In order to best meet the emotional and behavioral needs of our students, MOT Charter is pleased to have a full time School Psychologist as well as a Wellness Coordinator on staff.  Ms. Feeny, School Psychologist, and Mrs. Conley, Wellness Coordinator, work together to enhance our instructional program through whole classroom, small group and individual activities focusing on the topics of positive self-concepts and the development of social skills. 

Ms. Feeny and Mrs. Conley also assist students, teachers and parents with normal developmental concerns that all children experience.

Puberty Workshop for 5th/6th Graders:

This year's Puberty Workshop, presented by Children and Families First, will be held on March 11, 12, 18 and 19.  Parents and students are expected to attend all four evening sessions.  Registration information will be sent out to parents/guardians in late January or early February.  A minimum of 12 students are needed to hold the course, and it fills up quickly! 

Please contact Tina Conley if you have questions regarding this presentation.  

BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCES 

Getting ready for back to school can be an exciting and emotional time.  Its sometimes hard to balance looking forward to seeing old friends, making new ones, and getting back into the school routine, with letting go of the carefree days of summer, getting back on a schedule, and putting our minds back on working.  Whether your student is entering kindergarten, making the move from elementary school to middle school, or somewhere in between, we hope that the information below will help you and your children make the transistion back to school a smooth milestone. 

• Helping Children Transition Into Kindergarten
• Transitioning from Elementary School to Middle School
• Back to School Transitions

Below are other helpful materials that may be of interest to you: 

Cyberbullying

Stress In Children

Play: Your Child's Key to Learning

Building Resilience In Your Child