Lyseth's Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Team is a group of six staff members who work together to support the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students in our school. Our team—Alanna Borst (Social Worker), Michael Frame (Culture and Climate Coordinator) , Karen Hunter (Social Worker), Elyssa Deschaine (School Physchologist) Shelby Thompson (School-based Spurwink Counselor), and Talya Edlund—meets regularly to discuss schoolwide behavioral strategies and create individualized supports for students who may need extra help.

Here are just a few of the ways our SEL team supports students:

• Individual Meetings: One-on-one check-ins to help students navigate challenges.
• Lunch Bunches: Small group sessions during lunch to build social skills and foster friendships.
• Social Thinking Groups: Lessons focused on developing social awareness and problem-solving.
• Regulation Breaks: Opportunities for students to reset and refocus during the school day.
• Morning Meetings: Collaborative class time to build community and set positive intentions.
• In-Class Support & Consultation: Partnering with teachers to integrate SEL practices into the classroom.
• Training--The SEL team leads trainings for staff throughout the school year. 

The SEL team is here to ensure that every student feels supported and empowered to succeed. If you have questions or would like to learn more about our work, feel free to reach out to any of our team members on Reach My Teach

First Grade Literacy Project--Seeking Clean Recyclable Containers for 1st Grade

The first graders in Ms. Harris, Ms. Angelo, and Ms. Romano's classrooms have been reading the book The Most Magnificent Thing. They have been inspired to create their own "Magnificent Things" and they need your help! We are seeking donations of the following clean recyclable items:

• toilet paper/paper towel rolls
• egg cartons
• cereal boxes
• washed out yogurt containers

Thanks for your help with this!

SNACKS NEEDED

We are looking for some packs of snacks for teachers to offer students who may not have one.  Goldfish, granola bars, pretzels and pop corn would be greatly appreciated. Please bring donations to the front office anytime!

Updates from the Health Office/Nurse Kim and Mary-Jo

• Flu season is officially here! Please keep your children home if they are sick! For more information click here Flu Season information

• We have seen an increase of children with "walking pneumonia" . This is a respiratory illness that is caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae.  Please monitor your children for signs and symptoms and see a doctor. Click here for more information. Mycoplasma pneumoniae

• Head lice is also on the rise! PPS does not require absence from school for this but does request you get treatment as soon as possible. There are several over the counter products you can use to treat as well as local salons that provide services. Click here for more information about Head lice. Head lice information

• We are fast approaching the 90 day mark to get the required immunizations done. Please make sure to turn immunization records in if you have not yet done so. If you have an appointment already made, please let the nurses office know so that your child is not marked as non-compliant. Here is the link to the PPS immunization requirements. PPS immunization requirements.

As always, please reach out to myself or Mary-Jo with any questions or concerns!

We can be reached at 207-874-8215 or by email:

cantek@portlandschools.org

brinkm@portlandschools.org

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