(Skennenko:wa Means Big Peace)

 
The Skennenko:wa Room is a student support room housed within Kateri School. There is one teacher who works in the room providing various services and programs to the students, grades 1 to 6. 

This teacher works in collaboration with the teachers, administrators, and parents of Kateri School to instill peaceful and respectful behavior. 

Students are sent to the Skennenko:wa Room when they have a problem with another student, feel sick, are disruptive in the classroom, emotionally unable to learn, or for small group work.

The goal is to establish a nurturing relationship with each child, providing a safe place in which to explore issues, express feelings and reflect on the impact of their behavior on self and others.

The Student Support Teacher incorporates our Native Mohawk Culture and Spiritual values when instilling discipline methods, so students can develop self-respect and self-discipline of mind and body, in turn having an inner strength and honored reputation which is normally good.

Second Step Program:  (anti-violence program) is used to teach problem solving skills, impulse control, empathy, and anger management techniques.

Breakfast and Snack Program: is provided daily, and used to do preventative and follow-up work.

Talking Circles: Individual or small group talking circles are scheduled to discuss issues and feelings students may have with each other and brainstorm peaceful solutions.  Small groups are also developed to address and teach a Bullying Program.  A Divorce and Separation Support Group is also provided to students who have issues in this area.

Individual Behavior Programs: are also developed in collaboration with the parents and teachers for students who require additional support to manage their behavior in a positive and acceptable way.

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