Atoka Project AWARE

McCall Middle School teachers celebrating Friday Fun Day.

Project AWARE loves partnering and supporting our 21st CCLC after school program!

Today we kicked off YEAR 4 of our 21st CCLC After-School Program at Atoka Elementary, and what an awesome first day it was! 🎉

A huge shoutout to our amazing after-school teachers and staff for their hard work and dedication—this program wouldn’t be possible without you! Thank you for making today such a success. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 😀

We are SO excited about this partnership with OSU Medicine and Atoka Public Schools!

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Our School-Based team was thrilled to visit Atoka Public Schools today and engage with staff and students. We look forward to working closely with your school over the next two years, providing school-based quick care and behavioral health therapy to promote a positive and supportive learning atmosphere.

Atoka Public Schools is pleased to announce that all school supplies will be provided again for the 24/25 school year! Students will need to supply a backpack and gym shoes only! We will also be providing 3 free meals to all students again this year!

Meet & Greet times!

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Hofanti Chokma PAX Tools offers easy, fun and evidence-based strategies for teaching behavior to children in ways that contribute to more positive relationships now and lead to improved functioning in adulthood.

Being a parent or caregiver in today’s world means being able to create an environment of communication that ultimately helps your children thrive, teaching children to respect themselves and those around them and showing them how much you care. These traits are also steeped in Chickasaw culture.

The next workshop is July 16 from 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit Chickasaw.net/GrowWell.

Do you need help paying bills, finding food or getting housing? OHCA has partnered with FindHelp to bring you FindHelp Oklahoma – an online resource connecting you to local support for free or at a reduced cost.

Visit FindHelp.ok.gov to get started today!

🤔 When we talk about the science of hope, what exactly do we mean? Here’s a helpful summary you can reference & share with others! (Content featured in “Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life” by Dr. Chan Helllman & Casey Gwinn)

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Help us SHARE and JOIN us on Wednesday, May 1 to WEAR GREEN and raise awareness together! Share your photos of support using and help us break the stigma surrounding mental health!

AHS Seniors are now certified in TMHFA!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

They are an amazing group of students and we are so proud they are the first of many more students to become TMHFA trained at Atoka Public Schools!

Teen Mental Health First Aid instructs students in how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers.
💚LOOK!
💚ASK!
💚LISTEN!
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💚GET HELP!
💚YOUR FRIENDSHIP MATTERS!

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Families, check out this free event tomorrow at noon! No requirements, all are welcome!

Parents, just a reminder of our Family Engagement Night on Internet Safety tomorrow evening, February 13 from 5:30-7:30! Come join us and feed your family hotdogs while learning from informative sessions that help keep students safe!

Check out this page that provides lots of safety tips on many topics!

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Our guides are available to download for free, empowering your whole school community to keep children safe in the online world. 🙌

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AES FAMILIES:
Come join us this Tuesday night from 5:30-7:30 for a fun and informational evening focused on Internet Safety!

Hotdogs, crafts for students, and learning sessions will fill the evening!

Parents will be able to join quick, informational sessions, to learn about Internet safety including gaming (Roblox, Minecraft and more), your child’s digital footprint (safety and internet crimes), local cell companies (how to set parental controls), and navigating social media!

During National School Counseling Week, we will be highlighting each of our School Counselors and Mental Health Professionals throughout the district!They play a vital role in shaping the future of education by providing essential support services that help students achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and social development. They are so appreciated!🤩

Congratulations to Emalie Jackson for being recognized as the Empowering Educator of the Month for December for AES!
Here are the nominations for Ms. Emalie!

"She is a very kind and patient person. Even on days you can tell she isn't doing her best she is always willing to smile and offer a hug to our students. She is truly one of the strongest women I know and I love that she shares that strength with our students."

"She is a sweetheart!"

"She empowers me everyday with her sweet and caring attitude."

Emalie, you are such a joy to be around! Thank you for everything you do for our students.

Congratulations to Stacey Munoz for being recognized as the 2023 Empowering Educator of the Month for December for MMS!Here are the nominations for Stacey:

"She is the mom of the school"
"She always gives me candy"
"She loves the students and truly cares about all of them"

Stacey, you are so important to our student's lives! Thank you for being you!

Congratulations to Mr. Neal Spencer for being recognized as the Empowering Educator of the Month for December for Atoka High School!

Here are the nominations for Mr. Spencer:

"He is very sweet and caring"
"He is always willing to help us learn"
"Best Teacher"
"He truly cares about us"
"He will take the time to slow down and explain things no matter how many times we need to hear it again"

Mr. Spencer this recognition is well-deserved! Very thankful for you!

Parents-
Come join us at AES next Thursday morning for coffee and great conversations together!