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In this week's Dr. Hagens' Hot Topics.
You will read more about weekly activities and how to support children experiencing trauma.
Elms Elementary School Weekly Notifications & Updates October 7th - October 11th
MISSION:
Preparing Learners Today for Opportunities Tomorrow
VISION:
·To provide a caring, safe, and orderly school community that promotes positive citizenship
·To provide a relevant, meaningful, and engaging educational experience for all students
·To support individuals in attaining their greatest potential
·To strive for continuous improvement
Teachers: All Lesson Plans are to be submitted in Google Classroom. They are due on Mondays by 9:00 am.
Staff Birthdays: Virginia Rodriguez (10/12), Christy MacWebb (10/24), Ashley Atwell (10/31)
Monday – October 7, 2019
1. Instructional Staff please complete daily attendance reports online AM only.
Tuesday - October 8, 2019
1. Instructional Staff please complete daily attendance reports online AM only.
2. Academic Achievement Turnaround Committee Meeting - (8:30 - 9:00 am) - AATC members - Room 203
3. Why Poverty Matters Update - (9:30 - 10:30 am) - Dr. Hagens - Administration Building
Wednesday- October 9, 2019
1. Instructional Staff please complete daily attendance reports online AM only.
Thursday – October 10, 2019
1. Instructional Staff please complete daily attendance reports online AM only.
2. Therapy Dogs at Elms Planning Meeting - (8:30 - 9:00 am) - Committee Members - Room 203
3. Fire Prevention Assembly - (9:30 - 10:30 am) - 1st - 3rd Grade Classes - Elms Gym
4. Administrative Staff Meeting - (9:45 - 11:30 am) - Dr. Hagens - Administration Building
5. Fire Drill - (PM)
Friday – October 11, 2019
1. Instructional Staff please complete daily attendance reports online AM only.
2. Bubbylonian - (2:00 - 2:45 pm) - 3rd Grade Classes - Music Room
3. Fall Festival - (6:30 - 8:30 pm) - All staff and students are invited - Elms School
Have a weekend that's more than average!
How Educators Can Support Children Experiencing Trauma: How do I help my students center and calm themselves after experiencing a trigger event?
In last week's edition of Dr. Hagens Hot Topics, I shared what research indicates about children experiencing trigger events.
Below are key strategies centered on:
1. Helping students to learn how to identify their feelings.
2. Helping students build a connection between their identified emotions and their internal and external experiences.
3. Helping students determine what will help them manage their emotions.