Virtual Talent Show Friday 12:30 pm

April 22, 2020

Dear Families:

On Friday at 12:30 p.m., we will present a Virtual Talent Show.  Approximately 50 students from K-12 are signed up to share their many talents.  I’ll be sending Zoom information via another email tomorrow.

Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent and District Leaders will happen on Friday at 3 p.m.  Zoom information to follow soon as well.

The Concord Middle School Building Committee meets tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m.  The agenda and login information is found here: https://www.concordps.org/cms-building-project/cms-building-project-meetings-and-minutes/

Our partners at Challenge Success posted a number of resources for parents during the COVID-19 crisis and school closures:  https://www.challengesuccess.org/resources/covid-19-resources-for-remote-learning/

Sesame Street is partnering with CNN for a special program for children about coronavirus.  More information is found here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/21/us/kids-coronavirus-sesame-townhall/index.html

The Center for Parents and Teachers has an upcoming parent program about social media and mental health.  The details are found below.

Have a great night.

Best,

Laurie

“Social Media and Mental Health” Wed, May 6, 7:30 to 9 PM online
Is there an increase in adolescent mood disorders and is social media to blame? Articles, research and our guts tell us to worry about how much time are kids are spending online. Is it warranted? Can we work with our adolescents to help them achieve digital wellness? Yes, we can! Join presenters from Turning Life On to uncover practical strategies you can implement today to help your kids embrace digital wellness and the human experience by keeping tech in check. This seminar is offered in collaboration with Turning Life On and is free, but registration is required. To register go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-medias-impact-on-mental-health-virtual-event-tickets-101427873500

The folks at Turning Life On will send you the event link to the zoom platform a day or so beforehand.