As we continue to navigate the various tragedies touching our immediate communities and our country, we at EOC and MN Department of Education want to provide a variety of resources for families and educators if needed. We as a community believe in providing safe spaces for students and staff to process tragedy appropriately within our community. If you or your student need support during this time do not hesitate to reach out to a staff member.
Please see resources below:
Resources to Help Educators, Adults Respond to Racism, Violence and Trauma (MDE) https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/res/mde033973
Responding to Trauma and Tragedy (MDE) https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/res/resp/
How to Talk About Traumatic Events and Tragedies (MDE) https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/bprev/MDE071470
Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators (NCTSN) https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/helping_youth_after_community_trauma_for_educators_final_explosions.pdf
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-disasters-and-other-traumatic-events/index.shtml
School Climate, Safety, and Crisis (NASP) https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis
What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716704917/when-the-news-is-scary-what-to-say-to-kids
Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma (Child Welfare Information Gateway) https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/child-trauma/
A message on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Health.
No school Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2 for Spring Break! What are you going to do during break? Maybe you're planning to spend time with family, tackle that project you've been putting on the back burner, or just game your day away. Share below!
Congratulations to Anna Grace Hottinger who is 1 of 60 invited for the prestigious Hunsaker Scholarship opportunity at University of Redlands. Way to go Anna Grace!
Daylight savings time starts Sunday, March 14. Don't forget to "Spring Ahead" and set your clocks forward one hour Saturday night!
No school Friday, March 12 for staff development.
Attention writers! The SCSC Writing Contest is open for submissions. This year's theme is Defining Moments. More information here: https://www.mnscsc.org/writing-contest
EOC students benefit from the leadership of our school board. Feb 22-26 is Minnesota School Board Recognition Week. Thank you to these dedicated school leaders: Mary, Allie , Laurie , Jessica, Patty, Jess, and Mike. https://www.edvisionshighschool.com/page/school-board
Student Bryce Bernard achieved the rank of Eagle Scout! Congratulations to you for this achievement, Bryce, from all of EOC!
No school next week (2/15-2/19) for conference break.
As we progress through winter, some of us experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Here is a quick guide about SAD for parents and students: tinyurl.com/kn5yhjfh
It is school counseling week! We appreciate our school counselor Melissa!
A special shout out to our paraprofessionals, Noah and Tessa! All of us here at EOC appreciate you everyday!
This Thursday, January 28, 2021 is an Experience Day for students. The sessions students signed up for begin at 9 AM. "See" you there!
Governor Walz has proclaimed this week as Paraprofessional Recognition Week. Please join us in celebrating our hard working paraprofessionals.
We encourage students to take time to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today. Check out this list of virtual events you can attend!
https://www.minneapolis.org/calendar/holidays/martin-luther-king-jr-day/
No school Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Bye Blackboard! Moving forward we will be using our new platform Big Blue Button. Sign in by using the link on the links page on our first day back tomorrow January 4th, 2020. Out with the old and in with the new!
Mindfulness tip #6 Listening to music: Focus on the whole song, or listen specifically to the voice or an instrument.
Mindfulness tip #5 Coloring: Color something! Focus on the colors and designs.
