What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?

Check out this video about SEL

Bully Awareness

If you see something, hear something, say something!

Our system allows you to quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns to school officials 24/7/365. Help us create a safer learning environment-- Safe School Alert Link

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Bully Prevention Resources:

• Captain Compassion

• National Bully Prevention Center

• Youth.gov

• Stopbully.gov

Tips to Ease Stress

• Ask yourself what you can do about the sources of your stress. Think through the pros and cons. Take action where you can.

• Keep a positive, realistic attitude. Accept that although you can't control certain things, you're in charge of how you respond.

• Stand up for yourself in a polite way. Share your feelings, opinions, or beliefs, instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.

• Learn and practice relaxation techniques. Try breathing exercises, meditation, prayer, yoga, or tai chi.

• Exercise regularly. You'll feel better and be more prepared to handle problems.

Deep Breathing: Why Do It?

If you have ever felt frustrated by being told to just “take a deep breath” when you are feeling angry or anxious, you aren’t alone. It’s difficult to heed this advice when, in the moment, the mind and body are distracted or dysregulated. The adage of “just breathe” has been around for a very long time, though it seems the science of how deep breathing works is not information that many of us are aware of.

• Find a comfortable seat in an environment where you feel safe.

• When you feel ready, begin to relax the muscles in and around your forehead, jaw, and shoulders.

• Take a deep breath in through your nose for a count of three – two – one.

• Pause at the top, and then when you’re ready, exhale through your mouth for a count of three – two – one.

• Pause at the bottom, and then repeat this pattern for as many times as you’d like.

• If the mind wanders, as it will, just notice and then gently invite it back to the breath.

• As you practice, feel free to lengthen or shorten the number of seconds you inhale, exhale, or pause the breath.

• Notice if you feel anything changing in the mind or body.

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Stress Management Tips

Stress Management Tips

5 Things Families Can Know and Do to Help Support a Child’s SEL

Know: Because healthy students are healthy learners, Social and Emotional Climate and Family Engagement are two of the 10 components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.

Know: Schools can use a variety of strategies to support student SEL

• Provide staff training.

• Establish a school culture that emphasizes the importance of showing empathy in relationships, using effective communication, and demonstrating respect for diversity.

• Engage families to reinforce the skills being taught at school.

Do:

• Get involved in the health decisions at school.

• Ask to be involved in parent organizations

Do:

• Make communication with school a two-way street.

• Read school newsletters

• Ask the school to provide educational opportunities for parents.

• Communicate regularly through emails, phone calls, or meetings to discuss your child’s grades, behavior, and accomplishments.

Do: Implement simple SEL strategies at home such as:

• Take time to talk to your child, be an active listener, and acknowledge their feelings to model empathy.

• Focus on your child’s strengths before talking about things they can do to improve their confidence.