P.S. 127 The McKinley Park School

P.S. 127 Respect For All Liaison

Stefanie Meola

School Counselor 

(718)833-2323, extension 3091

• October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Stop the DRAMA, End the Hate, & Stomp Out Bullying! On 10/20 wear BLUE to show support for Bullying Prevention.  On 10/27, wear a tie to show we are TIED TOGETHER WITH KINDENSS!
•  Socktober - We will be collecting new socks everyday during the month of October for the Homeless
• We are here for you!  We are here to help! Together, we can support those affected by mental illness and guide them to appropriate resources in order to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Whether your child is learning online or in-person, our Mental Health Matters tools and resources will support each student and family while strengthening their social and emotional well-being.  Please consider using, our remote-friendly Mental Health checklist that is attached. It offers 20 activities that are easy to do while at home to take care of your Mental Health! Here are mental health links for you and your family to explore.
  • MentalHealthandSuicidePreventionResources
  • NYprojecthope
  • Press Pause
  • Your Mental Health Matters! We challenge you to as many activities as you can for YOU! Have fun and smile big knowing that you are becoming the best version of YOU!  Parent Letter - Your Mental Health Matters.docx  20 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health - Chart 1 1.docx 

• Internet Safety 2020 
• RULER- The Six Steps of the Moment
  • Something happens: We realize a trigger has set off an emotional response
  • Sense:  We recognize the shifts in our thoughts, body and behavior.
  • Stop:  We catch ourselves and focus on our breath to avoid being swept up by our emotions.
  • See your best self:  We activate an image of our "best self" to change our mindset.
  • Strategize : We choose an effective emotion regulation strategy.
  • Succeed: We respond effectively.