HopeSpoke is now enrolling for an Active Parenting Class for Parents of Teens beginning May 23rd from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The class will be held every Monday through June 27th. The cost of the course is $40; however, this fee can be reduced significantly reduced dependent upon financial circumstances. A workbook/parent’s guide is included. If all 6 sessions are attended by the participant, a $25 gift card incentive is offered. If interested please contact your child’s school counselor.
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Hop, SCIP, Jump and Run Event, May 10, Antelope Park
Social Media and Mental Health
Recently our Schoo PTSO meeting included a presentation on the possible connection between the growing use of social media and increased mental health concerns among adolescents. At our meeting we watched a video from a previous SCIP presentation on that topic. Though there is no hard and fast proof that there is causation between social media use and an increase in depression and suicide attempts among adolescents, there does appear to be some sort of association.
Watch the SCIP video here.
HopeSpoke Parenting Classes
Parenting
Funding through the Community Health Endowment has allowed for HopeSpoke to offer three different Active Parenting Classes for parents specific to their child’s age: Parents of 0-5 Year Olds, Parents of 5-12 Year Olds, and Parents of Teens. The Active Parenting Model is evidenced based with over 20 years of research. Anyone is welcome to participate! Classes include information on reactive vs. proactive parenting, communication, non-violent discipline methods, bonding and attachment, school preparedness, and much more. Each course is offered on a quarterly basis at varying times. Classes are 4 or 6 weeks in duration and meet once per week for 2 hours. The cost per course is $40; however, dependent upon financial status a reduced rate is possible. Participants will receive a parent’s guide and/or workbook, snacks at each class, and an incentive for completing the course. For additional information please contact our office via phone or email parentingprogram@hopespoke.org
Camp Erin – Mourning Hope
2019 Camp Erin Lincoln
September 20-22
Carol Joy Holling Camp
Ashland, Nebraska
Mourning Hope Events
We are pleased to be able to collaborate with Mourning Hope again this year as we work with students who have experienced loss in their lives. If your family has experienced a loss and needs support please visit their website at https://www.mourninghope.org. Mourning Hope offers support throughout the year. Upcoming events are listed below. Registration for these events is necessary.
Community Awareness Series: Promoting Healthy Behaviors
Our youth are our future’s greatest asset. Schools, parents, caregivers and communities all play a role in providing supportive pathways for our youth as they navigate childhood and adolescence. SCIP (School Community Intervention and Prevention) is partnering with Lincoln Public Schools, Bryan Independence Center and the Lancaster Prevention Coalition to put on a series of valuable presentations about how to support the health and well-being of our community’s youth. These events are open to parents, students, school professionals and community members.
Digital Citizenship Resources
CHOICE FORMS – HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Parents/Guardians of 8th graders, is your child considering attending a high school other than the one in your attendance area? Please be aware that a choice form must be submitted prior to January 31, 2019 to be considered for this option. Option forms are available from the Schoo office or at this link:
Online Tutoring Help in the Evenings!
Students and parents, are you struggling with questions related to homework in the evening? Would you like to be able to access tutors through an online chat session? Help is available from 2:00 – 11:00 seven days a week. The only thing necessary to access this help is a library card from Lincoln Public Libraries. Here are the steps to access Homework HelpNow, a service provided by Lincoln Public Libraries:
- Visit the Lincoln Public Libraries website at http://lincolnlibraries.org/
- Click on the Kids & Teens dropdown tab (in blue bar)
- From the dropdown menu choose Teens and then Homework Help
- Click on the blue Homework HelpNow tab
- You will see a blue Homework HelpNow button; click on it
- You will be asked to enter your patron barcode (your library card number found on the back of your card) and your PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number or your birthyear; if you don’t remember your PIN call the library – they are happy to help you retrieve your PIN)
- You will then be asked to set up an account with Brainfuse. Once your account is set up you can login. Choose your grade level and the subject area. A box will pop up in which you can type a question.
We are interested in how helpful this service is. Please feel free to drop us an email rating this online tutoring service!