Because Ameila Smiled Read by Laura
Nicole's Got Jokes!
You all didn’t know just how funny Nicole is!!!
Sambo has a kitten!
Hello Nia House Friends! My name is Asic. I am about 3 weeks old and I was adopted by one of your teachers and her family, Sambo. I am very small, I can fit in the palm of your hands. I have really soft fur and I love exploring inside the house. I am named after a shoe because my first home was in a shoe box. I have a new friend and her name is Mable, she is a dog. I'm still a baby so I need lots of sleep and drink milk from a bottle. I hope you enjoy my photos and a video of me during feed time.
Go on a Scavenger Hunt!
Amanda and Laura made this fun Scavenger Hunt challenge!
Can you find it all?
Share pictures or videos of your child on the scavenger hunt! We can share them with the community.
Have fun!!
click here to see the scavenger hunt
Planting Basil with Laura
Emotional Hardship… What to do?!
The Staff at Nia House would like to share resources provided by the City of Berkeley. We think it is a sign of strength to seek support. It is normal to need help right now. Please know that you are not alone in your suffering.
Resources:
24 Hour Crisis Support Line, 800-273-8255
Crisis Support of Alameda CountyTrained Crisis Line Counselors are available 24/7 to take your call. For those struggling with difficult life circumstances or uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. You do not need to be experience suicidal thoughts or feelings to call.
Berkeley Mental Health Crisis Triage Line (510) 981-5244
City of Berkeley Mental Health Division
Speak to a local mental health professional for support and resources over the phone. The crisis line has expanded its hours and is open Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
From the City of Berkeley:
During this time, it is normal to experience elevated levels of stress, anxiety, and fear. While we must remain physically distant, we can continue to find ways to connect with each other emotionally. Take steps to care for yourself and your loved one's mental health and emotional needs at this time. Read our message on managing anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic for additional information and tips.
Visit cityofberkeley.info/covid19 for information on COVID-19, recommendations from Berkeley Public Health, and changes to City services and send questions to covid19@cityofberkeley.info.
Sorting with Sabine
Here is a wonderful example of a simple transfer work…
What's in the box? 2
Glue Work with Cassie
Nia House Children Work at Home
What's in the box?
Mother's Day Craft with Kendall
You will need:
colored paper (old magazines, wrapping paper, origami paper, etc.)
ruler
pencil
scissors
wooden skewer, knitting needle, or the end of paintbrush
glue stick
string or elastic
optional: modge podge or watered down school glue and paint brush
How to Make Marbled Polymer Clay Beads
Freya and Bay
Stacey and Natasha have Moms too!
Stacey and Natasha have moms too!
Here Natasha shares an interview of her mom. An interview is when you ask someone questions. Would you like to interview your family?
Stacey’s mom is a teacher. Her name is Joanna. She read this book to her class and we want to share it with you too!
Water Soluble and Wash Work with Cassie
March & April Birthdays
The birthday tradition at Nia House is a special and beautiful one. We honor the earth travelling around the sun and the little humans celebrating their time on it!
On Friday, Nia House celebrated children born in March and April!
Here are the Nia House children born in these months.
Your Nia House community loves and celebrates you all!!!
Take Care of Nia House
Dear Nia House Friends,
You are all in our hearts. How are you?
We want, more than ever, to stay connected with our Nia House friends and family.
Nia House is committed to being the place children and families come back to for community, learning, and peace. We are going to need your help to make this happen.
We need to raise $181,000 in total between May and August, in case the closure lasts that long. You can support Nia House today.
Read on for a transparent account of how Nia House is doing and how you can help.
HOW TO KEEP NIA HOUSE OPEN
Nia House hopes to reopen our campus on July 1. We continue to support families and children directly, through distance learning and direct parent support.
We all want and need there to be a Nia House to return to when this pandemic is over. We need financial support from the community to do that, and to maintain our commitment to our mission, to support socioeconomically diverse families.
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE NIA HOUSE TEACHERS?
Nia House is experiencing revenue losses. Though we have kept a full staff paid through early May, the Nia House Board of Directors has made the tough decision to temporarily furlough some of our teachers, with continued job protection and health benefits throughout the furlough. The remaining teachers and administration will experience salary reductions.
FINANCIAL POSITION
Nia House’s Board of Directors has planned financially for potential school emergencies with approximately 3 months of school operating reserves saved, but this is not enough.
Nia House has applied for all federal funding in the CARES Act, and will continue to apply for all state and local funds.
Please support Nia House today.
We are so grateful for your support.
On behalf of the Nia House teachers, Board of Directors, and families- Thank you for supporting our beloved school.
We are a community and will get through this together!
With love,
Eve, Stacey, and the Nia House teachers
