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Wishing those who celebrate a blessed and joyous Eid al-Fitr!

Do we have a team member joining us? Yes we do!

Meet Alex! Swipe through and get to know a little about her.

Summer Rising 2023 is that you?

The program will be from July 5th to August 11th, and we can wait for the fun to begin!

The application will be available Monday, April 17 thru May 1! Just click the link tree link in our bio! 😎

For any additional information, please visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer/grades-k-8

hought we were done with the Meet the Team posts? Check again 😎.

Meet Ariel! She’s also a Group Leader here at Child Center 185!

Take a read and slide to the left 😁.

We have a new team member, YAY! We have a new team member, YAY! 🥳

It's been a while since we posted a meet the team post, but we're excited for you to meet our Group Leader, Ricky 😁.

Slide through and give him a warm welcome!

We are on the lookout for people who can make an impact!
Apply to be the at JHS 185 After-School program 👉 [email protected]

Our location is IS 185 Edward Bleecker Middle School.

We’re so excited for our End of Year happening on Monday!!

We hope you can join in on the fun, laugher, lots of carnival food and games!

Hope to see you there 😊

May is !

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary” - Fred Rogers.

Remember:

• Make sure to giving yourself grace
• It is okay to NOT to be okay
• You matter
• It is OKAY to ask for help. We all need help at times

Here’s a link for NYC wellness page: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/olr/wellness/wellness-mentalhealth.page

Summer Rising 2022 is moving full steam ahead!

The program will be from July 5th - August 12th and we can wait for the fun to begin!

The application will be available Monday, April 25!

For any additional information please visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer/grades-k-8

Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day!

We’re here to tell you that:

1. It's okay to be kind to yourself

2. Remember that while social media might portray a different story, it's okay to not be okay

Here are some coping skills to help you when you do not feel okay:

• Deep breathing
• Picture yourself in your happy place
• Move your body
• Draw, write it out, play video games
• Spend time with friends
• Get some fresh air and sunshine

Coping skills help you:

• Express your feelings in constructive ways

• A positive outlet for you to process emotions

• Develop skills to resolve conflict

Swipe for a few more tips and it’s okay to feel not okay 😊

"They tried to bury us. They did not know we were seeds" - Mexican Proverb

Today marks the beginning of National Women's History Month!

Honor the women who persisted, broke down barriers and shattered glass ceilings, big or small, to create a better place we live in.

Celebrate the women in your life a little bit more this month.