#WinAtSocial

Trinity School has launched a partnership with the Social Institute to help strengthen students' social and emotional well-being and to equip them in their abilities to navigate complex intersections of well-being, social media and technology. This week we ran our first lesson. A breakdown of what we discussed will follow so that you may continue the conversation if you desire.

Your child's class just ran the #WinAtSocial Lesson, honoring the power of unity and resilience as we reflect on 9/11. As you have time, continue the conversation at home about these important modern-day life skills. Consider encouraging your child to coach up and share their ideas. Here are some questions you can pose to everyone in the family:

1. TOSS UP: The 9/11 crash sites in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania impacted an entire nation. We kicked off our discussion by watching Tom Hanks narrate the inspiring story of the 9/11 Boatlift: the largest water evacuation in world history that rescued half a million people from Lower Manhattan. If you haven’t seen it yet (or are ever feeling glum about the state of our society), consider watching this relatively unsung story about unity, hope, and resilience. Link to video:
https://bit.ly/boatlifton911

2. COACH UP: There had never been a plan for how to conduct a mass evacuation from the most densely populated city in America — that was unthinkable. Yet, perfect strangers pulled together to make it happen. What about the video resonated with you the most?
3. HUDDLE UP: We can apply this story about unity and resilience to our own lives. Try and think about a time when you came together with others to overcome adversity or used resilience to persist through a personal challenge. As a family, go around the room and share a moment that comes to mind for each of you. Discover more insights and expert tips on social media and tech by checking out the Parent Toolkit. As part of the School's partnership with The Social Institute, you receive exclusive access to the Parent Toolkit, which includes a full library of content specifically for families. All co-created with students and experts around the country. Platform Playbooks feature expert breakdowns of the most popular apps and platforms and offer tips on how students can use them positively. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, ChatGPT, Fortnite... the list goes on and on!

Family Huddles help you reinforce the important modern-day life skills that your child is learning at school. These topics align with #WinAtSocial Lessons to extend the discussion beyond the classroom and encourage students to huddle with their families.

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Khrystal Garcia
Wellness Director
kgarcia@trinitymidland.org