The SEL theme for June is Responsible Decision-Making. Read more for ways to work on these skills with your child and why critical thinking is the foundation of responsible decision-making. As we prepare for summer break, make sure to note the upcoming virtual support groups for parents and the Cigna Student School Support Line.
Student Services Newsletter
Student Services Newsletter June 2022
Student Services Newsletter May 2022
The SEL theme for May is Self-Management and May is National Mental Health Awareness month. We’ve included some great information from Mental Health America and encourage everyone to educate themselves. Lastly, don’t miss the upcoming trainings available to parents, as well as the free and available to all, Cigna Student School Support Line.
Student Services Newsletter April 2022
The SEL theme for April is Social Awareness. This month’s newsletter also highlights that April is National Stress Awareness month and National Alcohol Awareness month. As a reminder, we are also currently administering the APS SEL Survey. Lastly, don’t miss the upcoming trainings available to parents, as well as the free and available to all, Cigna Student School Support Line.
Student Services Newsletter March 2022
The SEL theme for March is Self-Awareness. Check out some recommended books for young children to strengthen self-awareness, all of which are available to check out through Arlington Public Library. This month’s newsletter also highlights National Professional Social Work Week, March 6-12, National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, March 21-27, and the upcoming APS SEL Survey. Lastly, don’t miss the upcoming trainings available to parents, as well as the free and available to all, Cigna Student School Support Line.
Student Services Newsletter February 2022
The SEL theme for February is Responsible Decision-Making. This month’s newsletter also highlights National School Counseling Week, Feb 7-11, Healthy Relationships Month, and the upcoming APS SEL Survey. Lastly, don’t miss the upcoming trainings available to parents, as well as the free and available to all, Cigna Student School Support Line.
Student Services Newsletter January 2022
The SEL theme for January is Self-Management. This month’s newsletter highlights ways for parents to support self-management skill development, as well as several book recommendations for young readers. January is also National Mental Wellness Month. Read for ways to encourage resilience in children, a key factor in mental wellness, and tips for adults to improve mental wellness. Lastly, don’t miss the upcoming trainings available to parents, as well as the free and available to all, Cigna Student School Support Line.
Student Services Newsletter December 2021
The SEL theme for December is Self Awareness. This months newsletter includes ways for parents to continue strengthening SEL skills at home with their children, as well as a Winter Well-Being series that offers bite-sized self-care tips and guides parents through simple practices to improve social and emotional well-being. We also highlight a recent event at Swanson Middle School that focused on building community, team-building and connection. Lastly, read more about the parent support groups and trainings available, as well as the free and available to all, Cigna Student School Support Line.
Student Services Newsletter November 2021
The SEL theme for November is Social Awareness. APS Staff will focus on helping students develop their empathy muscle through lessons and activities. This month we also celebrate our school psychologists and the important work they do to help students thrive. In addition, all 8th and 10th grades are receiving a lesson from the Signs of Suicide program. The SOS Program is the only youth suicide prevention program that has demonstrated an improvement in students’ knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression, as well as a reduction in actual suicide attempts. Lastly, read more about the parent support groups and trainings available, as well as the free and available to all, Cigna Student School Support Line.
Student Services Newsletter October 2021
In October, APS staff will continue to focus on the SEL theme of Relationship Skills through activities and lessons. We also recognize October as Bullying and Substance Abuse Prevention Month. We are offering several free trainings for parents to learn more about the new marijuana laws in Virginia, how to help prevent child abuse, and how to best support the mental health of youth.
Student Services Newsletter September 2021
This year APS will have a SEL focus each month. A different SEL competency and overarching concept will be addressed in classrooms with lessons and activities, and we encourage you to work with your students at home and in the community to further develop these social and emotional skills. Suggesting questions and activities will be provided each month in this newsletter.