SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING NEWSLETTER
October 3, 2022. ISSUE 4
Video Feat.
Melissa Herman
Sage Park Middle School
District-Wide SELebrations
#weareWINdsor #SELiswhatwedo
Video Feat: Sarah Burnham
Interview by SEL Specialist Damion Morgan
Video Feat:
WPS - Teaching in Action
Video Captured by Gianna Gill
Chris WIlliams
The Oliver Ellsworth School
SEL Specialist
Video Feat: Taylor Driscoll
Interview by SEL Specialist Damion Morgan
“Each day I have the pleasure of supporting some of the nations best educators and students. I love working at Oliver Ellsworth because it is truly a special place. I also really love serving our young people. Each day I see precious little ones forming positive relationships, working hard in class, and investing in learning SEL skills. I smile often knowing that the future of our world is in great hands.”
District-Wide SELebrations
#SELiswhatwedo
*Photo credits: Gianna Gill
District Communications Coordinator
District-Wide SELebrations
#SELiswhatwedo
*Photo credits: Gianna Gill
District Communications Coordinator
Teacher & Staff SEL Commitments
WPS Teacher Zone
Continuous Improvement: Demystifying Systemic Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
3 Rules to Spark Learning
Video Legend |
Educational Panel |
SEL in Practice |
Motivational |
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Windsor Public Schools
Parents | Guardians | Family
Videos | Articles | Resources
SEL at Home
How can SEL nurture skills like curiosity?
Resource | Description | Grade Level |
This site describes five social-emotional learning games to play with your children to help them learn to manage their emotions and work on social skills | (K-5) | |
Practice acknowledging commonalities with another person and send positive wishes to that person. Family Adaptable | (5-12) | |
Conversation Starters for Families- Family conversations are a great way to make connections and check in with each other. It allows family members to develop perspectives, family culture, respect for each other and problem-solving skills. Conversation Starters for Families list questions to help get you and your family started on this activity. | (K-12) |
Clover Street School
Calm Corner
3 Minute Breather for Teachers
Khan Academy
SEL
Affirmations
Virtual Walking Tour around Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
3 Minute Chair Yoga
Event | Date | Time | Register |
SEL Free Webinar (Hosted by CASEL) SEL and Flourishing | 10/4/22 | 11:00AM-12:00PM | |
SEL Free Webinar (Hosted by Second Step) Strengthen Your School Community with Second Step® SEL for Adults | 10/6/22 | 2:00PM-3:00PM | |
SEL Free Webinar (Hosted by CASEL) No More False Choices: Five Ways to Get to Both/And in SEL | 10/7/22 | 11:00AM-12:00PM | |
SEL Free Webinar (Hosted by Second Step) Second Step® Elementary and Bullying Prevention: Power to Create a Positive School Climate | 10/11/22 | 2:00PM-3:00PM |
For Additional Questions or Inquiries about Windsor Public Schools
SEL Initiatives
Please Contact:
Dr. Michael Mallery (Ph.D.)
860-687-2030 ext.3463
#SELiswhatwedo
Poquonock School Sam Batchelder | Clover Street School Damion Morgan | Nicole Foster |
Oliver Ellsworth School Chris Williams | John F. Kennedy School Elyssa Kotler |
Sage Park Middle School Keon Berry | Farrah Beatty | Windsor High School - Student Support Center Dianne Shaw | Quinn Fleeting | Melani Gutierrez |
@wpswindsorct