Sherron Van Camp

YouTube Link:  The Power of Words  The words we say (and how we say them) reveal so much about the kind of people we truly are.  Everyone needs to hear positive talk from parents, teachers, and friends…we never know what they are hearing from others in their lives.  Phrasing is everything~we can choose to be […]

Many middle school aged students have a hard time just being themselves.  At this age, life can be difficult with school, friends, and family.  We encourage all of our students to “Just be You” and enjoy the many changes and events that occur at this time in their lives. YouTube link:  I am Me

    Every decision matters in our lives!  Whether big or small, every time we make a choice, it does affect our lives.  We are encouraging our students, staff, and community to make smart decisions to make our lives better.  Developing healthy minds and bodies helps create positive outcomes. YouTube Link:  http://Every Decision Matters   […]

We are having a great first week at White Oak Middle School!  Students are happy to be back and see their friends and teachers.  While this year’s start has been different from any other, we are still learning, interacting, and making the most of everyday! Attached to this post is the district link to help […]

Information and Resources Wednesday, April 01, 2020 Should I worry about extra screen time for my child right now? While limits are still important, it’s understandable that under these stressful circumstances, kids’ screen media use will likely increase. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggest some ways to help keep media use positive and helpful. Contact […]

As schools across our country are closed to stop the spread of 2019 coronavirus disease, millions of people are being forced to remain at home. During this time, it’s beneficial for parents to consider their child’s needs for structure, education, physical fitness, social contact/communication, and even appropriate leisure time. Hopefully this Youtube video will be […]

Staying positive may be hard when we are somewhat isolated from our friends and family members.  Always remember that you are enough!  Positive thoughts lead to positive actions.  

These slides were shared with me through Region VII service center.  They provide many great ideas of how to deal with the stress and extra time during our time at home. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16J2W0N1vbdI6oDTk3frg9JrgCSau5-fa/view

Craig Dewe Maintaining a positive attitude is critical when you want to achieve anything… or just to improve the quality of your life. Most success literature will talk about the power of positive thinking and how important it is. It’s often easier said than done. In this article, you’ll find 11 tips for maintaining your […]

Tammy Paolino, Cherry Hill Courier-PostPublished 7:00 a.m. ET March 12, 2020 With help from the CDC, we answer some of Google’s most searched questions about the coronavirus crisis. USA TODAY If you have children, you are likely monitoring your email and social networks for potential school closings. Coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, was declared a […]