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Encouragement

By |April 7th, 2016|School Counselor|

Some notes about Encouragement.   Praise vs. Encouragement  Encouragement fosters Growth Mindset. Praise fosters Fixed Mindset.   Following up there are 3 types of encouragement: Descriptive Encouragement:  "I notice..." This is not necessarily positive or negative, but helps students know that you see them and how they are doing.   Appreciative Encouragement:  "I appreciate it [...]

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Kathy Whitlow

By |February 1st, 2016|Testimonials|

I am so grateful for the amazing staff; they are the most amazing guides. It is an inspiration to watch them help our children learn and grow into thoughtful, independent, productive human beings

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The Thompson Family

By |February 1st, 2016|Testimonials|

I truly appreciate all the staff, students, parents and families at SELS. It is these people that make SELS so wonderful. This has become a new 'family" for us!

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Cindy Burson

By |February 1st, 2016|Testimonials|

I am so thankful that my 5th grade daughter is a member and student of this beautiful community and school. She is receiving a fantastic education with hands on learning, caring, understanding, creative, out of the box thinking and intuitive teachers. She feels included, important, confident and is growing tons in her knowledge and place [...]

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Melissa Williams and Aaron Breitbard

By |February 1st, 2016|Testimonials|

We are thankful for many wonderful ideals and principles at SELS, but what really brings those into reality is the caring, hard-working teachers and staff. We wouldn't have thought that someone else would care as much about the whole education of our daughter as much as we do, but there is a whole team of [...]

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Jim Burson

By |February 1st, 2016|Testimonials|

I am very grateful to the SELS staff for offering my 5th grader their hearts, as well as their knowledge. Better yet, they make learning fun and adventurous! My youngster is THRIVING at your wonderful school!!

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Elkie Silver

By |February 1st, 2016|Testimonials|

SELS is amazing in the way they teach topics hands on and allow the children to learn in practical settings. We couldn't be happier seeing our son flourish so much! Thank you.

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Brooke Landis

By |February 1st, 2016|Testimonials|

All the adults and students challenge each other to THINK!

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Parent of 6th Grader

By |February 1st, 2016|Testimonials|

Our son is bubbling over with excitement for learning. This environment is gifting him with life long skills to succeed. We are so thankful for this school.

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Alison Schwedner

By |February 1st, 2016|Testimonials|

I appreciate all the teachers and staff and their responsiveness. I also appreciate all the work the staff are doing to help the kids figure out how to fill each other's buckets!

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