What Are Some of Our Kids Up To??
Rosalind and Jaide received their art boxes within the last week. Both of them were very excited to get the neat supplies that were inside! Rosalind even created a wonderful thank you message to Ms. Trish & Ms. Jeanay!
Religious Education Virtual Classes K-12th
Calendar Connections
The holiday of  Shavuot  is a two-day holiday, beginning at sundown of the 5th of Sivan and lasting until nightfall of the 7th of Sivan  (May 28–30, 2020) . In Israel it is a one-day holiday, ending at nightfall of the 6th of Sivan.
Shavuot (Jewish) - May 28-30
What Shavuot Commemorates
The word  Shavuot  (or  Shavuos ) means “weeks.” It celebrates the completion of the seven-week  Omer  counting period between Passover and Shavuot.
The Torah was given by God to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai on Shavuot more than 3,300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we renew our acceptance of God’s gift, and God “re-gives” the Torah. Source.

“Completion of a school year signifies accomplishment, maturing and a personal sense of pride,” Melanie Ross Mills, Ph.D., a relationship counselor,  explained  to Business Insider. “Helping children and students gain some type of closure is paramount no matter what age or grade.”

Be sure your child knows you’re proud of their accomplishments, and take the time to reflect on them. Give them specific praise for skills they’ve improved upon or conditions they’ve coped with over the past few months.
Helping Kids Cope With Grief At the End of the School Year
As the end of the school year approaches, many children, parents, and educators are feeling a deep sense of sadness and disappointment about everything they’re missing due to the pandemic.

The end of the school year is usually a time to showcase progress, celebrate accomplishments, and bond and reflect with classmates, teachers, and coaches.

So how can we help kids get some of those feelings of closure without any of the usual events and traditions?

The Door of Imagination.
“Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. “  - Alice in Wonderland
Healthy Resources
Community Health Centers of Pinellas will be offering free COVID-19 testing at the Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. starting this Monday, May 11th. Everyone will be tested regardless of exhibiting symptoms. They will take drive-ups and walk-ins, but they highly recommend scheduling an appointment. For more information please call 727-824-8181 and select option "0".

Please review this website for your local food locations for Pinellas County Schools. Schools are providing food pick ups during the summer time! Times of pick-ups have changed so please review the link to see the new times!
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