We are getting updates from the NYS Department of Health, as well as following information from the CDC and The St. Lawrence County Department of Health. We will be working from home unless otherwise directed by the PCS Administrative Team. We will be checking our emails often. If there is anything we can assist you with, please contact us via email. If you choose to leave a voicemail, there might be a delay in a response.
Please stay safe and stay healthy. We urge you to comply with the directives being issued by the authorities. These are uncertain and trying times for all! We will get through this!
-PCS Nurses
Anita Hollis, RN
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School Nurse
Jonann Foote, RN
A.A. Kingston Middle School Nurse
Jennifer Urias, RN
Potsdam High School Nurse
The New York State Department of Education
NYSED recently sent a comprehensive list of resources and information regarding mental health and talking to young people about COVID-19 to all school superintendents. We highly recommend reviewing this letter by clicking the button below.
American School Counselor Association
Highly recommended website with comprehensive resources and information to support educators, parents, and students.
Education & Wellness Resources
Potsdam Central School is currently working hard on creating a more detailed educational list with content related material. In the meantime, please check out the following resources to help guide you through some interactive and fun home instruction.
Creating a routine for your kids
Click here to access a sample template
Calming Techniques
Listen to mindfulness stories on the Calm App.
Wellness ideas in 5 minutes.
Listen and watch Good Morning Yoga by Mariam Gates online reading.
Breath in, breath out video.
Watch Broadway shows for free for a limited time.
Listen to your favorite authors host a story time online.
Art at home with contests, games and virtual tours.
Mindful classes for kids.
Educational Podcasts for the Family
Elementary School
Noodle Loaf, Short and Curly, Tumble, Big Life Journal
Middle School
Eleanor Amplified, Stuff You Missed in History Class, The Awkward Middle Schoolers, Six Minutes
High School
Radio Lab, This I Believe, Science Friday, Story Corps
Resources and Lesson Plans
American School Counselor Association: Addressing COVID-19 with students
Coronavirus Relief Pack K-8
Coronavirus Handout
CDC informational video for kids on Coronavirus
Teaching Tolerance Classroom Resources
Connect with the Positivity Project Facebook page.
Educational Websites
Nicandri Nature Center in Massena is offering daily live stream at 1:00pm for nature lessons!
Take a virtual tour to a national park, zoo or farm.
Open license for online story time and classroom read aloud videos through Penguin Random House
Breakout immersive learning games
At home Education study packets and guided lessons
iReady math and ELA
Edhelper free printable worksheets K-6
Collection of free and purchase items available for teachers/parents
The Ultimate EdTech Chart for teachers and mobile learning
Ideas for alternative education
Research, plan and create a garden
Arbor Day is approaching, create a lesson about trees and complete it with a pointillism painting
Build a time capsule with pictures, newspaper clippings, journal entries and pieces of memorabilia
Design a gratitude challenge by writing down daily prompts for reflection
Create a song playlist that evokes happiness
Establish a family recognition ceremony for kind acts
Create a Brain Booster Board that lists activities that encourages "Focus" and "Energy"
Design a magazine cover that highlights your character traits using a digital template or arts and crafts
Create a worry jar by writing concerns and drawing them from a jar to discuss as a family
Start a nature journal by going into nature and reflecting on what you see, hear, smell and feel
Write a play and act it out