Self Care Calendar

Good morning PPS and Hello February 2023!

February comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year.  After a busy start to the year, it’s time for us to focus and clean up our body and mind.

Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration and anger, increase happiness, improve energy, and more.  The Self-Care Calendar is meant to provide ideas and affirmations for those who need that little extra reminder to show a little love for themselves each day.

Mantra for February: I am becoming. I am becoming the person I want to be. Each day, I work to make myself more of the person I want to be.

For more ideas on how you can better support yourself and others, please reach out to Ms. Laurel Olson, Supervisor of Student Support Services, at lolson@paterson.k12.nj.us or ext. 10694.

The Crisis Intervention Manual along with crisis forms and crisis resources are available on the Student Assistance and Guidance Department webpages.

Together with you, Paterson Public Schools is committed to developing curricula that meets the needs of all students. To do that, we need your feedback. Please fill out the survey to be a part of this important process that will increase your students’ understandings and improve their academic outcomes.

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