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Huddle Time
Huddle Time
This year, we are thrilled to introduce a school-wide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative. By focusing on monthly SEL topics, we aim to build a positive school culture where students share a common language for emotional growth and communication. This consistent approach ensures that values like empathy and respect are woven into the fabric of our daily lives.
A key part of this strategy is our new daily Huddle Time. This is a high-impact morning routine designed to foster an inclusive climate and help students self-regulate, reducing interruptions and setting a calm tone for academic learning. We will be utilizing the Be Good People curriculum to guide these lessons, providing our community with actionable tools to thrive both personally and academically.
GHES Parent Guide For SEL Topics
GHES Parent Guide For SEL Topics
Family Connection & Home Activities
The schedule below outlines our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) monthly themes, skills and values we will explore throughout the school year. We are excited to partner with you to support your child's emotional growth! Each month, we will send home a one-page "Family SEL Flyer" in both English and Spanish. These flyers include a look at our monthly focus, key vocabulary to use at home, and discussion questions to spark meaningful conversations and solidify connections between school and family environments.
Quarter 1: Self-Awareness & Personal Responsibility
Quarter 1: Self-Awareness & Personal Responsibility
September — Self-Awareness: Emotional Regulation, Identification of Personal Strengths, Self-Evaluation, and the Management of Intense Emotions.
October — Personal Responsibility: Behavioral Regulation and Impulse Control, Cultivation of a Growth Mindset, Development of Productive Habits, and Strategic Goal Establishment.
Quarter 2: Social Awareness & Empathy
November — Understanding Others: Empathetic Engagement and Active Listening, Perspective-Taking, Practical Applications of Gratitude, and the Promotion of Inclusivity.
December/January — Respecting Differences & Support: Recognition of Diverse Identities, Establishment of Personal Boundaries, Identification of Designated Trusted Adults, and the Utilization of Emotional Regulation Toolkits.
Quarter 3: Relationship Skills & Conflict Resolution
February — Communication & Healthy Relationships: Cultivation of Respectful Dialogue, Formation of Interpersonal Alliances, Development of Assertiveness, and Resistance to Peer Influence.
March/April — Conflict Resolution: Analysis of the Escalation Cycle, Implementation of De-escalation Techniques and Objective Statements, Formulation of Restorative Apologies, and Immediate Problem-Solving Methodologies.
Quarter 4: Responsible Decision-Making & Community
April/May — Considerate Conduct: Deliberation Prior to Action, Ethical Decision-Making, Digital Literacy and Interpersonal Kindness, and Civic Participation.
June — Community & Transitions: Cultivation of School Community Collective Pride, Retrospective Evaluation of Personal Development, and Strategic Preparation for Subsequent Academic Terms
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