Family Involvement Team Updates
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May 29, 2020 FIT Update:
As a school community, we have been navigating the unexpected challenges of a pandemic. I expect that we have all been experiencing feelings of frustration, isolation, loneliness, and maybe even sadness, from time to time.
Now, we wrestle with the painful reality of the death of another African American man, George Floyd, at the hands of police. It is difficult to find the words to explain this to students, especially when we don’t have daily personal connections where we can create spaces to have these important conversations. Below are some resource you may find helpful.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We stand together to support our students, staff and community to heal together even as we continue to demand justice.
Information to support students and families during these difficult times:
Our school counselor will be hosting Google Meet sessions for students who would like to connect with their classmates. These sessions are being offered
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5th - Monday at 2pm with Code: dbcounselor5
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4th - Friday at 11am with Code: dbcounselor4
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3rd - Friday at 10am with Code: dbcounselor3
Helpful links:
Saint Paul Public Schools Mindfulness Activities and Office of School Support https://sites.google.com/stpaul.k12.mn.us/student/home, https://www.spps.org/schoolsupport
7 Ways to calm a Young Brain in Trauma, Edutopia https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-ways-calm-young-brain-trauma-lori-desautels
Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health: Discussing Traumatic Events with Youth. http://www.macmh.org/2017/10/resources for-navigating-conversations-with-young-people-about-traumatic-events/
National PTA: discussing difficult topics with your children: https://www.pta.org/home/family-resources/health/Emotional-Health/Discussing-Difficult-Situations-With-Your-Children
Community Violence Reactions and Actions in Dangerous Times
Restoring a Sense of Well-Being in Children After Disaster
Coping with Grief After Community Violence
Mental Health Crisis Resources: Children’s Crisis Response 651-266-7878 Ramsey County Adult Mental Health Crisis 651-266-7900 National Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255 As always, if you are finding things difficult or need help from our staff please feel free to reach out to us by calling 612-358-4187. -
Past Updates
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May 22, 2020
We understand that sometimes it's hard to engage students in academics while being at home. We would like to give you some ideas to help, for example, are you having trouble getting your student to read? Maybe start a book club with some classmates or read to a younger sibling or parent. You could try playing a math game with a deck of playing cards or dominos. All of this is fun and students are still learning. Below are some additional links to help with distance learning:As always, if you are finding things difficult or need help from our staff please feel free to reach out to us by calling 612-358-4187. -
May 15, 2020
As we plan for the 2020-21 school year we need your input. Below find a link to a survey, please review this survey and answer questions regarding our Family Engagement Plan (FEP), School Continuous Improvement Plan (SCIP), Compacts and school budget. It is important to hear from our families so we can continue to make Dayton's Bluff an amazing school for all! Thank you in advance for your time and partnership!Survey link: https://bit.ly/DBsurvey2020We also recognize that many of you would like the opportunity to give input, discuss and ask questions of us regarding our budget, FEP, Compacts, and SCIP. We are inviting you to join us for a virtual meeting on Thursday, 5/21, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. by clicking on this link:Meeting ID meet.google.com/sgi-bnzg-ppp, or call Phone Number (US)+1 414- 36-8490, PIN: 322 299 357#As always, if you are finding things difficult or need help from our staff please feel free to reach out to us by calling 612-358-4187. -
May 11, 2020
This week we want to focus on Distance Learning. Below are some resources for making Distance Learning at home successful for both you and your student. As always, if you are finding things difficult or need help from our staff please feel free to reach out to us by calling 612-358-4187.Resources:Have ideas or topics you would like us to include? Email Cindy at cindy.torguson@spps.org. -
May 4, 2020
This week we want to focus on self-care for families as well as social emotional learning. During these stressful times it's important to stop and take care of ourselves and each other. While we encourage you to check out some of the resources below, here are just a couple of simple tips to get you on your way: call a friend, take a walk, listen to music, find a place to spend some time for yourself, read, exercise.Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.Self-Care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.Resources:Have ideas or topics you would like us to include? Email Cindy at cindy.torguson@spps.org. -
April 27, 2020
This week Dayton's Bluff Family Involvement Team (FIT) would like to share resources to help you communicate with your child about COVID-19 and help them understand the current situation. Please see the following links for more information:
https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
Have ideas or topics you would like us to include? Email Cindy at cindy.torguson@spps.org.
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April 20, 2020
Welcome Dayton's Bluff Families! The Dayton's Bluff Family Involvement Team (FIT) is here to offer help, resources, ideas and connections during the times of COVID-19. Each week we will be offering ideas on different topics related to distance learning from the family/parent perspective and provide resources to help make distance learning successful in your home.
Have ideas or topices you would like us to include? Email Cindy at cindy.torguson@spps.org.
