November 6th Edition

AWSA Update

The Role of Communications in Building Parent-Teacher Relationships

Most parents see their children daily. Most teachers see their students daily. And yet, parents and teachers rarely see each other at all. Both have a thorough understanding of each student. They know the students’ interests, strengths, weaknesses and behavioral patterns. Parents and teachers hold valuable insights that can take a child’s learning and development to new heights. The trick is deciding who will break the ice first. Read more here.

Youth Mental Health and School Administration

The school nurse is often a student’s first point of contact when they need help. Since physical and mental health are deeply intertwined, school nurses are attuned to what could be underlying indicators of a mental health issue (e.g. recurring stomachaches may be anxiety). Yet only 25% of Wisconsin schools have a full-time school nurse, and on average, a school nurse is tasked with supporting nearly 1,500 students. The Wisconsin State Office of Children's Mental Health (OCMH) developed this fact sheet summarizing the critical role school nurses play in addressing youth mental health.

Registration is Open for Upcoming AWSA Conferences

• SLATE: December 9-11, 2024, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells Learn more here. (Please note the room block expires 11/8/24.)

• Associate Principals Convention: January 29-31, 2025, Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake Learn more here.

• Middle & High School Principals Convention: February 5-7, 2025, Hilton City Center, Milwaukee. Learn more here.