MacFarland Wellness Team!

Empowering Minds, Energizing Bodies, Enriching Lives.

💡 The MMS Wellness Team's Commitment 💡

MISSION

Our mission is to enhance students' well-being by offering proactive support and resources, fostering resilience, and promoting a culture of respect and care. We aim to engage students, families, and staff in creating a positive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

VISION

To cultivate a school community where every middle school student thrives through balanced mental, emotional, and physical wellness, creating a foundation for lifelong success and well-being.

📌 THIS MONTH'S WELLNESS DISCUSSION 📌

September: Building a Supportive Community – Focus on creating a welcoming environment and establishing a sense of belonging among students.

📄 Here's What the Wellness Team is Doing This Month!

Assessing Needs and Gathering Input
Developing a Strategic Plan
Outlining Specific Actions
Encouraging Student Engagement
Providing Support Resources
Wellness Needs Assessment

NEXT MONTH, OCTOBER- National Bullying Awareness Month

WELLNESS MONTHLY THEME

SEPTEMBER: Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month: Understanding the Signs and Seeking Help - School Mental Health

September is an important month for raising awareness about suicide prevention. While it is a difficult topic to discuss, it is crucial that we do so, especially with our young people, students, and teachers. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young people.

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If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.

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Refer a Student to the Wellness Team to Identify the Most Effective Support.

This universal referral process ensures a structured and systematic approach to providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 emotional supports, ultimately helping students receive the assistance they need to thrive academically and emotionally.

SEE BELOW THE DETAILED PROCESS.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships and make responsible and caring decisions.

Online Referral Form- Parent/Teacher

Microsoft Forms

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Online Referral Form- Student Self-Referral

Microsoft Forms

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💬 Referral Process <Explained> 💬

Identification and Initial Observation

1. Signs of Need: Teachers, Staff, and Caregivers observe students who show signs of needing additional emotional support, such as persistent behavioral issues, emotional distress, or difficulty functioning in the classroom.

2. Pre-Referral Strategies

- Classroom Interventions: Implement Tier 1 strategies, such as classroom management techniques, differentiated instruction, or emotional regulation tools, to address the student’s needs.

-Home Interventions: Talk to your child about their mood, behavior, and observe their patterns.

3. Referral Submission

- Form Completion: Complete a referral form to initiate the process for additional support. This form usually includes details about the student’s behavior, academic performance, and previous interventions.

- Submission Submit the completed referral form and the designated Wellness team will be responsible for reviewing and processing referrals.

4. Referral Review

- Initial Review: The designated team reviews the referral to assess the student’s needs and determine the appropriate level of support (case management, mentorship, clubs, therapy, or IEP determination)

- Gathering Additional Information: Collect additional information if needed, such as input from parents, observations from other staff members, or academic records.

5. Determination of Support Level

- **Tier 2 Supports**: If the student’s needs are consistent with Tier 2, the team may develop targeted interventions such as small group counseling, social skills training, or behavioral interventions.

- **Tier 3 Supports**: For more intensive needs (Tier 3), a comprehensive evaluation might be conducted to design individualized support plans, including one-on-one counseling, specialized behavioral plans, or external referrals to mental health professionals.

6. Development of Support Plan

- Collaboration: Collaborate with the student, family, and relevant staff to ensure the support plan is comprehensive and aligned with the student’s needs.

7. Monitoring and Evaluation

- Regular Check-Ins: Monitor the student’s progress regularly and evaluate the effectiveness of the support plan. This includes assessing academic performance, behavior, and emotional well-being.

- **Adjustments**: Make necessary adjustments to the support plan based on ongoing observations and feedback to better meet the student’s needs.

8. Follow-Ups

- Follow-Ups: Schedule follow-up meetings to review the student’s progress and determine if further adjustments or additional supports are needed.

9. Review

- Team Review: Periodically review the referral process and support strategies to ensure they are effective and make improvements as needed.

10. Reflection

- Reflective Practices: Reflect on the outcomes and gather feedback from staff and families to refine the process.

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MacFarland Wellness Team Acuity Scale.pdf

Behavior Signs to look out for and what level of support is needed.

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