February 28 and March 6
9:30 am– 11:30 am
Columbia College Campus
The Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office will host the Children’s Friendship Conference on Friday, February 28th and Friday, March 6th (depending on your school’s assigned date below). The event will host approximately 400 third grade students from every school district in Tuolumne County, including teachers and school administrators. Participants will take part in a conference-style summit designed to provide students with skills and strategies to be a good friend.
The conference will focus on teaching friendship skills facilitated by ASB/leadership students, school counselors and a number of community agencies including ATCAA Head Start, Center for a Non Violent Community, Infant/Child Enrichment Services, Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center, Behavioral Health and the YES Partnership.
In third grade, students become more aware of others and more concerned about how others view them. Their friendships with peers and relationships with adults outside their family take on greater importance. These changes make third grade an opportune time for students to learn about being a caring and supportive friend and family member, how to show respect for others, and what it means to be emotionally and mentally healthy.
California Curriculum Standards, Grade 3: Mental, Emotional and Social Health, California Department of Education, October, 2011
At the Children’s Friendship Conference, students will learn through group activities, songs, and interactive games how to describe what makes a good friend and how they can be a good friend to others including learning about friendship traits such as being supportive, caring, appreciative, empathetic and respectful.
The planning committee is looking forward to the Children’s Friendship Conference and positive outcomes for the children of our community. Should you have any questions, contact your child’s school.
Planning Meetings:
TBA
Conference Schedule: TBA