What’s Going On
DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Each month, SPMS PTA is screening a documentary or film that will hopefully inspire, inform, or at the very least ignite conversations. We follow-up each film with an open Q&A with experienced, knowledgeable professionals from our community.
Next up:
He Named Me Malala (click for trailer)– December 9, 5:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, FREE! Please RSVP here. Snacks will be available for purchase.
Previously screened:
99 Coping Skills Poster –Following the screening of ANGST, this poster came to us as something that could be useful in times of stress. Hope it helps you too.
ANGST — screened Wednesday October 17 (SPMS) and 29 (SPHS).
Q&A afterward was with Natasha Prime, MSW School Social Worker, Child Welfare Counselor; Heather Bland, MFT; and Tina Bradley Trujillo, PhD.
Were able to attend ANGST? Want more info? Care to share your thoughts? Click here: Angst Movie Guide & Survey.
Screenagers, Growing up in the Digital Age was Friday, September 14, 2018.
South Pas D.U.D.E.S. partnered with SPMS PTA to present a special screening of Screenagers, Growing Up in the Digital Age, a documentary that examines how constant technological immersion, otherwise know as “screen time,” affects both the pyschological and emotional development of teens. Viewing the struggle on how much, what kind, and what limits to set on technology use from the point of view of children, parents, and professionals.
Visit http://www.screenagersmovie.com to revisit the trailer.
To further your conversation about screen time, check out the Parent Guide:
PRINCIPAL CHAT:
The next Principal Chat is Friday, January 18, 8:15 a.m. Please join us as we talk informally with Mr. Kubela!
- December 7 — CANCELLED
- January 18
- February 15
- March 15
- April 26
- May 17
Mrs. Nelson’s PTA Book Fair was October 22-26:
SPMS Booster Club Sports Program :
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Helpful Information From Past Parent Forums:
PTA Forum on Teens & Stress with presenter Linda Esposito
Resources:
PTA Forum on Common Core Standards
Parent Forum
Is Your Child At Risk for Drugs? What’s a Parent to Do?