Worley’s Wellness Wednesdays

Focusing on emotional health

By Julie Addessi, Assistant Principal

Each day we send our students to school to experience the full gamut of learning opportunities. Worley teachers and staff support students as they grow skills in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art, technology, physical education, and other academic subjects. But while our dedicated Worley staff works to foster new interests and passions for our students, there is another way to demonstrate how our school community supports the development of the whole student, and that is through the culture of wellness. Teaching students to value their emotional well-being is just as important as their academic, physical, and social growth. As Worley students make their way through these years, it has become even more important that we equip them with the skills they will need to persevere through the trials and tribulations associated with the human condition. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an Advisory that “called for a swift and coordinated response to this crisis as the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.” In this advisory are “recommendations for individuals, families, community organizations, technology companies, and governments to improve the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults.” One such company, Lululemon, has taken this charge quite seriously by donating yoga mats for each Worley student and staff member. Former employee Nicholas Lovric made it his personal mission to improve the health of Canton City School students, as he is a native of Canton, Ohio. Yoga mats were donated to both Clarendon Leadership School and Worley Elementary by the “Here to Be” partnership with Lululemon. “Here to Be” is Lululemon’s social impact program. The mission: Together we disrupt inequity in well-being through movement, mindfulness, and advocacy. Worley Elementary is proud to be a part of this program, and we are enjoying the mats.

Students practice yoga on mats donated by Lululemon.

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