The first session of Self Care Club went perfectly. Twenty students came, and they thoroughly enjoyed making the glitter jars. The students were from different grades, so everyone was able to meet someone new through the activity. Students learned how to make glitter jars and how to use it mindfully. After the first session, many more students have expressed interest. The next session will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020, in room 223, beginning at 2:30 pm. The theme of the next session will be on how to use journaling and coloring in an effective way to help teens mentally and emotionally. Below are pictures of the first Self Care Club session. 

In the SEL & Leadership Pilot program, students journal every morning at the beginning of the session. Usually students are provided with a prompt to journal. From time to time, students will do free journaling. The free journaling is an exercise for students to fully release their thoughts and feelings, a way to express themselves.

One of our students wrote a beautiful poem during their free journaling time, fully captured her current emotions. It's such a beautiful poem and we would love to share it with you.

2 Weeks ago I confessed

my love 2 weeks ago. I am

still calm

still not moving on

still trying 2 find myself

In a world where all is lost

still loving

above all

his love hasn't come

But my love still stands strong

Because

This is my

LOVE

We do not always remember to appreciate the special people in our lives. Last week, in our SEL & Leadership Club, we invited our students to think about one special person and pay attention to the strengths they share with or have positive impacts on them.

As a group, students build a strengths garden to show their appreciation to the special people and let them how amazing they are!