NDE Coordinated Student Support Services

Need help supporting mental health in the remaining days of May? Check out this resources from Mental Health America.

MHM 2024 Poster Calendar.pdf

You are not alone. It is normal to feel stressed or anxious from managing our responsibilities and what that life throws at us. We become stronger when we connect with our family, friends, and neighbors. Reminding ourselves what and who we are grateful for is a way to improve our emotional well-being and stay positive in the face of any emotions we feel.
Self-care activities, https://www.waterford.org/education/teacher-self-care-activities/

Working in a school is challenging, and nobody can do it all. It’s OK to spend time doing something that re-energizes you. For more information, visit:
Resources: https://bit.ly/3VnEatP

You’re being pulled in many directions this time of year, working to meet the needs of both your students and the staff in your building can sometimes feel overwhelming. Nobody can do it all! It’s OK to spend time doing something that re-energizes you. Even disconnecting for 5-10 minutes can help.
Hear from educators in the field about how to maintain a resilient perspective
https://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/podcast

During the end of the school year it’s normal to feel stressed because of our responsibilities and other life events. We can become stronger thanks to the support from the people around us. Reminding ourselves of what & who we are grateful for helps improve our well-being and reminds us that we're not alone.

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No matter what you’re going through, whether you’re celebrating a milestone or having a difficult time, your community is there for you. Through all of life’s ups and downs, staying connected to your support system can help improve your well-being and positivity.

It may not feel like it all the time, but your work as a teacher is making a difference in people's lives, including your students. Everyone has limits, so be kind to yourself – you are trying your best even when you are not feeling your best.
• Take time to be mindful, a practice that we know helps to promote calm and relaxed spaces we need to refill our cup.
https://youtu.be/D83VV18Lc5s?si=72roeXnB5Gzm9lX2

Working in a school is not easy, but you are making a difference in people's lives. Everyone has limits, so be kind to yourself.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GjskbtboZo96SzJvndwqaGfBj8c5C18S/view?usp=sharing
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An exciting development occurred on Monday when Gov. Jim Pillen announced the reversal of his previous decision and said that Nebraska will now participate in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program, which provides food access assistance for qualifying families of school-aged children during summer months. https://www.cfra.org/news-release/center-pleased-learn-nebraska-will-provide-summer-ebt-children?emci=e9e110e7-dfcc-ee11-85f9-002248223794&emdi=8318874b-f7cc-ee11-85f9-002248223794&ceid=5794705
This is excellent news for families with children who receive free or reduced lunches during the school year. The state’s participation ensures children’s access to food does not end when school is out, putting them in a better position to learn and grow.

Join us in sharing how we can more effectively grow the Nebraska Farm to School Network across the state. Nebraska State Education Association Nebraska Step Up to Quality, Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska, Nebraska Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Join a meeting in your area by registering here: https://forms.gle/avYs9iB9jrYkaYwj8