Today's Assembly
November 18. 2016
Dear Parents / Guardians:
Assembly Agenda
* Some of the 3rd grade students sang The Empathy Song (lyrics and music below)
* Jackson Jaguars chant, (this side says "Jackson," that side says "Jackson")
* Reminder of our school expectations: we are safe with our bodies and with others in all school locations, we are respectful of all others and ourselves, and we are responsible for our actions and for taking care of each other in our learning community
* All staff called to the front and handed safety pins, staff group hug
* Jag Tag Teacher Winners announced
*Kid Preseident Video (below)
* One last shout out to keep being awesome, taking care of each other, and letting staff help with problems.
* Dismissal back to class
We appreciate all of you supporting your children and encouraging them to support each other! I encourage you to ask about the assembly or about what is special about Jackson. I cannot overemphasize how important it is to me that all students feel welcomed, supported, and cared for at Jackson. I have had some great conversations with small groups of kids this week in which I have been truly touched by their ability to show empathy and think deeply about what another person may be feeling. I am thankful everyday to get to be in this learning community with these students and these staff members.
As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all.
Sincerely,
Sarah Crane, Principal
The Empathy Song
© 2003 The Mosaic Project
Music by Brett Dennen, Lyrics by Brett Dennen and Lara Mendel
I don’t know what it’s like to be you.
I don’t know what you have to go through.
But I can try to see the world through your eyes.
Put myself in your shoes
And empathize.
Emphasize?
No no no no empathize
Not emphasize
But empathize.
Entropy?
No no no no empathy
Not entropy
But empathy. (CHORUS)
Every story has more than one side.
It’s not about what’s wrong or right.
Who’s to judge what’s good or bad?
What makes me laugh might make you mad.
Let’s try to make a deal.
We’ll listen to each other and see how the other feels.
With empathy we can understand.
We can solve our problems and make amends. (CHORUS)
Everybody’s gotta different point of view.
How would I feel if I were you?
Some people think this, some people think that.
I’m telling you empathy is where it’s at.
We can solve our problems by talking and listening.
Instead of judging we can look at things differently.
Write to Congress and get them to see
Instead of fighting, we can try to use empathy.
Not entropy, but empathy
Jackson Elementary School
Email: cranesa@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: http://schools.hsd.k12.or.us/jackson/Home/
Location: 675 Northeast Estate Drive, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Phone: 503-844-1670
Twitter: @JKESprincipal