Helping our students thrive!

Baker Elementary School collaborates with YMCA's Project Cornerstone to build a web of support around young students so that they grow into healthy, caring and responsible adults. Through their Asset Building Champions (ABC) program, we help students develop Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills like inclusion, diversity, tolerance, problem-solving, respect, and conflict resolution to ensure our youths feel valued, respected and seen. 

YMCA Project Cornerstone understands that the growth and development of youth is largely influenced by their families, schools, and communities. The goals of the ABC program include:

• • • Establishing Common Language: Promote a shared vocabulary around respect and behavior expectations among student, parents, caregivers, teachers and staff.

    • Bullying Prevention and Intervention: Equip students with the skills to identify various forms of bullying (physical, verbal, relational and digital) and empower them to become UPstanders.

    • Developing SEL skills: Focus on essential SEL competencies such as self-management, self-awareness, responsible decision-marking, social awareness, and relationship skills.

    • Increasing Adult Support: Ensure every student has access to caring adults on campus, providing a reliable source of support for any problems they may encounter.

    • Enhancing School Climate: Foster a positive environment where every student feels valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

The ABC program utilizes the Developmental Assets framework to establish common language, skills, and supportive behaviors amongst the community.

What exactly happens in this program?

Each month, select parent volunteers are provided books and training materials to promote positive youth development. They engage students by reading specially selected children’s book and lead related activities and discussions in classrooms.

Interested in becoming an ABC Reader for a classroom?

Here are a couple more reasons to get involved.

• Spending time in your child's classroom each month can make a world of difference.

• It's a great opportunity for caregivers to support children in a meaningful way.

• Training, books, discussion topics and classroom activities are provided for you.

⭐⭐⭐  If interested, please reach out to vp-programs@bakerhsc.org! ⭐⭐⭐  

Happy reading! 📚