Counselor’s Corner

From Kristine Trzeciak, School Counselor:

This page contains information about our Social-Emotional programs, curriculum and resources.

Our students at Arroyo will have access to learning and practicing a variety of social-emotional tools that will help foster a positive and caring school climate. The School Counselor, Teachers, and Administrators are working together to guide learners through several complementary programs:

Sown to Grow
Second Step
Digital Citizenship
Restorative Practices
Special Awareness

SOWN TO GROW

Sown to Grow is a program that allows students to check-in emotionally, set goals, and consistently reflect on their progress. School staff can see students who are struggling, provide support, and measure growth.

Teachers will introduce weekly topics that allow students to grow in their social-emotional awareness and students will have an opportunity to to reflect on the impact of these lessons. Students also use Sown to Grow to set academic and personal goals and reflect on their progress each trimester.

SECOND STEP
Second Step focuses on helping students develop Empathy, Safety, Emotion Management, and Problem Solving Skills.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
It is critically important for students to learn skills that help them be good citizens online. Students will learn some of these skills in class but here are some resources you can use to support that at home.

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
The School Counselor and teachers will aim to build stronger relationships within their classroom and across the school by incorporating this community-building structure. Students and staff will regularly gather in circles to check-in, learn, and discuss, so that there is a foundation of active listening, open communication, and trust.

SPECIAL AWARENESS

The Great Kindness Challenge, a week-long celebration continues to build on the strong community we have created at Arroyo. Each day of the week there is a different theme and activity. Watch for more details in January.