Counselor's Corner
I will begin talking about Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset with students. Growth mindset is not giving up when confronted with a challenge. Fixed mindset is the idea of giving up or feeling like you can’t learn something difficult.
PK - I will introduce the Flexible Thinking spot plush by reading “A Little Spot of Flexible Thinking.” We will practice using flexible thinking with Play-doh. Students will have different time limits to create an item called out. The idea is for students to practice being flexible to create something new, even if they may not be ready.
K - I will read “Giraffes Can’t Dance” and discuss the growth mindset/fixed mindset within the story. We will discuss what students may want to learn and with practice will become better. Students will draw and complete their sentence stem afterwards.
1st - I will read “Beautiful Oops” and discuss that we can learn to adapt our thinking when we make mistakes. Mistakes can be beautiful, given that we don’t give up! Students will be able to create new images from “oops” drawings.
2nd - We will not only discuss growth and fixed mindset, but the brain too using the story “Bubblegum Brain!” Students will practice reframing fixed mindset thoughts to growth mindset thoughts.
3rd - We will discuss growth and fixed mindset using the book “After The Fall,” and then students will practice reframing fixed mindset thoughts to growth mindset thoughts.
4th - We will not only discuss growth and fixed mindset, but the brain too using the book “Your Fantastic Elastic Brain.” Students will practice using a growth mindset also.
5th - A review will be held of what growth and fixed mindset are. Afterwards, students will be presented with a paper challenge. We will review some of the growth mindset and fixed mindset statements they may have had and reframe fixed to growth statements.
Attention 5th grade parents! MVMS will be hosting an elective night for next year 6th graders. Attend to learn more about what is offered. For more information click HERE
We continue to be available to all students upon request. If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact us at the emails listed below, or use the attached form.
Watch D.O.G.S
We have numerous days available for Watch DOGS to come this month and every month following! Come be a part of our Dads Of Great Students and make a positive impact on not only your own child, but all our students! Contact Mrs. Rakowitz at cara.rakowitz@mvisd.org to learn how!
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Leader In Me
Learn more about Habit 3 and how to support your child at home.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c2TDTQcjKfFJlyfKT0I9vDr5PpZ2I1uR/view?usp=share_link
Caught Being a Leader!
Students cannot only be caught being a leader at school by staff, but also at home by you! If you see your child exhibiting any of the habits on their own without prompting, fill out this form! Examples: Habit 3: Put First Things First - Your child went to a quiet area in your home and began doing their homework without being told. Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood - Your child listened to their sibling’s point of view during an argument, understood why their sibling was upset, and did not push their own opinion of what happened or interrupt.
Students that are caught being a leader will have their name announced on the morning announcements and will be able to choose a charm for their Leader In Me Chain. Students proudly wear their chains to our Campus Awards.
CLICK HERE to tell us about how you caught your leader using their habits at home!
WIG 3 Winners - Cafeteria Behavior
Congratulations to the following classes that earned the Golden Fork or Silver Spoon for the week of January 3rd-6th.
Kinder
Golden Fork - Marrufo
Silver Spoon - Castanon
1st Grade
Golden Fork - Villarreal
Silver Spoon - Galvan
4th Grade
Golden Fork - B. Garza
Silver Spoon - Murray
5th Grade
Golden Fork - Haass
Silver Spoon - Trujillo
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