Week of October 26th

 

PBiS Focus of the Week - Belonging: This lynchpin character need is met by being prosocially connected to significant others; having a sense of emotional connection to individuals singly or in groups (clubs, teams, interest groups, family, supportive people). Having emotionally healthy and secure bonds with others promotes feelings of positive self-worth, preparing youngsters to form these same nurturing attachments with decent, upright people in the future. 

 As Abraham Maslow (1953) pointed out in his "Hierarchy of Needs" model, after the physiological needs (e.g., minimal levels of food, water, temperature)are met, "Love and Belonging" needs are the next most important. Humans have a primal need to feel valued, important, and protected by significant others in their lives... to feel comfortable and welcomed within a frequent and important group such as family, friends, colleagues, etc. Of course, the family and one's close personal community are the most important influences on the original development of this area of self.

This weeks focus is on belonging, and how it relates to technology. 

Belonging Activities

Important Medicaid updates!!

Personal Care Aides/Paraprofessionals

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Direct Service Staff

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Case Managers

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Nurse's Edition

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RESA Educational Resources Podcast - This Podcast will delve into all of the resources RESA can provide. 

Resources from MDE and RESA: 

• School Mental Health Programs
• School-Based Behavioral Health Newsletter here.
• The 988 lifeline is available 24/7/365
• Please access Growth Works: Family Services for At Risk Youth here
• Free training to prevent school violence
• National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office
• More information is available here
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Free social work tools and resources

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Thanksgiving Feast: The Thanksgiving Feast is tentatively planned for November 24th. Here is the list for the sign-up sheet for staff: Thanksgiving Feast Sign-up Sheet

***IMPORTANT***

Since SNAP benefits are on hold for right now, many of our families may need help with food. We need donations for our food pantry at Beacon, and would really appreciate any help you can provide with this. 

Grade book and Planbook: Please be sure your Planbook and grade book are up to date. Additionally, if students are missing assignments or failing, caseload teachers should continue to send Friday emails. 

Attendance: Please be sure to complete your attendance every hour

Pancakes with the Principal: Next Friday, November 7th, I will hold Pancakes with the Principal for all students in Middle School and High School who are passing all of their classes. This will be held during each groups Activity time, in Room 207. 

Monday, October 27th:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• IEP @ 9:00 (Alderman)
• PIRM @ 9:15 (Bruckner)
• PIRM @ 10:15 (Burks)

Tuesday, October 28th:

• WAM @ 9:00 (Williams)
• Parent Meeting @ 10:30 (Petersen)
• Stacey and Robyn to BOE @ 10:15

Wednesday, October 29th:

• WAM @ 9:00 (Deeter)
• Intake Review Mtg @ 11:00
• IEP @ 11:30 (Wusthoff)

Thursday, October 30th:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• Castle to Mtg at Mixter @ 9:00-11:00
• WAM @ 9:30 (Bruckner)
• IEP @ 11:15 (Hiser)

Friday, October 31st:

• Virtual MET @ 9:00 (Hiser)