Choose Love
Choose Love
During the 2020-2021 school year, the Long Beach SEL committee reviewed several programs and decided on the Jesse Lewis Choose Love program to be implemented district-wide.
During the 2020-2021 school year, the Long Beach SEL committee reviewed several programs and decided on the Jesse Lewis Choose Love program to be implemented district-wide.
The program was designed by the mother of Jesse Lewis, a 6-year-old who was killed in Sandy Hook.
The program was designed by the mother of Jesse Lewis, a 6-year-old who was killed in Sandy Hook.
The program is data-based (rooted in the CASEL standards), engaging, and will be implemented by the classroom teachers.
The program is data-based (rooted in the CASEL standards), engaging, and will be implemented by the classroom teachers.
The program's foundation is built on this formula:
The program's foundation is built on this formula:
Courage + Gratitude + Forgiveness + Compassion in Action = LOVE
Courage + Gratitude + Forgiveness + Compassion in Action = LOVE
We are so excited to be rolling out this program as a district this year!
We are so excited to be rolling out this program as a district this year!
Click the image above to visit their website to learn more about the program and explore different resources to use at home!
Click the image above to visit their website to learn more about the program and explore different resources to use at home!
Cyber tips for parents/guardians
Cyber tips for parents/guardians
Cyber_Tips_for_Teens.pdfmindfulness with mrs. gioulis!
mindfulness with mrs. gioulis!
Another support that Long Beach is proud to offer to our elementary students is the Elementary Mindfulness Program.
Another support that Long Beach is proud to offer to our elementary students is the Elementary Mindfulness Program.
The Mindfulness program is run by Mrs. Gioulis and during their time together, students learn to develop and practice their mindfulness skills.
The Mindfulness program is run by Mrs. Gioulis and during their time together, students learn to develop and practice their mindfulness skills.
Mindfulness is:
"paying attention to what is happening right now with kindness and curiosity."
Mindfulness is:
"paying attention to what is happening right now with kindness and curiosity."
Research shows that practicing mindfulness can positively impact a child's academic achievement, mental health, and relationship with themselves and others.
Research shows that practicing mindfulness can positively impact a child's academic achievement, mental health, and relationship with themselves and others.
Click the picture above to learn more about Mrs. Gioulis and the Mindfulness program.
Click the picture above to learn more about Mrs. Gioulis and the Mindfulness program.
Check back here for more updates coming soon!
Check back here for more updates coming soon!