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 [...]
Board Meeting Monday April 4, 2016 from 6-9 pm. Please see agenda: SELS 4.4.16 Agenda
Dear Crew, Our Sierra Scientists have been working hard and learning a great deal about matter, molecules, atoms and water! After a series of science labs experimenting with water and it’s properties, learning about periodic tables and creating water molecule models, we are getting ready to transition into our second case study with our learning [...]
SELS Board Mtg Monday, March 7 from 6-9 pm in M-3. SELS 3.7.16 Agenda
Dear Parent/Guardian: The California Department of Education (CDE) is currently engaged in litigation with two non-profit associations comprised of parents and guardians of children with disabilities. The plaintiffs in that litigation have requested numerous documents, as well as student data that is collected and stored by CDE, which may include personally identifiable student information. The [...]
It is hard to believe but we are over half way through the school year. The semester finished on Friday, January 29th. I'm sure you know that progress reports came home on Friday (or for students that missed Friday, they will come home today). I wanted to provide more of an explanation for you. 4 [...]
If interested in a paper copy, please stop into the office and request one. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) - SELS
Download Here: PTC Funding Request Application
The SELS PTC has established a Grant Program to provide access to funds that directly support the enhancement of student learning and teacher enrichment. HISTORY A primary function of the PTC is to raise and distribute funding; grant funding supports items that are generally outside the parameter of the SELS board, school budget, and alternative [...]
Agenda, January 26 Minutes, January 26
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