- Naperville Community Unit School District 203
- Be the Spark Video Modules
Optimistic School Community
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Be the Spark Video Modules
- Module 1: Happiness and Gratitude in Challenging Times
- Module 2: Increase Social Connection in a time of Social Distancing
- Module 3: Inoculating Your Brain About Anxiety & Stress
- Module 4: Being Adaptive in the Midst of Uncertainty & Change
- Module 5: Uncovering Possibilities with a Growth Mindset
- Module 6: Restart Forward Progress - Creating a Virtuous Cycle
- Virtual Zoom Discussion dates & Registration
- Resources
The Optimistic School Community: A Welcome Message from Superintendent Dan Bridges
What is the purpose of the Optimistic School Community series?
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The Optimistic School Community provides invaluable tools and techniques to assist us in focusing on wellness during these unprecedented times. The series focuses on:
- Developing a resilient and positive mindset
- The impact of social connections on positivity and rational optimism for wellbeing
- Building individual and family happiness habits for self-care
- Raising the levels of happiness of yourself, family, staff, and students
- Creating a positive and adaptive mindset
What is the Optimistic School Community Series?
- A set of six interactive modules that includes 5-15 minute videos with accompanying activities and resources designed to build a positive mindset and foster social-emotional well-being for our students.
- All six modules are self-paced and can be completed at your own leisure.
- The series begins on Monday, February 1, with two modules being released each week. (Click HERE to view the series calendar)
- There will also be three interactive live virtual sessions from 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. in the evening that will highlight the themes of each week. (Click HERE to register for the live sessions)
Shawn Achor Video Message for Families
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Shawn Achor – Positive Psychology Expert
- Most Popular Course on Harvard Campus for 7 years
- Top 15 Most-Watched TED Talks of All Time (22 Million)
- International Best-selling Books “The Happiness Advantage”, “The Orange Frog” and “Big Potential”
- Most popular training “Workshop on Happiness and Optimism”
Rationale
In order to strengthen our core mission of a commitment to excellence is the hallmark of Naperville 203. As a school and community partnership, our promise is to provide the highest quality educational experience we can envision and to support families. During this time our primary focus is on creating a highly positive school community that recognizes the importance of positivity, optimism, and hope.
Positive Psychology
Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life, including:
- Deepens student, family, and community development.
- Positive experiences (like happiness, joy, inspiration, and love).
- Positive states and traits (like gratitude, resilience, and compassion).
- Positive households (applying positive principles within families).