Wings for Kids

Equipping kids with the skills to stay in school, succeed in school, and thrive in life.

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They might have their feet firmly planted on the ground, but this flock is ready for take-off! Whether they are sparrows or blue jays, WINGS kids are already SOARING into 2024! #NationalBirdDay #fridayfeeling #sel #socialemotionallearning #emotionsmatter

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Happy All-idays! Exploring various holiday traditions instills empathy, broadens our cultural understanding, and fosters inclusivity, helping children see that our differences make each of us unique.
What unique holiday traditions do you cherish?

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Fall fun was in full swing at Bethune Elementary's Fall Festival! 🍁🎉 From face painting to exciting games, our kids had a blast last week! 🎨 Thanks to everyone who made it a day to remember! #BethuneFallFest #CommunityJoy #TBT #WingsforKids

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Our first-ever fully digital annual report is here!
https://t.co/BiaWzRwFIO
#thankyou #year27 #edu

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2️⃣weeks ago at Heritage Elementary students, WINGS Leaders and the Newton family celebrated the life & legacy of Myeesha Newton—a beloved Program Coach and Coordinator who passed tragically in 2019. #tbt

💛Myeesha - Forever and always part of the WINGS family💛

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🤸‍♀️It's International Day of the Girl 🤸‍♀️ Now more than ever, we need girls to dream big so they can lead large. #dayofthegirl

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Did you know celebrating Hispanic culture is tied to developing essential social-emotional skills?
🤝 Learning about different cultures fosters empathy, helps us appreciate diverse perspectives, and strengthens our ability to connect with others on a deeper level. #SEL

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Happy International Literacy Day, friends! 🌍✨ Today, we're celebrating the incredible power of literacy and its deep connection to our social-emotional skills. #LiteracyMatters #ReadingRocks #SocialEmotionalLearning #ISoarwithWingsBook #WingsforKids

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How’s everyone doing with back to school? Are we hanging in there or hanging on by a thread? Its not too late to make #backtoschool better! We use these ten tips to manage expectations and set new routines and rituals. Use us for free! https://t.co/yz8midOlvL

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One of our most special rituals at WINGS is presenting the Bright Light Award. Each year we honor a WINGS staffer whose selflessness, enthusiasm, teamwork, and kindness make the world shine bright. We are ECSTATIC to share this award with the one and only ✨Warlon Mack!✨!

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Hooray Arthur Rosen!

Arthur took the reins this summer as Chair of our Board of Directors. Having served on our board since 2019, we're so lucky to have his leadership. Congrats, Arthur!

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We're going to have another great year together! WOHOO! #partners #friends https://t.co/kA5WTSTRsd

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OPEN HOUSE WAS GREAT ! Thank you to all of our parents, students, teachers, @BankofAmerica @WINGSforKids @cisatlanta @CHRIS180_Change for attending OPEN HOUSE on Aug 3,2023 ! We are very excited for the upcoming school year !!

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“Kind and caring, I will be. I listen to you, you listen to me.” Isn’t that what friendship is all about? #WordstoLiveBy #NationalFriendshipDay #WingsforKids

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Ready, set, learn! 🎒📚2023-2024 school year, here we come! #SEL #backtoschool #WingsforKids

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More than 200 people have registered for today's free 30-minute webinar, Big Emotions: Responding vs. Reacting. Are you? There's still time! See you soon. #edu #sel https://t.co/9yBU4Qlvqq

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What happens when we react to a situation instead of responding? How can we be more intentional about our response when emotions are heightened? Join our upcoming webinar to find out! Register here: https://t.co/r4eGBJO13F

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It takes a VILLAGE to keep our programs soaring!✈️ See how we’re fostering relationships to support our programs. https://t.co/kaJWiXvDs5

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☮️💙Try this helpful acronym PEACE to help resolve conflicts with the kids in your life:

P - Pause and calm down 🧘🏽‍♀️
E - Express yourself and listen to others 👂🏽
A - Acknowledge options for solutions 💡
C - Choose the best option👍🏾
E - End it by moving on 🚶🏾‍♂️

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🌟 July is #MakeaDifferencetoChildren Month! 🌟

Let's shine a light on all the wonderful people who make a HUGE difference to kids—that’s right, we’re talking #afterschool. Thanks to all the teachers, staff, supporters and volunteers who help our students SOAR!✈️

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Book Club Book #2 is…🥁"What Should Danny Do?" by Ganit and Adir Levy
This book is an interactive “choose your adventure” story that helps kids improve their responsible decision-making skills! Give us a 💙if you’ve got some SEL-focused books on your reading list this summer.