Survival Guide to CLMS

Welcome to Clark Lane Middle School where you grow and learn to Reflect, Respect, and Respond!

Home of the Clark Lane Cougars

Created By: Sean

Get to Know Clark Lane

Marquis Aidan

Main office location (Mr. Sachs)

Carlos

Health Room location

Angelo

Guidance office location

Zoie

School Social Worker office location

Trevor

School Psychologist office locations

Dametri

Mrs. Moore’s office location Cafetorium location Field House/Gym locations Library/Media Center

2015-2016

References: Kuypers, Leah M. The Zones of Regulation. San Jose: Think Social Publishing, Inc., 2011.

Special Thanks: Mrs. Shine

Get Connected at CLMS Afterschool Activities Swimming Club Volleyball

Peace Club Wrestling Unified Basketball

Pet Club Gardening Club

Comic Book Club Running

Boys/Girls Basketball

Ping Pong

Use positive communication

Sewing Club

Drama Club 

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Don’t be afraid to ask for help from teachers or peers

Lego Club

Use manners Tone of voice-calm, friendly, respectful Non-offensive Respect

Rubik’s Cube Club

Art Club

Cross Country

Math Club

Know Your Zones Blue zone – sad, tired, energy level is down Green zone – energy is just right.

You’re happy, Focused, Calm, and you feel normal inside.

Yellow zone – You’re a little hyper. A little more touchy and fidgety. Energy level is a little higher than normal.

Red zone – You feel like you’re going nuts. Energy level is really high. The feeling is too much.

You’re feeling unsafe.

(Kuypers,2011)

Know Your Triggers Know How to Problem Solve 1. Explain the problem.

2. Brainstorm Ideas 3. Pros + Cons

Triggers are things that change your mood or how you feel. They can cause reactions.

It’s important to know your triggers and what you do with them because you want to know what you’re going to do next.

4. Pick the best idea and try it.

5. Did it work?

Yes=move on, problem solved No= back to number 2 .

Know Your Positive Coping Skills What is helpful to you?

Squeeze Lemons (squeeze hands together) Get a drink of water (take space) Taking a walk (take space) Take deep breaths Use a fidget (Small hand held item you use to get out extra energy) A club or sport after school Positive mental image (the beach, a family event, a land scape) Writing, drawing, doodling Talk to someone you trust