The SECD committee was fortunate to hold its first community involvement event one week before schools closed for the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 160 people in attendance, students and committee members explained what SEL is, how SEL is implemented and what it looks like in our schools & classrooms, and how to support children in developing & practicing SEL skills at home. Click on the video on the left for a brief overview of the event. If you were unable to attend the March 5, 2020 event, or would like a reinforcement of the event, click on the photo to the left for a virtual recreation of the SEL Family Night.
You've come to the right place. Click on the videos below to see/hear key elements from the night.
Listen in as Mrs. Kirschner, Assistant Principal of Campbell Elementary School and Co-Chair of the District SECD Committee, provides an overview of the goals for the evening.
Mr. Delaney sets the stage for the evening's learning.
Mr. Delaney and Mr. Barnes facilitate conversation to develop a shared understanding from participants.
Listen in as students in Grades 1 - 4 help develop a shared understanding of SEL, facilitated by Miss Omark.
Mrs. Pasquale and Mr. Barnes discuss some short and long-term benefits of SEL, and introduce the CASEL wheel.
Mr. Barnes and Mr. Delaney prepare for Campbell's student read aloud of Peter H. Reynold's book, The Word Collector.
Campbell students in Grades 1 - 4 share their One Word goal and how it helped guide them through the school year.
Samples of One Word Goals created by families at the event
SECD Committee Members:
Pictured (L-R): Scott Delaney, Lisa Levin, Jeremy Barnes, Jennifer Pasquale, Lindsey Omark, Brooke Kirschner, Elizabeth Smith, Barbara Derer, Kelly Murphy
Missing: Raquel Williams & Margie Thomas