{"id":7488,"date":"2023-04-27T14:20:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T14:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=7488"},"modified":"2023-04-28T06:49:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T06:49:24","slug":"rota-elementary-school-is-developing-great-futures-for-their-students-and-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=7488","title":{"rendered":"Rota Elementary School is \u201cDeveloping Great Futures\u201d for Their Students and Families"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This phrase swaps the acronym DGF, which stands for school\u2019s namesake David Glasgow Farragut, to something that the students, teachers and administrators can aspire to each day.
In keeping with this intent, the school hosted a family night for social emotional wellness, April 19, 2023.<\/p>\n

The event included dinner, breakout informational sessions for parents, a kids\u2019 zone, and community resources. The event drew over 50 families totaling 150 participants!<\/p>\n

\u201cIt exceeded my expectations,\u201d said Marla Echols, third grade teacher and event coordinator. \u201cI was filled with so much joy to see the community coming out to be a part of the event. The community, base and school support were phenomenal from the planning to the execution. I say and stand by working together works. Our village came together!\u201d<\/p>\n

The village Echols is referring to is Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota leadership, Child & Youth Programs (CYP), Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS), Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs), School Liaison Office and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) in addition to school leadership, guidance counselors and teachers.<\/p>\n

Families were greeted by Echols, NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Teague Suarez and Rota Elementary School Principal Kenneth Kirk who thanked them for their support before releasing the families to drop their children at the kids\u2019 zone and head to the breakout sessions.<\/p>\n

There were two 30-minute breakout sessions by community experts on mindfulness, quality vs. quantity, screen time, age appropriate sports, communication, and more. In the hallway before sessions started, many parents were seen trying to decide which session to attend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are so many great options,\u201d said one parent. \u201cI want to go to them all!\u201d<\/p>\n

The sessions went quickly with parents and presenters enjoying the engagement and topics.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really enjoyed talking with the parents and learning ways that they \u2018speak\u2019 their children\u2019s love language,\u201d said Laura Davis, a counselor at Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) Rota.<\/p>\n

By having the event focused on parents, Echols hopes it will create a ripple effect within the family dynamics and relationships.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor instance, the mindfulness in action session gave parents techniques that support them to develop strategies when stressed, need to calm down, etc.,\u201d said Echols. \u201cIn turn the children will benefit from learning the strategies and also ability to see how parents respond.\u201d<\/p>\n

The feedback from parents on the event was overwhelming positive, with many asking when it would happen again. Many parents were excited to incorporate the actionable items provided by the presenters.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was great that it wasn\u2019t only geared towards kids, but also as adults that we can use in our daily life,\u201d said one parent.<\/p>\n

When reflecting on the event, Echols kept echoing one word, \u201cexcitement.\u201d It was felt on all levels \u2013 teachers, parents, kids, presenters, and community members \u2013 everyone was there and excited to learn, grow, and be part of this community. Most importantly, the Rota village was working together to develop a great future for its students and families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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