Dolphin Update
Samuel R. Donald Update 11/9/21
SRD's Halloween Parade Highlights
Shine a Light on Positive Behavior
Weekly Recipients Grade 2
Rylie Rago
Jack Garb
Enzo Aponte
Izabella Maldonado
Jacob Sanchez
Soeren Farkas
Jacob Tanis
Mia Pluma
Daniela Moreno
Jonathan Ochoa
Amelia Daghash
Ezequiel Perez
Jacob Sanchez
Weekly Recipients Grade 3
Kiara Lavendera
Itzayana Gutierrez
Ava Sheehan
Caitlin Reilly
Alex Gordon
Fredie Antomattei
Joshua Pepler
Harlie Dobkowski
Richard Marut
Dylan Manganello
Angelina DiBella
Ryley Long
Aiden Hernandez
Weekly Recipients Grade 4
Ryan Snyder
Samantha McMahon
Luke Toledo
Grace Silva
Perri Crowl
James Jones
Leah Duran
Aibhlinn Ferry
Lauren Oroszlany
Ryan Van Lenten
Peyton Bressette
Harper Hogan
SRD Core Values
Keep up the good work SRD!
Calendar Splash
November 17 and 18 - Early Dismissal for students / Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 19 - Early Dismissal
November 24 - Early Dismissal
November 25 and 26 - Schools Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Early dismissal
All Grades - 12:15 pm
PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES
November 18 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
A link to sign up for conferences will be available to families via the Genesis parent portal. Conferences will be set up for parents to meet with their child's homeroom teacher. Parents may also sign up to meet with our Special Education teachers and Cycle teachers.
Coffee with the Principal of SRD - Mrs. Trusheim
During the evening sessions of parent-teacher conferences, Mrs. Trusheim will be available to meet with groups of parents for a chance to ask questions or make suggestions about the educational program at the Samuel R Donald School. It will take place in the SRD Library and coffee will be available! The dates and times are:
November 17 - 6-8 pm
November 18 - 6-8 pm
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES
From the Counselor - Mrs. Krol
How to Take the Stress Out of the Holidays
Help kids rise to the occasion and don't aim too high! Here are some tips to help minimize stress and make the holidays more fun and fulfilling.
1. Be open to change.
Talk with your kids about your traditions — which ones they love and which you might evolve to make them more fun or memorable for everyone. This is especially important when family dynamics have changed because of divorce, a new marriage or sibling, or a death in the family.
2. Be realistic.
Factoring in kids’ limitations when you make plans will reduce stress on everyone. Kids who are anxious about meeting new people — or even encountering the extended family — will need support and realistic expectations. Kids who have trouble with organization will need help to succeed at gift-giving. Children who tend to be impulsive need structure to minimize disruptive behavior. Not overestimating your kids’ patience and ability to focus will help you enjoy yourself more, too.
3. Prep kids for changes in routine.
Holidays represent a change in a family’s normal schedule, and for some kids that’s unsettling. Preparing them for changes in their routines — what to expect and what you expect of them—will help head off meltdowns. If you’re traveling, bring familiar toys and books, and make sure you have quiet one-on-one time like reading before bed.
4. Give yourself a break.
Don’t stretch yourself too thin trying to create the “perfect” holiday season. Decide what is important, prioritize, and say “no” to what you can’t handle.
5. Be sure to laugh.
Kids pick up their parents’ stress and tension, so they’re more likely to be irritable if you are. Have a sense of humor, enjoy your kids for who they are, and keep in mind that what you’ll all remember when it’s over is likely to be the unexpected moment when everybody was relaxed, not the brilliantly choreographed party, dinner, or outing.
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-take-the-stress-out-of-the-holidays/
Dolphin Health News
- Please send your child to school with a refillable water bottle each day. There is a water station for them to refill.
- Cold weather has arrived. Please send your child with appropriate clothing to be outside, as long as it is not raining or below 32 degrees we try to get the children outside at some point during their day.
- If your child is sick and you or your doctor would like a COVID test done, the school requires there be a PCR test done, not just a rapid COVID test. Your child can return when a negative PCR result is received in the nurse's office. See our website for other COVID guidance.
- Thank you for having a change of clothes in your child's backpack, they have come in handy many times. Please remember to replace them after we use them.
To report an absence please call (973) 838-5353 press 1
Samuel R. Donald Elementary School
Email: ktrusheim@bloomingdalesschools.org
Website: http://www.bloomingdaleschools.org/bsd/SRD/
Location: 29 Captolene, Bloomingdale, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 838-5353