The Taylor Mill Connection
Keeping YOU, our amazing community, connected & informed
Week of October 26, 2020
A Message to Our Families
We are continuing our learning and practice of how positive leaders show gratitude.
From our "Choose Love" program, "The more gratitude a person shows, the more active their hypothalamus becomes (Zahn, et al., 2009). While the hypothalamus controls various bodily functions, such as drinking, eating, and sleeping, it also plays a significant role in students’ metabolism and stress levels (Brooks, 1988). The “gratitude” exercises help students become actively thankful for the kindness around them. The act of being thankful releases dopamine, which not only makes a student feel good but is also a key neurotransmitter for learning.
Want to help your genius practice? Try these discussion starters:
“To me, gratitude is...”
“I show gratitude at school by...”
“I show gratitude at home by...”
“I show gratitude in my community by...”
Once again, we are thankful for each of you. You and your geniuses are what makes our amazing community so special and your support and belief in us means the world.
Need something? Please let us know. We are here for you. Until then...
Wishing you a howlingly good, frightfully fun, spook-tacular Halloween!
With love,
Melody Stacy
Proud Principal
KCSD COVID Testing Plan
- See the press release below for information from the district regarding the testing plan.
- The testing program will only be implemented when/if we enter the red/critical phase on our district COVID dashboard.
- EVERY staff member and family member has the ability to opt-out of the testing program. You can fill out the opt-out form below or go here: Students-Testing Program Opt Out.
Bring PE to your Family
Increased youth screen time and a lack of access to physical activity and physical education are among the many challenges brought by the global pandemic and hybrid learning.
“Bring Physical Education to Your Family Week” starts on October 19 and Fuel Up to Play 60 is emphasizing the importance of providing youth and families with access to Physical Education and Physical Activity.
Visit the Teachers Lounge in the FUTP 60 Homeroom to access resources that will help you bring physical education to your family, and while you're there, stop by Free Period where you can download the new Healthy Habits Tracker to encourage kids to move more and eat healthy to earn satisfying rewards!
Ready? Break!
The Fuel Up to Play 60 Team
Student Meals During Hybrid/Synchronous/Virtual Learning
ALL students in KCSD and younger siblings will receive FREE meals! What should you do to get your TM genius meals? First, click here for more information: https://www.kenton.kyschools.us/Administration/34.
Monday
MAP Testing Window
Tuesday
MAP Testing Window
Wednesday
A Day
Thursday
B Day
Halloween Parties - 4th-5th grades Team B
SBDM Meeting 4PM
Friday
Halloween Parties - K-3rd grades/4th-5th grades Team A
Sat/Sun
Chromebook update
Counselor's Corner - Visit Mrs. Savicki's Virtual Office!
KCSD 2020-21 Calendar
KCSD A/B Rotational Calendar - For Traditional Model 4th & 5th graders
Title 1 Information
Links to Stay Connected
Taylor Mill Elementary
Email: melody.stacy@kenton.kyschools.us
Website: https://www.kenton.kyschools.us/38/Home
Location: 5907 Taylor Mill Road, Covington, KY, USA
Phone: 8593562566
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaylorMillElementary/
Twitter: @TME_tigers