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School News:
For families and caregivers:
Hello again from the HUUSD Social Emotional Learning Task Force.
This January our district has been focusing on the theme of Relationship Skills. Last month we learned a bit about social awareness, this month we are learning about the action of interacting.
As caregivers, we know that relationships are everywhere. Relationships are cornerstones in our home, in our schools and workplaces and in our community. Children have many different relationships in their lives. Whether it's being a lab partner in science, a member of a team, club, cast or band, a friendship group, or a member of a family, developing healthy relationship skills is critical. Having healthy relationships is not always easy and takes skill and practice (even for adults!).
Relationship skills is the ability to establish new relationships, to maintain positive relationships and friendships, to avoid social isolation, to resolve conflicts, to accept differences, to
be a contributing member of the classroom and community in which one lives, works,
learns, and plays, and to work productively and collaboratively with others. Children are learning to:
Be able to make and keep friends
Work with others toward a common goal
Resolve differences quickly
Cooperate as a group leader or a member of the group
Exhibit helpfulness
Here are a couple ideas about how to help your child at home:
For younger students:
Cook with your child: Ask your child to help make their favorite dish by following your directions, one at a time. Make sure to say “please” and “thank you” and acknowledge all of their efforts. This will not only help them learn about the art of listening, but teach them about the importance of being polite to others, especially while working on group projects.
Read stories together and talk about the relationships and interactions between the characters.
For all students:
Build a strong protective circle of adults and youth to whom your child can turn for advice or support by talking to them very directly about the people you value who treat others with kindness, respect, and caring attention.
Complete the Who’s Great At This challenge: Who’s Great at This?
Talk about and share your own “Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship”. What’s most important to you? What do you value in a relationship?
Simply ask- “who is a friend you value and why?”
Quote(s) to talk about:
“The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them. -Ralph G. Nichols
“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” — Anais Nin
“A friend may be waiting behind a stranger’s face.” — Maya Angelou
“Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” – Stephen Covey
We hope that some of these may be helpful and assist your children in growing in their Relationship Skills. We appreciate partnering with you in this important work!
Best,
The SELTF
Characteristics of Healthy Relationships
Trust. Each person in a good relationship should know they can rely on each other. They know they can count on this person to come through for them and be supportive. They feel their secrets are safe with this person and that they can believe what the other person says to them. They believe the other person will not do anything intentional to hurt them.
Respect. In healthy relationships, people talk to each other in ways that don’t put down, insult, or belittle. They value each other’s time and opinions. They protect each other’s privacy and personal space.
Honesty. Each person should always be truthful and open. They can express what they want, or discuss their hopes, without fearing how the other person will respond. They don’t feel like the other person is hiding things from them.
Growth. In a healthy relationship, people want each other to enjoy their favorite activities, learn new things, and spend time with family and friends alike. In life, our hopes, fears, goals, and interests will constantly change, and people who are in good relationships will understand, and even embrace, those changes.
Empathy. Each person should be willing to understand and validate the other person’s perspective.
Balance of Power. In a healthy relationship, both people feel like they are on equal footing. They can make their own decisions without fear of retaliation or judgment. They feel physically safe. They respect each other’s opinions and independence. No one pressures the other person to do something that makes them feel uncomfortable. And they put equal effort into their relationship.
Compromise. Conflict is bound to arise in every relationship. People should be able to compromise and negotiate to a mutually agreeable solution when there are disagreements.
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Hello Moretown Families!
We are excited to share the ECO Forest Fest ‘23 “Save the Date” with all of you! This will be our second (ever) Forest Fest and we hope you will consider joining us for a fun-filled afternoon of sledding, hot chocolate, donuts, eco base-camp activities and much more!
As we prepare for ECO Forest Fest ‘23, we will be drumming up students’ excitement by hosting several special invitations in the school lobby during arrival on Thursday February 2nd, Friday February 10th and Friday February 17th. Student Ambassadors look forward to sharing custom ‘Forest Fest’ temporary tattoos with all students as they arrive at school. We will also be offering a special ECO tea invitation wherein students can make their own teas as they head into class.
Save the date and please consider joining us on February 19th from 1-4 as we all gather and celebrate the ECO program at Moretown School with our community and beyond.
Warmly,
Friends of ECO at Moretown School
Community News/Opportunities
Please note that the opportunities/events listed below are not specifically endorsed or screened by school staff. As always, families should use their own standards and review processes to determine appropriate activities.
Online Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1I5CDlGRI28Wf0PALrJZRlTPMbPoI1jV0mXHUSFu8DyD2bw/viewform?usp=pp_url
First practice: Thursday February 16 th
Where: Harwood Wrestling Room, Upstairs Gym
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45p-6:45p *Practice times will change as the season goes on depending on gym availability.
Who: Anyone grades 3 rd -6 th
Cost will be AAU membership cost as well as
tournament entry fee for wrestlers.
Bring: Shorts, Shirt, Wrestling Shoes and Water
See you in the wrestling room!
If you have any questions please contact:
Casey Moulton 802-522-5502
truehumanacademy@gmail.com
Volunteer to be a Girls on the Run coach for Moretown Elementary this spring! The impact of a Girls on the Run volunteer coach is as boundless as it is beautiful. The Girls on the Run program is an after school program that uses a research based curriculum to empower, increase self-worth and spark joy in its participants.
Our 10-week season begins the week of March 27. Our team will meet twice weekly for 90 minutes each session to connect, move, learn and have FUN! Not a runner? Haven’t coached before? No problem! Girls on the Run VT (GOTRVT) provides training, easy to follow lesson plans, supplies and support from GOTRVT for a transformational season.
Visit gotrvt.org/coach to learn more or sign up to volunteer. Questions? Contact Chris Tierson at jtierson@gmavt.net or 802-595-3329 or you can contact them directly GOTRVT at Info@girlsontherunvermont.
Winter Programs & Workshops
Online session #1: Monday, February 6th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Online session #2: Monday, February 13th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Nature Explorations: Tuesday, February 21st, 10:00 am to 11:30 am at an area trailhead
For more information click here
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