19 | ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | ANNUAL REPORT 2023–2024
This year, Gates Elementary School continued to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for our students, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning (SEL). Our dedication to inclusivity was demonstrated through the con- tinued commitment to implementing responsive classroom routines across all grades. These routines have helped create a positive, safe, and respectful classroom atmosphere, promoting active engagement and a sense of belonging among students. In our efforts to enhance social- emotional learning, we piloted an SEL curriculum in classrooms. Additionally, we implemented an SEL screener across all grade levels to identify school-wide needs. This screener provided valuable insights into the social-emotional well-being of our students, allowing us to tailor our all school approach to more effectively meet our students’ needs. At the end of the year, the Gates school showed improvement across all grade levels, supporting the implementation of our SEL curriculum.
Allison Warren PRINCIPAL Kate Worth ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Gates Core Values • Generosity • Acceptance • Trust & Respect
• Enthusiasm • Scholarship
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