As we get settled into the new school year, Mrs. Smallwood has begun another year of her Mindful Mondays sessions! These sessions are held every Monday during both A & B lunch this year, in Mrs. Smallwood’s room 130.
Mrs. Smallwood created these lunchtime groups in order to provide students with a calm environment during lunch time in contrast to what can often be a very overwhelming cafeteria. Each week, students meet in her room for a small check-in that is centered around a discussion prompt. These prompts are designed to help students slow down, reflect, and connect with themselves and others, without pushing into anything too personal.
Students are welcome to drop-in to one of these sessions at any time. Mrs. Smallwood encourages students to join these small groups, and notes that these sessions are a strong passion project for her. “With the fast pace and stress of high school life, Mindful Mondays is a chance to take a breather and reset — even if it’s just for a few minutes.”
