FSLW Program

Second Breakfast Program

We are pleased to be continuing the Second Breakfast Program for another year. Often students in middle school will skip their breakfast as priorities shift but they need this fuel for optimal functioning within the classroom. We offer breakfast and snack options to every student at MDY. This program has been very successful in the past years and we look forward to offering new and different options to the students.

Student Needs Assessments

Every year the FSLW program is driven by, and in response to, the unique needs expressed by the students. Students fill out an anonymous, short survey at the beginning of each year to outline where there may be a need for general or specialized support.

Third Path Framework

STAR Catholic School Division utilizes The Third Path framework to foster a relationship-based approach that enhances student well-being and academic achievement. By prioritizing strong connections between educators and students, this approach supports social-emotional development, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive. Please watch the video (LINKED BELOW) to learn more about how The Third Path is being used in our schools.

Roots of Empathy

Roots of Empathy is an evidence-based classroom program that started in Toronto, Canada. The program consists of guided observations of an infant's development and emotions by elementary school children. The project began in 1996, and was established by Mary Gordon, a Canadian social entrepreneur and educator.

MindUp

The MindUP program is a research-based curriculum designed to improve learning and behavior in students by leveraging brain science and mindfulness practices. It focuses on developing key skills like attention, self-regulation, stress resilience, and a positive mindset.

Classroom

Research shows that Social Emotional Learning not only improves achievement, but it also increases prosocial behaviors (such as kindness, sharing, and empathy), improves student attitudes toward school, and reduces depression and stress among students (Durlak et al., 2011).

Effective social and emotional learning programming involves coordinated classroom presentations to educate the students in these emerging skills.

Group

Forming close connections with peers and adults is a key component in school success. Using small-group time to promote Social Emotional Learning cultivates connections between students in a safe, caring, and controlled environment. These connections can help create an environment that is conducive to an increased amount of work completion and academic achievement.

Groups can generate authentic discussions between peers around topics such as decision-making and self-management. Providing an outlet to talk about current issues students are grappling with improves Social Emotional Learning competency and increases overall school connectedness.

Solution Focused

During solution focused problem solving students are given the space and time with FSLW who follows the assumption that students have existing resources, strengths, and problem-solving skills. If these resources are identified, amplified, and practiced then problem resolution and change can be brought about in an effective and efficient manner by the student. FLSW works alongside the student to support any new or emergent skills.

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