SEL Resources
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CASEL
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) advances: the practice of promoting integrated academic, social, and emotional learning for all children in preschool through high school.
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Character.org
Character.org is an organization which advocates for integrity, honesty, respect, and other core ethical values to be fused into education for the betterment of our nation.
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Colorin Colorado
Colorín Colorado is a national website serving educators and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12. Colorín Colorado has been providing free research-based information, activities, and advice to parents, schools, and communities around the country for more than a decade.
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Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)
FARE offers tools and resources to educate about food allergies.
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Greater Good Science Center
The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.
Health and Wellness
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Health and Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. Wellness also encompasses how people feel about various aspects of their lives and the actions taken for a successful existence.
Health and Wellness at PCSD
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Community Education
Education efforts have started for the District, PTSA and Pittsford Youth Services. This presenter speaks on nutrition for mental health and foods to promote a positive mood.
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High School Students' Drug Free Messages
Reflecting on the information from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey results, high school students created very visual positive messages.
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Heart Health Month
February is American Heart Month. Activities include the Great Replay in Physical Education classes, wear red day, heart healthy smoothie day and healthy heart themed activities.
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Character Education
Jefferson Road Elementary School held a“Share Your Care” kickoff event where Principal Clark shared information about his personal journey and how the gift of helping others made a positive and significant impact on his personal and professional life. Classrooms read the story Because Amelia Smiled, and all students customized a puzzle piece which described something they cared about and one way that they could share that passion and care with others.
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Lessons Through Link Crew
Link Crew Leaders are teaching two classroom lessons this year to all English 9 classes. The first lesson is called "Why Limit Yourself" and focuses on the importance of seeking excellence and being open to new ideas and approaches.
The second lesson is based around the theme of "Creating Community" by building strong relationships.