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Join the SCDSB for Feelin’ Good February
Published on Jan 28, 2021 17:12
Join the SCDSB for Feelin’ Good February
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), in partnership with the SCDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), invites members of our community to join us for Feelin’ Good February. This weekly virtual workshop series is available free to families of SCDSB students. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with SCDSB staff and community partners to learn how they can foster positive mental health and well-being for themselves and others.
Offered each Thursday in February, from 6 to 7 p.m., the sessions will focus on well-being, digital citizenship and online safety, yoga and music. Read the detailed session descriptions below, then mark your calendar and get ready to log in via Zoom each Thursday in February.
Feb. 4 – Self-care for parents/guardians: tips to help you do the best you can
Taking care of yourself is a necessary step but sometimes hard to do. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated challenges we have all been facing can make prioritizing self-care even more difficult. This session will focus on tips and strategies to help support self-care and compassion, so you can do the best you can to care for yourself, your child(ren) and family.
Feb. 11 – Digital citizenship and Internet safety for parents/guardians
Shawn Evans, Provincial Constable with the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment’s Community Mobilization and Engagement Unit, will discuss parent/guardian perspectives on their children’s technology use as well as issues surrounding digital citizenship and privacy. He will provide helpful tips and ideas for parents/guardians n how to understand where their children may be vulnerable, and how they can help. Participants will be able to ask questions via a moderated text chat.
Feb. 18 – SCDSB family yoga night with BLiSS Ann Green Yoga
In this family yoga session, we will focus on physical well-being and mindfulness. This session is designed for all levels of participants whether new to yoga or experienced. No equipment is required.
Feb. 25 – SCDSB family music night
Now more than ever, we see musicians engaging and connecting with us virtually, providing us with enjoyment and a sense of unity. In this session, you will learn how and why music makes us feel better and how it is an important tool for mental health and well-being. Students and staff from across Simcoe County will perform for you using our SCDSB-purchased instruments. The evening will end with an opportunity for you to participate in a sing or play along!
Interested families can access each session via Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/3727024048. Please note that there is a limit of 300 participants per session. Participants will be asked to remain muted with cameras off during the sessions.
Information:
Sarah Kekewich, Manager of Communications
[email protected]
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