By Meagan Mesirow, Pilgrim Social Worker
Kids today spend more and more time with their digital devices. Their creative, relaxation, and social lives revolve around screens – much like adults. For this reason, a huge part of my Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum involves discussions about managing screen time, digital citizenship, and safety.
For some Pilgrim students, their time at school begins before attendance is taken in the morning and lasts past the time they close their lockers in the afternoon.
When families enroll their children in extended care at Pilgrim, they should know that this “extra” time spent at school is structured around the same values that define every other aspect of a Pilgrim education. Whether it’s “Early Birds” in the morning or PAS (Pilgrim After School), students feel safe to learn, play, and grow.
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Ask most parents in Chicago, and they’ll probably tell you that choosing where their children attend school can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and downright anxiety-provoking!
For families who are fortunate to have a variety of options, the first major decision to tackle is whether to select a public or private school education. Both offer specific benefits, and both can provide the “right fit” – depending on a child’s individual strengths and challenges.
We want to help families just starting the decision-making process – or considering a switch – so we’re providing answers to some frequently asked questions about private schools!
Read MoreSummer break is here! For many, it’s a sigh of relief after what feels like a longer than normal school year. For children, it’s a chance to have fun, explore, and play!
In many ways, play was put on pause this past year as in-class learning gave way to online classrooms. However, if there was ever a year where students needed play-based learning, this was it. Stress, anxiety, and unknowns were high for all. Amidst the challenges, early childhood students at Pilgrim spent the past school year engaged in play in the classroom.
Read MoreToday we are sharing the 8th grade testimonies part 2 (to view part 1, please visit last week’s blog post).
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