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Over the next few weeks, we'll be focusing on feelings and emotional regulation. Some terminology used at school is called the Zones of Regulation. Below are two diagrams used with students. The Zones describing each categorized emotion: Red = mad, out of control Yellow = frustrated, in control Blue = sick, not ourselves Green = happy, calm The next diagram helps students recognize how big the problem is and what size of a reaction is appropriate.  
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There is increasing concern in our nation related to the abuse of children. National and state data indicate that this is a continuing problem and that in most cases of sexual abuse, the offender is not a stranger to the child. It is important, therefore, that our children know the dangers of sexual assault as well as other forms of abuse.
Since the 1980's Columbia Public Schools has presented an abuse prevention program each year to all elementary students. This year, these lessons will be delivered district-wide between October 25th and November 19th. Parents/Guardians can preview the lessons on the Second Step website at www.SecondStep.org and create an account with one of the following activation keys: Kindergarten: CPUK FAMI LYGK 1st Grade: CPU1 FAMI LYG1 2nd Grade: CPU2 FAMI LYG2 3rd Grade: CPU3 FAMI LYG3 4th Grade: CPU4 FAMI LYG4 5th Grade: CPU5 FAMI LYG5 To gain access to multiple grade-levels, add additional activation keys in "My Dashboard". For grades K – 3rd, a letter will be sent home with your student(s) the day the Touching Rule is presented, so that you are able to follow-up with a discussion at home. For grades 4th and 5th, a letter will be sent home with your student(s) the day the Private Body Parts Rule is presented, so that you are able to follow-up with a discussion at home. For more information, please contact Ryan Smith, RBE School Counselor or Susan Perkins, Coordinator of Elementary School Counseling, at 214-3757. There is increasing concern in our nation related to the abuse of children. National and state data indicate that this is a continuing problem and that in most cases of sexual abuse, the offender is not a stranger to the child. It is important, therefore, that our children know the dangers of sexual assault as well as other forms of abuse.
Since the 1980's Columbia Public Schools has presented an abuse prevention program each year to all elementary students. This year, these lessons will be delivered district-wide between October 25th and November 19th. Parents/Guardians can preview the lessons on the Second Step website at www.SecondStep.org and create an account with one of the following activation keys: Kindergarten: CPUK FAMI LYGK 1st Grade: CPU1 FAMI LYG1 2nd Grade: CPU2 FAMI LYG2 3rd Grade: CPU3 FAMI LYG3 4th Grade: CPU4 FAMI LYG4 5th Grade: CPU5 FAMI LYG5 To gain access to multiple grade-levels, add additional activation keys in "My Dashboard". For grades K – 3rd, a letter will be sent home with your student(s) the day the Touching Rule is presented, so that you are able to follow-up with a discussion at home. For grades 4th and 5th, a letter will be sent home with your student(s) the day the Private Body Parts Rule is presented, so that you are able to follow-up with a discussion at home. For more information, please contact Ryan Smith, RBE School Counselor or Susan Perkins, Coordinator of Elementary School Counseling, at 214-3757. Dear Rock Bridge Elementary Families, At RBE we are committed to the whole child and their family. Because of our belief that children learn better when their needs are met, we wanted to reach out and let you know of some resources designed to help children and families. We are certainly in unprecedented times and many families find that accessing resources is more important than ever. We are committed to helping families confidentially access any resources that might be helpful. Some commonly accessed resources are found in the attachment below. 
Elementary School Counselor Publication - Last Day of School edition
Calm Down Tool Box
This week’s publication focuses on positive thinking. Also included is the Big Life Journal Time Capsule. See links below!
Download file above for a middle school scavenger hunt and combination lock tutorial.
6th grade transition information for the 2020-2021 school year – Welcome to Middle School! Middle School Counselors would like to invite all 5th graders to join a zoom meeting to meet their school counselors for next year and learn more about the middle school schedule and experience. Please join your middle school for one of the times offered. Meetings are Thursday, May 7 at 10:00 am or 1:00 pm. Use the links below for your middle school. Gentry Middle School zoom Jefferson Middle School zoom John Warner Middle School zoom Lange Middle School zoom Oakland Middle School zoom Smithton Middle School zoom West Middle School zoom Middle School Principals would also like to share some building specific welcome information that will be posted on the afternoon of May 11th. Visit your student’s future middle school’s website for those videos. Gentry Middle School www.cpsk12.org/gms Jefferson Middle School www.cpsk12.org/jms John Warner Middle School www.cpsk12.org/jwms Lange Middle School www.cpsk12.org/lms Oakland Middle School www.cpsk12.org/oms Smithton Middle School www.cpsk12.org/sms West Middle School www.cpsk12.org/wms Looking forward to learning and sharing with you all! (If you have moved or are unsure of which school you will be attending in the fall use the district website to locate your school. https://www.cpsk12.org/Page/12874) Scientists at Washington State University recently published a 2019 study indicating that just 10 minutes of interacting with cats and dogs significantly reduces stress (Pendry & Vandagriff).
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