Second Step is our district-implemented Social/Emotional Learning curriculum. These lessons are done by homeroom teachers in each classroom, but there are frequently links for at-home learning provided.

Link from the District: 

Looking for more ways to incorporate Mindfulness? Check out the many options for calming and coping on the CCSD Virtual Calming Room site! You could even create a choice board for your student and/or create a small kit, like the one pictured on the left!

Here's a list of some books for several different categories of SEL learning that you can read with your student at home and over breaks! You can always Google different activities to pair with each book if your student needs a little more support.

I created this brief resource for parents to review related to their student's Internet safety and good digital citizenship. 

Whitesides is lucky enough to have several other supports available to students and families. The list includes:

1. BackPack Buddies: A bag of food that can go home with your student on Fridays if you are on the free or reduced lunch list. Please reach out to me if you are interested to see if we have the capacity to add your student(s).

2. We have a CCSD Employed Social Worker, meaning that she is not employed through DSS and can be a great resource for help with bills, food, etc. Our current Social Worker is Ms. Yungman; julia_yungman@charleston.k12.sc.us. 

3. Want to stay up-to-date on all things Whitesides? Our librarian's assistant, Mrs. Asper, does a fabulous job of updating our school site found here: