ADL Student Peer Leader Training
We wrapped up our Student Peer Leader Training this week. Thirty-six middle school students (24 from 7th grade and 12 from 8th grade) engaged in 18 hours of training over the course of several weeks. Faculty and staff training will take place during our afternoon of professional development on Dec. 6th.
Next steps are school-wide workshops with our Student Peer Leaders (shown below) at the helm, while Mr. Ricci-Munn, Mr. Janack, and Mrs. Maino help mentor and guide them.
We are excited for the work ahead!
Student Quotes:
- "I learned so much, and I'm looking forward to helping my friends learn that it's all about kindness and acceptance. Everyone matters."
- "I was nervous about the idea of running workshops for other kids, but this training helped me feel really prepared."
ADL Trainer Quote:
- "We've worked in many, many middle and high schools around the state. I know we're not supposed to pick favorites, but I can honestly say this group of students is my absolute favorite! Their maturity and insights far surpass those of many high school students we have worked with."
To learn more about the Anti-Defamation League's World of Difference Institute, click the link below.
Anti-Bullying Training
School Adjustment Counselor Fellow, Mr. Robichaud, joined Dean of Students, Kim Provost, to co-deliver an anti-bullying curriculum for our 6th-grade students. Based on student feedback, Mr. Robichaud will be leading a 3-week self-advocacy group designed to foster self-confidence and empowerment.
The Science of Happiness
In health class, students are learning about the science of happiness and positive psychology in health class. Mr. Ricci-Munn is helping them examine the "10 Keys" to happier living:
Action Plans: Our Daily Activities
Doing things for others
Connecting with people
Taking care of your body
Noticing the world around you/Mindfulness/Being Present
Learning new things/having new experiences
Action Plans: Attitudes on Life
Having goals to look forward to (short-term, medium range and long-term goals)
Resilience: Finding ways to bounce back after failures, personal problems, etc.
Positive mindset
Self-Acceptance/Being comfortable with who you are
Meaning: Finding meaning in life by doing things for others/the community/planet, etc.
Interested in learning more about the science of happiness? Be sure to check out the following website and documentary.
https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys
From the SRO's Desk
iPhone Safety:
If you have an iPhone and have done the recent iOS 17.1.2 update, there is a new feature called NameDrop, which is defaulted to ON.
This feature allows the sharing of your contact info just by placing your phone close to another phone. If your phone comes in close contact to another phone, you could inadvertently be sharing your contact info. with someone.
If you would like to shut this feature off, go to Settings, General, AirDrop, Bringing Devices Together. Change to OFF.
On campus:
Thank you for your patience and cooperation with morning-drop-off traffic at the school. As mentioned by your building principal, letting your student out of the car as soon as you pull into the school driveway will speed things up. This will also prevent long traffic backups on Lincoln St., which will be safer for everyone, especially student pedestrians.
Manchester-Essex Regional Middle School
Email: mainoj@mersd.org
Website: www.mersd.org
Location: 36 Lincoln Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, USA
Phone: 978-526-2022
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterEssexRegional/