At-Home Wellness Resources
We’ve compiled some resources for getting through (even thriving during!) your days at home over the upcoming weeks. We know there’s a lot of info out there, so see what resonates with you right now and whizz by the rest. Except for those created by CSD Social-Emotional Liaison Jennifer McMillan, these resources are not endorsed by Camas School District.
For Elementary Aged Children
To Order:
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- Get your FREE digital copy of the Slumberkins Book about managing stress for your little ones
To Read:
To Watch:
For Teen Aged Children
To Order:
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- FREE care kits for any teen in Clark County who would like one – each kit contains a journal, fun pen, stress ball, information about handling anxiety/stress, and a snack. To order a kit, email kris.henriksen@clark.wa.gov with the name(s) and address of the teen(s).
To Read:
To Watch:
Online Classes from Camas Community Education
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- Join Mission fit Mama Squad FB Group (all updates and recordings will be posted in there).
- Use this link every morning at 9:00 am PST
join us: https://zoom.us/j/993770925 (you can join from your computer by clicking on the link directly, or you can join from your phone by downloading the “Zoom” app and using this meeting ID: 993-770-925
- Please don’t hesitate to email Stephanie Grandits if you have any questions, granditsfitness@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
We invite you to attend an upcoming social-emotional wellness event! All in-person activities are open to the public unless specified (due to seating, parking, or audience constraints). All virtual events are also open to the public.
VIRTUAL PARENT WORKSHOP:
Transition to Middle School
Please join Camas School District co-hosts, Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan as she gives practical guidance on how to help your child navigate the transition to middle school. Don’t miss it!
Thursday, April 15, 2021
6-7 PM
Zoom Meeting – https://camas-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/81152134129?pwd=bGZVcEZKc0JLaDNhSWVIUVVOSUJrZz09
Meeting ID: 811 5213 4129
Passcode: 190018
VIRTUAL PARENT WORKSHOP:
Ready for K! … Tips & Tricks for Transitioning to Kindergarten
Please join Camas School District co-hosts, Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan and Director of Early Learning Diane Loghry, as they give practical guidance on how to help your child navigate the transition to kindergarten. Don’t miss it!
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
6 – 7 PM
Zoom link – https://camas-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/83844373100?pwd=VG9WaXkrWkVmRS9mbHNUWDdIUVlFZz09
Meeting ID: 838 4437 3100
Passcode: 699692
Event & Resources Archive
Missed an event or want to learn something new? Select a resource from our archive.
2020-21
- Birds & Bees & Kids: When & How To Have “The Talks” With Elementary Age Kids with sexual health educator, award-winning author and speaker, Amy Lang, MA – March 23, 2021
- What Makes Boys Tick: Simple Strategies To Dramatically Defuse Conflict & Grow Connection with Boys Alive! founder and “ON BOYS” Parenting Podcast co-host, Janet Allison – March 9, 2021
- The Birds & Bees for Parents of Middle Schoolers with sexual health educator, award-winning author and speaker, Amy Lang, MA – February 23, 2021
- How To Respond When Things Go Wrong: Setting Effective Boundaries & Limits With 21st Century Teens with Yshai Boussi, Licensed Professional Counselor – February 11, 2021
- How “The Talks” Can Keep Your Kids Safer Online with sexual health educator, award-winning author and speaker, Amy Lang, MA – January 26, 2021
- Creating Fun & Effective Family Meetings with Lael Petersen, MSW – January 19, 2021
- The Financial Aid Handbook with Camas High School Counselors Leontine Liebe and Sarah Warta – December 10, 2020
- Playbook for Parents: How to Support Your Child’s Academic, Social & Emotional Growth in Any Setting with CSD Teachers on Special Assignment Jennifer Scott and Jenelee Herz, and CSD Social-Emotional Learning Liaison Jennifer McMillan – December 8, 2020
- Brain-Based Sensory Supports for Remote Learners with Sharron Donnelly, occupational therapist and owner of Advanced Pediatrics – December 3, 2020
- Managing Online Learning: A Survival Guide for Parents with Lael Petersen, MSW – October 6, 2020.
- Camas Wellness Lab Podcast: a monthly social-emotional learning podcast with Jennifer McMillan, Social-Emotional Wellness Liaison who speaks on social-emotional learning as well as interviews industry experts on the subject.
2019-20
- Transitioning to High School by Jennifer McMillan, Social-Emotional Wellness Liaison – June 9, 2020
- Transitioning to Middle School by Jennifer McMillan, Social-Emotional Wellness Liaison – June 9, 2020
- Transitioning to Kindergarten by Jennifer McMillan, Social-Emotional Wellness Liaison– June 4, 2020
- Supporting Elementary Aged Children during the Pandemic webinar handout by Jennifer McMillan, Social-Emotional Wellness Liaison – May 2020
- Supporting Teens during Isolation webinar recording & handout by Jennifer McMillan, Social-Emotional Wellness Liaison – April 23, 2020
- www.screenagersmovie.com/resources-2, for resources on screen time and more.
- Tips for Enjoying the Holidays with Kids & Teens, a handout to help us slow down and enjoy the little things, from CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Liaison Jennifer McMillan.
- You Matter: Helping Adolescents Recognize the Value of Their Lives – for secondary school parents, presented by Lynette Ramirez, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Parents will learn how to reinforce their adolescents how valuable their lives are and how to put self-affirming thoughts and actions into practice. @ Discovery High School – November 19, 2019
- You Matter: Helping Children Recognize the Value of Their Lives – for elementary school parents, presented by Lynette Ramirez, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Parents will learn how to reinforce to their children how valuable their lives are and how to put self-affirming thoughts and actions into practice. Adults only. @ Discovery High School – November 5, 2019
- Teen Substance Abuse Prevention Guide – from AddictionCenter.com
- It’s a New School Year: What to Expect – tips for helping your student adjust to the start of school, brought to you by CSD Social-Emotional Liaison Jennifer McMillan – September 4, 2019
2018-19
- Help Your 5th Grader Transition to Middle School, for parents of current 5th graders moving up to all Camas middle schools. Learn how to emotionally support your child through this transition and look at the developmental norms of adolescence. Presented by Camas School District’s Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan – May 15, 2019. Handouts:
- All About Boys, presented by Licensed Professional Counselor Howard Hiton of Hiton Associates – April 18, 2019: Video
- Pot, Oxy, and Vapes, Oh My! Our Society’s Changing Drug Scene: A Community Conversation – November 14, 2018: Handout | Video
- The A to Z’s of Paying for College @ Camas High School, on behalf of the CHS Career Center, presented by WSU Admissions Counselor Advisor Ranene Royer – November 14, 2018: Video
- Competition and High Expectations: Supporting Your Children to Be Independent and Resilient, presented by Licensed Professional Counselor Howard Hiton of Hiton Associates – April 10, 2018: Handout | Video
- Teens and Their Screens, presented by Licensed Professional Counselor Yshai Boussi of Portland Family Counseling – March 26, 2018: Handout | Video
- Understanding Teen Anxiety, presented by Licensed Professional Counselor Kevin Ashworth of NW Anxiety Institute – March 7, 2018:
2017-18
- Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan – May 24, 2018
- Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan – April 24, 2018
- Competition and High Expectations: Supporting Your Children to Be Independent and Resilient, presented by Licensed Professional Counselor Howard Hiton of Hiton Associates – Tuesday, April 10
- Teens and Their Screens, presented by Licensed Professional Counselor Yshai Boussi of Portland Family Counseling – March 26, 2018
- Mindful Parenting of Pre-K Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan – March 20, 2018
- Understanding Teen Anxiety, presented by professional counselor Kevin Ashworth of NW Anxiety Institute – March 7, 2018
- The Adolescent Brain, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan – March 6, 2018
- Navigating the Transition Into High School, presented by Tre Carlisle – Feb. 17/Feb. 24, 2018
- The Unique Social and Emotional Development of Highly Capable Children, presented by Northwest Gifted Child Association President Austina DeBonte – January 25, 2018
- Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Prune Hill Elementary – January 24, 2018
- Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Dorothy Fox Elementary – January 18, 2018
- Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Lacamas Heights Elementary – January 10, 2018
- Screenagers: The Movie screening – October 17, 2017
Why Wellness?
Camas School District offers numerous resources that contribute to student wellness. To expand our reach even further, in 2017 the Student Wellness Program began.
Our steps were inspired by 2016 ThoughtExchange survey responses from students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members, as well as guidance from the State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
The ThoughtExchange survey responses published in May 2019 further reinforce the focus of our work.
We can – and must – support each student on a path to a hopeful future.
Today, we extend an ever-evolving umbrella of support for students, families, and staff. We create opportunities for students at every grade level to develop experiences, expression, relationships, and emotional-management skills that will lead to healthful daily living. And we are guided by three principles that shape our work:
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Professional Learning
- School/Family/Community Partnerships
To read more about the progress of our work over the 2017-18 school year, view the May 2018 two-page district newsletter, “What we’re doing for wellness.”
CEF Major Grant
In 2017, Camas Educational Foundation (CEF) awarded the District with a major grant to assist in funding our core priorities:
- Student Transitions
- Student Engagement
- Family Engagement Support
We are extremely grateful for the support of CEF, and for the many generous donors who fund extraordinary teaching and learning in Camas schools. Thank you!
Goals
With our guiding principles and core priorities in mind, we have set these goals for our students, staff, and partnerships:
Students
- Increase internal assets for students to become their “preferred selves.”
- Foster meaningful connections with adults, mentors, and peers.
- Build self-awareness, regulation, and prosocial skills.
Staff
- Increase training to grow and stretch individuals’ knowledge base.
- Empower staff to connect with students and support social-emotional growth.
Partnerships
- Engage in conversations and listen to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community.
- Invite all to be teammates in participating in developing and maintaining external assets.
Student Wellness Program All-Stars
The CSD is home to amazing students and staff doing incredible things!
Nominate your Student Wellness Program All-Star here
See previous all-stars
In the News
See what the media is saying about student wellness in Camas Schools.
Click here for more recommended reading and resources.
We appreciate your willingness to learn and grow with our students!
