Social Emotional Learning/Behavior

Social Emotional Learning

Research shows that SEL can have a positive impact on school climate and promote a host of academic, social, and emotional benefits for students including:

* Better Academic Performance

* Improved Attitudes and Behavior

*Reduced Emotional Distress

Social Emotional Learning at Limerick

Limerick implements SEL for our students in a variety of ways. For more information, click on the program link.

* Second Step Curriculum

* Mindfulness Instruction

* Restorative Justice

* Growth Mindset

* School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support

* Targeted Social Skills Groups

* Behavior Support Team

* Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

* Kindness Ambassador School

Behavior Expectations at Limerick

Common Area	Be Safe	Be Respectful	Be Responsible
All Common Areas	Walk facing forward Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Get adult help for accidents/spills Use equipment appropriately	Use kind words and actions Wait your turn Clean up after self Follow adult directions	Remind others to follow school rules Take proper care of all personal belongings and school equipment Be honest
Cafeteria	Keep all food to self Sit with feet on floor, bottom on bench, and facing table Sit at assigned table	Allow anyone to sit next to you Use quiet voices	Raise hand and wait to be excused Clear your table and throw away trash when finished
Playground	Walk with teacher to and from the playground Stay within assigned area Be aware of activities/games around you No food	Play fairly Use appropriate language Include everyone	Ask an adult/teacher to use the bathroom or when leaving the area Stop playing and hold the ball after the bell rings Line up quickly in your area and wait for your teacher
Bathrooms	Keep feet on floor Keep water in sink Wash hands Put towels in garbage can	Knock on stall door Give people privacy Use quiet voices	Flush toilet after use Return to room promptly Use a bathroom pass Only put toilet paper in the toilet
Arrival/ Dismissal	Use sidewalks and crosswalks Wait in designated areas	Use kind words and actions Wait your turn Follow adult directions	Arrive on time Leave on time Get teacher permission to be dismissed
Library	See All Common Areas	Use quiet voices	Ask adult permission to leave this area
Auditorium	Wait for arrival and dismissal signal	Use audience manners Sit on bottom	See All Common Areas