Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 pm, via Zoom

Crofton House School and the CHS Parents’ Auxiliary are pleased to announce Dr Theresa Newlove, an expert in Trauma Informed Practice, will join us for a speaking event to talk about how compassion and empathy will be more important than ever in our interactions and in the way we support each other during COVID-19.

This session will help CHS parents better understand how this approach informs social-emotional teaching and learn how these strategies can be applied at home. As we learned in our teacher sessions, the more participation, the stronger the outcomes for students. That’s why parents are encouraged to get acquainted with TIP by reviewing the video and the resources below. 

Monday, November 16 at 6:30 pm, via Zoom

We are excited to offer this online presentation by Safer Schools Together (SST) with a Question & Answer session to follow. The presentation will focus on social media, digital citizenship, and cyber-bullying.

Review the presentation overview provided by SST:

Your child has now entered the peak of their digital media lives where cell phone ownership doubles, video game use explodes, and they dive into the world of social media and hyper-texting.

Your child is rapidly developing their personal identity with a cell phone in hand and you need to be prepared. Recommendations for family rules, parental controls, and developing a family tech plan will be outlined as well as suggestions for monitoring your tween/teen’s digital life.

As a parent, you must lead the charge as a digital role model and help your child develop a strong digital citizenship foundation while reminding them that their digital tattoo reflects their real and online selves. At this age, they will encounter situations that will challenge their independence, including cyberbullying, cyber-exclusion, the dangers of anonymity, privacy, sharing intimate images, and inappropriate websites. Parents have an important role to play in providing support and guidance during critical periods. A snapshot of current trends and concerning apps will be provided to equip you in your digital parenting strategy.

Tuesday, November 3 at 6:45 pm, via Zoom

Phyllis is the author of the recently published and widely-acclaimed, Middle School Matters - the 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond - and How Parents Can Help. This important book provides practical and proven advice for families navigating the transitional Middle School years: advice based on current research and Phyllis’ own experience as a school counselor and the mother of three. 

Over two days (November 2-3), Phyllis will be speaking with Grades 5-7 about managing friendships and the backdrop of a pandemic, leading a session with teachers and finally speaking with parents.

During the parent session, Phyllis will speak about the 10 key skills outlined in Middle School Matters in the context of a pandemic. She will also share some of what she heard during her sessions with Grade 5, 6 and 7 students.