In a few weeks, we'll be facing yet another transition after a year full of transitions. I will soon share some specific tips about...

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal released a statement today about the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin murder...

Whether your family is opting to have your student/s return to school with a hybrid schedule or remain 100% remote, change is coming....

In the course of my week, I run across a lot of "I'm tired" or "I'm sleepy" from the students I meet. Whether this is the effect of...

We hope you and your students were able to join us this week for our MLK Day assemblies. Just in case you missed it, you can find a...

Hi everyone! My name is Sam Glinsmann (Mr. G to students). I'm a graduate student at Seattle University getting my masters in school...

Welcome back to school! I hope you and your family are well and had time for a little relaxation and fun over the break. It can be...

If you missed our November Family Support Session, you can catch it here. Katie Gruver (North Beach Parent and Parent Educator) and I...

Today's post focuses on parents and adult caregivers. If we are not practicing self-care, it's going to be that much harder to provide...

Many of us may be feeling increasingly anxious as the election draws near. The added uncertainty in an already uncertain and challenging...

A primary focus of our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons this school year will be on emotion regulation and resiliency. During...

The quick answer is: unlikely! Reassuring articles can be hard to come by these days, so I'm sharing a quick read from the New York...

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has long been a focus at North Beach, and this year support in this area is more important than ever. ...

I was so glad to see those of you who were able to join us at our first Family Support Sessions this year. A common theme we heard from...

As we settle into the routines of remote learning for the year, some students may be struggling with all the screen time, and even if...

I want to extend a warm welcome to families new to North Beach and a warm welcome back to those who are returning! For those who are new,...

Even a normal end to the school year can cause anxiety and mixed feelings in kids as they prepare to transition to summer vacation. They...

The last two weeks have been incredibly difficult, particularly for African American and Black students and families in our community. ...

This week I’d like to share an article on the benefits of practicing mindfulness

Today I am sharing the final part of the document – tips on what to do when it becomes necessary to correct behavior