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 Our 6th - 8th grade classes are beginning a series of lessons as part of the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum, which teaches empathy and related social and emotional skills. The Curriculum aims to strengthen students’ self- and social-awareness, relationship skills, and ability to make ethical decisions that benefit people, animals, and the environment. These and other social and emotional skills are important for students’ development and can also enhance academic achievement. The lessons included in the Curriculum highlight Mutt-i-grees®, dogs awaiting adoption at a shelter.  The first theme in the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum is // Achieving Awareness. // Lessons in this theme help students gain a stronger sense of self and awareness of their unique qualities. Such skills increase students’ self-confidence and promote the appreciation of diversity. Students will also learn that, like people, Mutt-i-grees® possess special and unique qualities.  Over the next few weeks, students will be learning about Mutt-i-grees® and participating in activities that help them identify their own strengths and talents. You are an important partner in your child’s education and can help extend our classroom learning by talking to your child about what he/she is doing at school. Here are some things you can do at home to support your child’s social-emotional learning: * Ask your child to tell you about Muttigrees Talk with your child about what qualities he/she admires in him/herself and in  others
 * > **Welcome to** **our pilot program of "Mutt-i-grees"**
 * Talk with your child about his/her goals
 * Visit a local animal shelter with your child
 * Encourage your child to research Mutt-i-grees® at your local library or on the  internet

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