Dear Families,
As part of our ongoing commitment to student social and emotional support, growth, and wellness, this week we will begin our pilot of the Sown to Grow program within our advisory time. Sown to Grow (StG) is an evidence-based program that promotes easy and engaging student check-ins, personalized feedback, and built-in curriculum that empowers schools to improve student social, emotional, and academic well-being. StG has partnered with schools across the world (I even used StG when I was a school leader in Mongolia!), and you can read more about StG’s impact here.
Each Tuesday, students will log into their StG accounts, share how they are feeling that day (using an emoji scale), and respond to a reflection question about their experiences. Advisory teachers will see student entries and will provide feedback to each student within the portal. If a student indicates difficult or concerning feelings, advisory teachers and the grade level counselor will be notified right away, so that they can follow up with the student quickly. To learn more about StG, you may watch this 3-minute demo video here or below.
If you have additional questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact a member of Bigelow Leadership or Bigelow Counseling. Thank you!
-Chassity K. Coston, Principal
