School Rules
Recite the JFK school pledge
We are the John F. Kennedy School. We are SAFE.
We use TEAMWORK. We ASPIRE. We are RESPECTFUL. We are RESPONSIBLE. We are a community who believes in each other. We will be the best we can be.
What does SEL stand for?
Social Emotional Learning
True or false: I should talk to teachers the same way I talk to my friends.
False
What is a boundary?
A limit that someone sets for their personal comfort
Which is an example of an assertive phrase?
"I don't like that, can we try something different?"
or
"That's a stupid idea"
"I don't like that, can we try something different?"
Chris' teacher is giving directions to the class, but Chris already knows what to do. Chris remembered that his friend kicked his chair earlier so he thinks his friend probably really needs to tell him something What should Chris do?
Chris could: use a strategy to refocus, try to remember to talk to his friend during lunch/recess
True or false: social emotional learning is only about how to navigate other people
False: SEL includes teaching self-awareness and self-management so it is not just about other people
True or false: If someone yells at you, the best thing to do is yell louder to make sure they respect you.
False. It is best to wait/walk away.
Fill in the blank to make the statement true:
Everyone has _________________ boundaries.
Different
Is it okay to use words like "sigma" "glazing" and "riding" at school even if they are compliments?
No. In school, these words should not be used.
True or false: Since specials teachers (science/art/gym/music) aren't my regular teacher, it's okay to treat them differently than I treat my regular teacher.
False. You should ensure that you are engaging respectfully with all teachers.
True or false: I can control what others think and do if I try hard enough.
False. You cannot control what other people think or do. The only person you can control is yourself.
Are tone and volume the same thing? Explain.
No: tone is a speaking style that is unique and volume is the loudness or intensity
Name the two kinds of boundaries we talked about
Physical Boundaries
Verbal Boundaries
Bonus - Emotional Boundaries
Define: code switching
What’s appropriate to say to our friends is not always appropriate to say to adults
When I ask to go to the bathroom but I also wander around the building, it is a safety issue. Explain why.
It is important that we know where you are so that we can locate you and ensure safety in case of an emergency or fire drill.
Why is Social Emotional Learning important?
Helps us control our own emotions & behaviors / have empathy for others / resolve problems / make responsible decisions / have healthy friendships OR other thoughtful response at our discretion :)
Describe the difference between perception and intention.
Perception: refers to how a message is understood by the listener
Intention: refers to the purpose or motive of the speaker’s communication
Playfighting is an example of crossing which kind of boundary?
Physical
True or false: gyatt is a school appropriate word
False: gyatt is an exclamation that describes someone's body. Although it has a generally positive connotation, it is not appropriate to describe peers' bodies.
Provide an example of someone acting responsibly in school.
Points awarded at discretion of the team
Answer should hit on: helping, showing accountability, reliability, support, kindness, maturity, modeling for others
Example: cleaning up space after using it, encouraging others to do the same.
Which of the following is NOT part of Social Emotional Learning:
self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, tone/intonation
tone/intonation relates to verbal communication
Write an I statement for to communicate your feelings on the following situation:
Alex has been best friends with Sam since first grade. They always sit together at lunch, play tag at recess, and have inside jokes. But lately, Sam has been spending more time with a new student, Max. They sit together in class, whisper during reading time, and don’t always include Alex during games at recess. Alex feels left out and confused.
I feel ____________ (sad/lonely/confused/left out) when you _____________ (whisper with Max). Could you please _______________ (include me/play with me/sit with me)?
Imagine that someone has crossed a verbal boundary of yours by making a joke about your family. You are feeling really hurt and upset. Write an I-Statement to communicate your needs.
Examples:
I felt (hurt/sad/upset) when you (said that/made fun of my family). In the future can you (apologize, avoid commenting about my family, ask me if you don't understand...etc)
Imagine you are out at a restaurant and you order pepperoni pizza, but you receive a burned cheese pizza. You decide to eat it anyway. What style of communication is this?
Passive communication