On Wednesday, September 11-15, we will be having our annual CAPP (Child Abuse Prevention Program) lesson. Presenters will be here from the Jewish Family Services to teach safe and non-threatening lessons to students about body safety, the warning signs of child abuse and safe internet skills, using developmentally-appropriate and empowering activities. For more information on specific objectives, you can click HERE. If you wish for your child NOT to participate, there will be an “Opt Out Form” sent home the week before the presentation. If you have any further questions, please contact school counselors, Mrs. Maddock or Mrs. Beuckman.

Kim Maddock

Grades K,2, and 5

Kmaddock@lindberghschools.ws

314-729-2400 x 5520

Emily Beuckman

Grades 1, 3, and 4

emilybeuckman@lindberghschools.ws

314-729-2400 x 5521

September

Welcome back to the 23-24 school year! We are excited to work with your student(s) again. This year we started off our counseling lessons talking about I Care Language and Timely Tools. This is a peaceful way to use our words to solve small problems. There are 4 steps to I Care Language:

1. Say the person’s name John,

2. Say how you feel I feel sad

3. Say why you feel that way because you took the ball from me

4. Say what you want them to do I want you to give it back.

If the students disagree as to whose ball it is, then they can pick a Timely Tool, which is a game of chance, to solve the problem. Some Timely Tools include:

1. Rock, Paper, Scissors

2. Pick a number

3. Giant, Wizard, Elf

4. Spin the pencil

5. Flip a coin

6. Bubble gum, bubble gum in a dish

7. Take turns

8. Walk away

9. Apologize

10. Share

Please ask your student(s) about this and practice at home! As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your student(s) academic, social, emotional development, please reach out. We would be happy to help in any way that we can.

Calling all students, parents, and community members: Lindbergh Schools wants your nominations for #TeacherProud Tuesday! Tell us about a teacher who works in our schools who has made a difference in your life, and they might be selected to be featured on social media as part of #TeacherProud Tuesday, a statewide social media initiative that is designed to recognize outstanding teachers and promote public education. On the second Tuesday of each month, Missouri school districts will recognize a #TeacherProud Tuesday honoree for going above and beyond, and making a difference in the lives of students.

• Click here to nominate a Lindbergh teacher!

Please join us for LPAC's first virtual presentation of the year, featuring guest speakers Dr. Sheriah Mason, director of inclusion, equity and diversity for Lindbergh Schools; and Dr. Michael Maclin, executive director of equity for Special School District. LPAC is the Lindbergh Parent Advisory Council for special education.

• Webinar Link: Promoting Equity in Special Education

• Passcode: 275065