PurposeFull Practice: Kindness, Lesson 1 and Invite to Our Connect and Create Event
Dear McKinley Family,
As I mentioned in my last Newsletter; this week we made a seamless transition from our PurposeFull Practice of Empathy, right into Kindness. As I tell your amazing children, "Empathy and Kindness are best friends- They compliment each other and go everywhere together." We also discovered that we have preferred ways of giving and receiving kindness: Words of Affirmation ("You're the best!"), Acts of Service (helping with the dishes), Touch (hugs), Time (sitting down to dinner together), and Gifts. As I told our little Mallards, it is important to know your kindness preferences, as well as the kindness preferences of others in your life. For instance, not everyone likes to be hugged (and that is perfectly okay). Thus, if your kindness language is touch, you might make your friend (whose kindness language is gifts) uncomfortable if you hug them.
To wrap it up- I love this PurposeFull Practice, and that the definition (below) iterates that Kindness is a Choice. As the month of love and kindness unfolds; I encourage you to explore the resources and links, and to discuss and honor each family member's Kindness Language .
Wishing you a blessed and fun filled weekend.
Warmly and gratefully yours,
Mrs. O (Ormachea)
McKinley School Counselor
530-632-6687
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Overview of Resources:
Family Connect and Create (FCC)- Invitation to our Valentine's Connect and Create Event
1. Definition of Kindness
2. Links to Parent Resource Letters (English and Spanish) re Kindness
3. Excellent Read Aloud- The Invisible Boy, and Musical Video- Kindness is a Muscle
4. Mindfulness Practice: Kind Wishes
5. Families that Play Together, Stay Together: Information and Links to Local and County Events for Families.
6. McKinley Schoolwide Expectations Chant- Our students are doing so great at reciting this chant- make sure to ask them to demonstrate it for you.
* I also left up information about our Brain (the Wise Owl and Guard Dog) and Zones of Feelings/Regulation. Understanding that our thoughts impact our feelings, and our feelings can impact our behavior and choices; is important if we desire to be our best selves.
Family Connect and Create Event- Valentines Craft and Assistance Filling Out Valentine's Day Cards
When: Tuesday February 8, 2022
*****Come when you can: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM*****
The project will likely take approximately 45 Minutes
Please RSVP at: https://forms.gle/KLhNLGU73tJCtsSt8
Where: Sycamore Library
What: Create Memories and a Sweet Valentine's Day Project
**Students can also bring in their Valentine's Day cards and get help filling them out
**Healthy snacks and a sweet treat provided
Who: Parents/Guardians and their Student/s
Bring: Yourself, your child/ren, and their Valentine's Day Cards (if they would like to complete them during this time)
3. The Invisible Boy -Read Aloud
Kindness is a Muscle- Musical Video
4. Mindfulness Practice- Kind Wishes
FREE Art Supplies and Activity Ideas at the Gridley Library!!!
***You Don't Want to Miss This***
FREE Art Supplies and Activity Ideas
When Sat, February 12, 12pm – 1pm
Where Butte County Library, Gridley Branch, 299 Spruce St, Gridley, CA 95948, USA (map)- Community Resource Room; Gridley
Description Come get basic art supplies (paint, glue, paper, and more), activity ideas, and a premade resource kits. Open to all; no registration required. Families welcome. Community Resource Room at Butte County Library, Gridley Branch Parking Lot
SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION DUE TO RAIN
Check it Out!!! Valley Oak Children's Services Newsletter- Activities and Resources for Families
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Family Fun at the Library | AWANA Club, Gridley Looking for a positive outlet for your children? This one comes highly recommended by one of our Mallard Moms- Diana V. When: Tuesday nights from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: First Baptist Church, Gridley What: Handbook Time, Council Time, and Activity Time Who: Children 3 years of age through grade 12 How: If you are interested, click on the link below for more information. | More Fun at Our Own Gridley LibraryAfter School Fun: Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Join your friends at the Gridley Library for awesome games, LEGO, crafts, and the best movies! Every week is a different activity! When: Tuesdays @ 3:00-5:00 PM Where: Gridley Library Or Li'l Bitties Storytime: If you are looking for a way to connect with other moms and dads of children 0-5, while participating in a brain-worthy and fun activity for your youngster; this may be your answer. What: Li’l Bitties is a Storytime for ages 0-5 When: Every Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Gridley Library |
Family Fun at the Library
AWANA Club, Gridley
When: Tuesday nights from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church, Gridley
What: Handbook Time, Council Time, and Activity Time
Who: Children 3 years of age through grade 12
How: If you are interested, click on the link below for more
information.
More Fun at Our Own Gridley Library
After School Fun: Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Join your friends at the Gridley Library for awesome games, LEGO, crafts, and the best movies! Every week is a different activity! When: Tuesdays @ 3:00-5:00 PM Where: Gridley Library
Or
Li'l Bitties Storytime: If you are looking for a way to connect with other moms and dads of children 0-5, while participating in a brain-worthy and fun activity for your youngster; this may be your answer. What: Li’l Bitties is a Storytime for ages 0-5 When: Every Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Gridley Library
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Chico Creek Nature Center | Craft- Cinnamon Salt Ornaments | Chico Area Parks and Recreation Guide |
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