Category Archives: school phobias

Bloomfield SEPAC 8:07 pm on November 5, 2019  

Bloomfield SEPAC Meeting- is Wed. Nov. 13, 2019, from 6-8 P.M. at BHS. TOPIC- SOCIAL AWARENESS FOR STUDENTS

Our next Meeting  (Nov. 13, at BHS, from 6-8 P.M.) is not  aimed at only Special Ed Students. Any student or parent may benefit from this very helpful and informative Forum. So please spread the word among your friends and school families.  You will have the opportunity to ask your questions of our Presenters following their talks.

Our topics will be overview of Suite 360 and the Wingman initiative.

Assistant Superintendent of Bloomfield Schools, Joseph Fleres, will give a presentation about Suite 360.

“Suite360 provides students with information and techniques to support self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships skills, and responsible decision-making. In addition, the program addresses specific topics such as cyberbullying, academic success, substance abuse and many other challenges students and communities face. Finally, the program provides behavior intervention support for students who experience common conduct issues.”

Bloomfield Schools Supervisor of Guidance, K-8, Michael Bruno, will give a presentation about The Wingman Program.

The Wingman Initiative-  “Wingman is a unique youth leadership program from Dylan’s Wings of Change that develops social and emotional skills through team bonding and trust building activities. Wingman inspires children to be more empathetic, courageous and inclusive young leaders. The Wingman program is being used in schools, dance studios, running clubs, summer camps and after school programs to promote accepting and inclusive environments around the world.

We look forward to seeing you on what is bound to be a most informative evening.

 – Your Bloomfield SEPAC Team Members

Bloomfield SEPAC 6:45 pm on November 2, 2017  

Bloomfield SEPAC ANTI-BULLYING Meeting. 11-08 at BHS from 6-8 P.M.

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Any child can be bullied. This problem is real and urgent; which is why we have devoted our entire Bloomfield SEPAC Meeting on Nov. 8, to the topic of ANTI-BULLYING. Learn Bloomfield Schools Policies and Protocols about the steps to prevent bullying, what steps to take if your child is being bullied and most importantly learn the warning signs that may alert you that your child has been or is being bullied and then,  learn how to help deal with it.

Don’t miss this important meeting, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at Bloomfield High School from 6-8. PM.  

 

Bloomfield SEPAC 8:04 pm on May 11, 2017  

Bloomfield SEPAC Meeting – May 17, 2017, at The Early Childhood Center at Forest Glen School.

Our next Bloomfield SEPAC Meeting is set for Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at The Early Childhood Center at Forest Glen School from 7 – 9 P.M.

Our special guest will be Dr. Ellen Platt, a renowned Child Psychiatrist who will speak about such topics as helping Parents to deal with Anxiety and School Avoidance with Pre-School through  Elementary School Students. She will also hold a Question & Answer Session for our Parents

Dr. Platt held a very informative Forum for parents of our school Teens in January and she has graciously agreed to return to do the same for the parents of our younger age students at our May 17th Meeting.

The Early Childhood center at Forest Glen is located at 280 Davey Street, Bloomfield, N.J.  Davey Street is off Belleville Avenue, in Bloomfield.  After you turn onto Davey Street, just follow the winding road to the end and you will be in the School Parking Lot.

All are welcome. Please bring a friend and a question or two that you would like the Doctor to address.

Bloomfield SEPAC 8:54 pm on February 7, 2017  

Student Anxiety – Depression – Stress Forums. Matched For Your Child’s Age/Grade Level. March 1st or March 15th

Stress – Fear – Anxiety – School Avoidance – Depression

“I Don’t Want To Go To School”

If any of these words have become part of your child’s vocabulary please join:

Dr. Ellen Platt for some help!

There will be 2 Sessions – based on Age/Grade. All Parents of All Students are welcome.

Bloomfield Special Services Department &  Bloomfield SEPAC Present:

For Parents of Middle School/High School

Wednesday March 1st 7-9 PM –  Students at

The Bloomfield Board of Education Administration Building – 2nd Floor, Conference Room

 AND

For  Parents of PreK/Elementary Students

Wednesday March 15th,  7-9 PM  at  Fairview Elementary School.

Dr. Ellen Platt will be joining us both evenings to talk about these concerns for all age groups. Bring your concerns, bring your questions and let’s talk! The agenda isn’t pre-planned, but will take the course the parents need!

Dr. Ellen M. Platt is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist practicing in Cedar Grove, NJ. Dr. Platt consults with many school districts in addition to her private practice. She also provides workshops focusing on Child and Adolescent problems from a clinical perspective as they relate to everyday life stresses.

Bloomfield SEPAC 9:28 am on February 19, 2016  

“Who Here Has Anxiety?” There will be an Open Forum 02-24-16 at BHS.

Who here has some anxiety? I sure do at times.  Or perhaps your student has anxiety? It is a common thing that most people deal with on one level or another. 

Dr. Ellen Platt will be taking your questions about anxiety, stress, depression, school phobias etc. at an important and helpful Open Forum on this coming Wednesday, February 24, 2016, from 7 – 9 P.M. at BHS. The Open Forum will be hosted in the BHS Teachers Cafeteria.