The New Hampshire School Social Workers Association
would like to extend its heartfelt condolences to our neighbors in Maine who have been impacted by the recent mass shooting.
The NHSSWA has compiled a list of resources to support each other,
as well as school staff, students and families:
When tragedies occur, we all respond to them differently. If you would like to have a discussion in your class about what happened, here are some suggestions to make the discussion appropriate and helpful:
1. Limit the time (ex. let's take 10 minutes to talk about this)
2. Allow for a brief discussion of facts, then focus on how those in your classroom are feeling 3. Remind students that everyone handles trauma differently, there is no right or wrong way to feel
4. Make sure the discussion is student driven
5. Thank students for sharing, remind them that they can access the school supports; school social workers, school counselors, school nurses, if they would like to take a quick break.
The School Social Workers Association of America has published Resolution Statements to support these conversations:
● A Public Health Approach to School Safety & Violence Prevention
● BEST PRACTICES IN SUPPORTING AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE GRIEF
● School Social Work Association of America Responds to Recent Mass Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio
Additionally, we would like to share with you Nine Tips for Talking With Kids About Trauma Respectfully Yours,
Courtney Porter, President
Sheelu Joshi , Secretary
Laura Piscitello Treasurer
Julie Barbick, At-Large Board Member
Cynthia Collea, At-Large Board Member Laurie Ekberg, At-Large Board Member
This was a phenomenal experience today at Knight's Pond! The weather was perfect, the scenery beautiful, and the learning experience was truly meaningful and memorable.
Here are a few pictures from today we hope you enjoy.
Have a great evening!
Prospect Mtn. over HD 3-1 in Boys Div lll soccer! Go Timberwolves!
Prospect Mountain takes the lead 2-0 over HD in first round DIII Boys Soccer playoff action !
Tonight we honored our newest National Junior Honor Society inductees at ACS! We are so proud of all of you!
Special thank you to Mrs. Newton for all of her hard work to ensure our evening was special for our NJHS students and families!
Thank you Alton Fire Department our kindergarten classes had so much fun visiting the Station!
Congratulations to our ACS Cross Country Team! The ACS Boys cracked the top 10 with an 8th place finish!
Soccer has been canceled for today. Student will take their default plan
Reminder this Wednesday October 18th there is no school for students.
Reminder:
Picture retake day is Friday October 13th. We'll have the picture company here from 8:30- 11:00.
Just a reminder Alton Central School is closed on Friday October 6th and on Monday October 9th. Enjoy the long weekend ! We'll see you on Tuesday October 10th.
Ms. Ryan's first graders are having fun learning about shadows and the sun today! The weather is amazing!
Ski program information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sjCKkPXO5p3RDQ2wP7QuwWmHfF9u-l0w8GsTKo1Bb9c/edit?usp=sharing
Please come join us on the PMHS soccer field as we host middle school soccer action this afternoon as Alton Central and Barnstead soccer programs take the pitch.
All outdoor practices and games have been cancelled for today, 9/18/2023. Students should take their default transportation home. Please update Pickup Patrol with any changes. Volleyball will still have their games.
Our 5th graders had the honor of working with Detective-Sargent Painchaud, Sargent Glidden, SRO Davis, and Major Sargent Christy Painchaud USAF (Ret.) today to learn about our flag and also to be trained as flag stewards for Alton Central School! We love this tradition and collaboration with APD! Thank you!
ALL outside athletic activities are cancelled today due to thunderstorms and severe rain. Indoor practices and games may still continue to take place.
ACS Fall sports pictures will be taking place next Friday September 15th. Pictures will begin around 2:00 pm please make sure to bring your uniforms.
We wanted to ensure that our families knew that during this unusually high heat index, most of our spaces here at Alton Central are air conditioned. We have adjusted a couple of classrooms to air conditioned spaces for the comfort of all. Students and staff are being kept well hydrated and cool. As always, students have full access to water. If your student needs a water bottle please be sure to contact us here at ACS. Thank you.
We had a wonderful first day of school today!
We are ready for tomorrow!!
Remember to pack plenty of of water.
Stay cool!
💙ACS 🤍
