GRAND AVENUE NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2018
Grand Avenue Elementary
Attendance - 608/643-1991
Email: contact@saukprairieschools.org
Website: www.saukprairieschools.org
Location: 225 Grand Ave., Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
Phone: (608) 643-1900
Grand Avenue Ends the Year With Assembly
Outstanding Attendance
GUIDANCE INFO
Summer Success
As the year comes to an end, educators reflect on how to help students become more successful the following school year. In the past year, we have noticed a significant increase in students who are using strong language, such as swearing and disrespectful/degrading name-calling. These words are usually used in less supervised locations, but are very uncomfortable and/or unsafe for others to hear.
Swearing is considered a “bottom line behavior” in our school. Bottom line behaviors are often referred to the principal. Since we know that habits form early in development, we would like your help over the summer to monitor your child’s language use and practice appropriate word choice.
According to the Child Development Institute, what do you do when your child starts cursing? Here are a few tips:
Don’t overreact.
Do your best not to laugh.
Avoid confronting your child about swearing when he does it when angry or upset. (This will only add fuel to the fire in most cases.)
Watch your own language a little more closely.
Take your child’s age into consideration. Children who are just learning to talk usually do not realize that swear words are bad.
If your child has more developed language skills, a calm and simple explanation of why they shouldn’t swear will often solve the problem.
Older children who know that swear-words are bad may need to be disciplined when they use them. Depending on their age and the circumstances, time out, suspension of certain privileges or grounding may be appropriate.
Consider the context of the swear-word. Calling someone a bad name is much more hurtful than swearing because you tripped and fell. Both should be discouraged, but make sure the punishment fits the crime.
When you slip and say a curse word, apologize. Doing so will set a good example for your child.
Offer more acceptable alternatives to swearing. There are plenty of words in the English language that are not so offensive. You could even encourage your child to make up his own silly expressions to use instead of curse words.
These days, few kids get through childhood without saying a single curse word. When your child swears, don’t take it too hard. As long as you make it clear that such words are unacceptable, the chances of your little angel developing an incurable potty mouth are very slim (Child Development Institute LLC, Handling Swearing & Cursing: A Guide for Parents, 2017).
Ponder Parenting
· There is never a need to blame our children for anything. We can, of course, correct them. We can guide them gently and with wisdom. But blaming our children for their faults is not the only problem. Monitor your conversations for a seven day period. Make a note each time that you complain or blame concerning anything. Your children listen. Are they learning to blame others, or to take constructive action? (Martin, William; The Parent’s Tao Te Ching: A New Interpretation, 1999)
SHAPE UP GRAND AVE.
IMMUNIZATIONS FOR CURRENT 5TH GRADE STUDENTS
Tdap requirements for 6th grade students next year-2018-19
The Wisconsin Student Immunization law requires that all students entering the 6th grade receive a dose of Tdap vaccine. To be compliant with the school law, parents must provide their child's school with proof of immunization or claim a waiver.
1. What is Tdap?
Tdap is a vaccine that protects against Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (whooping cough).
2. What grades are affected and what vaccine is required?
All students entering grades 6 through 12 must have one dose of Tdap.
Requerimientos de Tdap para los estudiantes del 6 grado en el siguiente año escolar 2018-19
La ley del Departamento de Vacunas de los Estudiantes de Wisconsin requiere que todos los estudiantes que vengan al 6 grado reciban una dosis de la vacuna Tdap. Para cumplir con la ley escolar, los padres deben proporcionar a la escuela de su hijo (a) una prueba de que recibieron la vacuna o declarar una exención.
¿Que es Tdap?
Tdap es la vacuna que protege contra el tétano, la difteria, y la pertusis (tos ferina).
2. ¿Que grados son afectados y que vacunas son requeridas?
Todos los estudiantes que vayan a entrar al 6 grado hasta el 12 grado deben tener una dosis de Tdap.