SEL Support Corner

Funded Oct 4, 2024

This project has made a huge impact in my room. The space has become more comforting, a place students are able to feel calm and safe in a school environment that is often chaotic and overstimulating.

The cushions have added to the sense that this is a place they can relax, be themselves, and feel supported. The snacks have fed hungry students and allowed them to regulate their emotions and behavior, as well as to feel like the classroom is a place that cares about them as whole people.

The additional books and texts have offered students windows into other lives, helping to develop skills of empathy and insight. They also, simply and importantly, have helped reaffirm that reading can be a joy and not just a task (and a healthy coping mechanism!).

The work we do is essential, and when we have the support of our communities, anything is possible. Thank you so much for being there for our students.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Newman