Shulamith Lower Division

As the guidance team we are here to ensure that you and your daughter/daughters have the support, care, and guidance to excel both academically and emotionally during this challenging time. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have for yourself or your daughters experience with remote learning. You may feel an increased sense of anxiety which is understandable during this time. Below are some tips and resources you might find helpful. If you would like additional support, please do not hesitate to email us and set up a time to discuss your concerns. Wishing you and your family only health and stability during this time!

Best,

Dr. Arielle Jaspan, Psychologist: Ajaspan@shulamith.org

Eliana Wasserman, Social Worker: Ekadish@shulamith.org

The school year is fast approaching and it’s important to begin discussing ways for you to help your children adapt to the more structured setting that being in school will provide. While we will be available to help with this process on an ongoing basis, it is important for you to begin to prepare your daughters prior to the start of school. We have, therefore, compiled some suggestions to help you approach a conversation about this with your children.

Dialogue: Always keep the lines of communication open. Your children will feel secure knowing they can approach you anytime with their concerns. Remember, their concerns should always be validated as their feelings are meaningful and real to them.

Keep Calm and Carry On: As parents, you may have your own concerns and emotions about the start of school. Children emulate and mirror their parents. When you present a secure and calm appearance, your children will follow suit.

Be Clear: Help prepare your children by providing them with the facts. As the school relays information and safety guidelines, inform your children about what they can expect and what things will look like ( e.g. temperature checks, masks, social distancing).

Focus On What They Can Control: There are things within your child’s control that will ensure safety. Proper hand washing, mask wearing and social distancing are practices your children should adopt in order to keep themselves and their peers safe. Encourage your daughters to do so.

Return To Routine: After every summer break, at least a week before school starts, it is important to get your family back on a structured schedule. This might include making sure your children get enough sleep, limiting screen time and organizing themselves appropriately.

Prepare Yourselves For Change: While we all hope that schools remain open, there is a possibility that we will need to return to virtual learning. It is important that you prepare yourselves for this and have a plan in place for when/if this happens. This includes a quiet place for your daughter to work and a device to do so.

Stay Positive: While school may look different from previous years, remember that children are more resilient than we think and will adjust to this new normal.

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