The MBUSD Social & Emotional Visual Framework serves to remind us of the life skills we want to foster in our students both at school and at home. Throughout the year, everyone in grades Preschool -12+ focuses on the same SEL skills.
This year across the District, we hosted SEL Week from March 7-11. During this time, each school site hosted different programming from guest speakers, special sessions, and activities focused on students' social and emotional learning.
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Our Latest Panorama and California Healthy Kids Survey Results |
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As part of our mission to support the social and emotional needs of our students, it is important to ensure that every child feels a sense of belonging on our campuses by feeling connected, respected, and heard. Overall, 50% of 6th-12th graders who completed the Panorama Survey in Spring 2022 reported a sense of belonging at school.
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- 86% of 5th graders feel strongly connected to their school and 79% of 5th graders have strong caring adult relationships at school.
- At the secondary level, 71% of 7th graders, 72% of 9th graders, and 63% of 11th graders feel strongly connected to their school.
- 64% of 7th graders, 59% of 9th graders, and 56% of 11th graders also shared they have strong caring adult relationships at school.
Based on results from the Panorama Ed and California Healthy Kids Surveys, the SEL committee is committed to strengthening the connections between adults and students across all of our campuses.
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South Bay Families Connected provides free youth wellness and mental health resources for MBUSD families. SBFC's mission is to improve K-12 students' social-emotional wellness.
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May SEL Area of Focus:
"I Make Responsible Decisions"
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At Grand View, students worked on SEL worksheets during lunch based on the characters from the Inside Out movie. During SEL Week, they also made chew toys for dogs living in shelters!
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The Grand View Cares committee recently completed a new mural on campus. As part of its social and emotional learning work, Principal Tara Grings says the mural reaffirms their school community’s solidarity, reminds the community of their resilience throughout these past few years, and re-establishes their commitment to standing up against acts of hate.
Special thanks to everyone who participated, including parent Vezna Andrews, who led the project. The design of the mural was created by two Grand View students.
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Students in this picture are signing No Place for Hate pledges. Kindergartners sign their names pledging to do their best to make Meadows a No Place for Hate campus. The program provides schools a framework to make a commitment to address bias and bullying over the school year through their student-led climate improvement program.
The No Place for Hate Pledge:
- I promise to do my best to treat everyone fairly.
- I promise to do my best to be kind to everyone - even if they are not like me.
- If I see someone being hurt or bullied, I will tell a teacher.
- Everyone should be able to feel safe and happy in school.
- I want our school to be a No Place for Hate place.
Meadows is one of four elementary schools within the District that received the official No Place for Hate designation from the Anti-Defamation League for the 2022-23 school year. Our schools now join more than 1,800 schools across the nation earning this recognition.
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Earlier this year, every Meadows student learned the importance of "Words that Heal" during a No Place For Hate anti-bullying lesson led by Librarian Chris Primm with the assistance of the No Place for Hate student committee members.
Students ended the week of reflections about how to be kind to classmates and reject bullying by creating a kindness jar. Parents and students came up with their own "Words that Heal" for the jar.
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Throughout the year, Pacific students also participated in No Place for Hate activities. The student committee meets monthly and most recently discussed Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mental Health Month, No Place for Hate Day, and much more! The committee was made up of more than 45 fourth and fifth-grade students.
Students performed improv skits inspired by NPFH activity #2 - "Say Something" by Peter Reynolds!
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Pennekamp reopened the Mind Lounge during SEL Week and added outdoor space. Students in grades 1-5 have an opportunity to visit the Mind Lounge during their lunch recess once a week.
1st-grade teacher, Donna Nicholson, prepares a weekly mindfulness lesson and a volunteer guides them through it along with giving students time and space to be present. It’s been a wonderful addition to the Pennekamp community. In the fall, the SEL team will be hosting an open house to share the Mind Lounge with others!
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Students practiced the SEL goal of responsible decision-making by working as a class to make art banners highlighting their conceptions of responsible decision-making.
With PTSA's support, Principal Jackie O'Sullivan will be challenging each Riptide to set, share, and achieve a personal goal for the summer. They are looking forward to celebrating their students' successes when they return from the summer!
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Throughout SEL Week, MBMS students participated in many engaging activities. Students shared positive future goals by writing them out during lunchtime. |
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Students also participated in solving a scavenger hunt. This was another example of students setting and reaching goals. It was also a chance for them to connect with adults on campus. |
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Lunch clubs met on the quad everyday during SEL week. The purpose was for students to get to know the different clubs on campus and connect with others who have a common interest. |
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Mira Costa students participated in a panel on cyber security and social media. They shared the importance of making responsible decisions when using social media and the impacts of those decisions. |
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Students also assisted in Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and Pride Month assemblies on campus. |
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MBUSD SEL FOCUS SKILLS CALENDAR |
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