“Stress Busters” – Ms. Guilfoyle, School Social Worker

In anticipation of the stress that some children might experience as we start our NECAP testing, I’d like to offer you our “Stress Busters” list that you can use at home if your child displays or expresses any anxiety about the testing.  Review or practice them, if you would like, prior to, during and even after the NECAP testing is over.  If I can be of any further help in this area, please feel free to call me at Oak Haven.  Just give Mrs. Frigon in the school office a message and I will return your call. Good Luck!

1.    Count to TEN 2.   Take Deep Breaths 3.  Tense and Relax Muscles 4. S  T  R  E  T  C  H 5.   Talk it out with someone you trust 6.   Do something physical – exercise, run, walk, dance, bike, play a game

7.   Laugh (but not at someone!) 8.   Take the stress off your mind for a while – read, draw, write, take a nap 9.  Get enough sleep and rest. 10. Do something nice for others. 11. Take one thing at a time. 12.  Try to accept what you can’t change.

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FAMILY ENRICHMENT SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT:

S.T.E.P.  (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting)

A Seven- week course, beginning on Thursday, October 9th

is available to all Coventry residents. 

(For an additional fee, parents outside our school district may also participate.)

 

The goal of STEP:

To teach parents a practical and down-to-earth philosophy

that helps them understand the motivations of their children and adolescents.

While parents are in class, students are also encouraged

to participate in groups designed to meet their needs:

• Career Exploration and Study Skills for 6th-8th grade

• Social Skills Fun for 3rd-5th grade

Free Child Care is also available.

This year the program will be held at Tiogue School.  We hope you can join us!

For more information:  Dr. Lou Ruffolo, 822-9460

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