Ms.

Stockmann’s
Community Spotlights
December 22, 2020

We have updates! 
We are updating the ​MRH Community Resource Document ​regularly as soon as new information is available to be a
real time resource for families. If you are in need and do not see what you are looking for please let me know!

THIS WEEK’S
TOP STORIES 
 
CAASTLC has funding
for Utility Assistance
NOW!
Contact CAASTLC for
more information.

Please visit our website at

www.caastlc.org​ for income
eligibility information and
applications, or call (314)
446-4420 to get one mailed to
you. ​HERE is the flyer
for more details as well.  

It’s Winter Break!!!!!  

As soon as it gets dark grab a car dinner or snack and go drive to see Christmas lights! 
Don’t forget to put on PJs and Bundle Up! 
 
Next level - Print Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunts!  
Here is one option​ from Old Salt Farm Blog. 
 
Check out this website 
www.holiaylighthopping.com 
We show you where to find the best lit houses. FEATURING Over 180 
HOUSES, from St. Charles to Crestwood; Festus to Fenton, and many 
points in-between. A light DISPLAY is just a short drive away from your house!  
 
 
  
Mindful Moments For Kids and Adults 
Each newsletter I will add a few ideas for families to use to take a moment and breathe. In 
this stressful time we may miss opportunities to relax which can lead to burnout. This is a 
marathon not a sprint...we will get there together.  
 
This month my students have 
been focusing on perspective 
and Random Acts of Kindness. 
Here are the top 10 suggested 
by our own MRH students: 
 
1. Call a relative and say HI! 
 
2. Draw pictures and leave in 
older neighbors mailboxes. 
 
3. Pay for someone's 
Starbucks or leave change at 
QT. 
 
4. Rake leaves or shovel snow 
without being asked. 
 
5. Give a compliment to 
someone on zoom today. 
 
6. Pick up litter on your walk 
or at the park. 
 
7. Write a thank you note. 
 
8. Write a compliment note 
and leave it for someone with 
amazing holiday lights. 
 
9. Pick a few toys that are no 
longer played with to pass on 
to another family or donate.  
 
10. Wave and Scream “Thank you!” to our sanitation and delivery drivers. They need 
a lot of holiday cheer right now! 
 
Click here for the full 100 Acts of Kindness for Kids List from Coffee Cups and Crayons Blog! 
 
Don’t forget your daily gratitude practice.  
Rose - High point of the day * Thorn - Pain point of the day * Bud - What I am looking forward to 
  
Ongoing Community Resources and Future Events 

MapleGOOD​ is adding more virtual events! 

With the current rise in Covid-19 numbers, MapleGOOD has paused all in-person activities but
is adding more virtual options! Check out ​their website​ and register or for more information on
the ​Student & Family Support Intake Form​ or email ​sfs@maplegood.org​.

Our Public Libraries are busy!! Be sure to check out their new events.  
http://www.richmondheightslibrary.org/ http://www.maplewoodpubliclibrary.org/  

 
The Crisis Nursery has been
open throughout the pandemic
and we plan to remain open for
anyone who needs our help --
parents or caregivers who are
experiencing overwhelming
stress. Crisis Nursery provides
a short-term, safe haven for
5,000 children a year, birth
through age 12, whose families
face an emergency caused by illness, homelessness,
domestic violence or overwhelming parental stress.
Please spread the word about the Crisis Nursery. You
never know who may need to hear that there are kind,
non-judgmental people standing by who want to help 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
24-Hour Helpline - 314-768-3201

www.crisisnurserykids.org  

Ongoing updates are always available here - ​MRH Community Resources: Covid 19

 
Maggie Stockmann, LCSW
SSD School Social Worker
Maplewood Richmond Heights School District
(314) 328-9841 Maggie.Stockmann@mrhschools.net