Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center

What can we do when it feels like the world is weighing on us? For starters, we can find a support system, set boundaries with technology, get involved in advocacy, and learn healthy coping skills! Find more tools get you started here: mhanational.org/may #WhereToStart

Best Wishes! CPELC Director, Kristin Parisi, got a surprise sendoff from her students and staff Wednesday. These pre-schoolers rehearsed and performed a song and dance for the departing principal. Mrs. Parisi has accepted a position closer to her home.

Tot Park!

Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center was proud to announce that Ms. Patty Brown was the recipient of the Indiana Early Childhood Hoosier Educator Award for Preschool and Early Elementary Teachers. This award is presented to an educator whose exemplary practices embody the practical application of Indiana AEYC (Association for the Education of Young Child) standards and who shares those methods with others. This prestigious award is presented annually during the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Child's (INAEYC) annual conference. Ms. Patty has been a teacher at CPELC for 3 years, joining the staff as an instructional assistant and then obtaining her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Mrs. Parisi, Director of CPELC, was honored to present Ms. Patty with a certificate from the CPCSC Board and Administration at the school board meeting on May 20th. During this presentation, she described Ms. Patty as, "an incredibly kind, compassionate, and responsive teacher who works tirelessly for all children in her classroom and our school. We are so lucky to have Ms. Patty as one of our teacher leaders."

What can we do when it feels like the world is weighing on us? For starters, we can find a support system, set boundaries with technology, get involved in advocacy, and learn healthy coping skills! Find more tools get you started here: mhanational.org/may #WhereToStart

Current events, loneliness, technology, and social drivers are the top four things affecting everyone’s mental health today. This #MentalHealthMonth, we encourage you to check out MHA’s free mental health resources to help you improve your mental health. Learn more at mhanational.org/may #WhereToStart

THE MAY 21ST PARENT UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation The Parent University scheduled for May 21, 2024, has been cancelled.

While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know #WhereToStart when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Learn more with Mental Health America’s #MentalHealthMonth resources: mhanational.org/may

CPCSC EMPLOYEES... Thank you! You are amazing and your generosity was recognized and awarded yesterday by the United Way of Johnson County. How awesome that OVER 50% of Clark Pleasant School Corporation Employees were contributors to the 2023 United Way Charitable Campaign!? It's incredible to have that kind of participation and you all made that happen! Looking forward to the 2024 Campaign.

What’s your favorite greeting for your child when they get home from school or when you are back from work? ✔️ I love you! ✔️ Did you have a fun day learning? Or ✔️ I’m so happy to see you! Consistent and reassuring interactions positively impact a child’s mental health. Learn more about how to support them at all ages and stages. samhsa.gov/families/parent-caregiver-resources #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

We all likely know someone who has experienced mental illness. Yet there are still many harmful attitudes that fuel stigma and make it harder to reach out for help. Take the following quiz and test your #mentalhealth knowledge: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/quiz/index.htm

To all the moms and mother figures in our lives: Happy Mother’s Day! For all you do to support others, we hope you have the support you need. FindSupport.gov #MHAM2024 #SelfCare

Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center FIELD DAY!!!

In-person talks promote healthy mental development. This Mental Health Awareness Month, talk to your children and teens about mental health. Need help getting started? samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/parents-and-caregivers #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Family Forum! Join us for an engaging and informative Family Forum designed to shed light on the critical issues of anxiety and depression affecting our youth today. Please note this is the same session that was held in November! This repeat session aims to empower parents, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and tools to recognize the signs of anxiety and/or depression in young people. We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation and working together to support the mental health and well-being of our youth. SIGN-UP HERE: https://forms.gle/rb6YRrFYugcEwNfv5

Here are 5 things you can do for your #mentalhealth this week: 1. Make a list of 5 things you’re grateful for today. 2. Practice positive affirmations. 3. Start a conversation about mental health. 4. Stay hydrated! 5. Take a break from screens. #MentalHealthMonth #WhereToStart

School Lunch Hero Day! Huge shoutout to our CPCSC Food Service team on School Lunch Hero Day!! The wonderful food service teams throughout our district work tirelessly to nourish our students every single day. They are AWESOME and deeply appreciated! Thank you to everyone who spoiled the cafeteria teams today with treats, awesome pictures colored by students, and just by saying thank you! THANK YOU CPCSC FOOD SERVICE TEAM!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, proudly recognized by Clark Pleasant Community Schools, provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to celebrate the diverse experiences and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American society. This month-long celebration, established in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush, encourages us to honor their resilience, achievements, and rich cultural heritage. Here are ways families can commemorate this special month: - Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander history through books, documentaries, or online resources. - Attend local cultural events or virtual celebrations that showcase Asian American and Pacific Islander traditions, art, and music. - Try new foods by cooking traditional Asian American and Pacific Islander recipes at home or dining at local restaurants specializing in these cuisines. - Share stories, traditions, and experiences from Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures with family and friends. - Support local businesses owned by members of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate diversity and promote greater understanding and appreciation for the multicultural tapestry of America.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Family Forum! Join us for an engaging and informative Family Forum designed to shed light on the critical issues of anxiety and depression affecting our youth today. Please note this is the same session that was held in November! This repeat session aims to empower parents, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and tools to recognize the signs of anxiety and/or depression in young people. We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation and working together to support the mental health and well-being of our youth. SIGN-UP HERE: https://forms.gle/rb6YRrFYugcEwNfv5