February2023
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The Callaway The Callaway Connection Connection
The Wellness Team
Kids' Corner Mental Health Resources
presents...
MEET TH SCHOOL WELLNESS TEAMS Collaboration
Website Ms. Zakiya Hutchinson Professional School Counselor Email 301-702-3870 ext 58027 Dr. Jasmyn Woods-Perret School Psychologist Email Virtual Office Ms. Sydney Frederick School Psychologist Practicum Student Email Ms. Takia Toomer Community Schools Coordinator Email Ms. Cori Collins Math Resource Teacher, Equity Team Lead, & Admin Intern Email Dr. Stephanie Stubblefield Professional School Counselor Email Madame Danielle Young Behavior Health Specialist Email Madame Kia Oparah School Psychologist Email Website
Collaboration
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Equity
Making sure every student has the resources and support they need to be successful in the classroom is paramount to equity. In an equitable classroom, individual factors do not hold back students from reaching their full learning potential factors like:
Race
Culture
Gender
Religion
Ethnicity
Sexual orientation
Immigration status
Individual experiences
Socio-economic status
Equity versus Equality
Equity and equality in the classroom are not the same things. Every student should have the same resources and support, which sounds good in theory, but it does not always work in practice. Imagine handing out a math assignment to students. Every student has an assignment, plus a calculator, pencil, and paper. In theory that sounds, equal, right?
Yet it is not equitable
You are probably saying, what is she talking about? In order to make the assignment equitable, every educator must understand their students and provide targeted support. This could include helping ESL, 504, and IEP, students suffering from mental health disorders understand instructions in an unfamiliar language, providing text-to-speech technology for visually impaired students, or giving, students with attention deficit disorders a quiet space to complete the assignment.
When you lend this support to students, you are making sure physical ability, language skills and other needs do not negatively impact the student’s ability to do well.
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W ssTeam Spotlight
Congratulations to Mrs. Takia Toomer for being recognized as an Unsung Hero at the most recent Prince George's County Public School board meeting!
We are proud of you, Mrs. Toomer! (Skip to minute 10 in the video to watch and hear all of the wonderful truth spoken about Mrs. Toomer's impact in her school and community!
Ifyouneedimmediatehelpduetosuicidalthoughtsor otherseriousemotionalchallenges,pleasecontact (Clicktheyellowlinks): PrinceGeorge'sCountyCrisisServices(MobileCrisisTeam): 301-429-2185 CrisisTextLine:TextHOMEto741741 Maryland211:Call2-1-1orTextyourzipcodeto898-211 NationalSuicidePreventionLifeline: Call1-800-273-8255(TALK) SafeSchoolsMaryland:Call1-833-632-7233 HOTLINKS
Solving the Achievement Gap Through Equity, Not Equality (play video above)
Hazel Health
As shared in the county communications: "PGCPS is excited to announce our new partnership with Hazel Health that will allow students to complete urgent medical care visits or therapy sessions virtually! Hazel’s doctors and therapists will be available to see students while they are at home or at school. Services will be available at no cost to every student, regardless of their family’s insurance or financial situation. This is an expansion of our present physical and mental health services. More information is coming soon."
Click on videos or QR codes for more information.
Click HERE to sign-up for Hazel Health.
Understanding the Dangers of Fentanyl Family Information Session 12/7/2022 Presented by Prince George's County Public Schools A RESOURCE FOR PARENTS:
WHAT IS FENTANYL?
Support the Callaway Connection
MANY RESOURCES SCHOLARS BENEFIT FROM ARE SUPPLIED OUT OF TEACHERS' PERSONAL MONEY. PARENTS OFTEN ASK HOW CAN THEY HELP. HERE ARE THE ACTIVE DONORS' CHOOSE CAMPAIGNS HAPPENING AT BOTH SCHOOLS.
Panorama Elementary
Snacks for Our Scholars
Mrs. Gamboa
Magic Bean Bags
Ms. Sambells
Sensory Me!
Mrs. Smith
Custom Made Just for Me
Mrs. Tucker FULLY FUNDED!
Maya Angelou French Immersion
Eagle's Nest Calming Room
Eagle's Nest Flexible Seating and Storage
FULLY FUNDED! FULLY FUNDED!
Let's fund Phase III: Creating a culture of kindness and responsibility FULLY FUNDED!
The Eagle's Nest is launching:
March 30, 2023
Use the QR Code to sign up to Volunteer!
Maya Angelou French Immersion
Scholarships & Contests
***These have not been vetted by PGCPS. Apply at your own risk. No scholarship should request money for you to apply. Read the details and do your research before applying.***
Math
Association for Women in Mathematics
Deadline: 2/1/23
Grades: 6 - Undergraduate
Engineering
Better Great Achievements
Deadline: 2/1/23
Grades: 3-12
Environment
Media
Eco Hero Awards
Deadline: 2/28/23
Ages:8-16 years old
Young Filmmakers Contest
Deadline: 6/25/23
Grades: 3 through Age 25
"If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, keep moving forward."
~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Black History Month Classroom Created and Shared by PGCPS School Psychologist, Dr. Kelsie Reed, and Professional school counselor,
***Click on the QR Code or on the picture below to access the resources for this Black History Month Google Classroom.***
Teamwork is a collaborative effort to achieve a common goal or complete a task. Teamwork can help make reaching your goals attainable. Teammates solve problems more quickly by sharing knowledge and responsibilities.
Teamwork promotes good communication, individual talent, sense of belonging, strong leadership, clear structure, and positive attitude.
Parents
and students, here are some books that focus on teamwork:
Swimmy
by Leo Lionni
Farmer Duck
by Martin Waddell
Stone Soup
by Marcia Brown
Ping vs Pong
by Mauro Patti
The Enormous Potato
by Aubrey Davis
The Very
Airy Library
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