Aseltine School

Today, in honor of , we recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication of our staff members.

Every day, they create a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where students can do the challenging work of self-reflection and personal growth. Through patience, encouragement, and genuine care, our team helps students examine difficult behaviors, understand the underlying issues they face, and develop healthier strategies for navigating life's challenges.

The work isn't always easy, but our staff consistently show up with professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to helping each student build the skills and confidence needed for lasting success.

Thank you to our amazing team for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every day. Your dedication helps make life more beautiful—not just today, but all year long. ❤️

We may be a little late celebrating Get Caught Reading Month (it was last month!), but, luckily, any time is a great time to get caught reading! 📚❤️

At our school, reading is a daily priority. Each day, students participate in small reading groups with peers at similar reading levels. These groups provide targeted instruction, build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and help every child grow as a reader.

Most importantly, these daily reading experiences help students discover the joy of books and develop a lifelong love of reading. Whether they're exploring new adventures, learning about the world, or finding characters they can relate to, our students are building skills that will benefit them for years to come.

So if you see one of our students—or any young people in your life—with a book in hand, be sure to celebrate it—they've been caught reading! 📖✨

During the month of May, our school focused on Mental Health Awareness and the importance of caring for our emotional well-being. Through Counseling & Guidance Groups led by the School Counselor, students participated in meaningful discussions and activities centered on mental health, coping skills, and support systems. 💚

Students learned:
• Healthy strategies for managing emotions and stress
• The importance of reaching out to trusted adults and safe people at school and at home
• Ways to support friends or classmates who may be feeling sad or overwhelmed
• The meaning of “stigma” and how it can prevent people from seeking help and support

As part of the lessons, students watched a peer-centered video featuring children their own age sharing what mental health means to them. Many students were able to make personal connections to the discussions, including recognizing the importance of taking prescribed medication, practicing coping skills, and asking for help when needed.

To continue supporting our students and families, the School Counselor also provided mental health resource sheets for each classroom.

We are proud of our students for their openness, participation, and willingness to learn how to care for themselves and others. Together, we can help create a supportive and stigma-free school community. 💚

🏅🎉 Our Schoolwide Olympics was a huge success! From April 27th – May 1st, students participated in a week full of exciting sports, teamwork, fitness, and fun. Each day featured different activities and competitions including relay races, basketball, and many other engaging events that brought our students together in the spirit of friendly competition.

Created by our Sports Support Liaison and Program Director, the Olympics gave students the opportunity to stay active, build social skills, encourage one another, and strengthen teamwork while making lasting memories. 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿🏀🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏿‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

This week, we celebrated our athletes during the Olympics Awards Ceremony, recognizing their hard work, determination, sportsmanship, and participation throughout the games. We are so proud of all of our students for giving their best effort and for showing each other so much support and encouragement as they pushed themselves to do hard things! 🏆👏

💙 Tomorrow, May 18th, we’re celebrating Speech Pathologists Day! 💙

Students — don’t forget to wear BLUE tomorrow to show your support and appreciation for our amazing speech pathologist Sydnee! 🗣️✨

We also invite students to create a “KIND Word Bubble” for a friend or for Sydnee or Mary Ann, our former speech pathologist, with words of encouragement and positivity to make them feel valued and celebrated. 😊

Let’s fill our school with kindness and appreciation tomorrow! 💙

There’s still time to support Mr. Danny’s Adopt-a-Classroom fundraiser! 🔬🎨📚

Through hands-on STEAM lessons, like this "Solar Oven S'mores" activity, Mr. Danny helps students explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in exciting, interactive ways that build confidence, spark curiosity, and make learning come alive.

Your donation helps provide the materials and resources needed to continue these meaningful classroom experiences for our students. Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference! 💙

Search “Mr. Danny” or "Aseltine School" on adoptaclassroom.org to donate today. Thank you for helping our students learn, create, and discover! ✨

🦖🌿 Adventure awaits! Dr. E.’s class had an incredible time exploring the wonders of science and nature at the San Diego Natural History Museum! From fascinating fossils and prehistoric creatures to hands-on exhibits and discoveries about our natural world, students experienced learning far beyond the classroom walls.

Field trips like these inspire curiosity, spark imagination, and create memories that last a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who helped make this educational adventure possible! And if you want to support Dr. E.'s class' continued explorations of San Diego, go to adoptaclassroom.org, search for Aseltine School and donate to their Whaley House fied trip fund! 📚✨

Support Mr. Danny’s hands-on STEAM lessons with his Adopt-a-Classroom fundraiser! 🔬✨

Mr. Danny's interactive, engaging experiences allow students to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in ways that make even the most challenging subjects come to life. These opportunities spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students truly understand what they’re learning.

Your support can make a direct impact by providing the materials needed to keep these meaningful, hands-on experiences going strong. Join us in empowering our students to learn, create, and discover! Search "Mr. Danny" on adoptaclassroom.org, or click the link in our bio—every dollar helps!

And, if you donate today, AdoptAClassroom.org will double your donation (up to $100), making your dollar go even further for our students! https://bit.ly/3P8LVD6

At Aseltine, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to grow beyond the barriers that have held them back—academically and socially.

Through a strong focus on conflict resolution, students learn how to navigate challenges with confidence and respect. Our creative problem-solving competitions encourage them to think outside the box, collaborate, and discover the confidence to take on even the most daunting of challenges. Most importantly, we prioritize building authentic relationships so every student feels valued, understood, and supported as they work to overcome the barriers—internal and external—that have stood in their way.

When students feel seen and empowered, there’s no limit to what they can achieve. 💡

Today is , and we’re feeling incredibly grateful for our talented, dedicated, and hardworking teachers. 🍎✨

Thank you for the passion you bring into the classroom, the countless hours you invest behind the scenes, and the lasting impact you make on every student’s life. Your commitment doesn’t go unnoticed—we appreciate you today and every day!