Any camps, activities, or fliers that are shared with us by community organizations, such as Wallingford Parks and Recreation, YMCA, Spanish Community of Wallingford, or other groups in which our students may participate are shared on a page on our website called the Community Bulletin Board. Check it out!
Click here for the link to the Hartford Business Journal article about Wallingford STEM Town.
This article explains how Wallingford's STEM Town initiative is working as a community to increase the awareness of and readiness for STEM careers for students, parents, and community members.
September 22, 2020
Good Afternoon,
I hope that everyone is doing well. We are continuing to work hard with the Wallingford Health Department to monitor COVID-19 throughout our town. We are very fortunate to have a wonderful collaborative relationship that allows us to make the best decisions for our students and staff. This partnership continues to be key in our proactive responses.
Each week the Health Director provides updated data on the Town cases. I have provided a link to this data here for your review.
Below I have provided for you several pieces of information for your review and use. I want to thank the many parents and staff who have suggested topics for me to address in my updates. If you have ideas, please feel free to contact me, and I will do my best to provide information to everyone.
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Five Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19 When our world changes quickly and suddenly because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Feelings of anxiety, fear or worry are typical in stressful situations. Typical reactions include: 1. Feeling stressed or overwhelmed, frustrated or angry, worried or anxious 2. Feeling restless, agitated, on ‘high alert’ or unable to calm down 3. Being teary, sad, fatigued or tired, losing interest in usually enjoyable activities or finding it difficult to feel happy 4. Worrying about going to public spaces, becoming unwell or contracting germs 5. Constantly thinking about the situation, unable to move on or think about much else 6. Experiencing physical symptoms such as increased fatigue or other uncomfortable sensations Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, so you should not expect any specific reaction. Still, take a few moments to talk with the teens in your life about how they are feeling and what may help them during this difficult time. To read more, and to learn more about Mental Health First Aid, click here. |
COACH at CT Stronger
Another resource for families coping with the impact of COVID-19 on their children was recently provided to me by a colleague in the district. COACH at CT Stronger offers families with support in these challenging times. As the website states, “COACH is here to connect you with resources to keep your family safe and healthy. Support coaches can put you in touch with services that can help, or listen if you want to talk with someone about how this pandemic is affecting you.”
Antigen Testing
Please know that if someone has an antigen test, we cannot accept the results unless they are positive. The CT Department of Public Health states they are unreliable unless the person tests positive. If you know that someone had an antigen (usually a type of rapid test), they need to be encouraged to have a viral test.
Additional Testing Site Information
I wanted to provide everyone with the link to 211 - 211.org. You just need to type in the zip code and testing sites are provided. Please remember that antigen testing is not acceptable.
College Opportunity
On Monday, October 5th from 6-7:30 pm, Ferne Bork, from Landmark College, will be presenting the following webinar for Wallingford parents:
Navigating the Post-Secondary Education Search Process for Students with Learning Differences
From Ferne:
"As someone working in college admissions and the mother of a Landmark alum who has ADHD, I developed this webinar to provide a roadmap for students and their families - to give them the tools they need to determine fit as they look at various colleges and to help them prepare for that transition. I provide in-depth information about what to consider, what questions to ask, and the wide range of supports that exist in post-secondary education today. I talk about traditional schools and the accommodations they offer as well as colleges that, while traditional, have specific programs for students with LD’s. I talk a little about Landmark and where it fits in the overall landscape and allow plenty of time, during and after, for questions."
Google Meet Link:
https://meet.google.com/wjv-hzhu-pkj
Please feel free to attend.
I hope that you continue to stay safe and healthy.
Make it a great remainder of the week.
Sal
Salvatore F. Menzo, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Wallingford Public Schools
203-949-6509
22 de septiembre del 2020
Buenas tardes,
Espero que todos estén bien. Seguimos trabajando duro con el Departamento de Salud de Wallingford para monitorear COVID-19 en toda nuestra ciudad. Somos muy afortunados de tener una relación de colaboración maravillosa que nos permite tomar las mejores decisiones para nuestros estudiantes y personal. Esta asociación sigue siendo clave en nuestras respuestas proactivas.
Cada semana, el Director de Salud proporciona datos actualizados sobre los casos de la ciudad. He proporcionado un enlace a estos datos aquí para su revisión.
A continuación, le proporcioné varios datos para que los revise y utilice. Quiero agradecer a los muchos padres y al personal que me han sugerido temas para abordar en mis actualizaciones. Si tiene alguna idea, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo y haré todo lo posible para proporcionar información a todos.
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Cinco Consejos para Ayudar a los Adolescentes a Sobrellevar el COVID-19 Cuando nuestro mundo cambia rápidamente y repentinamente debido a cosas como COVID-19, es común experimentar cambios en nuestros pensamientos, sentimientos y comportamientos. Los sentimientos de ansiedad, miedo o preocupación son típicos en situaciones estresantes. Las reacciones típicas incluyen: 1. Sentirse estresado o abrumado, frustrado o enojado, preocupado o ansioso 2. Sentirse inquieto, agitado, en "alerta máxima" o incapaz de calmarse 3. Estar lloroso, triste, fatigado o cansado, perder interés en actividades generalmente agradables o tener dificultades para sentirse feliz 4. Preocuparse por ir a espacios públicos, sentirse mal o contraer gérmenes 5. Constantemente pensando en la situación, incapaz de seguir adelante o pensar en mucho más 6. Experimentar síntomas físicos como aumento de la fatiga u otras sensaciones incómodas Todos reaccionan de manera diferente a situaciones estresantes, por lo que no debe esperar ninguna reacción específica. Aún así, tómese unos minutos para hablar con los adolescentes en su vida sobre cómo se sienten y qué puede ayudarlos durante este momento difícil. Para leer más y aprender más sobre Primeros auxilios para la salud mental, haga clic aquí. |
COACH en CT Stronger
Recientemente, un colega en el distrito me proporcionó otro recurso para las familias que enfrentan el impacto de COVID-19 en sus hijos. COACH en CT Stronger ofrece a las familias apoyo en estos tiempos difíciles. Como dice el sitio web, “COACH está aquí para conectarlo con recursos para mantener a su familia segura y saludable. Los entrenadores de apoyo pueden ponerlo en contacto con servicios que pueden ayudar, o escucharlo si desea hablar con alguien sobre cómo esta pandemia lo está afectando ”.
Prueba de Antígeno
Por favor, sepa que si alguien tiene una prueba de antígeno, no podemos aceptar los resultados a menos que sean positivos. El Departamento de Salud Pública de CT afirma que no son confiables a menos que la persona dé positivo. Si sabe que alguien tenía un antígeno (generalmente un tipo de prueba rápida), debe alentarlo a que se haga una prueba viral.
Información Adicional de Sitios de Prueba
Quería proporcionarles a todos el enlace a 211 - 211.org. Solo tiene que escribir el código postal y se proporcionan los sitios de prueba. Por favor, recuerde que la prueba de antígenos no es aceptable.
Oportunidad Universitaria
El lunes 5 de octubre de 6 a 7:30 p.m., Ferne Bork, de Landmark College (colegio), presentará el siguiente seminario web para los padres de Wallingford:
Navegación por el Proceso de Búsqueda de Educación Postsecundaria para Estudiantes con Diferencias de Aprendizaje
De parte de Ferne:
"Como alguien que trabaja en admisiones universitarias y madre de un exalumno de Landmark que tiene TDAH, desarrollé este seminario web para proporcionar un camino para los estudiantes y sus familias, para brindarles las herramientas que necesitan para determinar la idoneidad a medida que observan varias universidades y ayudarlos a prepararse para esa transición. Brindo información detallada sobre qué considerar, qué preguntas hacer y la variedad de apoyos que existen en la educación postsecundaria en la actualidad. Hablo sobre las escuelas tradicionales y las adaptaciones que ofrecen también como universidades que, aunque tradicionales, tienen programas específicos para estudiantes con DA. Hablo un poco sobre Landmark y dónde encaja en el panorama general y dejo mucho tiempo, durante y después, para preguntas ".
Enlace para la Reunión de Google:
https://meet.google.com/wjv-hzhu-pkj
Por favor no dude en asistir.
Espero que continúes seguro y saludable.
Haga que sea un gran resto de la semana.
Sal
Salvatore F. Menzo, Ed.D.
Superintendente
Escuelas Públicas de Wallingford
203-949-6509
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