TIGER TALK
November 5th-9th
News to Know
Dear Brock Tigers~
Ann Brock Elementary believes education requires a partnership between the home and school. To encourage parental involvement, the campus shall actively pursue the following goals, as stated in the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) and Parental Involvement Policy. Please click the link below to read and electronically sign our Parent Involvement Policy.
Click Here: Parent Involvement Policy
It's a Great Day to be a Brock Tiger!
Kim Kimberling
Principal
Counselor's Corner
Attitude of Gratitude
We are officially in November! With Thanksgiving around the corner, this is a perfect time to focus in on gratitude. In guidance this month, we will be learning how to make gratitude lists and the many benefits of having an attitude of gratitude. Students will be challenged to continue with their lists at home and step into a habit of gaining a gratitude perspective. In the article “The Benefits of Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude,” Dan Mager, MSW writes...
“Gratitude changes perspective—it can sweep away most of the petty, day-to-day annoyances on which we focus so much of our attention—the “small stuff” situations that bring up feelings of impatience, intolerance, negative judgment, indignation, anger, or resentment. Gratitude is a vehicle to diffuse self-pity and self-centeredness, increase feelings of well-being, and prompt mindful awareness of that which is beyond oneself—of belonging to a greater whole, and of connection to others, as well as to the world.
Gratitude facilitates contentment. Practicing gratitude is one of the most reliable methods for increasing contentment and life satisfaction. It also improves mood by enhancing feelings of optimism, joy, pleasure, enthusiasm, and other positive emotions. Conversely, gratitude also reduces anxiety and depression.
• Gratitude promotes physical health. Studies suggest gratitude helps to lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, reduce symptoms of illness, and make us less bothered by aches and pains.
• Gratitude enhances sleep. Grateful people tend to get more sleep each night, spend less time awake before falling asleep, and feel more rested upon awakening. If you want to sleep more soundly, instead of counting sheep count your blessings.
• Gratitude strengthens relationships. It makes us feel closer and more connected to friends and intimate partners. When partners feel and express gratitude for each other, they each become more satisfied with their relationship.
• Gratitude encourages “paying it forward.” Grateful people are generally more helpful, generous of spirit, and compassionate. These qualities often spill over onto others.”
Have a wonderful weekend,
Rebecca Auen
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, November 8th- Report Cards (please sign and return the report card); Burleson ISD Veteran's Day Program at Centennial High School 9:30 am-11:00 am
Monday, November 12th- Brock Veteran's Day Program 9:00 am
Email: kkimberling@bisdmail.net
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