Tyrone Area School District

Congratulations Tyrone Golden Eagles!!!!!

The Tyrone Area School District has current openings for a maintenance technician and custodians. Review the specifics for these jobs on our website. https://www.tyrone.k12.pa.us/Page/403

Good Luck to the Tyrone Golden Eagles as they take on Oley Valley Thursday at 1:30 pm at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in the PIAA State Championship. Tickets are available online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx

Paper logs can also be printed from our website.

The Tyrone Area School District currently has openings in the following positions: Technology Education Teacher, Long Term Middle School Physical Education Teacher Substitute, and Middle School Math Teacher. Review the specifics for these jobs on our website.

January is School Board Recognition Month. Take the time to recognize a TASD Board Member for their time and commitment to Tyrone Area School District students and the role they play in creating an environment where our students can soar forward to explore, challenge and succeed.

Winter Sports Update: Winter sports practices will resume today, January 4th. Competitions will start January 8th. Updated weekly schedules will be sent to coaches and posted on the Eagle Eye and school social media pages. Spectator Information: (all subject to change)... HOME Basketball and Wrestling Events: Two spectators will be permitted for each roster player. Spectators will have temperature checks upon entering the building. Spectators will sit in the bleachers opposite of the competitors. Spectators must wear a mask and maintain social distancing at all times. There will be no spectators permitted for swimming meets. AWAY events will vary based on the opposing school.

In light of the recent loss of one of our former students, the Tyrone Area School District counselors will be available at the high school this week in person and via Zoom for any students who would like to process this loss. Counselors will be available from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm daily. Please enter the high school main office to meet in person or email one of the counselors to meet virtually. No appointment necessary. Counselors can be reached at (814) 684-4240 or at the... following email addresses: Mrs. Johannides [email protected] Mrs. Rivera [email protected] Mrs. Campbell [email protected] Mr. Kimberlin [email protected] Mrs. Eaken [email protected] Mrs. Gertz [email protected]

Social and Emotional Learning at Home! With the holiday break and the changes in phases students have been spending more time at home. Being aware of your child’s social and emotional needs is just as important as their schoolwork. I wanted to provide families with some information, resources, and tools to help support their child even when they are not in school.... Techniques you can use at home! Starfish Breathing -Have your student spread out fingers on one hand. This will be our Starfish hand! -Place the index finger of their other hand onto the base of the thumb of the Starfish hand. -Begin slowly tracing fingers starting with the thumb. As they go up the finger breathe in and as they go down their finger breathe out. Breathing techniques help to regulate the mind and body. It also provides a brief break for students who can become overwhelmed with emotion. Reminding students to take a breath before reacting can help with emotion regulation. Mindfulness 5-4-3-2-1 Have kids look around the room and identify 5 things they can see, 4 things they can touch, three things they can hear, 2 things they can smell, and 1 thing they can taste. This mindfulness technique can be used as a grounding exercise when kids need help managing big emotions. This technique can work well if your student is already upset and needs help regulating their emotions. Journal Writing -Setting a timer and having your student write for 5-10 minutes can help them express feelings and thoughts. You can also encourage your student to discuss their thoughts afterwards if they would like to share. -You can also provide open-ended prompts: What are some things that make you feel mad? Sad? Happy? -Describe a time and situation you needed help. What is something you are good at? Something you want to get better at? -What are some goals you have in school or at home? Write about a time you disagreed with a friend. How did you handle it? -What are some qualities that you want in a friend? How would you describe a good friend? - Write about a time you had a conflict. How did you feel? How did you resolve it? What is something you have done this year that you are proud of? The Power of YET -If your student becomes frustrated or discouraged. Try reassuring and encouraging them by adding in the word yet -Example: If your student says, I don’t know how to do this math problem try adding the word yet to the end of their sentence. -Adding the word yet encourages a growth mindset and reassures your student that our brains get stronger by trying new and challenging things!