Hey City Schools Staff,
We are excited to invite your school to participate in the sixth annual International Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day on Monday, March 3, 2025. This year's theme, "Skills for Success – Ready for the Future," emphasizes the critical role SEL plays in preparing students for lifelong success. (sel4us.org)
What is SEL Day?
SEL Day is a global event that brings together schools and communities to showcase, promote, and advocate for social-emotional learning. It serves as an opportunity to highlight the importance of SEL in fostering students' personal and academic growth. (selday.org). The Student Wholeness Team is extending the love all month long, starting with SEL Week (March 3 -March 8).
Here is a list of ways that your school can participate:
Faculty
Write a message of kindness, encouragement, or gratitude to colleagues
Make a short video of faculty engaging in an SEL activity (yoga, morning meeting/advisory, mindful moment)
Students
Write a gratitude message to a staff member at your school
Administration
Host an SEL Unity Day at your school
Spotlight an SEL Legend at your school.
Create a video to share on your school website about the importance of Social emotional learning, specifically self-awareness (emotional check-ins)
Student Government or Student Leadership Teams
Organize an SEL event that you would like to do for your school/community
Host a podcast or create a video to celebrate SEL Day at your school.
School Community Coordinators/Partners
Sponsor SEL-themed activities connected with community initiatives. Promote using #SELday
Provide time for practicing mindful movement, breathing, and rest for your team. Take a picture and post to #SELday
Spotlight for Student Wholeness Specialists
Highlight a student wholeness specialist that they believe has shown significant impact in their school culture and climate
Resources and Support
To assist in your planning, a variety of resources, including activity guides and promotional materials, are available on the SEL Day website. (selday.org)
Explore some activities that you can implement throughout the week courtesy of The Stude!
Morning Meeting and Advisory SEL Day Activities (For Teachers)
National SEL Day Activities 2025 (For Schools)
Engaging SEL Day Activities for families (For Families)
For questions or concerns, contact Monique Crawley, Educational Specialist II MECrawley@bcps.k12.md.us.