Letter to Families from Superintendent Keegan, 3/30/20

March 30, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope everyone is safe and healthy. Attached below is a letter from the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeffrey C. Riley. This letter is to parents and guardians outlining the Commissioner’s guidance for Massachusetts Public Education.

Last Thursday, families received a letter outlining how Norwell Public Schools will move forward in relation to the Commissioner’s guidance. This week you will receive additional information from each building principal. All of our educators have been working diligently to prepare a new structure for remote learning that will begin on Monday, April 6th. We truly hope you will encourage your children to engage in this learning opportunity as we work to prepare students for their next grade level. The success of this transition will be enhanced by everyone coming together as a learning community. As the Commissioner states, “We are all in this together, working on behalf of our children.”

Sincerely,

Matthew A. Keegan Superintendent of Schools

Letter from Department of Education Commissioner, March 30, 2020

Mission Statement

The mission of Norwell Public Schools, in partnership with the community, is to provide excellence in education through a challenging and supportive environment, empowering students to be versatile, innovative, and responsible citizens who are prepared to navigate and contribute to a dynamic global society.

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Resource Links for COVID-19 Support and Self Care

Resources for communicating with students about COVID-19:

How to Talk to Children About the Coronavirus

Talking to Tweens/Teens About the Coronavirus

NASP: Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent Resource

5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety Around Coronavirus

Resources for Your or Loved Ones’ Mental Health:

How to Prevent Loneliness In a Time of Social Distancing

CDC: Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19

ABC Please (DBT)

Healthy Mind Platter

On Our Sleeves, The Movement to Transform Children’s Mental Health

Resources for Self Care:

Alphabet of Self Care

Calm Mindfulness App

Headspace

Stop Breathe Think

Calm Classroom

Breathe to Relax

Resources for Keeping Active:

Go Noodle

Yoga

YMCA free virtual workouts

Many other exercise videos are available on YouTube

Remember to keep social distance and you can also take a walk, ride your bike, play in your yard, practice your favorite sport skills, jump on a trampoline if you have one, do some jumping jacks, do some yard work, plant a garden etc.!

Community Resources:

Pediatricians are available by telemed. Many offices are making physicians and nurses available, so don’t be afraid to reach out with questions and concerns about physical or mental health.

Parental Helping Parents Stress Line 1 800 632 8188

Parents Helping Parents

Aspire Health Alliance Crisis Team 1 800-852-2844 This team is available to assist in evaluating mental health crisis, and level of care necessary. They offer scheduled appointment times outside of the hospital.

Outpatient services (617) 769-7200 via Telehealth are available