SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING NEWSLETTER

September 14, 2022. ISSUE 3

Video Feat.

Principal Breon Parker

Windsor High School

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According to educators, SEL is important in helping improve negative behaviors, including:

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• Bullying (95% of educators cite SEL as very or somewhat important)
• Lack of student motivation and engagement in learning (94%)
• School safety (93%)
• Poor teacher-student relationships (91%)
• Transitioning students from remote to in-person learning (91%)

1. I commit to continue to work with my students on finding their trusted adult within the many phases of their development!

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• I will commit to treating each student as a unique individual and be available for their social and emotional needs.

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• I commit to practicing self-care so that I am present, clear, refreshed, and reflective for others. Teaching SEL starts with knowing yourself.

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Teacher & Staff SEL Commitments

District-Wide SELebrations

#weareWINdsor #SELiswhatwedo

I’d really like to SELebrate all of the AMAZING students we have here at Windsor High School. Seeing their bright faces, filled with so much potential warms my heart each day. I show up to work with a sole purpose to help these kids get one step closer to graduation.

Video Feat: Barbie Cristofaro

Interview by SEL Specialist Damion Morgan

Video Feat:

Sam Batchelder | POQ SEL Specialist

Dianne Shaw

Windsor High

SEL Specialist

Video Feat: Dr. Stacey Williams

Interview by SEL Specialist Damion Morgan

District-Wide SELebrations

#SELiswhatwedo

*Photo credits: Gianna Gill

District Communications Coordinator

SSC - Coordinator | Melani Gutierrez

Positive Affirmations

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Self-Care for teachers: 5 strategies to prevent compassion fatigue.

Educators are some of the most passionate people you’ll meet in any profession, and it’s easy to understand why. Teachers get to introduce children to concepts, people and places that will shape their lives forever.

Read Article Here

Calm: 3 Minute Breathing Release

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SEL

1. My work gives me joy and enthusiasm.
2. What I do today will make a difference tomorrow.
3. I am at the right place at the right time.
4. I have unique gifts to share.
5. I am an AMAZING and PASSIONATE leader.

Affirmations

WPS Teacher Zone

Strengthening the Parent-Teacher Partnership

Dr. Brene Brown

Daring Classrooms

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

Integrated Supports: Demystifying Systemic (SEL)

Sample Lessons

Teambuilder, Favorite Things

Active Listening

Buildling Relationship Activity

I Messages

How can SEL connect to parents’ goals? Hear from a parent.

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Parents | Guardians | Family

Videos | Articles | Resources

SEL at Home

Helping Kids Express Their Emotions

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Click to learn more.

5 Easy SEL Activities for Kids to Do At Home

While “SEL” has become a common buzz word among educators, social emotional learning does not just occur in the classroom; it is an important part of our home, as well. Read more.

25 Simple Self-Care Tools for Parents

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12 Tips for Raising Confident Kids

3 Roles Parents Can Play in Their Children’s Education

As children get older, that confidence can be as important as the skills themselves. To thrive, kids need to trust in their own capabilities while, at the same time, knowing that they can handle it if they aren’t successful at something. Read More.

For Additional Questions or Inquiries about Windsor Public Schools

SEL Initiatives

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Please Contact:

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Dr. Michael Mallery (Ph.D.)

mmallery@windsorct.org

860-687-2030 ext.3463

#SELiswhatwedo

@wpswindsorct