The Superintendent's Roundtable was held on Thursday, October 28 at 7 pm at Rutherford High School. Attached is the powerpoint that Mr. Hurley reviewed addressing the programs funded through the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER II) and the pending application for the American Recovery Plan ESSER III funds. He also provided updates on the construction projects throughout the district. Superintendent’s Roundtable Oct 28 (1) … [Read more...] about Superintendent’s Roundtable
Emotional Resilience
Reestablishing a norm can pose various challenges to individuals of all ages. If you are in need of assistance, RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing Program is one resource to consider, offering emotional support services, education and … [Read more...] about Emotional Resilience
Helping Children Cope with COVID
During this time, it is especially important to help our children cope with the various stressors related to COVID-19. Here are some very helpful resources that will assist in helping your children during the pandemic.
Social Emotional Resources
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children. Some degree of anxiety in children is appropriate rather than alarming. However, when a child's functioning becomes impaired, it is important to find appropriate interventions to help alleviate feelings of nervousness and worry.
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How to Raise Successful Kids-Without Overparenting
Julie Lythcott-Haims author of How to Raise an Adult, explains why parents aren’t actually helping their children when they burden them with high expectations and micromanage their lives in her TED Talk … [Read more...] about How to Raise Successful Kids-Without Overparenting