Here is the link to access the online book fair: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=4777597

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Growth Mindset: People who believe their abilities can be developed from hard work, practicing will lead to developed skills, and receiving feedback from others. Fixed Mindset: People who believe they are not capable of developing skills and/or changing and will always stay the same. What can we learn from Growth Mindset? A growth mindset teaches […]

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Created by Julie Ribaudo, LMSW, IMH-E, Paige Safyer, PhD, LLMSW, Sara F. Stein, LMSW, MS, and Kate Rosenblum, PhD, ABPP, IMH-E Illustrated by: Maja Rosenblum-Muzik This coloring and reading book was made for students to understand what COVID-19 is. It will also help manage anxiety and any questions they may have about it. Download and […]

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Vaping & Hookah 101:Join ACCESS ASAP Youth Council for a virtual FREE training on the basics of vaping and hookah among youth, how they work and the importance of proactive prevention. You will walk away from this training with a better understanding around the serious health risks associated with smoking. Friday, April 24, 2:00 PM – 3:30 […]

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If your family is in need of internet support during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dearborn Public Schools Technology Department has a list of companies who might be able to help.

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Apps for relaxation techniques: Chill Outz®,  Smiling Mind, Headspace: Guided Meditation and Mindfulness , https://www.happify.com/ and https://www.calm.com/. An app about coping with anxiety: MindShift Calming sounds and yoga: Super Stretch Yoga HD, Enchanted Meditations for Kids 1 and Relax Melodies. Please refer to this site for more information. https://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/04/19/chill-outz-relaxation-techniques-children/

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Please spend a few minutes watching this video about why we lose control of our emotions. It teaches us the parts of the brain that control emotions and looks at ways for us to control our emotions. This is a must watch for students and parents alike. I hope you like it. Be well and […]

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