ELEMENTARY SEL & Wellness

After taking a vacation, enjoying a summer, or coming back from winter break, it’s important to reinstate routines both at home and at school. As we begin the second semester, our teachers will work with students to reiterate classroom and school-wide expectations. These are important to everyone as they are our guiding principles at school. You can help us by talking with your child about our school-wide and classroom expectations. Ask questions like:

• What are you expected to do as you walk through the hallway?
• What are you allowed to play on the playground?
• How do the teachers expect you to behave in the classroom?
• What are the rules in the bathroom?
• Cafeteria?
• Hallway?

While these questions may seem silly, they give insight into how your child views the rules of school and how they see themselves operating from day-to-day inside the building. Having a conversation with your child at home can help show him/her that you care about their behavior both at home and at school. It also lets your child know that you are working as a team with the school to help make them more successful.

It is never easy to get back in the swing of things after an extended break. We know that our students are resilient and will pick up right where they left off with just a few reminders. We thank you for all of your support!, and we hope that you have a very Happy New Year!

New Year is the best time to adopt new hobbies and bring positive changes in your life. It is like a new starting and bid farewell to the previous year. Here are the top 10 New Year Resolutions for students for academic excellence:

1. Wake up early in the morning to manage daily activities and develop a healthy routine.
2. Create a work-life balance to avoid any kind of stress.
3. Read Books daily to get knowledge of the variable field.
4. Practice healthy eating habits.
5. Try something new this year such as learning music, kickboxing, horse riding, martial arts, or any othersports activities for fitness.
6. Learn to develop skills and knowledge and not just for grades because learning is a lifelong process.
7. Get 6-8 hours of sleep, eat a balanced diet, and exercise daily.
8. Don’t procrastinate and stick to the project without any distractions.
9. Develop effective communication skills.
10. Prioritize your mental health.

Martin Luther King, Jr., is known for his contributions to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s. He advocated for non-violent methods of protest, and he organized countless marches and boycotts. His most famous work is his “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in 1963, in which he spoke of his dream of a United States that is void of segregation and racism. In 1964, Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize for his peaceful works. On April 4, 1968, Dr. King was assassinated by James Earl Ray.

Martin Luther King Jr Day is a federal holiday in the United States that takes place on the third Monday in January. It honors the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Each year, the celebration takes place on the Monday closest to his birthday, which is on January 15.

TCHATT provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services. Cuero ISD is proud to be part of this program that helps students get access to mental health treatment and resources. This program is free for students and is available throughout the year, even in the summer. If you would like more information about TCHATT, you can visit their website https://tcmhcc.utsystem.edu/tchatt/ or contact Kathy Scott at kfscott@cueroisd.org.

Ruby Rodriguez, M.Ed. ~ Director of Special Programs

Lacy Timpone, M.Ed., LPC ~ School Climate Specialist

Courtney Kalinowski, M.S., LPC ~ School Climate Specialist

Kathy Scott, LMSW ~ School Climate Specialist

Website: https://www.cueroisd.org/
Location: 960 E Broadway St, Cuero, TX, USA
Phone: 361-275-1900
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