Bobcat Buzz
Volume 1, March 23, 2018
Welcome to Our House "Where Character Matters"
Dear Botsford Families,
This Friday our Bobcats met in their dens. We continued our discussions around identifying feelings, handling angry emotions and problem solving when there is a conflict. Students learned that emotions are a part of everyone’s life. Learning to manage them is a skill that is necessary for everyone to be successful.
This week in our den lesson, we learned about anger management. Our lesson was based on the book, Hands Are Not For Hitting by Martine Agassi, Ph.D. Concepts that were covered included: our personal space or "bubble", uses for our hands other than hitting (fist bump, high fives, waving, sign language) and relaxation techniques like deep breathing.
Our children are so SMART! Watch the video I have shared below to learn how to "Just Breathe" when you are starting to feel angry. Great tips for ALL of us!
Bus Loop and Parking Lot Safety
Cars should NEVER stop and wait in the bus loop. The loop is meant to be a safe drop off and pick up area but instead children are running through the loop to waiting vehicles and vehicles are not taking precautionary measures as they enter and exit the loop. We have had a parent volunteer to supervise our loop. Watch for orange cones. This means the loop is off limits to vehicles. Our volunteer has the authority to ask you to leave the loop.
Please Connect With Us
Email: christine.teff@clarencevilleschools.org
Website: http://www.clarenceville.k12.mi.us/botsford/
Location: Botsford Elementary School, Lathers Street, Livonia, MI, United States
Phone: 248-919-0402
Clarenceville Schools and Caller ID
FYI - Please know that when an outgoing call is made from ANY school phone in the district, it shows on your own caller ID as 248-919-0200 and identifies the number as a Michigan call.
This is the same caller ID number for all district buildings.
If you see this number as a missed call, please call back the school your child attends and not the number shown on your caller ID.
248-919-0402 Botsford's Main Line
248-919-0200 Clarenceville Schools Caller ID Number ONLY:)
BOTSFORD KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
What is Kindergarten Roundup?
The transition from home to kindergarten can be intimidating for children and parents alike. Parents are invited to hear about our early elementary programs, meet our teachers, and visit our classrooms. The children will have the opportunity to meet and get to know some of their classmates, see the classrooms and TOUR the school building.
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018, 06:30 PM
19515 Lathers Street, Livonia, MI, USA
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
March EVENTS:
- Tuesday, March 27th "March is Reading Month" daytime assembly
- Tuesday, March 27th 6:00pm Botsford Family Night
- Wednesday, March 28th Kindergarten Round Up
- Friday, March 30th NO SCHOOL
- WEEK of April 2nd-6th NO SCHOOL FOR SPRING BREAK
April EVENTS:
- Thursday, April 12th 6:30 Board of Ed. meeting at Grandview Elementary
- Friday, April 13th 8:45 am Dens and Student Showcase
- Friday, April 13th 3rd quarter ends
- Week of April 16th 5th grade MStep begins
- Week of April 23rd is Diversity Awareness Week
- Thursday, April 26th 6:30 Board of Ed. meeting at Botsford Elementary
- Week of April 30th 4th grade MStep begins as well as NWEA testing