Our spring teams have become more competitive; the teamwork throughout the school day and during games is beautiful to see, and the leadership from our 8th graders has been phenomenal.
Spring Sports Recap from Jerad
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Here at Burgundy, SEL takes many forms. At the most fundamental level, teachers take great care in knowing each student as an individual and work hard to form strong classroom communities. Knowing each individual on a personal level means we also know their vulnerabilities, allowing us to anticipate potential stressors and preemptively put supports in place to avoid bigger blow-ups down the road. Small class sizes, advisory and homeroom programs, coupled with an underpinning of Responsive Classroom, allow for students to form strong relationships with classmates and work through individual or social challenges in a productive and supportive way.
A strong arts experience, plenty of physical activity, and a well-designed wellness program all combine to rewire the brain for lower stress and greater attention, motivation and motor control.
Finally, and perhaps most significant to social-emotional growth, is just giving kids the opportunity to be kids. Loosening the reins for unstructured play time, opening the door for outdoor experiences, and giving kids the chance to work through age-appropriate social challenges on their own, all contribute to the maturation of well-grounded, socially intelligent individuals.
