Words from Walsh: an SEL Edition
April 2021
Greetings from Principal Martin
Walsh Elementary School supports our youngest students by laying the foundation for lifelong social, emotional and relationship skills. We will develop a sense of self-awareness, self-worth, and responsible decision-making within our community through modeling and instruction.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL): The CASEL 5
As a reminder, the CASEL 5 addresses five broad, interrelated areas of social-emotional competence: 1) self-awareness, 2) self-management, 3) social awareness, 4) relationship skills, and 5) responsible decision-making. The CASEL 5 can be taught and applied at various developmental stages from childhood to adulthood and across diverse cultural contexts to articulate what students should know and be able to do for academic success, school and civic engagement, health and wellness, and fulfilling careers.
Below are links from CASEL/PBS for parents to access to learn more about the CASEL 5 SEL Competencies:
CASEL's 5 Social-Emotional Learning Competencies
I will continue to share SEL information, goals and progress with you as we navigate SEL together. If you have any questions about SEL in our school, please feel free to contact the office.
Stay safe and be well,
Mrs. Martin