As we enter Week 38, our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus is responsibility through problem-solving. Students are learning to solve small problems independently, seek help when facing bigger challenges, and advocate for themselves.
This weekend, we encourage you to talk with your child about how they can be responsible by solving problems at school. Discuss ways they can handle conflicts with peers, ask for help from a teacher when needed, and take ownership of their actions in the classroom. These conversations help build confidence and important life skills.
Thank you for your support!
As we enter Week 37, our SEL focus is on being respectful by contributing to our school community. We are encouraging students to treat others the way they want to be treated, maintain a growth mindset, show consideration, collaborate with others, and be honest. These values help create a positive and supportive environment for everyone.
Ask your child how they can demonstrate respect in their daily interactions at school. What are some ways they can contribute to their classroom and community? Your conversations at home reinforce these important lessons and help them put respect into action.
Thank you for your continued support!
As we enter School Week 36, our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus will be on kindness through help and support. Throughout the week, students will practice showing kindness by offering compliments and encouragement, sharing with others, including everyone, advocating for those in need, and demonstrating patience.
We encourage you to ask your child how they can show kindness in their daily interactions. A simple conversation at home can reinforce these important lessons and help them become more compassionate and considerate individuals.
Thank you for your support in nurturing a culture of kindness!
As we enter School Week #35, our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus will be on safety—specifically, being in control of our bodies and objects. Students will practice using materials appropriately and walking safely throughout the school. We encourage you to ask your child how they can demonstrate safe behavior at school and discuss ways to apply these habits in different settings. Your support helps reinforce these important lessons!
Thank you for your partnership,
As we enter School Week #34, our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus will be on responsible engagement in learning. We encourage students to come prepared each day, actively participate by asking and answering questions, stay organized, and set and monitor their goals. These skills help them take ownership of their learning and growth.
Take a moment to ask your student: What does engagement in learning look like to you? This can spark a great conversation about their habits, goals, and ways to stay actively involved in their education.
Thank you for your support!
As we enter Week 33 of the school year, our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus will be on Respect through active listening. We will be encouraging students to practice whole-body and mindful listening, use an appropriate voice level, respond respectfully and appropriately, and follow adult directions.
We encourage you to ask your child, "How can you be an active listener?" This will help them reflect on their listening skills and reinforce what they are learning in school.
Thank you for your support!
As we approach Week 32 of the school year, our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus will be on kindness through empathy. We will encourage students to identify and understand what others are going through and to listen with the intent to truly understand. This is a great opportunity to have a conversation at home—ask your child what empathy looks like to them and how they can practice it in their daily interactions. Thank you for your continued support in fostering kindness and understanding!
As we enter Week 31 of the school year, our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus will be on being safe by showing awareness. This includes honoring personal boundaries, recognizing body language—both their own and that of others—and being mindful of their environment. Encouraging awareness helps students build respect, empathy, and personal responsibility.
We invite you to engage with your child by asking them how they can show awareness at school. Their insights and reflections can reinforce these important skills in their daily interactions.
Thank you for your support!
Next week is Week 29, and our SEL focus will be responsibility—helping students learn to self-regulate, make thoughtful decisions, and follow directions as zero/one timers. We encourage you to ask your child over the weekend, "What does it mean to be responsible?" and discuss ways they can show responsibility at school and home.
Thank you for your partnership in their growth!
Next week marks Week #28, and our SEL focus will be on respect through recognizing and celebrating the unique differences of others. Students will explore how to honor diversity, embrace the principle that "All means All," practice inclusion, promote equity, and deepen their social awareness. These important lessons help us build a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
Ask your child how they can show respect by recognizing and celebrating the unique differences of others.
Thank you for your continued partnership in this meaningful work!
Next week marks Week #27 of the school year, and our SEL focus will be on kindness, specifically through the lens of being polite. We will be emphasizing the importance of using manners, practicing positive self-talk, and using appropriate school language and gestures. These simple actions help foster a respectful and supportive environment for everyone. We encourage you to ask your child what being kind looks like and how they practice politeness at school. It’s a great opportunity to continue these conversations at home and reinforce the positive behaviors we’re cultivating in the classroom.
Thank you for your support!
Next week will be Week #26, and our SEL focus will be on being safe by following adult directions. We’ll emphasize how following these directions helps keep everyone safe and builds trust in the decisions adults make. Ask your student what following adult directions means and looks like. This will help reinforce the importance of listening, staying focused, and responding to attention signals (CLAWS).
Dear Students and Parents,
A heartfelt thank you for your incredible support and dedication to our school play, The Snow Queen! Your hard work, enthusiasm, and encouragement brought the story to life in a truly magical way. We are so grateful for each of you—our talented performers, our supportive families, and everyone who helped make this production a success. Thank you for being part of this unforgettable experience!
Next week is Week 25, and we’ll be focusing on Responsibility through Problem-Solving. You can ask your child, "How can you be a problem solver?" Encourage them to think about solving smaller problems on their own and recognizing when it’s time to ask for help with bigger challenges. It’s a great way to build confidence in making responsible choices and advocating for themselves when needed.
Next week is Week #24, and our SEL focus will be on being respectful by contributing to our school community. Being respectful means treating others the way they want to be treated, having a growth mindset, being considerate, collaborating, and being honest. Parents, we encourage you to ask your child how they can show respect at school next week. What are some ways they can make a positive difference for their classmates and our school community? It’s a great opportunity for reflection and meaningful conversations!
Next week marks Week #23, and our SEL focus is all about kindness! This week, we encourage students to practice being kind by offering help and support to others. Acts of kindness can include giving compliments, encouraging peers, sharing, including others, advocating for someone in need, and showing patience. Take a moment to ask your child how they plan to show kindness this week and how they can make a positive difference in someone’s day. Let’s make Week #23 a celebration of kindness!
2/14/25: Kelso schools will be closed on Friday, February 14, 2025, due to inclement weather. There will be no classes or after-school activities.
Road conditions are challenging around Kelso especially on less traveled roads and in the upper elevations. We will have a 2-hour late start for Friday morning to provide additional time for road crews to clear streets needed for buses. There will be no AM Preschool.
The additional time will let us assess road conditions and make a determination that keeps students safe. Families may want to plan for child care in the event that we are not able to open safely.
We will share an update tomorrow morning by 7:30 am.
Thank you to all the road crews working to clear roads and keep everyone safe.
2/13/25: EARLY RELEASE - Kelso Schools will dismiss students early today due to inclement weather. Release will follow Wednesday early release schedule (1:00 pm for secondary and 1:55 pm for elementary). No PM preschool. All bus routes will run on PM snow routes https://5il.co/13rb9
Next week is Week #22, and in SEL (Social and Emotional Learning), we are focusing on being Safe. This includes being in control of our bodies and objects, using materials appropriately, and remembering to walk when moving around. Take a moment to ask your child how they can practice being safe at school and what strategies they use to stay mindful of their actions.