The Hawk Talk
'Together, We Can Make a Difference.' February 21, 2020
Principal's Point
Perseverance and Grit Can Be Taught - Perseverance is the quality that allows someone to continue trying even in the face of difficulty, adversity, or impossibility. Grit is another important skill aligned with perseverance. We need to be sure students learn to respond to adversity,” he adds. “The first step is being transparent about the need for grit. It should be part of the common vocabulary and readily discussed by teachers, students, and parents.” As caregivers, we should have frequent discussions with our children about the importance of these skills, and teach them to react constructively to a setback and then evaluate and re-plan if necessary. Here are some tips for fostering perseverance and grit in children, whether in the classroom, at home, or elsewhere:
Regularly encourage children to try new things.
Adjust the degree of perseverance needed.
Share some instances when you’ve needed perseverance and grit to accomplish a difficult task.
Be creative when teaching the skills.
Be there for them when they do struggle or fail.
Encourage them.
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Dates to Remember
Feb. 28 Healthy Smiles Visits Hawthorne
Feb. 28 Discovery Concert Field Trip for 4th Grade
Feb. 28 Kindergarten Field Trip to IRT
Mar. 6 4th Grade Co-Ed Basketball Tournament 6 pm @WCHS Fieldhouse
Mar. 2-6 Dr. Seuss Week (See Schedule Below)
Mar. 13 Report Cards Go Home
Mar. 16-Apr. 3 IREAD 3
Mar.23-Apr. 3 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Apr. 6 School Reconvenes
Apr. 9 Skating Party @ Roller Cave 6-8 pm
Apr. 13 Kindergarten Round-Up 6-7:30 pm
Apr. 14 Math Bowl @ Brookview Elem. 5-7 pm
Apr. 17 Parents' NIght Out 5:45 - 8 pm
Apr. 20-May 15 ILEARN
May 25 Memorial Day - No School
My 29 Last Day of School - Early Dismissal @ 2 pm
4TH GRADE CO-ED BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Warren Central Fieldhouse
$3.00 per person or $10 for family of four
(Parents MUST accompany players)
****CASH ONLY****
All Proceeds benefit the Warren Arts and Education Foundation
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Dr. Seuss Week
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