SLL Monthly Newsletter

This month we will be kicking off our first unit of the year: "Being My Best Self". In this unit, students will learn to recognize and name their feelings and emotions. They will learn how and when to use self-regulation strategies to work through emotions and engage in healthy and optimistic self-talk. In addition, students will learn how to make responsible decisions for their overall well-being while recognizing their strengths and areas for growth.

• September 2 -5: Linking Feelings & Thoughts (Self-Awareness)- It is important to understand the connection between our feelings and thoughts. The way we think and the self-talk we use can be helpful or unhelpful. We need to be kind to ourselves and show self-compassion.
• September 8 - 12: Connecting Feelings, Thoughts, & Actions (Self-Awareness & Self-Management)- Our feelings and thoughts can influence our actions. It is important to be aware of our feelings so we can think and act in more positive ways.
• September 15 - 19: Working Through Feelings & Emotions (Self-Management)- Learning to identify and express feelings in a positive way helps us develop the skills we need to work through emotions effectively. It is important we know how to apply strategies to help us stay calm when strong feelings start to take over.

• September 22 - 26: Making Decisions to Improve Your Well-Being (Responsible Decision-Making)-Effective decision-making can improve our overall health and well-being. In order to be your best self you need to make healthy choices, get enough sleep, and exercise.
• September 29 - October 3: Identifying Strengths & Areas for Growth (Self-Awareness)-Strengths are the skills and abilities that are easy for you. Areas for growth are the skills and abilities that don’t come easy to you but can be learned over time. Knowing your own strengths and opportunities for growth gives you a better understanding of yourself.

• Self-Esteem: Take Steps to Feel Better About Yourself (Mayo Clinic)
• Caring for Your Mental Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
• Core Values Activity ( Onward, Elena Aguilar )
• Challenge That Thought Activity ( Onward, Elena Aguilar )

Family & Caregiver Unit 1 Letter: The SLL Family & Caregiver Unit Letters provide information about the SLL Themes that are being addressed in each unit. It provides possible ideas for discussion questions and family activities to reinforce each SLL Theme at home.

• English Letter
• Spanish Letter
• Haitian Creole Letter
• Portuguese Letter

Mood Meter Informational Letter for Families & Caregivers: Below are Google Doc links to a document that you can use to communicate with families and caregivers about the Mood Meter. Feel free to make a copy of it and customize it to meet the needs of your students and families.

• English Letter

• Spanish Letter

• Haitian Creole Letter

• Portuguese Letter

Please note, you will want to make a copy of the Mood Meter that you are using when sending out the letter.

• K-2 Mood Meter

• English Primary Mood Meter
• Spanish Primary Mood Meter
• Haitian Creole Primary Mood Meter
• Portuguese Primary Mood Meter

• 3-12 Mood Meter

• English Mood Meter
• Spanish Mood Meter
• Haitian Creole Mood Meter
• Portuguese Mood Meter

Our first Book of the Quarter is Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival, the SLL Essential Idea for this book is Managing Worries. Ruby is a happy, curious, and imaginative girl. Then, one day, she finds a worry. At first, it’s not such a big worry — but every day, it grows a little bigger. Then Ruby makes a friend and discovers something important: everyone has worries. Not only that, but there’s a great way to get rid of them… by sharing your feelings!

To access lesson plans and resources for this Book of the Quarter, login to your District Portal. Search "SLL" and then click on the SLL Heart to access the SLL Resource Center. All of the resources for Book of the Quarter can be found on the "Elementary Resource" page.

This cohort is for anyone wanting to strengthen their understanding of Adult SLL for themselves and others. The cohort will meet virtually throughout the year to discuss assigned readings as well as learn strategies to strengthen and implement Adult SLL work on their campus whether the role they serve is instructional, non-instructional or administrator. Every participant will receive the books for the book study for FREE. Participants who complete the cohort will receive an "Emotional Resilience Educator" badge and be awarded in-service points. For more information including the registration link, click here

The Resiliency Palm Beach Instruction Guide can be used in conjunction with the Scope & Sequence to reinforce weekly resiliency characteristics. This guide includes morning announcements, extension activities, and recognition resources to honor students who demonstrate resiliency.

Separate guides are available for Elementary and Secondary, along with certificates and images in the Resiliency Palm Beach certificates folder:

• FY26 Elementary Resiliency Palm Beach Instruction Guide
• FY26 Secondary Resiliency Palm Beach Instruction Guide
• Resiliency Palm Beach Certificates

Resiliency Parent Resources for Self-Awareness and Self-Management

Schools are encouraged to send home the Resiliency Florida's resources linked below to families and caregivers to support this month's Resiliency Characteristics: Self-Awareness & Self-Management

• K-2 Parent Resource
• 3-5 Parent Resource
• 6-8 Parent Resource
• 9-12 Parent Resource

The SLL & Health Team have created an Elementary Scope and a Secondary Scope to help schools pace out all of the Required Health Content for the year related to injury prevention and safety, internet safety, nutrition, personal health, substance use and abuse education, child trafficking prevention education, life skills, resiliency education, leadership skills, awareness of benefits of sexual abstinence (6-12), and teen dating violence and abuse education (7-12).

The first lesson for both elementary and secondary schools on the scope and sequence begins in September.

If you have any questions about Required Instruction 1003.42(2)(o)(4), please email Michael.Kanusky@palmbeachschools.org