Wellbeing & Flourishing Forever
A Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project - July 2024
Summer Programming for Students, Families & Community Members
Jesse Henton, Aurora School Student & Community Advocate, is excited to offer FREE LOCAL SUMMER GROUPS at Aurora Academic Charter School throughout July and August.
SENIORS SOCIABLES
- Drop-in, meet new friends and play games
- Enjoy coffee, tea and snacks (ages 50+)
- Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. starting July 3
CREATIVE TEENS
- Paint, draw, write, act and learn from each other!
- Fridays at 10:00 a.m. starting July 5 (ages 12 - 17)
Location for Group activities: Aurora Academic Charter School, 12245 131 Street
Jesse is a Registered Social Worker (MSW) specializing in expressive arts and trauma-informed practice. Jesse shares, 'Contact me and together let's create some positive change in your life!'
For more information, email: jesse@auroraschool.ca
Green Shack Summer Program
Jesse Henton is joining the Green Shack summer program at Sherbrooke Community League. The Green Shack is a City of Edmonton drop-in program that hosts games and activities for children ages 6-12.
Jesse will be co-facilitating wellness activities throughout each week of the summer program (except Thursdays), including:
- collaborative games, sharing circles, and expressive arts
- mindfulness, visualization and storytelling
If you have any concerns and/or do not consent to your child receiving these supports, please let the facilitators know, or email: jesse@auroraschool.ca
Evening On-line Sessions for Parents
Jesse Henton, Aurora School Student and Community Advocate (Registered Social Worker, MSW), is pleased to be facilitating 'just in time' sessions for parents in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Peer Relationships: Building Social Skills
- Thursday, July 25 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Join via Google Meet: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/txk-acng-dwu
-Or dial: (US) +1 347-754-4035 PIN: 510 119 369#
Preparing for a New Grade
- Thursday, August 22 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Join via Google Meet: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/afo-rivr-dbf
- Or dial: (US) +1 413-648-7706 PIN: 361 143 858#
Wellbeing & Flourishing Forever Mental Health in Schools Parent Sessions
Join Aaron Block, Registered Psychologist, and member of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project, will continue his monthly information sessions for parents. These online sessions are held the second Thursday each month from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join Aaron in engaging discussions on topics parents are facing today.
Social Media TIPS
- Thursday, July 11 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Join via Google Meet: Video call link: meet.google.com/yah-bzzw-cqi
- (CA) +1 289-316-7633 PIN: 678 201 598#
Starting a New School Year - Parenting TIPS
- Thursday, August 8 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
-Join via Google Meet: Video call link: meet.google.com/yah-bzzw-cqi
- (CA) +1 289-316-7633 PIN: 678 201 598#
BASE Education: Online Mental Health & Wellness Informational Modules for Parents
Use the following credentials:
Website: https://login.base.education
Username: flourishing
Password: 123567We welcome you to join the many fun and engaging activities!
WFF Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project Team
Email: WFF@auroraschool.ca