Counselor and Child Study Team Contacts:

Edward V. Walton Early Childhood Center School

• Christine Saliceti, School Counselor x2001
• Stacy Weiss, School Psychologist x2457
• Kristen Nardiello, District Social Worker x5337
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James Caldwell / Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary Schools

• Marnie Zambolla, School Counselor x4026
• Christina Marchese, School Counselor x3039
• Renee Altman, School Psychologist x1426
• Kristen Nardiello, District Social Worker x5337

Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School / Jonathan Dayton High School

• Lillian Chou, School Counselor x1238
• Virginia Olive, School Counselor x1237
• Darlene Hill, School Counselor x5247
• Jackie Ritter, School Counselor x5334
• Anthony Vecchione, School Counselor x5336
• Maria Sista, Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) x5297
• Regine Rousso, School Psychologist x5323
• Kristen Nardiello, District Social Worker x5337

Social-Emotional Learning Resources

Calm.com has created a page of free resources for families to use to further connect and strengthen our mental health during this time.

Yoga

http://www.yoga4classrooms.com/yoga-4-classrooms-blog/seven-ways-to-find-grace-and-alleviate-suffering-during-the-COVID-19-Pandemic

Mindful Books

1.  I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids
2.  Positive Affirmations Coloring Book For Kids by Affirmation for Kids
3.  Find Your Happy!: A Kid’s Self Love Book by Patricia May
4.  Positive Me!: A Kids’ Guide to Self-Compassion by Madelyn Hornstein

Keeping Calm Books

1. Positive Ninja: A Children’s Book About Mindfulness and Managing Negative Emotions and Feelings by Mary Nhin and Jelena Stupar
2. Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere by Kira Willey and Anni Betts
3. Little Monkey Calms Down (Hello Genius) by Michael Dahl and Oriol Vidal
4.  I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds

Broadway Musicals Online
https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home

Leadership Lessons for Home 
https://www.leaderinme.org/family-resources/#section5

Videos defining the five SEL competencies:

• Self Awareness
• Self Management
• Social Awareness
• Responsible Decision Making
• Relationship Skills

   www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

  www.2ndfloor.org

This crisis text service enables students to reach out without having to physically speak to someone.

Perform Care (24/7 availability).  1-877-652-7624
https://www.performcarenj.org/