Highlights of our week!
- Watch the broadcast for this week!
- We signed up for clubs this week!
- Love our spirit! - click here to check it out!
- We are Blair Oaks - some Friday fun!
- Dance Party Friday - make sure you ask about this!
- Students are learning the systems of the middle school!
- We see so many students smiling and having fun!
As the frantic energy of returning to school ebbs, you will likely start to notice that even your most emotionally-egulated student falls apart shortly after returning home or close to bedtime. Your student may come home angry, may yell, or have a full meltdown. "Some kids become weepy, while others scream, throw things and become generally unreasonable. Older kids might act rude and disrespectful, hurling insults at you and their siblings. If this sounds familiar, it’s because it’s a real phenomenon." (Seto 2020)
There’s even a name for it: After-School Restraint Collapse.
How to handle it: Take a deep breath and recognize it for what it is. Remember that these are not temper tantrums or a child trying to get their way or test boundaries. "The after-school restraint collapse is exactly that—a collapse, or meltdown, because your child is so emotionally overwhelmed that they can no longer keep it together." (Seto 2020) This occurs only after your student has returned home to their safe space. Allow for the meltdown and find a way for your student to decompress at the end of the day with activities like riding a bike, listening to music, walking the dog, etc. I've even asked some families to schedule a 30-minute vacation for their child upon returning home where the child can retreat to their room and know they won't have to talk to anyone until the 30 minutes is up if the meltdown continues past the first week or two of school.
Making daily decompression a family activity is a great way to model healthy living and coping.
Best of luck to all the falcon families this year. We love seeing your students everyday!
Blair Oaks Middle School
Picture Day Is: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Wagner Portrait Group will be photographing students for portrait packages & school records.
Only online orders will be accepted.
(Please do not bring checks, cash, or order forms to school as they will no longer be accepted.)
Online Pre-Order Password: 9H5Z2X4X
Can’t order online or have other questions? We are happy to help! 314-567-5900
Thank you for your help to prepare for a great picture day! We appreciate you!
Blair Oaks Middle School
Theme for 24-25: Be different: make a difference!
To empower a community of productive citizens through
positive relationships, collaboration, and innovative learning.
Vision Statement:
We envision soaring to new heights through:
Academic Excellence, Character Development,
Community Involvement, Leadership and Service
Email: maholt@blairoaks.org
Phone: 314-324-5919
