Jackson Journal
Special Edition: Safety & Conferences
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Safety First!
Safe, Unwanted & Unsafe Touches
We explained what each of these meant and gave students examples of them.
Safe Touches: These are touches that keep children safe and make them feel cared about.
Examples: hugs, pat on the back, high fives, fist bumps, etc.
Unwanted Touches: These are touches that don't hurt someone, but may make someone feel uncomfortable. It is important to ask permission.
Example: Someone may not like to be touched, so they don't like when someone gives them a hug.
Unsafe Touches: These are touches that hurt individual. They make someone feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
Examples: hitting, pushing, tackling, jumping on someone's back, touching someone's private area, etc.
Reporting Unsafe Touches
We discussed the importance of reporting any unsafe touches to trusted adults. Students shared trusted adults include: parents, the principal, school counselor, teachers, playground supervisors, etc.
Communicating with Others
We also discussed the importance of communicating with others about our feelings and needs. Kindergarteners & 1st Graders learned about using an assertive voice rather than an aggressive voice. 2nd - 5th graders learned about the difference between passive, aggressive and assertive voices. Students learned when we use an assertive voice we are calm and use a firm tone. We share how we are feeling with others and what we need. When we are assertive we are respectful of ourselves, others and their feelings.
Using I Statements
We also discussed using "I statements" as a way to communicate how they are feeling and why.
Sentence Starter: I feel ______ when __________.
Examples:
- I feel frustrated when people pull on my sweatshirt.
- I feel sad when someone yells.
Ways You Can Practice at Home with Your Child
You can also practice identifying how other people may be feeling by their body language. You could talk about how characters in books, movies, TV shows may be feeling. By practicing identifying how people are feeling we begin to develop empathy for others.
2. Model & Practice I Statements at Home: Our children are always looking to others as role models; modeling I statements and practicing them with our children at home will help them to use them more naturally in other environments like school.
3. Model & Practice Assertive Communication: Assertive communication is honest, direct, and a respectful form of communication that is empathetic to all individuals. Assertive communication can sound like:
- I need . . .
- I'm not comfortable with that.
- I'm not ready to make a decision yet. I need some time to think.
- ______ hurts my feelings.
- I'm happy to have you in my life.
- I appreciate your apology.
- I understand what you are saying, but that doesn't work for me.
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Feelings Chart
Grades 3-5 Feelings Chart
Events Coming Up: Mark Your Calendars
PTO Photo Sessions:
The PTO is excited to once again offer the Family Portrait Fundraiser. The PTO takes care of prepping the decor and our photographers help everyone get into the best positions!
This year's fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, October 15 from 11am - 2pm.
- By booking in advance, families received a $5 discount. For $20, you receive 3 digital images emailed to you along with a copyright release so you can use the pictures are you wish!
- If you wait to sign up until the day of the fundraiser, the price increases to $25.
All funds raised go right back to the Jackson PTO to help fund events and activities at school!
Fall Fun Activities: Oct. 28th
The parade will begin at 3:15pm. Students who wish to participate will wear costumes (school appropriate) and parade through the hallways and outdoors along N. 18th Street. Families who wish to watch the parade may view it along N. 18th St. between Menasha Ave. and the gym entrance at Jackson Elementary. Teachers will be sharing additional details regarding costumes.
Trunk or Treat Event
This year our Trunk or Treat event will run from 4-6pm.
- 4:00-5:00pm, the PTO will host a couple activities in the gym. Families will get to vote for their favorite decorated pumpkin and enjoy a snack. Gift cards will be awarded to the top 3 winners of the pumpkin decorating contest.
- 5:00pm-6:00pm, families will head outdoors to go trick or treating around to the decorated vehicles. Families who are decorating their vehicles' trunk for the event can set up in the staff parking lot between 4-5pm. If we need additional room, we will park vehicles on the playground.
Looking for Trunk or Treat Ideas?
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events
October
15th- Family Portrait Fundraiser 11-2pm
18th- Vision Screening All Grades
19th- Fire Preventions Program Gr. KG, 1st & 4th
(KG & 4th Survive Alive Trailer)
20th- Kindergarten to the School Forest
20th- PTO Meeting 6pm (location-computer lab)
28th- Costume Parade 3:15-3:35; Trunk or Treat Event 4-6pm
31st- Book Fair
November
1-3rd-Book Fair
3rd- Parent Teacher Conferences 8am-7pm NO SCHOOL for students
4th- NO SCHOOL for students or staff
15th- Picture Retake Day
17th- PTO Meeting 6pm (location-computer lab)
23rd- 1/2 Day for students & staff (12pm dismissal)
24th & 25th- NO SCHOOL for students or staff
December
5th- Staff Development NO SCHOOL for students
15th- Winter Concert
- Families A-M @ 9:30 am
- Families N-Z @ 1:30 pm
19th-22nd- Dental Clinic
23-30th Winter Break