RCES Cafe ZERO!
Current events, loneliness, technology, and social drivers are the top four things affecting everyone’s mental health today. This #MentalHealthMonth, we encourage you to check out MHA’s free mental health resources to help you improve your mental health. Learn more at mhanational.org/may #WhereToStart
THE MAY 21ST PARENT UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation
The Parent University scheduled for May 21, 2024, has been cancelled.
While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know #WhereToStart when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Learn more with Mental Health America’s #MentalHealthMonth resources: mhanational.org/may
CPCSC EMPLOYEES... Thank you! You are amazing and your generosity was recognized and awarded yesterday by the United Way of Johnson County. How awesome that OVER 50% of Clark Pleasant School Corporation Employees were contributors to the 2023 United Way Charitable Campaign!? It's incredible to have that kind of participation and you all made that happen! Looking forward to the 2024 Campaign.
What’s your favorite greeting for your child when they get home from school or when you are back from work? ✔️ I love you! ✔️ Did you have a fun day learning? Or ✔️ I’m so happy to see you! Consistent and reassuring interactions positively impact a child’s mental health. Learn more about how to support them at all ages and stages. samhsa.gov/families/parent-caregiver-resources #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters
Student Council Great Coin Challenge
When: Begins Wednesday, 05-08, and ends on Friday, 05-17.
What: Students can donate coins and dollars for Riley Hospital for Children.
Where: Collect 1st thing in the morning and bring it when you bring your class to lunch and drop in your grade levels' jar in the lunchroom.
Winning: The grade level that collects the most money will be able to pick from a list of prizes. Each grade level will receive an award for participating.
Our goal is $400 - and if we raise that as a school, Ms. Lewis, Mrs. Morris, and Mrs. Black will get a pie to their face OR will have to do a dance-off at the end of Field Day.
When a ZERO is Good!
A group of 4th and 5th-grade students from Ray Crowe Elementary had a fun start to their week. The students, who are part of Club Zero, went to Rascals because they did not receive any discipline referrals throughout the school year. They enjoyed various activities such as playing miniature golf, driving go-karts, and playing games for free thanks to their Warrior Way, points, and a grant. Congratulations to the students!
We all likely know someone who has experienced mental illness. Yet there are still many harmful attitudes that fuel stigma and make it harder to reach out for help. Take the following quiz and test your #mentalhealth knowledge: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/quiz/index.htm
To all the moms and mother figures in our lives: Happy Mother’s Day! For all you do to support others, we hope you have the support you need. FindSupport.gov #MHAM2024 #SelfCare
Franklin College Basketball Camp!
In-person talks promote healthy mental development. This Mental Health Awareness Month, talk to your children and teens about mental health. Need help getting started? samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/parents-and-caregivers #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters
Family Forum!
Join us for an engaging and informative Family Forum designed to shed light on the critical issues of anxiety and depression affecting our youth today. Please note this is the same session that was held in November! This repeat session aims to empower parents, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and tools to recognize the signs of anxiety and/or depression in young people.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation and working together to support the mental health and well-being of our youth. SIGN-UP HERE: https://forms.gle/rb6YRrFYugcEwNfv5
Here are 5 things you can do for your #mentalhealth this week:
1. Make a list of 5 things you’re grateful for today.
2. Practice positive affirmations.
3. Start a conversation about mental health. 4. Stay hydrated! 5. Take a break from screens. #MentalHealthMonth #WhereToStart
School Lunch Hero Day!
Huge shoutout to our CPCSC Food Service team on School Lunch Hero Day!! The wonderful food service teams throughout our district work tirelessly to nourish our students every single day. They are AWESOME and deeply appreciated! Thank you to everyone who spoiled the cafeteria teams today with treats, awesome pictures colored by students, and just by saying thank you! THANK YOU CPCSC FOOD SERVICE TEAM!
We are so excited to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week, here at Ray Crowe Elementary. Next week, our PTO will be showering our staff with gifts that go along with the theme “We’ll be there for you!”
Your students should be coming home with this flyer in their backpacks. It offers fun Friends-themed ways for them to show appreciation towards their teachers or other staff members in the building. If you’re looking for gift inspiration and ideas for a particular teacher, please click here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OeqQQgJ40334SfqUupdo1JZ-o-egONbfNZsbkB-mTm0/edit to find a teacher’s favorites list.
We will also be creating a display in the hallway entitled "The One Where We Say Thank You", and we need your help! Please fill out this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE76_k98dqdZb9iCYUi7cVhebGy288cHwo4U6iSlqsLMv0Vw/viewform) for any Teachers or Staff Members at Ray Crowe Elementary that you would like to recognize. We will print each message out and add them to our display for everyone to see. Please have all messages submitted by Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Please join us in thanking the wonderful staff here at our school, for all that they do on a daily basis for their students.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, proudly recognized by Clark
Pleasant Community Schools, provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to
celebrate the diverse experiences and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders to American society. This month-long celebration, established in 1990 by
President George H. W. Bush, encourages us to honor their resilience, achievements,
and rich cultural heritage.
Here are ways families can commemorate this special month:
- Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander history through books, documentaries, or
online resources.
- Attend local cultural events or virtual celebrations that showcase Asian American and
Pacific Islander traditions, art, and music.
- Try new foods by cooking traditional Asian American and Pacific Islander recipes at
home or dining at local restaurants specializing in these cuisines.
- Share stories, traditions, and experiences from Asian American and Pacific Islander
cultures with family and friends.
- Support local businesses owned by members of Asian American and Pacific Islander
communities.
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate diversity and promote greater
understanding and appreciation for the multicultural tapestry of America.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters
I know the end of the school year is crazy for everyone, but as you attend all the events and programs, remember most of these things are possible because of fundraising efforts and volunteers. In order for us to keep doing all of this, we have to continue to raise funds. What better way to do that then a fun night of dinner and games! Join us for a good time while helping us raise money to continue to support our schools! https://clarkpleasanteducationfoundation.networkforgood.c...
Family Forum!
Join us for an engaging and informative Family Forum designed to shed light on the critical issues of anxiety and depression affecting our youth today. Please note this is the same session that was held in November! This repeat session aims to empower parents, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and tools to recognize the signs of anxiety and/or depression in young people.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation and working together to support the mental health and well-being of our youth. SIGN-UP HERE: https://forms.gle/rb6YRrFYugcEwNfv5
