2023 Education Outlook

by Alyssa Seidman

thepresentshavebeenunwrapped,the treestakendown,andthedecorations packedaway.Winterbreakisoverandschool isbackinsession,whichmeanschildrenall overConnecticutarefallingbackintotheir regularroutines.

Many,however,maybecaughtupinthe post-breakslump.Muchlikethelearninglag studentsexperienceaftersummervacation,this phenomenaaffectstheirabilitytogetbackinto theswingofschoolafterspendingafewweeks awayfromtheclassroom.

Asyourchildroundsthemidpointofthe schoolyear,it’simportanttheirmindstayssharp sotheycanfinishstrongcomeJune.Wespoke withahandfulofeducatorsfromFairfieldCounty’sfinestschoolstoseehowtheyhelptheir studentsavoidthepost-breakslump.

Theyofferedtipsandtrickschildrencanuse tocomebackfromwinterbreakre-energized andreadytolearn,anddiscussedhowtheirprogramsaddressthisso-calledslump.Theyalso

Faith Service Excellence&

HOWCTSCHOOLSARECELEBRATING CATHOLICSCHOOLSWEEKTHISYEAR

by Alyssa Seidman

nowthatChristmasbreakhascomeandgone,local Catholicschoolsaregearingupforanotherweekfullof faithandfun.

FromJan.29toFeb.4,CatholicschoolsacrossConnecticut willparticipateinCatholicSchoolsWeek.Theannualinitiative isobservedbyCatholicschoolsnationwide,andinvitesthese institutionstocelebratetheimpactoftheireducationmodel throughavarietyofactivitiesandevents.

“CatholicSchoolsWeekprovidesusthechancetoaffirmour commitmenttoourmission,communityservice,andCatholic educationwithourstudents,families,facultyandstaff,and neighboringcommunity,”MercyHighSchoolPresidentAlissaK. DeJongesaid.“Webeginwithdiscussionandreflectioninour theologyclassesandendwithactivitiestoshareourmessage ofgratitudeandgivingback.”

GreenwichCatholicSchoolhasobservedCatholicSchools Weeksinceitopeneditsdoorsbackin1970.Formorethan50 years,theschool’scommunityhascometogetherduringthis timetocelebrate“everythingitmeanstobeaCatholicschool,” accordingtoHeadofSchoolRebeccaSteck.

“OurCatholicschoolsaretheheartofthecommunity,soit makessensetocelebrateallwehavedone,whatwearecurrentlydoing,andourimpactonthefuture,”shesaid.

DuringCatholicSchoolsWeekatFairfieldPrep,students, faculty,andstaffcelebratetheinstitution’sheritageasaJesuit Catholicschoolofexcellence,DeanofMission&MinistryElliott Gualtieresaid.

“Thisweekallowsustocelebratewhatmakesourschool communityuniqueinwhatweofferourstudentsinregardto afaith-basededucation,”headded.“Werealizethatourgreat schoolispartofabiggerenterprise,(andCatholicSchools Week)connectsourschooltothelargerchurch.”

Eachschoolorganizesdifferentactivitiesinobservanceof CatholicSchoolsWeek.

In2021,MercyHighprovidedfacemasksandcarepackages tofrontlineworkersandwrotecardstoCOVID-19patients.In 2022,theschoolcommunitysharednotesofappreciationwith firstrespondersandsponsored“coffeebreaks”sotheycould enjoyacupofjoeonthejob.

ThisyearatGreenwichCatholic,studentswillparticipate>>

AGreenwichCatholicSchool studentselectsafewbooksto readduringclass.

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StudentsatGreenwich CatholicSchoolsharesmiles outsideduringrecess. Photo: GreenwichCatholicSchool

>> inclasschallenges,theKidsHeartChallenge, andaschool-widemass.Thesixth-andeighthgradeclasseswillholdaspecialSTEMFair,and newcomerscanattendanopenhouseonSunday,Jan.29.Formoreinformation,visitwww. gcsct.org

DailyprayeratFairfieldPrepwillreflectthe 2023themeofCatholicSchoolsWeek:faith,excellence,andservice.

“WewillalsobeofferingourweeklyFriday morningmassforthisoccasionandholda weeklyopportunityforconfessionsandEucharisticadorationonWednesdaysafterschool,” Gualtieresaid.

UpperclassmenwillattendaKairosRetreat fromJan.24-27toexploretheirrelationships withthemselves,others,andGodinacommunal, reflectivesetting.ShortlyafterCatholicSchools Week,selectstudentswillattendaweeklong serviceimmersioninJamaicawithMustardSeed Communities.Thenonprofitprovidesresidential caretochildrenandadultswitharangeofdevelopmentalandphysicaldisabilities.

Ultimately,theactivitiesandeventshosted duringCatholicSchoolsWeekhelpstudentsbecome“stewardsoftheirfaith,”Stecksaid.

“Weknowthatthey’remakingapositivesocietalimpactwhileattendingourschoolsandfor theirentirelives,”sheadded.“Wearesoproudof thesaintsandscholarsweareforming!”

FormoreinformationaboutCatholicSchools Week,visit www.ncea.org/csw •

Lastyear,studentsfromMercy HighSchoolprovidedcoffee breakstofirstrespondersin observanceofCatholic SchoolsWeek. Photo:Mercy HighSchool

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Rebecca Steck Head of School, Greenwich Catholic School

golden years

of childhood

by Alyssa Seidman

it’snosecretthatschoolisanessentialpartofaperson’s development,butmanymaynotconsiderjusthow impactfulelementaryschoolcanbe.Beyondthenametags andplayareasofyourstandardK-5classroomliesaworld inwhichyoungchildrenlearnmuchmorethantheirABCs. Duringelementaryschool,studentsgainacademicfoundationsthatlastalifetime.Whilelearninghowtoread >>

Be Ignited!

FairfieldCollegePreparatorySchool isaJesuit, Catholicschoolofexcellence,whichtransformsyoungmen to BeInnovative,BeCreative, and BeMenforOthers. Prep offersarigorousacademicprogramforboysin9ththrough 12thgrade,withanoutstandingrecordofcollegeacceptances aswellasafullslateofsportsandactivities.Inafaith-and mission-basedcommunity,ourstudentsdeveloptheir relationshipwithGodand

CTELEMENTARYSCHOOLS BUILDACADEMICFOUNDATIONS THATLASTALIFETIME

>> andwrite,theyalsodevelopsocial-emotionalskills,critical thinkingskills,creativeproblem-solvingskills,andmethodologiestosustaintheirphysicalhealthandwell-being.Connecticut’selementaryschooleducatorsgoaboveandbeyond toensuretheirstudentscaneffectivelyachievehighlearning standards,buildconfidence,andsetaspirationsforthefuture. Weaskedafewareainstitutionshowtheynurturetheseyoung mindstounderstandhowstudentsarespendingthegolden yearsofchildhood.

FORTIFYING YOUNG MINDS

NewCanaanCountrySchoolcelebrateschildren’sinnatecuriositybyallottingtimeforstudentstoexperiment,converse, andcreatebothinandoutoftheclassroom.Throughclass discussions,teachablemoments,andindividualizedattention, facultymembershelpstudentsnavigatetheirbuddingsocial, emotional,andbehavioralgrowth.

“Ourcurriculumbuildsuponthefoundationalskillsofliteracyandcomputationthroughtheexplorationofliterature, math,science,socialstudies,andSpanish,”HeadofLower SchoolMeaghanMallinsaid.“Teachersintentionallydesign hands-onexperiencesanddirectlessonstoprovokethinking, engageconversations,fosterrelationships,andconnectideas andconcepts.”

TheelementaryschoolprogramatAdamJ.LewisAcademy inBridgeportprioritizesexperientiallearning,aswell.Students areencouragedtoaskessentialquestionsthatoftenchartthe courseoftheirthematicstudies.

“Ourclassroomteachersworkcloselywithspecialarea teacherstobringlearningtolife,”AJLA’sCurriculumDirector CarlaPatronasaid.“Throughoutdailylessons,studentsare askedtoengagewithbothpeersandteachersastheypracticethestandardsnecessaryforsuccessinspeakingand listening—twostrandsthatwillimpacttheminallaspectsof lifeandlearning.”

HousatonicValleyWaldorfSchool’sexperientialcurriculum fostersachild’sabilitytothinkwithclarity,feelwithcompassion,andinitiatechangewithconfidence.Coupledwithlearningareverencefornature,studentsgainalifelongpassionto discovertheworldandthemselves.

REINFORCING LESSON PLANS

Eachinstitutionoffersuniqueprogramsandinitiativesthatreinforcetheteachingsstudentslearnonadailybasis.

NewCanaanCountry’sLowerSchool,forexample,hassubject-specificcurricularobjectivesinthefollowingareas:languagearts;mathematics;science;historyandworldculture; art/music;andworldlanguage.Theseobjectivesseektoadd relevancetoeverydayinstructionandhelpstudentsunderstandhowtoapplytheirlearningtoreallife.

Throughout the school day, AJLA students practice the skills they need to be successful, collaborative members of their communities. The administration encourages families

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to employ these teachings at home to further support each child’s experiences.

HVWSintegratescreativitythroughoutthecurriculumtohelp studentsfindtheircalling.

“Weoffermusic,varioushandarts,andSpanishandGerman classesstartingingradeone,”aschoolrepresentativesaid.

“Allcombinetoenrichthecurriculumandinspirethehearts andimaginationsofourstudents.”

BUILDING CONFIDENCE

Elementaryschoolsoftenimplementindividualizedinstructionin ordertobuildstudents’confidence.AtAJLA,theadministration createseducationalopportunitiesthatmeettheneedsofeach andeverylearner.

Theschoolhastargetedtutoringinreadinginstructionand anon-sitemathinterventionisttosupportstudentswhomay needextrahelp.Theelementarycohortsaresmallerinsizeand havetwoteachersperclassroom.

“Thisallowsforinterventiontotakeplacesimultaneously withgroupinstruction,”Patronaexplained.“Whileoneteacher leadsalesson,thesecondteacherprovidesstudentssupport asneeded.”

HVWSalsohassmallclasssizes,whichenableteachersto generateaninnerenthusiasmforlearningwithintheirstudents.

“Academicsubjectsarepresentedinapictorialanddynamic manner,”aschoolrepresentativesaid.“Thisallowsmotivation toarisefromwithinandhelpsengenderthecapacityforjoyful, lifelonglearning.”

GROWTH SPURTS

Each educator agreed that a child’s elementary school years are integral to their personal growth as well as their academic growth.

“InLowerSchool,ourstudentsaredevelopingfocusand self-control,”Mallinsaid.“Theyarecapableofahigherlevelof academicchallengewhilestillexperiencingthejoyandwonderoflearning.”

Teachers at HVWS strive for a comprehensive understanding of each individual child. Their role is to help students become clear-thinking, sensitive, and well-centered adults who can succeed wherever their passions take them, a school representative said.

AJLA’sfocusonsocial-emotionalcompetencieshelpsetthe stageforstudentstocontinuetheirpersonalgrowthasthey developskillstobecomeself-motivated,empathicleadersand membersoftheirrespectivecommunities.

“Thesearetheyearsthatbuildafoundationandexcitement forlearning,”Patronasaid.“Wealsobelievethatcultivatinga loveoflearningandignitingcuriositywillhelpsupportthemin continuingonapathofquestioning,wondering,andwanting todiscovermoreaboutthemselvesandtheirworlds.” •

SCHOOL

LowerSchoolstudents atNewCanaanCountry Schoolgetactiveinthe gym.

Photo:ChiChiUbina

LocatedonthehistoricRoseHill CampusintheBronx,adjacentto FordhamUniversity,ashortwalk fromboththeBotanicalGardenand FordhamstationsonMetro-North.

ESCAPE THE POST-BREAK SLUMP TIPS FOR STUDENTS

1

The night before returning to school after winter break, go to bed thinking about one thing you’re most looking forward to.

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2

Continue small parts of your school routine throughout the break, like reading a little bit every day or practicing math facts in a fun way. This will help you stay in touch with your academics.

ChristianHeritageSchool

3

If you’re feeling overwhelmed about returning to school, practice naming your emotions and actively use strategies to manage them. Connect with adults in your school community who can serve as your advocate and discuss your individual needs on a regular basis.

St.Luke’sSchool

4

Don’t be too hard on yourself as you reacclimate to your school-time routines. Focus on staying organized and doing the small things while also considering why what you’re doing matters to you and your future.

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Maintain a set schedule and sleep cycle during the break. Sleep is necessary for healing and feeling vitalized to learn, and results in tremendous benefits in mood, learning, and immunity. Exercise, playing outside, breath work, and a social media detox can also support this.

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providedrecommendationsforparentswhowishto mirrortheseinitiativesoutsidetheclassroomtocreatea continuumofsupport.

WINTER BLUES?

LillianMogleisthelowerschoolprincipalatChristianHeritage SchoolinTrumbull.Shesaidthecomebackfromwinterbreak“is oneofthehardesttransitionsforstudentstomake.”

St. Luke’s Head of Middle School Amber Berry noted that this transition is compounded by the “crunch” of semester’s end since students are engaged in culminating projects, presentations, and assessments.

“WedonoticethatthewinterdoldrumscomeinFebruary!The skieshavebeengrayforawhile,andstudentscanbefatigued fromtheshortdaylighthours.Thisiswhenourteachers’ability toengagestudentsbecomescritical,”Berryadded.“Itisalways essentialthatstudentslearnbydoingratherthansittingandreceivinginformation.Inthewintermonths,activelearningsaves thedaybyenergizingstudents.” >>

StudentsatSt.Joseph HighSchoolsupport oneoftheirpeersashe playsthepiano.

Photo: OwenBonaventura

ACTIVE LEARNING SAVES THEDAY

Amber Berry Head of Middle School, St. Luke’s

>> This philosophy also holds true in the halls of Wooster School in Danbury. Its program is driven by students’ and teachers’ natural interests and curiosities, which creates authentic motivations for learning.

“Afterwinterbreak,ourfacultycontinuetobuild,support,and celebratecommunityandourstudents,”aWoosterSchoolrepresentativesaid.“Theyencouragestudentstoreflectonthefirst halfoftheyear—thesuccessesandchallenges—andconnect thattothegoalstheyhaveforthemselves—whotheyarenow andwhotheywanttobe.”

AtGreenwichCountryDaySchool,themoodpost-breakcan bestbedescribedas“energized,excited,andenthusiastic,”AssistantHeadofSchoolJaquelineJenkinssaid.

“TheseearlyweeksofJanuaryprovidetimeforourhigh schoolstudentstopursueonespecializedcourseorlearningexperienceintensively,”shesaid.“Allofourstudentsseemtorush backtoseefriendsandreconnectwithteacherstoshareexperiencesandstartnewprograms,launchintonewunitsofstudy, andbeginnewclubopportunitiesafterschool.”

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TheExperimentory isafantasticopportunity forstudentscurrentlyinsixth,seventh,and eighthgradetosampleDeerfieldAcademy.

TheExperimentory isaninnovativeprogram thatallowsstudentstodelveintoproject-based creativelearningfocusingoncollaboration, communication,fosteringcreativity,building character,anddevelopinghowwelookattheworld.

deerfield.edu/experimentory

DeerfieldAcademy’s 330-acrecampus isnestledatthe centerofan18th-century historicvillagein Deerfield,MA.

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It is essential that students learn by doing rather than sitting and receiving information...

FORSTUDENTSATTHESECTSCHOOLS, CAMPUSISAHOMEAWAYFROMHOME

by Alyssa Seidman

formanyhighschoolstudentsaround thestate, learningdoesn’tendafterthefinalbellrings. Forthosewhoattendboardingschool,educational opportunitiesaboundinthecozycornersof on-campuslife.

TherearedozensofhighschoolsthroughoutConnecticutthatofferfive-and/orseven-dayboarding programssostudentscangetatasteofcollege life.Weaskedahandfulofinstitutionsabouttheir respectiveprograms,thetypesofactivitiestheirstudentsenjoy,andtheadvantagesoflivingoncampusearlierthanexpected.

AN INTRODUCTION

CheshireAcademyoffersahighlypersonalizedhigh schoolexperienceaswellasfive-andseven-day boardingprograms.About60percentofthestudent bodyismadeupofboardingstudentswholiveinone offiveon-campusdorms.

“BoardingatCheshireAcademyprovidesstudentsin theirmostformativeyearsoneofthebestwaystoprepareforlifeatcollege,”HeadofSchoolJulieAnderson said.“Throughasafeenvironment,studentsareableto exploretheirindependenceandlearntotake >>

Photo:CourtesyofCheshire AcademyandChipRiegel

EagleHillSchoolinGreenwichis anindependent,co-educational dayandfive-dayboardingschool forstudentswithlanguage-based learningdifferences. Photo:Eagle HillSchool

asafe&structuredplace forstudentstolearnandsocialize

>> responsibilityfortheirownliveswithjustthe rightlevelofsupportandguidancefromon-campusfaculty.”

EagleHillSchoolinGreenwichisanindependent,co-educationaldayandfive-dayboarding schoolforstudentswithlanguage-basedlearning differences.Theschool’sjuniorboardingprogram providesasafeandstructuredplaceforstudents tolearnandsocialize.

“Theprogramfocusesonexecutivefunctioning skills,independentlivingskills,cooperativeliving, compromising,andconversationalskills,”ProgramDirectorJoyDelislesaid.“Byreinforcingskills studentsworkonduringtheday,juniorboarding studentsdeveloptheconfidence,independence,

andself-advocacyskillsneededfortheirnext placement.”

FranklinAcademy’sboardingenvironment providesaround-the-clockvenueforlearning andlivinginEastHaddam.Itsholisticapproach supportsstudentsindevelopingstrongacademicskillswhilealsostrengtheningcompetencies inexecutivefunctioning,emotionalintelligence, socialcognition,andself-reliance.

“FranklinAcademyistrulyaplacetobelong andgrow,”DirectorofAdmissionsCynthiaPope said.“Ourboardingschool modelcelebrates neurodiversity,reimagineseducation,andtransformslives.”

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ON-CAMPUS COMMUNITY

AtCheshireAcademy,boardingstudentshaveaccess toafull-servicediningfacility,fitnesscenter,study areas,studentcenter,musicroom,library,and24/7 healthcenter.Theschooliswithinwalkingdistance ofrestaurantsandgrocerystoresandaccessibleto metropolitanareasviacarormasstransit.

On-campuseventsincludetheannualPillar Games,wheregroupsofstudentscompeteinmental andphysicalchallenges.Duringinternationalcommunityweekends,studentsshowcase,share,and discusstheirdiversebackgroundsandheritageswith theirclassmates.

SurroundingEagleHill’s23-acrecampusisacross countrytrailandstream,whichstudentsuseforfishing. Facilitiesincludeafullgymnasium,artroom,music room,fitnesscenter,gameroom,communityroom, boxballandbasketballcourts,aplayground,andlarge playingfields.

FamilyFunDaygivesstudents,families,andfacultythe chancetoenjoyanon-campuscarnivalwhilebuilding communitywithoneanother.OthereventsincludeBingo andPizzaNights,thespringdance,andinvitingdaystudentstospendanafternooninthedorm.

ALLFORGIRLS

Farmorethanatraditionalall-girlsschool,Walker’sisaplace wherementor-educatorsgalvanizestudentstoharnesstheir creativeenergiesandembarkonlivesofimpact. Unconstrainedbygender-biasedthinking,Walker’sstudentsare encouragedtotestboundariesintheclassroom,onthefields, onthestage,andinpursuitofknowledge.WhileatWalker’s, girlsareinspiredtoleadwithconfidenceandconviction. Thisstrengthwillimbueeachgraduatethroughoutherlife. Walker’salumnaecarrythemselveswithgraceandacertainty thatempowersthemtoinfluenceandinspire. We’reallforgirlsandhavebeensince1911.

DuringFranklinAcademyorientation,students participatein“SpeedFriending”tofindotherswhoshare theirsimilarinterestsandpassions.

TheGreaterFranklinOpencombinesthefunoflearningwiththefunofgolfing,as teamsofstudentsare chargedwith designingandbuildingtheirveryown miniaturegolfholes.AtournamenttakesplaceinOctober,withthewinningteamreceivingmaroonjacketsin aschool-wideceremony. OtheruniqueofferingsincludeanInventionConvention,trivianights,formaldinners,DiversityDay,andthe FranklinFilmFestival.

THE BENEFITS OF BOARDING SCHOOL

Themajorthingthatdistinguishesboardingschools fromtheirdayschoolcounterpartsisinthename— studentsreceiveroomandboardoncampuswhile attendingclasses.Butwhyshouldfamiliesconsiderthis modelfortheirhighschoolstudent?

“Theboardingschoolmodelhelpsdevelopstudents’independenceandconfidence,astheyhave theabilitytoexploremoreopportunitiesinacommunityoflike-minded,drivenindividuals,”Andersonsaid. “CheshireAcademyalsoprovidesstudentsaccess toaninternationalcommunity.Thisallowsstudents toestablishglobalperspectives,andbuildworldwide friendshipsthatwillcontinuelongpasttheirtimehere.”

“Alumnistudentssaythedailyindependentskills helpedthemthemost,”Delislesaid.“Thestudentslearn howtowakethemselvesup,listentoothers’conversations,acceptopinionsandfeedback,andfeelcomfortableenoughtovoicetheirown.”

“Boardingschoolsallowforlearningbothinside andoutsideoftheclassroom,”Popesaid.“Facultycan bementorsandcoachesinadditiontobeingclassroomteachers,andlivingandlearningwithfriends canmakeschoolamoreinclusiveexperience.” •

Photo:Courtesyof CheshireAcademyand CTDroneSource

AllGirls·DayandBoarding·Grades6-12 Simsbury,CT

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STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

Eachschoolhasitsownsetofstrategiestohelpstudentsescapethe post-breakslump.Whetherit’sweavingfunfeaturesintothecourseworkor hostingacademicactivities,students feelsupportedastheysettleoutofthe longwinter’snap.

LoriConettaisthedirectorofthe StudentAcademicCenteratSt. JosephHighSchool.Priortowinter break,shepartnerswiththeFreshman Successschoolcounselorstopresent aworkshopintendedtoassuagemidtermanxiety.

“Weexplainthemidtermschedule, helpCadetsorganizetheirmaterials andlockers,andoffertipsandstrategiesforlearningaccordingtotheir learningpreferences,highlightinghow tomastermultiplechoicequestions, andpreparingfortimedessays,”she said.“Bypresentingthesesessions beforewinterbreak,studentswillbe abletolistgoals,prepareforexams, andfeelempoweredtosucceedwhen theyreturntoschool.”

After vacation, St. Joe’s students attend a variety of workshops and small group sessions hosted by the SAC for extra credit, including: “Smart Goals”; “Positive Mindset Boost”; “PriorityLists”;“PlannerParty”;“Cadets Communicate: How to Self-Advocate”; “Mustering Motivation”; and “Academic Mindfulness.”

“Eachofthesefosterstheexecutive functionsthatbuildself-awareness, confidence,flexiblethinking,andresilience,”Conettasaid.“Additionally, theOfficeofSchoolCounseling’s‘Talk ItOut’ sessionsencourageparents tomeetwithspecialistswhosupport theirchild’ssocialandscholastic well-beingaftertheyreturnfroma longrespitefromschool.”

Duringthewintermonths,Christian

HeritageSchooloffersspecialevents likein-housefieldtripsthatcoordinate withaparticularsubjecttoreignite students’loveoflearning.AtGreenwichCountryDay,teachersfocuson revisitingskillsbuiltduringprevious unitsofinstructionastheylaunchinto newareasoffocus.

“We’reintentionalinframingconversationsaroundthebreaktoensure allstudentsfeelseenandcelebrated fortheexperiencestheyhadandsettingindividualacademicgoalsforthe nextquarter,”Jenkinssaid.

St.Luke’susesserviceasawayto re-engageandrefocustheirsixthgradestudents.ThroughtheDesign WithPurposeprogram,childrenare challengedtocreateproductsthat benefitapublicneedintheschool’s state-of-the-artdesignLab.

“Theentiregraderecentlysold productsandwilldonateprofitstoan organizationoftheirchoosing,”Berry said.“I’mconfidenttheywillreturnfrom winterbreakeagertoplanandexecute theirnextbigideas.” •

ESCAPE THE POST-BREAK SLUMP TIPS FOR PARENTS

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Remind your child of their coping strategies if they’re experiencing anxiety about returning to school.

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Encourage your child to get a good night's sleep, choose foods that fuel the body, and find ways to be active throughout the day.

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3

Near the end of winter break, get your child back to their normal school-time routines so they can return ready to focus on their learning.

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Return your child to their normal bedtime routine three days before they need to head back to school. Give them something to focus on as they look ahead to the rest of the school year. If possible, plan a museum visit during the break that aligns with their upcoming instruction.

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As your child’s primary role model for problemsolving, emotional regulation, communication, and compassion, it’s important to approach change with confidence, secureness, and excitement. Be mindful of your own emotions and self-talk.

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Afterwinterbreak,Wooster Schoolstudentsandfacultyare re-energizedandexcitedtosee eachotherandreturnto learning. Photo:WoosterSchool

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