The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - February 4, 2019
Positivity Project - Social Intelligence!
Social Intelligence refers to a person’s ability to understand and manage interpersonal relationships. It is distinct from a person’s IQ or “book smarts.” It includes an individual’s ability to understand, and act on, the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of other people. This type of intelligence can take place “in the moment” of face-to-face conversations
but also appears during times of deliberate thinking. It involves emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
The Parent virtue for Social Intelligence is Humanity. Strengths of humanity involve caring interpersonal relationships with others, particularly in one-to-one relationships. Strengths comprised in this virtue are love, kindness, and social intelligence.
Mr. Simons and Ms. Oas will be working with each grade level this week to explore the notion of "Paying it Forward" with an act of kindness.
Use the quotes and videos below to host discussion with your child.
"Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others." ~Emily Post
"People may hear your words but they feel your attitude." ~John C. Maxwell
Inside Out - Emotional Intelligence
Principal-Parent Advisory Committee
The focus of the discussion will be on the shifts in the math standards and an opportunity to provide feedback to Mr. Simons.
All parents are welcome.
Book Fair!!
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School Book Fair February 4-8, 2019
Preview Days: Monday, 2/4 & Tuesday, 2/5
Students make wish lists to be sent home. Teachers will fill out their wishlists. There will be NO purchasing on these days.
Purchasing Days:
2/5 - Tuesday Night 5-7pm - Bring your family!!
2/6 - Wednesday 8:45am-3:30pm
2/7 - Thursday, & Friday 2/8 8:45am-12:45pm
You are welcome to come at any time on these days to purchase the books on your child’s list, choose from the teacher wishlists, or peruse the selections. If you’d like to shop with your child please do so before school or during their lunch. Your child will be able to bring in money to purchase books and will receive a book fair pass from their teacher to do so.
Grandparents Day!
Up Coming Dates!!
Feb 4-7 - Book Fair
Feb 4 - Principal Parent Advisory Committee - 9:15am and 6:30pm.
Feb 6 - Grandparents Day
Feb 15 - Early Release Day
Feb 15 - School Spirit Day - Hat Day!
Feb 18 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
Feb 20 - Field Trip: 2nd Grade - Junie B Jones Play
Feb 26 - Field Trip: 4th Grade - NC Symphony
March 3 - JellyBeans - PTA Spirit Day! 1-5pm
March 4 - PTA General Meeting 6:30pm
March 5 - Spring Pictures
March 7 - Field Trip: 5th Grade - Camp Flintlock
March 8 - Early Release
March 9 - School Spirit Day - Be a Star - Dress Like a Movie Star!
About Us.
Email: dsimons@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/BuckhornCreekES
Location: 5651 Honeycutt Road, Holly Springs, NC, USA
Phone: (919) 694-8970
Twitter: @BuckhornCreekES