Parent/Guardian Education
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Teen Truth Summary
It was great seeing those of you that came to our JC Pohl parent night. Lots of questions were answered and we got to participate in some of the same exercises that the students experienced during the assembly the next day. Our PTSA was privileged to partner with the school administration to bring the assembly, student leadership summit and staff training to Jackson. The biggest challenge we faced was the time constraints of trying to get all the students into the gym in time so some of the student videos the JC had to share didn’t get shown. Some students were uncomfortable with the truths that JC was trying to get them to examine about bullying and others were able to talk with staff afterwards about things they had been experiencing. During the leadership summit, students were asked to identify issues that they are facing and then come up with a possible action plan to address the issues. Take a look at the list that was drawn up in the image adjacent to this.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The JHS PTSA invited parents/guardians of JHS students to attend this important evening event, TEEN TRUTH: Parents' Night Program on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
This event was FREE to attend.
This valuable program provides parents with an inside look into the pressures that teens are facing and teaches adults how important it is to make a concerted effort to foster a loving secure relationship with their child.
• Parents will get an overview of TEEN TRUTH’s school assembly*
• Real life examples of how disconnected students can overcome harmful coping strategies
• Insight into the importance of creating an active/connected lifestyle for their teen
• Inspirational examples of how connected students can change a school community
* On Wednesday, February 12 JHS PTSA hosted a TEEN TRUTH: School Assembly for JHS students. This assembly uses engaging storytelling, real - world examples, and audience participation to teach students how to identify different forms of social - emotional pressures. TEEN TRUTH motivates students to be the difference on campus and in life.
Thank you for your support in helping the JHS PTSA to bring high quality programs to our community.
The JHS PTSA invited parents/guardians of JHS students to attend this important evening event, TEEN TRUTH: Parents' Night Program on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
This event was FREE to attend.
This valuable program provides parents with an inside look into the pressures that teens are facing and teaches adults how important it is to make a concerted effort to foster a loving secure relationship with their child.
• Parents will get an overview of TEEN TRUTH’s school assembly*
• Real life examples of how disconnected students can overcome harmful coping strategies
• Insight into the importance of creating an active/connected lifestyle for their teen
• Inspirational examples of how connected students can change a school community
* On Wednesday, February 12 JHS PTSA hosted a TEEN TRUTH: School Assembly for JHS students. This assembly uses engaging storytelling, real - world examples, and audience participation to teach students how to identify different forms of social - emotional pressures. TEEN TRUTH motivates students to be the difference on campus and in life.
Thank you for your support in helping the JHS PTSA to bring high quality programs to our community.
Jackson parents and guardians were surveyed to discover what topics they would like to learn the most about. To address the needs identified, JHS PTSA will organize speakers on the following topics: Preventing Teen Suicide, and College Prep 101: ACT/SAT Prep, College Applications and Financial Aid. Dates for these events will be announced here and in the Wolf Tracks newsletter. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact our PTSA President.
Upcoming Opportunities
Past events & Information
ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
We had a great turnout at the JHS PTSA event on Monday night. Thank you for coming to watch the film Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety. Anxiety affects our students in many different ways and hopefully you found the film to be a positive and powerful message for students, families, and staff. Let's continue the discussion, share resources and find ways to help.
If you or someone you know is feeling anxiety it's important to tell a family member, friend, teacher or counselor. Reach out to someone who can help, and in an emergency call 911, or text the Crisis text line 741741.
Click the link for Tool and Resources available on the angstmovie.com website (common questions, helpful website, articles, books, and more): https://angstmovie.com/resources/
Handouts from the event - click individual links for documents:
Monday, April 29 at HM Jackson HS Commons from 6:30-8:30pm
FREE EVENT
This event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film followed by an informative panel discussion.
-- IndieFlix, a leading independent online streaming platform, along with its non-profit arm, the IndieFlix Foundation, is sparking a global conversation about anxiety through screenings of its brand-new documentary, “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”.
On Monday, April 29, Jackson HS PTSA will hold a special screening of the documentary at Jackson High School to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and experts. The event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative panel discussion.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenge in the U.S., impacting 54 percent of females and 46 percent of males, with age seven being the median age of onset, according to the World Health Organization. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, only one-third of those suffering receive treatment. Everyone involved in the development of “Angst” has a personal experience with anxiety – from the producers to the interviewees.
We had a great turnout at the JHS PTSA event on Monday night. Thank you for coming to watch the film Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety. Anxiety affects our students in many different ways and hopefully you found the film to be a positive and powerful message for students, families, and staff. Let's continue the discussion, share resources and find ways to help.
If you or someone you know is feeling anxiety it's important to tell a family member, friend, teacher or counselor. Reach out to someone who can help, and in an emergency call 911, or text the Crisis text line 741741.
Click the link for Tool and Resources available on the angstmovie.com website (common questions, helpful website, articles, books, and more): https://angstmovie.com/resources/
Handouts from the event - click individual links for documents:
- Screening Tip Sheet Handout:
- Depression in Children and Adolescents Fact Sheet
- WHAT RESEARCH TELLS US ABOUT SUICIDE
- Snohomish Health District - Healthy Youth Survey, Depression and Suicide
Monday, April 29 at HM Jackson HS Commons from 6:30-8:30pm
FREE EVENT
This event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film followed by an informative panel discussion.
-- IndieFlix, a leading independent online streaming platform, along with its non-profit arm, the IndieFlix Foundation, is sparking a global conversation about anxiety through screenings of its brand-new documentary, “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”.
On Monday, April 29, Jackson HS PTSA will hold a special screening of the documentary at Jackson High School to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and experts. The event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative panel discussion.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenge in the U.S., impacting 54 percent of females and 46 percent of males, with age seven being the median age of onset, according to the World Health Organization. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, only one-third of those suffering receive treatment. Everyone involved in the development of “Angst” has a personal experience with anxiety – from the producers to the interviewees.
NAVIANCE CLINIC FOR JUNIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
QPR
On November 13, community members attended an informative QPR Gatekeeper Training session. Thank you to Wendy Burchill, certified QPR instructor with the Snohomish Health District, for leading the group with this important information. And thank you to JHS for bring this training session to our school and community.
QPR consists of these three skills:
Question … a person about suicide
Persuade … someone to get help, and
Refer … someone to the appropriate resource
Visit www.imhurting.org and use the chat line for help, find links to resources and also suggestions for helpful apps.
QPR consists of these three skills:
Question … a person about suicide
Persuade … someone to get help, and
Refer … someone to the appropriate resource
Visit www.imhurting.org and use the chat line for help, find links to resources and also suggestions for helpful apps.
"ImHurting Crisis Chat is a service offered through Volunteers of America Western Washington in the North Puget Sound region. Our mission is to help people by providing line emotional support during times of crisis. Everyone is welcome to talk about what's causing them to feel pain. Our Crisis Counselors will listen to you without judgment, and hep you feel cared about and safe."
SCREENAGERS
We had a great turnout for the showing of Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age. This documentary reviewed the struggles of technology, social media, video games, and academics and also shared solutions on how to help our kids navigate the digital world. Thanks to the partnership between Jackson HS PTSA, Gateway PTSA, and Heatherwood PTA, this film was available to our communities free of charge. This event helps us to reach our goal this year of holding two parent education opportunities. Thank you for attending.
A Parent Guide handout was distributed at the event. Included are topics and questions to help guide family discussion on technology uses. Click HERE to access the Parent Guide.
“TechTalkTuesdays” is a great resource through Screenagers with weekly topics to help you manage and decrease struggles around screen time. Click HERE to sign up to read the weekly articles and sign up for the TTT Blog
For more information visit https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
Film trailer: https://youtu.be/LQx2X0BXgZg
A Parent Guide handout was distributed at the event. Included are topics and questions to help guide family discussion on technology uses. Click HERE to access the Parent Guide.
“TechTalkTuesdays” is a great resource through Screenagers with weekly topics to help you manage and decrease struggles around screen time. Click HERE to sign up to read the weekly articles and sign up for the TTT Blog
For more information visit https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
Film trailer: https://youtu.be/LQx2X0BXgZg
e-cigarettes
Get the facts about electronic cigarettes, their health effects and the risks of using e-cigarettes.
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/index.htm
LEARN MORE about the risks of e-cigarettes for youth and access tips for talking to youth at: English: https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/resources.html
Spanish: https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/resources.html#recursos-espanol
Click to read:
English: Parent Tip Sheet
Spanish: Parent Tip Sheet / Hoja de consejos para padres