Student Wellbeing Programming

Teacher: Mr. Gibbs

Discover the timeless joy of board games in this summer enrichment course open to students entering grades 3 through 5! In today's tech-driven world, board gaming has taken a back seat, yet the benefits it offers are immeasurable. By engaging in board games, students will sharpen essential life skills such as strategy, social interaction, and problem-solving. In this electronics-free zone, participants will collaborate with peers and teachers, immersing themselves in a world of fun and learning. 

Max number of students: 12

Date/Time: Three one-week long sessions

Session 1: 7/1-7/5 (no session on 7/4) from 12:30-1:30

Session 2: 7/29-8/2 from 12:30-1:30

Session 3: 8/5-8/9 from 12:30-1:30

Place: Tanglewood Elementary

Contact: Dan Gibbs, grade 5 teacher - gibbsd@sgfcsd.org

This program will include two half days in the building that will be led by faculty and staff engaging in a variety of activities to help students entering grades 6 and 7 manage and identify anxieties, maintain relationships, establish connections and build community. Our goals are to increase student engagement, attendance, resilience and social connections. We want to help students establish and maintain emotional regulation skills, as well as familiarize them with supports in the building.

Dates/Time: 8/26 and 8/27, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Contact: Christine Macchi, school counselor - macchic@sgfcsd.org

Join us as we explore the Burlington, VT area colleges and universities. This program is open to all students entering grades 9 through 12. Students will have the opportunity to explore college campuses and become familiar with what to expect during visits and tours, as well as how to utilize the High School Guidance & Counseling Department as a resource for post-secondary planning.

Date:  Wednesday, August 7th - Click here to register! A link for the event will be sent out through email and Google classrooms for registered students. Lunch will be provided. 

Contact: Janelle Sipowicz, K-12 director of counseling/SEL - sipowiczj@sgfcsd.org

Teacher: Mr. St. Louis

Format: Students entering grades 7 through 12 who are interested in discovering the benefits of mindfulness activities like breathing exercises and meditation should consider joining this summer program! Together we’ll also dive into ancient movement arts like Qigong and Tai Chi. Each one-hour session will be a standalone lesson on self-awareness and mindfulness, so join up for an exciting journey of learning new, healthy practices with like-minded people.

Max number of students: 20

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursday from July 16 through August 8

Times: 9:00-10:00

Number of sessions: 8

Place: Moreau Elementary Gym

Contact: Mike St. Louis, PE teacher - stlouism@sgfcsd.org