Rosa Parks Puma News
Jan. 12, 2018
Top 20 Focus: EQ (Emotional Intelligence) and Star Qualities
- We recognize our own feelings.
- We manage our impulses and emotions.
- We don't give up.
- We notice the feelings of others.
- We handle relationships well.
Students will also focus on identifying and developing their Star Qualities. Star Qualities are personal strengths and characteristics that help us in life, relationships with others, and solving problems that we might encounter. The Star Qualities are:
- Responsibility
- Creativity
- Acceptance
- Self-Discipline
- Courage
- Humility
- Patience
- Asking for Help
- Organization
- Respect
- Enthusiasm
- Persistance
- Honesty
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Gratitude
You can talk to your child about Star Qualities. Which Star Qualities do they already have? Which Star Qualities would they like to develop?
Science Fair Dates to Remember
*Project Approval Form deadline: Tuesday, January 19
*Drop out deadline: Friday, February 16
*Set-up for the fair: Thursday, March 1 from 3:30-5:00p.m. and Friday, March 2 from 7:00-8:00 a.m.
*Public viewing: March 2 from 12:30-2:00 p.m.
MAPS Preschool Registration Opens January 8th
MAPS Preschool 2018-19 Registration:
Information will be mailed to families with age eligible children residing in the Mankato Area Public Schools boundaries. Preschool registration will begin on Monday, January 8th. Registration can be made online at www.mankato.thatscommunityed.com or in person at 820 Hubbell Avenue. For more information, please contact the Early Learning Department at 507-625-4620. Video link provides additional program information.
Mankato Area Public Schools Family Academy-March 5th
Upcoming Events
JANUARY
16-Rosa Parks Family Night at the Children's Museum
19 and 22-DIBELS Reading Assessment
25-PTO Family Movie Night 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
26-NO SCHOOL-Teacher Work Day/Professional Development
FEBRUARY
9-EL Parent Circle 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
13-Two Hour Late Start-School Begins 10:00 a.m.
PTO Meeting-Media Center-6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
16-Jump Rope For Heart
22-I Love to Read Night 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Contact Principal Michelle Kruize
Email: mkruiz1@isd77.org
Phone: 507-387-7672