Kid’s Haven Grief Support Group is Gearing Up
LMS will be partnering once again with Kid’s Haven and offering small support groups for students who have experienced a loss. If you have an interest in having your student included in this program, please contact Mrs. James (A-J) or Mr. Carr (K-Z) about receiving a permission form. See additional information below.
Kids’ Haven school groups provide a place where children and teens who have experienced a life-changing death loss can come together to be part of a community. Through participation in facilitated peer groups, they find understanding, stability and support. School groups can provide grief support for children during the school day which is especially helpful for children who may be unable to access our Family Group Night meetings. Our support groups are facilitated by trained grief volunteers. Groups are held in a welcoming, and safe environment. Groups meet every other week throughout the school year. Grief related themes are explored in the groups through games, art activities and discussion. Our peer groups and services are offered free of charge.
Also Available: Kids' Haven's Family Group Night is dedicated to children ages 3-18 and their families. Group Nights are held on 1st and 3rd Monday evenings at 6p.m unless it falls on a LCS school closing or holiday. Dinner is served at 6:00pm as families arrive. At 6:40pm we adjourn and each age level group goes to their own group time. We have a children, teen and adult group.
For additional information from or about this organization, reach out to
LaShanta Smith, Program Director. Email: programs@kidshavenlynchburg.org
Telephone: 434-845-4072
Website: www.KidsHavenLynchburg.org
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Donations Needed
We are restocking our SPOT store and are asking for donations for items that students might be interested in spending their points on. Students earn points for demonstrating LMS’s expected behaviors and enjoy purchasing items from the SPOT store. If you are interested and/or able, please consider donating items. Students love snacks and drinks (limited sugar, please) as well as fun or cute accessories, decor, figits, sports related items, etc. Larger items can be used as raffle items where the students use their points for a chance to win bigger ticket prizes. Ask your student for some great ideas and drop them off in the main office. We would be SO APPRECIATIVE!! If you have questions, reach out to Rene James (jameser@lcsedu.net) or Ayanna Allen (Allenan@lcsedu.net).
Additional reminders/updates:
Tutoring
Remember we have a FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM available for students who have afternoon transportation. Please use the link to access the form to sign up.
Let’s help our kiddos start this semester with attainable goals, good organization, and a predictable time and place to work on homework. Summer school will be required for students who do not pass a core class and retention in their current grade may happen for students who do not show mastery in core subjects. Let’s help them stay ahead!
Food 4 Thought Weekend Food Bags
In past years, weekend food bags have been provided by Food 4 Thought & Park View Community Mission and are once again being offered to families who may have a need for additional food stability on the weekends. Permission forms are available in the main office or by contacting Mr. Carr. Food bags are sent out on Fridays.
Please direct any questions to Mr. Carr. carrmh@lcsedu.net
Cheering for you,
Rene James
Counselor for A - J
Jameser@lcsedu.net
MJ Carr
Counselor for K - Z
Carrmh@lcsedu.net
