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Ditson Family Newsletter - February 6, 2024

Principal's Corner

Lost and Found -

We will have the lost and found set up in the lobby this week. Please remind your child(ren) to take a look if they have lost or misplaced anything.

The week ahead...

Wednesday, February, 7th is the 100th day of School Celebration

Wednesday, February, 7th, DSA Meeting in the LGI room - 7:30 PM

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Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil Makes His Prediction

The beloved groundhog took his position for the 138th time in Gobbler’s Knob Friday, February 2nd. Phil's "inner circle" summoned him from his tree stump to learn if he saw his shadow and according to folklore there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. If he doesn't, spring comes early.

However - Punxsutawney Phil has spoken: He did not see his shadow so an early spring awaits us!

MPY ANNOUNCES NEW PARENTING SOLUTIONS LIBRARY

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) has requested that following be shared with Parents and Caregivers.

MPY is pleased to announce its new, free MPY Parenting Solutions Library. To date, over 2,200 videos have been borrowed. MPY is offering the MPY Parenting Solutions Library in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit located in Mansfield, Connecticut. Peace At Home Parenting Solutions is a dynamic hub of trusted knowledge and compassionate support that inspires parents to create positive change for their children, their families and themselves. Through this new partnership, MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students’ families thrive.

Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. When parents grasp the interconnection between the brain, body, and behavior, they experience reduced stress levels, resulting in less stress for their children.

The Peace At Home Parenting Solutions team, comprised of experts with advanced degrees, stays abreast of the latest advancements in child development. With more than 30 specialists focused on child and adolescent development, including specific issues such as difficulties in school, mental health challenges, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identity formation, handling racism, navigating grief, and other matters parents and our partners identify. These experts present easy-to-use strategies for long-lasting change.

Parents can watch or just listen to experts who get right to the point solving big and small challenges. The 24 library presentations focus on the topics below. Each presentation includes a 10-minute videos and handouts.

· Inspire School Success for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

· Parenting Principles for Progress Not Perfection

· Mental Health Knowledge and Skills

· Support Your Anxious Child Library

· ADHD and Autism: How to Help Your Child Thrive

The Home Parenting Library may easily be accessed using the link on MPY’s home page (www.mpyinc.org). No log in or passcode is needed.