Social Work

Sometimes students forget that they need to listen during class time and during time at home. Watch this video about Howard B. Wigglebottom and how he became a better listener. Click on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH0rQiwKtSs&t=218s

Play this free social emotional game with your child by clicking on the link below:

https://pbskids.org/daniel/games/guess-the-feeling/

Click on the link below to find instructions on how to make a Feel Better Again Jar with your child:

https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/youll-feel-better-again-jar

Please read this article from PBS parents on how to support your child this school year. Click on the link below:

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-support-your-child-this-back-to-school-time

HELLO River Oaks Rockets!

My name is Ms. Jessica,  I am the school social worker at River Oaks Elementary School. I am excited to start another new school year with this wonderful school and community. I grew up around Dearborn and have worked in Dearborn for the past 7 years now. I am honored to work for such a great district and in my community to provide social support services to our students and their families.

Even though it is quite different from other years, we will continue doing our best and helping and being kind to each other. You are not alone in this and I believe in you. I also serve on the board of directors for the Dearborn Education Foundation which provides student scholarships and classroom grants.

EDUCATION

I am a two-time Eagle! I earned my bachelor’s and master’s from Eastern Michigan University.  

Here are some things I can do:

• I can help with Stress, Anxiety, and Anger
• I can help with coping strategies 
• I can help with friendships
• I can help with forming healthy relationships
• I can help with tough stuff
• I can help with problem solving
• I can help with attention in class
• I can help with goal setting
• I can help with time management
• I can help with feeling good about yourself!

I am here to listen! I am here to help! I am here to cheer you on!
Contact me: kandalj@dearbornschools.org

Hello Parents & Students,

I would like to welcome you all back for the first day of school! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. I know we are starting the school year off very differently than we are used to in the past but that is okay. As I tell my students different does not automatically mean bad. We have to remember that we will never be able to control the things that happen in our lives but we will always have control in how we react. We are strong and will get through any of the challenges the school year might hold. As always, I am here to help with any needs that arise for students and parents.

I will be contacting parents and students via email/ phone calls this week. If anyone needs to contact me sooner please email me at kandalj@dearbornschools.org

Thank you, Miss Jessica

Hi Parents & Students,

Please see the letter regarding the Dearborn Virtual Leraning Plan. A few staff members and I will be at school on Wednesday August 12, from 9am – 2 pm to answer any questions you have about Dearbron Virtual Learning. I hope all of you have had a nice summer.

Thank you, Jessica Kandalaft

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