NIS SEL Team Newsletter
Fall 2022
Welcome!
November is gratitude month! Students write what they are grateful for on paper leaves, and then they're added to the Thankful Tree bulletin board, pictured below.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
The curriculum upon which our lessons are based is called Second Step, if you'd like to learn more here's the link to the Second Step website: https://www.secondstep.org/
Below, we've attached the scope and sequence of our SEL lessons at each grade level. These are outlines of topics covered in each unit/ lesson.
SEL Bullying Prevention Unit
Please click the button below to see the scope and sequence of the upcoming Bullying Prevention Unit:
Community Resources
Polished Dental December 8th and 9th
Fairwinds Center - Nantucket's Counseling Center
https://www.fairwindscenter.org/
(508) 228-2689
20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village
Nantucket, MA 02554
- Fairwinds offers outpatient counseling services for ALL ages, and has bilingual counselors as well as a bilingual receptionist.
- To receive services through Fairwinds, call their number (above) and they will complete a brief screening with you to help provide you with the most appropriate support.
- Urgent Behavioral Health Clinic: same-day appointments, free of charge, Monday- Friday from 5-6pm for more serious and urgent situations. Call the Fairwinds main number to access this clini
Nantucket Family Resource Center (NFRC)
https://www.nantucketfamilyresourcecenter.org/
(508) 815-5115
1 Freedom Square, Suite B
Nantucket, MA 02554
- "The NFRC offers FREE family support, services, family partners, clinical assessments, referrals, and school support services that aim to educate children, parents, and all caregivers."
- For support, reach out to the NFRC directly at the number above, or reach out to the NIS School Counselors who can help connect you.
Ms. Foulkes
Email: foulkesr@npsk.org
Phone: 508-228-7290 4307
Ms. Manchester
Email: manchesterk@npsk.org
Phone: 508-228-7290 4320
Ms. Sybert
Email: syberte@npsk.org
Phone: 508-228-7290 4321
Mrs. Laredo
Email: laredoj@npsk.org
Phone: 508-228-7290 4113