Thank you
Thank you for attending PCW's Mental Health Panel
Warmest thanks for joining us at the Field School in discussion with psychologists and counselors: Adam Diaz, Lower and Middle School Counselor, Landon School; Dr. Holly Hinderlie, School Psychologist and Upper School Counselor, Holton-Arms School; and Josie Woods, Upper School Counselor and Director of Student Support, The Potomac School; moderated by Dr. Heather Tedesco, Psychologist. The panelists discussed the value of school-based student support systems and ways parents/guardians can partner with schools to enhance a culture of wellness. An event summary from the January 25 panel is available HERE.
Upcoming
Speaker Series: A Discussion with Ana Homayoun, April 20, 2023 (Zoom)
PCW's Spring Speaker is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm via Zoom. All PCW member school communities are invited to the webinar, Social Media Wellness: Helping Children and Adults Build Buoyancy in an Unbalanced Digital World. Register HERE and please include a blurb in your school newsletter. Sample language is below.
PA Presidents Discussion April 27, 2023
PCW will hold an informal discussion for PA Presidents on Thursday, April 27, from 10:00 - 11:00 am via Zoom. We hope you will join us! REGISTER HERE
For your information (no need to do anything):
Upper School Student Leader Breakfast, Held February 15, 2023 at Georgetown Prep
Middle School Student Leader Breakfast, Upcoming February 28, 2023
Upper School Deans' Breakfast, Upcoming March 1, 2023
Action Item
Please reach out to your school community and encourage parents, educators, and friends to attend these events. Here are some ways to spread the word:
- Ask your school's webmaster and/or Director of Communications to put a description and link to the programs on your school's website
- Send an email to your friends encouraging them to join
- Join the events yourself and bring a friend!
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Most importantly - Please include a blurb about this program in your school's newsletter and social media. Here is some language you can use:
PCW Speaker Series: Ana Homayoun April 20, 2023 (Zoom)
The Parents Council of Washington welcomes Ana Homayoun on Thursday, April 20, 2023, 7:00-8:30 pm for the webinar, Social Media Wellness: Helping Children and Adults Build Buoyancy in an Unbalanced Digital World. Noted author, speaker, and educator Ana Homayoun will discuss modern parenting dilemmas in the age of smartphones and speak about the framework of the three Ss – healthy socialization, effective self-regulation, and overall safety – from her book, Social Media Wellness: Helping Teens and Tweens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World. Ana will offer practical solutions for parents, educators, and students of all ages as they navigate the ever-changing issues involving social networking and healthy child and teen development. Time for Q&A will be provided after the presentation. Register HERE. Please submit advance questions by April 14 to administration@parentscouncil.org.
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