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NMHZ students learn about expressing love to themselves with dragon-themed book

A classroom setting with a teacher in a cowboy costume engaging with a group of young students seated on the floor, surrounded by educational materials and displays on the walls.
NMHZ students learn about expressing love to themselves with dragon-themed book

Social emotional learning was underway at Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School, as kindergarten and first-grade students learned about love and how to show love to themselves — with the help of dragons. The School Counseling Department read "When I Feel Loved," by Paula Bowles and spoke to the students about how saying nice words and affirmations are beautiful ways of expressing love to themselves. The activity concluded with each student finding a dragon egg, and inside, was their own positive affirmation.

The image shows several young children sitting at tables in what appears to be a classroom or daycare setting, engaged in various activities such as drawing and playing with toys.
The image shows a children's book titled "When I Feel Loved" with a colorful, whimsical illustration of a green, monster-like creature on the cover.
The image shows a hand holding a piece of paper that says "You are a good friend" against a background of various household items.
A group of young students, both boys and girls, are gathered in a colorful and vibrant classroom setting, surrounded by educational displays and decorations.
A young woman with curly hair is sitting at a desk, intently focused on writing or drawing something on a piece of paper in front of her. The background appears to be an office or study environment with bookshelves and other office supplies visible.
Two people, a man and a woman, are standing in front of a bookshelf with a poster for "Dragon Tales" displayed. The man is wearing a casual shirt and the woman is wearing a striped shirt. In the foreground, there is a large stuffed dragon-like creature.

 

A classroom setting with a teacher in a cowboy costume engaging with a group of young students seated on the floor, surrounded by educational materials and displays on the walls.
NMHZ students learn about expressing love to themselves with dragon-themed book

Social emotional learning was underway at Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School, as kindergarten and first-grade students learned about love and how to show love to themselves — with the help of dinosaurs. The School Counseling Department read "When I Feel Loved," by Paula Bowles and spoke to the students about how saying nice words and affirmations are beautiful ways of expressing love to themselves. The activity concluded with each student finding a dragon egg, and inside, was their own positive affirmation.

 
Students on the 100th day of school.
1st Grade 100th Day Activities at NMHZ

First Graders at Nelson Mandela Hosea Zollicoffer School celebrated the 100th Day a little early, but in style! Scholars had the option to dress as 100-year-olds, and some definitely dressed the part.

Students stand in front of displays
Cyberbullying is real: Nelson Mandela students learn about online responsibility

Students at Nelson Mandela / Hosea Zollicoffer School were reminded of a simple but powerful message: Cyber bullying is real The school hosted a cyber bullying awareness assembly February 26 for fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade scholars, focusing on the responsibility that comes with social media and digital communication. In an age when technology is always within reach, Assistant Principal Tanganyika Lindner-Brown said it is easy for students — and adults — to forget that every click carries weight.

A group of people, both adults and children, are seated around a table in a school gymnasium, enjoying a meal together.
Mindful Workshop Activity: Wind Chimes & Yoga Class

Families had the opportunity to participate in a relaxing and creative mindful workshop Tuesday afternoon hosted by Parent Liaison Pamela Valdovinos, along with school counselor & yoga instructor Ms. Trombetta. Families designed and decorated their very own wind chimes, adding personal colors and styles before taking them home. Parents also enjoyed a calming yoga session focused on deep breathing and stress relief.

Group shot of students and teachers with gingerbread houses.
NMHZ students create gingerbread houses after reading about them

After completing a weeks-long study of gingerbread-themed books, Simone Oliver’s second grade class at Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer School celebrated with a gingerbread house making party. The children were excited to bring the stories to life by designing and decorating their own gingerbread houses.