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Register for the next Youth Mental Health First Aid (virtual) Training on Wednesday, March 15 & Thursday, March 16. Learn the common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis, and how to connect youth with help!
Call 410.621.6232 or email rabbott@somerset.k12.md.us to register
by the deadline on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
![A flyer with photo of secondary students leaning against a locker and smiling. Text that reads: Mental Health First Aid from National Council of Mental Wellbeing - Youth Mental Health First Aid. WHY YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 6-18. Who Should Know Mental Health First Aid? Teachers School Staff Coaches Parents Youth Group Leaders Adults who work with youth. Register for the next Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: Who: School Staff, Parents, and Community Members When: Wednesday, March 15th, and Thursday, March 16th, 2023 from 4:00-6:15 PM. You must attend both sessions to complete the training. Where: Meeting will be held virtually; link will be sent to attendees How: Call 410.621.6232 or email rabbott@somerset.k12.md.us to register Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 2, 2023; Register early as space is limited to 20 participants. Online pre-work is required before attending the virtual class Stipends are available to school staff with full completion of the training or eligible school staff can earn 1 CPD if Adult Mental Health First Aid is also taken. What the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Covers: Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in this age group. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis. How to connect the youth with help. Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying. Did You Know? 1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental health condition 10.2% of youth will be diagnosed with a substance use disorder in their lifetime Sign up to learn more and how you can help support our youth! References: National Alliance on Mental Illness. (n.d). Kids. https://www/nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-And-Young-Adults/Kids Mental Health First Aid. (2020). Mental Health First Aid USA for adults assisting children and youth. National Council for Mental Wellbeing.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3893727/large_fKw0AurkLFrLGSvV4EWYvA.jpeg)
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Calling all Book Fairies: Woodson Elementary School will hold its Scholastic Book Fair next week, 2/27 - 3/3/23. Promote reading and help a family by participating in the Book Fairy Program. Use the link below to the WES Book Fair to create an account. When asked for the name of the student please use the word "Book" for the first name and "Fairy" for the last name, and enter "Spencer" for the teacher name. Thank you, Book Fairies, for making a child feel included in a very special event at their school!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cartergwoodsonelementary1
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Parents of Washington High School Students: Don't miss the "Finish Strong" Parent-Teacher Conference Night on Monday, March 6, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. This event will have free food, music, community vendors, a bake sale in support of SADD & Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser pre-sale tickets for Prom! #JagNation
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Happening today: SkillsUSA Region 1 Competition at Somerset County Technical High School. CTE students are performing skills competitions in automotive service technology, and electrical construction wiring. Good luck to all!
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Join us at the 10th Annual Pathways to Success Night at Wor-Wic Community College on 2/23/23 from 5:30-7:30pm. Visit with colleges, local employers, military recruiters, adult agencies and community rehabilitation providers.
Register: http://bit.ly/40Wy043
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Happy President's Day! Schools and Offices are closed in observance of the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday February 21, 2023.
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SCPS is asking for community input on the 2023-2024 academic calendar.
To view our calendar drafts and take the online survey by February 20, 2023, please visit https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/apps/news/article/1712011
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As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed in observance of President's Day on Monday, February 20, 2023.
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Join us at the 10th Annual Pathways to Success Night at Wor-Wic Community College on 2/23/23 from 5:30-7:30pm. Visit with colleges, local employers, military recruiters, adult agencies and community rehabilitation providers.
Register: http://bit.ly/40Wy043
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SCPS is asking for community input on the 2023-2024 academic calendar.
To view our calendar drafts and take the online survey by February 20, 2023, please visit https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/apps/news/article/1712011
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Join us at the 10th Annual Pathways to Success Night at Wor-Wic Community College on 2/23/23 from 5:30-7:30pm. Visit with colleges, local employers, military recruiters, adult agencies and community rehabilitation providers.
Register:
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SCPS is asking for community input on the 2023-2024 academic calendar.
To view our calendar drafts and take the online survey, please visit https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/apps/news/article/1712011
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Due to fog in the area this morning, Somerset County Public Schools will open 2 hours late today, Monday, February 6, 2023. Essential & FNS staff should report on time or when it is safe to do so.
Please drive safely!
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Community partner, First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) recently presented Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) with a $10,000 donation to support the Student Services Department! We appreciate #FFFCU for supporting student achievement at #TeamSCPS!
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Attention, Washington Academy & High School Families:
Earlier today, WAHS administration received a threat to student and staff safety. As with all safety concerns, we take reports of this nature very seriously and worked closely with our law enforcement partners as they investigated this report. The source of the threat has been identified and is in the custody of law enforcement.
At this time, families should be assured that law enforcement has deemed this threat non-credible, but for the safety of all students and staff, Washington High School will begin dismissing at 9:35 a.m. for law enforcement to conduct a thorough search of the building and school grounds. Buses will pick up students in the main bus loop, and parents are to pick up students from the student parking lot. If you have any specific concerns or questions in relation to this message, please reach out to school administration at 410-651-0480 when the school reopens tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding, and for your continued trust and partnership.
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SCPS is asking for community input on the 2023-2024 academic calendar.
To view our calendar drafts and take the online survey, please visit https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/apps/news/article/1712011
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SCPS is asking for community input on the 2023-2024 academic calendar.
To view our calendar drafts and take the online survey, please visit https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/apps/news/article/1712011
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We are hiring! Join us at the Education Recruitment Fair on February 4, 2023 at the OC Convention Center. We encourage participants to pre-register at www.apllc.com.
For more info, contact Academic Partnerships LLC at 302-436-0254 or recruiters@apllc.org.
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Reminder: students do not report on Friday, January 27, 2023 as SCPS changes semesters. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, January 30 for the start of the 2nd semester!
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The Somerset County Local Management Board is requesting input for the strategic plan for the 2024 fiscal year funding cycle. The plan focus areas include Youth Health, Youth Education, and Community Safety in Somerset County. Somerset County residents over age 18 and service providers are encouraged to respond to the survey at the link below.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFPBLVB
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