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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING NEWSLETTER

October 3, 2022. ISSUE 4

Video Feat.

Melissa Herman

Sage Park Middle School

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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.”

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District-Wide SELebrations

#SELiswhatwedo

*Photo credits: Gianna Gill

District Communications Coordinator

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District-Wide SELebrations

#SELiswhatwedo

*Photo credits: Gianna Gill

District Communications Coordinator

  1. I will be more explicit in teaching SEL skills during each lesson.

  • I commit to model the SEL Competencies and help students develop their own commitments to strengthening their personal responsibilities to themselves and their communities'.

  • Work to have more high interactive instructional strategies to promote more learning through SEL.

Teacher & Staff SEL Commitments

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WPS Teacher Zone

Continuous Improvement: Demystifying Systemic Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

3 Rules to Spark Learning

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Educational Panel

SEL in Practice

Motivational

Interested in sharing resources or best practices with the community? Click Here

Windsor Public Schools

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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

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3 Minute Breather for Teachers

Khan Academy

SEL

  1. My students and I have a relationship built on trust.
  2. I believe that my students will change the world.
  3. No matter the challenges I face, I believe in my ability to overcome.
  4. I am a change agent.
  5. I have the privilege to transform lives every day.

Affirmations

Virtual Walking Tour around Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

3 Minute Chair Yoga

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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

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For Additional Questions or Inquiries about Windsor Public Schools

SEL Initiatives

Please Contact:

Dr. Michael Mallery (Ph.D.)

mmallery@windsorct.org

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