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What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?
There are 5 competencies to social emotional learning.
1. Self awareness is the ability to recognize and label your emotions and identify what triggers those emotions. Youth who are more self aware tend to exhibit self confidence and a hopeful sense for the future.
2. Self-management is the ability to set plans and work towards goals. Overcoming obstacles, managing stress, maintaining attention, and having perseverance are all importants skills to develop at a young age. The ability to manage oneself and regulate impulses lead to fewer risky behaviors and greater achievement of goals.
3. Social awareness is the ability to identify social cues and predict others feelings and reactions. it is showing respect for others and understanding other points of view. The ability to exhibit empathy and respect for others increases the likelihood that a child will develop positive relationships.
4. Relationship skills is the ability to make friends and learn how to work together toward a goal. Communication with each other and providing help to those who need it are skills important in any relationships. Risky behaviors associated with youth are less likely to occur when youth develop strong relationship skills.
5. Responsible decision making is the ability to reflect on how current choices affect the future. Making decisions based on moral, personal, and ethical standards, and identifying problems when making decisions is all part of this process. Ultimately the goal of most parents, educators, and youth serving professionals, are that their children develop positive, responsible decision making skills.
Staff Highlight
LeAnne Dankenbring teaches 2nd grade here at MES. While LeAnne has taught at MES for 5 years, she has 28 years of experience teaching elementary students. Her experience and knowledge make her an outstanding teacher. Thank you LeAnne for all your hard work making MES a great place to learn.
Emily Ehrlich is in her first year teaching at MES, and 3rd year in education. Emily is a dedicated professional and strives to improve learning in her classroom. Thank you Emily for all that you do to make MES better.
Janine Doebele is our assistant principal and instructional coach. She does an outstanding job meeting the needs of staff and students. This is her first year in this role here at MES but has been part of our district for 7 years. She has taught special education, high school, and elementary. She has also served as a special education coordinator. We are happy to have her knowledge and experience back here at MES. Thank you Janine for making us a better place to work and learn.
Mrs. Doebele
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Dankenbring
2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Ehrlich
3rd Grade Teacher
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Bulldog Skill of the Week
1.Wait until the adult or authority figure has time for you.
2 Look at the person.
3. Wait for acknowledgement.
4. Appropriately ask for time to talk.
5. Discuss positive events or activities.
6. Do not seek attention by whining, pouting, or begging.
Principal at Marysville Elementary School