We all need some anxiety, or we’d be dead! Anxiety is an essential emotion, one that helps to keep us alert, cautious and safe. For example,it is normal and healthy to experience anxiety when we are approached by a growling dog. And anxiety can also be a motivator when we need to prepare for an exam or a performance. But when anxiety becomes chronic, persistent and begins to i … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Skills to Tame Anxiety
Social Emotional Learning – below is a link for a video of one of our local students, Cole Blakeway.
November's theme is all about compassion, and taking care of each other. "What is it that makes you different? What makes you jump out of bed? Cole Blakeway, a messy ten year old teaches us the value of celebrating differences as he describes his beautiful friendship with Steven, a 44 year old man with Autism. In a world that gravitates to being the same, Cole Blakeway … [Read more...] about Social Emotional Learning – below is a link for a video of one of our local students, Cole Blakeway.
SEL for parents – a great site!
Great website with focus on children’s developing sense of who they are, what they think, and how they feel. It helps parents understand at various ages and stages how children are growing in their self-perception and how parents can promote confidence by cultivating their self-awareness skills. This website developed by Jennifer Miller, a nationally recognized expert on f … [Read more...] about SEL for parents – a great site!
PAC: Canucks?!
Canucks ticket giveaway! Our local Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Subway has graciously donated two pairs of Canucks tickets to Glenwood! A pair for October 25th vs Washington and a pair for October 28th vs Florida. There will be two draws, one for each pair of tickets. This contest is open to Glenwood families only. To be eligible to win you must: 1. Like Glenwood … [Read more...] about PAC: Canucks?!
Halloween – a Heads-up!
As per guidelines of our Safe and Caring Schools’ policy - http://www.sd42.ca/assets/media/Policy-9410-Safe-Caring-and-Healthy-Schools.pdf It is important to remember, that with Halloween approaching, we need to consider our children’s costume choices. If students are going to wear a costume, they must wear it to school. Students will not be permitted to change at sch … [Read more...] about Halloween – a Heads-up!