Students find calm in North Las Vegas school’s ‘Zen Den’

In this classroom at Ruby Duncan Elementary School in North Las Vegas there are no desks and few chairs in the spacious area ... [STUDENTS FIND CALM IN NORTH LAS VEGAS SCHOOL’S ‘ZEN DEN’]( [In this classroom at Ruby Duncan Elementary School in North Las Vegas there are no desks and few chairs in the spacious area that used to be a science lab. There also is a tent made of gauze and decorated with Christmas lights and a large furry pillow for kids who need a cuddly touch. Welcome to the what the school affectionately calls its “Zen Den,” a reset room designed to instill healthy coping mechanisms among its younger students through therapeutic play, sensory-friendly stimulus and a calm place to talk to a calm adult.]( [UNLV ‘WE NEED TO TALK’ SERIES’ FOCUS SHINES LIGHT ON LAS VEGAS’ EASTSIDE]( [Before Nathalie Martinez graduated from UNLV in 2021, she worked as a student oral historian for the Latinx Voices Project, collecting oral stories in English and Spanish about the eastside of Las Vegas. She spoke with a variety of residents, including families and business owners, and she learned more about the burgeoning Latino community in the area.]( [GOLDEN KNIGHTS’ PLAYOFF HOPES DIMMED AFTER 3-2 LOSS TO DEVILS]( [The decision to start Robin Lehner in goal on Monday night seemed sensible in theory. Ultimately, it may have cost the Golden Knights their season. Lehner gave up two questionable goals in the third period to turn a 1-1 tie into a two-goal lead for the New Jersey Devils, and Vegas went on to lose 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena, putting their playoff chances in great doubt.]( [WESTGATE LAS VEGAS ADDS TO AN ALREADY DIVERSE SPECTRUM OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT]( [Westgate Las Vegas has prioritized a strong live entertainment lineup ever since timeshare mogul David Siegel purchased the storied casino property in 2014. With a headlining residency from Barry Manilow at the International Theater providing the foundation, the resort continues to build on its lineup of diverse shows, recently announcing the launch this week of another option starring a longtime Las Vegas star, Frank Marino’s Red Carpet Brunch, debuting on April 24.]( MOST READ: [UNLV basketball adds two transfers, loses top recruit]( [Las Vegas prep basketball star injured in North Las Vegas shooting]( [Fire crews respond to blaze behind Las Vegas retail store]( [Defendant gets nearly 8 years for Las Vegas robberies in 2017]( [Gonzaga star Las Vegas’ Julian Strawther declares for NBA draft]( [[Facebook] ]( [[Twitter] ]( Greenspun Media Group | 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com