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5th-8th Grade
Important: Upcoming Puberty & Sexuality Ed
Dear Families,
Our 5th-8th grade students will soon be participating in puberty & sexuality education, led by educators from Well Beyond Academics.
P.R.E.P. Beyond Educators will be on campus the week of November 9th to meet with 6th-8th graders, and return the week of March 15th to meet with 5th graders.
Each grade will have dedicated sessions: 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will have three 70-minute sessions. You’ll find a content overview here, along with recommended reading. Communication tips for caregivers will be shared during the Parenting Through Puberty event listed below.
Recognizing your unique role as your child’s first and primary educator, we invite you to join us for “Parenting Through Puberty,” a virtual event. Here, the founders of Well Beyond Academics will provide information to help you support your student in their journey through adolescence.
Wednesday September 30th, 12:00 - 1:15p
Passcode: TEA26
We understand that every family’s preferences may differ. To ensure a smooth experience, we invite you to check in with your student about the upcoming program; this gives them the opportunity to prepare and highlight any concerns. If you wish to opt your child out of the upcoming puberty and sexuality education, please notify your Crew Lead.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me directly.
In partnership,
Jessa
7th-8th Grade
Important: Upcoming Substance Use Education for 7th & 8th Grade
Dear Families,
Our 7th-8th grade students will soon be participating in K(NO)W Beyond, substance use prevention education, led by educators from Well Beyond Academics. You’ll find a content overview here. K(NO)W Beyond educators, will be on campus November 9th.
Recognizing your unique role as your child’s first and primary educator, we invite you to join us for “Parenting for Prevention,” a virtual event. This event offers a window into the world of adolescent substance use. With an emphasis on prevention, WBA provides information on specific substances typically used by pre/teens, reasons for pre/adolescent use and abuse, and the dangers of addiction. Communication tips for building resiliency and supporting healthy decision making will be shared with caregivers during this session.
Thursday, October 15th, 12:00-1:15p
Passcode: TEA26
Seventh grade families are invited to our “Beyond K(NO)Wing” Parent/Caregiver and student event. This event serves to facilitate an open, safe space for discussion of sensitive, personal topics between students and their trusted adults.
Wednesday November 11th, 5:00-6:00p
Location (in-person): @ TEA
We understand that every family’s preferences may differ. If you wish to opt your child out of upcoming substance use prevention education, please let your Crew Lead know.
For more about K(NO)W Beyond programming visit this link. For recommended readings, please visit WBA’s Substance Use Prevention resource page. You can learn more about their educators, offerings and resources at the Well Beyond Academics website.
Any questions or concerns, please reach out to me directly.
In partnership,
Jessa
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