Please join us for the November JAMS Science Magnet Board Meeting
WHEN: Monday, November 8
WHERE: On Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87283213951?pwd=ejNhaGhyMTFNVExrNk85aUFCTEtrdz09
Meeting ID: 872 8321 3951
Passcode: science
Site Governance Council Meetings for 2021-22
Please note the following Site Governance Council Meeting dates for the 2021-22 School Year:
- 11/10/21
- 12/09/21
- 01/27/22
- 02/24/22
- 03/31/22
- 04/28/22
- 05/26/22
Meetings are via Zoom from 4-5:30 pm.
Samohi Baseball Christmas Tree Fundraiser Online Shop Open!
It's the time of year support Samohi's baseball program by participating in their annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser for Samohi Baseball. I hope that you will consider supporting the program this year by purchasing a tree, a tree for the troops, or by sending a check made out to "Samohi Baseball" to 601 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90405, Attention: Head Baseball Coach. The last day to pre order a tree is November 15. The date for delivery or pick up at Samohi will be Saturday, December 4th. The link for the online store can be found below:
https://fundraiser4us.com/shop/SMHSbaseball/
Please share the link with anyone else you think may be interested in supporting. Thank you for your support of the Samohi Baseball Program.
Go Vikings!
Personal Project Based Learning (PPBL)
The first Personal Project Based Learning (PPBL) pathway informational meeting will be held on 11/18/21 from 6:00-7:30 PM. See the flyer below.
La primera reunión informativa de la continuación de Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos Personales (PPBL) se llevará a cabo el 18/11/21 de 6: 00-7: 30PM. Vea el folleto a continuación.
P.E. Clothes - Update
P.E. clothes have finally arrived to campus. Please be patient with us as we sort through all of the orders and get items ready to be distributed. Students should have their clothes in the next week.
Hello SMMUSD families,
This reference sheet to the many mental health resources and websites available to you is provided by the SMMPTA Council with the help of Shuli Lotan, our mental health counseling coordinator.
First, if you are concerned about your child’s mental well-being, the SMMUSD webpage has a link to Family Resources here. Group and individual counseling services for SMMUSD students are available on a limited basis at school sites to help support students in need. For assistance getting connected to services on or off campus, please contact the following person depending on your child’s age level, who can talk with you about what supports may be available to you.
Elementary school - Principal or Assistant principal
Middle or High School - Counselor / Academic Advisor
If you need further assistance obtaining or navigating insurance to connect your child to mental health counseling off campus and would like to speak directly with the district’s Mental Health Counseling Coordinator, please contact Shuli Lotan at slotan@smmusd.org or (310) 395-3204 ext. 71519.
Next, you will find links to several sources for information regarding the mental wellness of your children.
Signs to Look Out For:
https://files.constantcontact.com/0ce88cda001/a6bde8fe-f8cf-4974-ab8a-cc688fa67b28.pdf
Look out for: Play, art, or talk that includes obsessing over sickness, infection, or social distancing themes. How to handle: Children use play and art to express feelings that may be too complicated to talk about. If your child is drawing or playing with themes of sickness, do not panic. They may just be expressing themselves in a healthy way.
Look out for: Moodiness, tantrums, irritability, withdrawal. How to handle: Be patient with your kids as they accommodate to a new schedule and going back and forth from home and school. Keep a routine around things like waking up, bedtime, and meals. Create “back to school rituals” like making a checklist for masks, sanitizer, homework, and water bottles.
Look out for: Anxiety about being away from home or being around people. How to handle: Kids have spent a year isolated from friends, extended family, and social situations. It’s normal to have anxiety about being around others again! Reassure kids that it’s okay to feel nervous. Remind them that everyone is in the same boat, and their friends and teachers are excited to see them.
Look out for: worrying about the safety of parents or other family members. How to handle: Separation anxiety can include feeling nervous for the safety of others. Encourage kids/teens to stay positive. Stay diligent and go over the things your child/teen can control, such as wearing their mask, washing hands, and maintaining social distance at school.
LA County Of Education
LACOE offers Tips On How To Support Your Children/Students Around Mental Wellness.
*Develop wellness routines so kids can unplug. Even going to get some sunshine counts.
*Develop a daily routine. A visual one with pictures and color helps kids stick to it.
*Have a daily family debrief. Share your day’s highlights and lowlights.
*Create a family journal. Leave it in a central location and write notes in it, ask for notes in return, and draw pictures to share.
At Home Feel Good Plan
This is an activity you can do with your children. It is a worksheet to help kids identify what causes them stress, how they react, and what they feel helps them stay calm.
Plan in English Plan in Español
VeryWellFamily.com
Two articles of interest are:
How To Improve Your Child’s Mental Health
Signs of Depression In Children During COVID-19. This article lists signs of depression in children as well as tips for coping with/preventing depression.
We hope you will take the time to read some of these resources and help your children stay strong and healthy. If you do find that additional help is needed, please reach out to your school’s principal, counselor, advisor, or Shuli Lotan. They are all there to assist you.
Hola familias de SMMUSD,
Este documento es de referencia a los muchos recursos de salud mental y sitios en la red, disponibles para ustedproporcionada por el Consejo SMMPTA con la ayuda de Shuli Lotan, nuestra coordinadora de consejería de salud mental.
En primer lugar, si le preocupa el bienestar mental de su hijo, la página en el portal de SMMUSD tiene un enlace a RecursosFamiliares aquí (vinculo) : Family Resources here Los servicios de asesoramiento en grupo e individual para estudiantes de SMMUSD están disponibles de forma limitada en las escuelas para ayudar a apoyar a los estudiantes necesitados. Paraobtener ayuda y para conectarse a servicios dentro o fuera del campus, comuníquese con la siguiente persona dependiendode la edad de su hijo, quien puede hablar con usted acerca de qué apoyos pueden estar disponibles para usted.
Escuela Primaria - director o subdirector
Escuela Secundaria - consejero / Asesor Académico
Si necesita más ayuda para obtener o navegar un seguro de salud para conectar a su hijo con la consejería de salud mental fuera del campus y desea hablar directamente con la Coordinadora de Consejería de Salud Mental del distrito, comuníquese con Shuli Lotan al slotan@smmusd.org o (310) 395-3204 ext. 71519. A continuación, encontrara enlaces a varias fuentes para obtener información sobre el bienestar mental de sus hijos.
Señas a tener en cuenta:
https://files.constantcontact.com/0ce88cda001/a6bde8fe-f8cf-4974-ab8a-cc688fa67b28.pdf
Cuidado con: Jugar, arte o hablar que incluya obsesionarse con la enfermedad, la infección o los temas de distanciamiento social.
Cómo manejar: Los niños usan el juego y el arte para expresar sentimientos que pueden ser demasiado complicados para hablar. Si su hijo está dibujando o jugando con temas de enfermedad, no se asuste. Pueden estar expresándose de una manera saludable.
Cuidado con: Mal humor, berrinches, irritabilidad, abstinencia.
Cómo manejar: Tenga paciencia con sus hijos mientras se adaptan a un nuevo horario y van y vienen de casa y de la escuela. Mantenga una rutina alrededor de cosas como despertarse, acostarse y comer. Crea "rituales de regreso a la escuela" como hacer una lista de verificación para máscaras, desinfectantes, tareas y botellas de agua.
Cuidado con: Ansiedad por estar lejos de casa o estar cerca de la gente.
Cómo manejar: Los niños han pasado un año aislados de amigos, familia extendida y situaciones sociales. ¡Es normal tener ansiedad por estar cerca de los demás otra vez! Ayuda a tranquilísar a los niños de que está bien sentirse nerviosos. Recuérdeles que todos estamos en lo mismo, y sus amigos y profesores están emocionados de verlos.
Cuidado con: preocuparse por la seguridad de los padres u otros miembros de la familia.
Cómo manejar: La ansiedad por separación puede incluir sentirse nervioso por la seguridad de los demás. Anime a los niños/adolescentes a mantenerse positivos. Manténgase diligente y repase las cosas que su hijo/adolescente puede controlar, como usar su máscara, lavarse las manos y mantener la distancia social en la escuela.
Oficina de Educación del Condado de Los Angeles (LACOE)
LACOE ofrece consejos sobre cómo apoyar a sus hijos/estudiantes en torno al bienestar mental (vinculo): Tips On How To Support Your Children/Students Around Mental Wellness.
* Desarrollar rutinas de bienestar para que los niños puedan desconectarse. Incluso va a tener algunos recuentos de sol.
* Desarrollar una rutina diaria. Una visual con imágenes y color ayuda a los niños a apegarse a ella.
* Tener un informe familiar diario. Comparte los momentos más destacados y bajos de tu día. *Cree un diario familiar. Déjeloen una ubicación central y escriba notas en él, pida notas a cambio y dibuje imágenes para compartir.
Plan en el Hogar de Como Sentirse Mejor
Esta es una actividad que puede hacer con sus hijos. Es una hoja de trabajo para ayudar a los niños a identificar qué les causa estrés, cómo reaccionan y lo que sienten les ayuda a mantener la calma.
Inglés: Plan in English Español: Plan in Español
VeryWellFamily.com (página en la red)
Dos articulos de interes:
Como Mejorar la Salud Mental de Tu Hijo (oprima el vínculo): How To Improve Your Child’s Mental Health
Este artículo se enumeran los signos de depresión en los niños, así como consejos para hacer frente a la depresión o prevenirla (oprima el vínculo): Signs of Depression In Children During COVID-19.
Esperamos que se tome el tiempo para leer algunos de estos recursos y ayudar a sus hijos a mantenerse fuertes y saludables. Si encuentra que se necesita ayuda adicional, comuníquese con el director, consejero, asesor o Shuli Lotan de su escuela. Están todos allí para ayudarte.
ATTENTION 8th GRADE PARENTS
The John Adams Yearbook staff is currently selling 8th grade kudos ads. A kudos is a celebratory ad in the yearbook that you purchase and design. It is a great reflection of your child’s journey and time at John Adams. Spots for kudos are limited and the deadline to order a kudos ad is 12/31/2021. The ad space is sold "first come first serve" so it would be best to place your order as soon as possible.
To purchase and design your child's recognition ad simply go to this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1007423/John-Adams-Middle-School/
You can create a collage with baby pictures, sports events, and a message to your child to look back on. This is a great way to celebrate your student's success!
If you have any questions please feel free to email jamsyearbook@smmk12.org
Attendance & what to do if your child is absent or leaving early:
ABSENCES
All absences and tardies must be excused by parents or guardians. Parents may report absences via the JAMS website (click on the "Find It Fast" button at the top right and then select "Report an Absence"; or click here) or by leaving a detailed phone message at 310-452-2326 x72201. Please be sure to provide your child's name, ID number or birthdate, date of absences and a detailed reason for the absence.
LEAVING EARLY
Please let us know first thing in the morning if your child will be leaving school early. You may either fill out the online "Report an Absence" form or write a note and have your child deliver it to the Attendance Office before the start of school. The note should contain your child's name, the date/time they will be leaving school early, the reason for leaving early and a phone number where the parent can be reached for verification. If your child is leaving early on a Tuesday, please allow an additional 10 minutes for them to complete their Covid testing before leaving campus.
Absences that are not cleared within 72 hours will be recorded as truant. For more information on attendance policies, please visit the JAMS website or refer to SMMUSD's Attendance FAQ page.
