Understanding the mind/body connection from Nurse Rose
Dear families,
As we emerge through this pandemic, its psychic effects are being made known. As adults, we may be aware of these effects, for example, fewer feelings of certainty around health and safety, amongst others. For children, these feelings are complicated to sort through and process/ understand; often, this can present as anxiety and fears and result in somatic symptoms.
I spoke with a class briefly the other day about the mind/body connection and how our thoughts affect our bodies and vice versa. I found this article that addresses the matter well.
I hope you find it helpful.
Warmly,
Christine Rose
Come Experience a Math Lesson!
Reading/Wakefield Family Math Night
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:30-8:00 PM
At Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive, Reading, MA
Outline of the night:
- Introduction led by the Reading/Wakefield Curriculum Coordinators
- Learn more about the Illustrative Math curriculum
- 45-minute Illustrative Math lesson taught by Wakefield and Reading teachers
- Experience what math looks like and sounds like for our students each day
- We will host classes in some grades within the K-5 grade band
- 30-minute debrief/Q&A with district curriculum coordinators
Students are welcome to attend with their guardians.
In an event of inclement weather, we will follow the school’s cancellation plan.
School Lunch Menu
Remember, school lunches are once again free for students in the Commonwealth. We look forward to providing nutritious meals for our students! Be sure to check out the weekly menus, as there are a lot of NEW options! Our new daily options are Bagel & Cream Cheese, Yogurt Parfait with Granola or SunButter & Jelly sandwich (details listed in the menu). Students will not have the option of cereal or pretzels anymore.
Reading Public Schools Food Service/Lunch Menus: http://reading.k12.ma.us/departments/food-services/
DAILY SNACKS in the CLASSROOM
It is the Reading Public School's wellness policy that we are not permitted to provide snacks to our students during the school day. Please send a healthy snack with your child every single day. If you are unsure about the allergies in your classroom, please check with your child's teacher. Teachers are not allowed to provide snacks to our students.
SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS!
Arrival
- Please drive slowly up Edgemont to keep everyone safe; remember, it is one way.
- Do not park in the indented section by the gym. This is the "kiss & go" area for a quick drop-off.
- Doors open at 8:15 and close at 8:25. Your child needs to be in the doors by 8:25 AM. If your child gets to school after the doors have closed, they must come to the front door and be marked tardy.
Dismissal:
- At dismissal time, there is no live pick-up in the driveway except for students who take the bus. Kindergarteners exit the building at 2:40 PM. The rest of the students dismiss at 2:45 PM from the same doors they enter in the morning.
As a safety reminder, the staff parking lot is staff-only. We respectfully ask that caregivers park along the streets. With our students exiting from their external doors in the parking lot, having cars drive in and out is not safe. You need to walk around the school on the blacktop to the back. Thanks for helping us out.
Dogs and Puppies on School Grounds
School Committee policy prohibits dogs on school grounds as much as we all love dogs and puppies and as much fun as it is walking them. If you'd like to walk your dog as part of your pick-up routine, the dog has to stay off school property. If you'd like your child to walk to you on the sidewalk or to the driveway entrances at dismissal so you can wait with your dog, please make that plan with them.
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