In February we will focus on the character traits of Grit and Engaged which fall under On Task.

• Show-and-Tell – each person selects a special item and shares why it is important to them
• Look at Old Photos Together – share stories about your experiences
• Get to Know Each Other More – ask each other random or scripted questions
• Have a Family Slumber Party – build forts, watch a movie, make healthy snacks
• Create a Family Music Playlist – listen and dance, talk about your favorite songs
• Cook a Favorite Meal – choose age-appropriate tasks such as setting the table, cutting vegetables, and washing dishes
• Participate in a Fun Physical Activity – try hide-and-seek or have a dance party
• Play a Family Game – this could include board games, trivia, sports or BINGO
• Volunteer – pick your favorite cause (e.g., animal shelter) or spend time helping a friend or neighbor
• Have a Fashion Show – model your clothes and donate any you no longer want or need
• Complete a Puzzle Together – younger kids can look for edge pieces or certain colors
• Create Artwork – paint a canvas together or find craft ideas online Explore together with an indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt
• Perform in a Talent Show – each person demonstrates a skill (e.g., juggling, singing)
• Have a Family Photo Shoot – Bonus: Have one framed or put photos into an album
• Create a Family Vision Board – include your goals for the year and what you are grateful for.
• Make a Family Feel Good Plan – brainstorm ways to de-stress such as deep breathing or talking it out with one another
• Read Aloud as a Family – Bonus: Read to long-distance family members over the phone or do a book swap through the mail
• Perform Together – make up a dance or act out a favorite book/movie (Bonus: Put it into a video!)
• Complete an Obstacle Course – inside or outdoors; include items to jump over, crawl under, run around and balance on.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need anything.

Please feel free to send me a dojo message, call me, or email me at leslie.ruiz@d11.org with any questions.

Leslie Clinite Ruiz, LCSW, MA

District 11 School Social Worker Department Chair

School Social Worker

Jackson Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District 11

Se Habla Español

(719) 328-5836 Desk

(719) 328-5800 Jackson Main office

(719) 328-5813 Attendance

Dear Jackson Families,

If you have any Box Tops lying around your home, please send them in with your child(ren). March 2022 will be the last time you can send them in and Jackson can earn money for the school.

Don't forget, you can still scan your grocery receipt and upload the photo to the app. It is very simple to use. Simply download the App by using the QR Code provided here. You follow the directions to connect it to our school. After shopping all you do is scan your receipt from the store. It will immediately credit each item to our school!

Thanks for helping your school!

Mrs. Tuxhorn