Michele Degati Newsletter

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 STRATFORD SCHOOL
Garden City, NY
Michele Degati, LCSW
School Social Worker

 What Is a Social Worker


A social worker is a trained professional who works with the children on a variety of issues including: social skills, behavioral concerns and prevention activities (bullying, making friends, etc.) that may improve the quality of each students social/ emotional.

The social worker also works as part of the team comprised of teachers, parents, school psychologists, and administators.

School social workers provide services in a variety of methods including: individual, group, and classroom lessons.


 RED RIBBON WEEK

Red Ribbon Week is a campaign designed by the National Family Partnership, which targets young people of all ages to “Say No to Drugs! In support of this year’s Red Ribbon Week, the 4th and 5th grade classes will participate in the planting of red tulips as part of an in class lesson designed to raise awareness about alcohol and drugs.

 

Planting flowers is a symbol of hope and a great way to involve children, parents, and teachers in raising awareness about substance abuse. In addition, when the flowers bloom, they will serve as a physical reminder for our students to remain DRUG FREE!

 

 Highlights From Classroom Presentations

Respect

Several 5th grade classes discussed the importance of respect. Students identified the meaning of the word “respect” and ways to demonstrate it to ourselves, peers, and members of the community.

Friendship

2nd graders participated in several mini lessons on the topic of friendship. Children identified methods for being a good friend and how to include others in a group.

 

Accepting Differences:

Several 2nd -5th grade classes were presented with a lesson on accepting differences in others in order to help create a successful transition for new students.

 Upcoming Events



Bullying Prevention- (Michele Degati, School Social Worker) –Presentations in class will be facilitated throughout Nov for 3rd and 4th graders and December for 2nd and 5th grade.

     Playing it Smart (CAPS Program)

Nov 18th, 19th and 20th

Sponsored by the CAPS program. Facilitators will present lessons on safety at home, school, and into the community.

Banana Splits- Groups designed to help students cope with divorce and separation

Hands Are Not For Hitting: (Presented by SCOPE educational services) will be facilitated in class with the second grade Dec 3rd and 4th.

 

 Helpful Websites
 

Parents the Anti-Drug: http://www.theantidrug.com/

Talk with Your Kids: http://www.talkingwithkids.org/drugs.html

 

Bullying Prevention Websites:

Stop Bullying Now: http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main

Take Time to Listen (Parent Program): http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/15plus/