Elsmere News
Mrs. DiPetta, Mrs. Eichenlaub, Mrs. Ferris, & Mrs. Hyde
Elsmere Deli
Tuesday: Grilled Ham & Cheese with Tomato Soup, pumpkin spice cookies
Thursday: Hot dogs with meat sauce and tater tots
ELA
Groups B's/C's - Helen Keller Bio - Chapter 2 - The Dark Years
Group A's - Fiction vs Nonfiction, letter editing
Science/Math
Math - A's - Measurement Tools
B's/C's - Place Value
Science - A's - Using rulers to measure our school
B's/C's - Mapping Skills
Social Studies
Elsmere News (cont.)
Important Reminders
The Box Top Challenge Continues - Mrs. DiPetta's Homeroom is in the lead
Spirit Week - October 26th - October 30th - More information coming soon
Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
October is designated “Anti-Bullying” month in New York State since the law “The Dignity for All Students Act” was passed several years ago. Bullying in schools, as defined by this law is: “Unwanted, aggressive, repetitive behaviors that involves a real or perceived power imbalance”. (See the website www.stopbullying.gov for further details and information).
As part of this month each morning the school is doing a special announcement regarding “facts” about bullying as well as a “kindness challenge” for the day.
While I think that defining bullying is important (and talking about it and the feelings that it evokes) I think that it is also important to talk about and even stress how to be an “Upstander” (eg: how a student can safely help their peers stand up to a bully) and also to focus on the positive side of school relationships: acting kindly, developing good character traits, and developing healthy friendships.
If your student is in group counseling we will be talking about these positive topics for the next month or even 2 months. I will be encouraging them to, even more than they already do, find ways to be kind and helpful and honest and a good friend. If you could do the same at home that would be terrific!!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns about anything social/emotional/behavioral with your student or questions about services for your student outside of school (such as respite, socialization opportunities, etc…) please call me at 739-3581,
ext 1149.
Sincerely,
Debi Hyde
Elsmere School Social Worker