EAST ELEMENTARY
DECEMBER 2018
DECEMBER EVENTS
Dec 6 Picture Retake Day
Dec 6 PAT/EC Winter Family Night 5:00 - 7:00 pmDec 10 PTO Domino's Fundraiser 3:00 - 9:00 pm
Dec 11 First Grade Music Concert 6:00 pm
Dec 11 2nd Grade Music Concert 7:00 pm
Dec 18 Kindergarten Walks To Senior Center to Sing 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Dec 18 Club Discoer 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Dec 19 EC Winter Party 10:15 am
Dec 19 First Grade Walks to Senior Center to Sing 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Dec 19 EC Winter Party 2:15 pm
Dec 20 End of Second Quarter
Dec 20 Kindergarten through Fourth Grade Winter Parties 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dec 21 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break Begins
Jan 7 School Resumes
A Minute With Mrs. Maxwell
Happy December, East families!
Currently, our team at East is working very hard to improve student behavior. Just like when a child struggles with learning to read we use a variety of strategies and reteach until the child is successful and can read independently. The same is true for behavior. When a child is struggling with behaving it is our job to help them learn how to behavior appropriately.
At East, we use a guiding hand to help us address student behaviors. Here is our example. If behaviors are minor, we ignore the negative behavior or praise someone who is following the expected behavior. This helps with nearly 85% of negative behaviors. Next, we redirect students and assist them in knowing what is expected. This may be a verbal reminder of the directions or sometimes a visual is used to show students the expectation. Then, teachers take the opportunity to reteach the expected behavior. The teacher may model how the behavior should look so students can visually see what it looks like to do correctly. Often times, teachers will also offer a choice here. For example, a teacher may say, “Would you like to do writing with a pen or pencil?” or “Which worksheet do you want to do first?” Though the task may get completed a different way, the important part is the student still had to complete the work. They were not able to misbehave and get out of completing the task.
Lastly, teachers will use think sheets to conference with a student. The unfortunate thing we have heard from parents is that think sheets result in a consequence at home. Think sheets are designed to be a teaching technique with students. Many people think the definition of discipline is a consequence, but if you look up discipline in the dictionary the definition is to teach. Of course, we would love for students to be taught something one time and have it mastered. But we know this isn’t true with academics or behaviors. We are in this for the long haul - we will teach, reteach, and reteach some more until our students can follow behavioral expectations or until they are reading on grade level.
Parents, you can help us too! The more consistent you are with your child the better. When your child knows what is expected and the adults stick to it - the more likely your child will be to follow expectations now and in the future. Remember, when disciplining your child, help them by teaching them how to behave.
Of course, we sincerely appreciate your support in our effort to help students improve in following behavioral expectations both at school and at home. We make a great team!
Thanks!Jessica Maxwell, Principal
MRS. CRIDDLE'S CORNER
We had a wonderful month of November!!! Thank you to all those students who were able to give their teachers a Positive Office Referral. The teachers were so excited when they received one, but the students were even more thrilled when they saw their teacher’s reaction. Thanks for helping us celebrate American Education Week!!! Here are just a few of the positive remarks made by our students about our teachers.
To: Mrs. Doyle (4th grade) From: Brayden H.
Thank you for having a great attitude and helping me learn math at the beginning of the year. I was struggling at math and know I am getting 3’s and 4’s on my test. You are the best teacher ever.
To: Mrs. Scott (Kindergarten) From: Nolan W.
Mrs. Scott is the best teacher in the world. She helps me follow the rules and teaches me how to be a good friend. She is fun and exciting. Her class is the greatest class because she is so nice. Thank you for being so special, Mrs. Scott!!!
To: Coach Walton (P.E.) From: Silas D.
I love P.E. because you make P.E. so fun! I like running too. I like playing the games. I like the rockwall too. The best part of P.E. is you.
To: Mrs. Miller (1st grade) From: Ryan T.
Mrs. Miller is fun and a good teacher! She is always happy! She helps us to learn. She is the best teacher ever!
To: Mrs. Brueckner (Speech) From: Kylie & Hailey H.
Mrs. Amy always has a smile on her face. She is always willing to help students in need. Mrs. Amy is the best speech teacher ever!!!!!!!!
To: Mrs. Job (Art) From: Eva Ki.
I love art, not just because I love it as a hobby (I think 45% of it’s you!). You always smile and are kind. You teach fun crafts. I see all the teachers talking to you a lot and they’re always smiling (I think it’s because you are so amazing!). Art is my favorite class, if we’re not counting LUNCH!
To: Mrs. Diebold (2nd grade) From: Hermione O.
Your are the BESTEST teacher ever!!!
To: Mr. Rayburn ( 4th grade) From: Lily M.
Mr. Rayburn is so nice and funny and an amazing teacher. He tries to make everything so fun. He’s really good at teaching. He’s one of the best teachers ever. He’s so nice, kind, and he’s encouraging. He will encourage you to do anything. I feel free to ask him or tell him something. He is really one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.
MRS. MOYERS' MESSAGE
This year, we have been introducing T.R.I.B.E. (Trust, Respect, Integrity, Belonging, Empathy) to our faculty and students. The holiday season provides a great opportunity to reinforce the meaning of respect, belonging, and empathy with our students through learning about different holidays that are celebrated for various reasons during the month of December. While we may have heard of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kawanzaa, when we take the time to learn about them, it allows for more feelings of respect, belonging, and empathy for everyone! As I tell the students often, it is important to understand how people around us are both similar to and different from us. When we take the time to learn how others are different, we may just find that we learn things that can help us in our own lives or reinforce our own belief system. Also, it can be helpful to explain to your student just because you learn about something different doesn’t mean you have to like it or agree with it, but it is important to learn how to respect those differences in others. Learning leads to knowledge, knowledge leads to understanding, and understanding leads to respect, belonging, and empathy.
Below is a link to a website that you could look at with your student to learn about different holidays that are celebrated in December in the United States.
News From the Nurses
Friendly Reminder- Please keep/give medication at home that is prescribed for twice a day (for example, antibiotics and skin cream). There are also medications that are prescribed three times a day that can still be given at home (before school, right after school, and then at bedtime).
If medications are to be given at school it needs to be in the original container, not expired, and you need to have a signed note (or a signed medication form). Please also indicate the time the medication is due while your child is at school. We can only give the dose as directed on the bottle or prescription.
If your child has borrowed clothes from the nurse’s office please try and get those back as soon as you can. The nurse's office could use donations for girl and boy underwear (size 5/6-10).
ARTSONIA
'Tis the season for giving! And what could be a more perfect gift for those hard to buy for people on your list, than an item with your child's artwork on it! Artsonia has all of your student's artwork and lots of items that can be personalized with their art on it. From ornaments to jewelry, to sketch pads and mugs, there is something for everyone! Even better, our school gets back 15% of whatever you spend to use in our art room! That's the gift that keeps on giving!! Thank you for your support and I hope you and your family have a Blessed and Safe Holiday Season!
-Mrs.Lacey Job
Read to Succeed
The winter months are a great time to cuddle up with a book and read! We encourage you and your child to do just that! As an added bonus, your child can log those times spent reading and earn Six Flags tickets to use this summer! Completed reading logs are due to your child's teacher by February 19th. If you need a form, contact the office. Happy reading!
TO VIEW THE DECEMBER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS, YOU MAY CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION CORNER
Amy Brueckner, MA, CCC-SLP, Julie Layton, MA, CCC-SLP, Lori Heuring, MA, CCC-SLP
THE COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENT
Your child begins listening and watching as an infant. This gathering of information about the world takes place in the child’s communication environment. The following are some things to remember when communicating with your child in his/her everyday environments.
1. Tune in to your child. Get down to your child’s level. Be physically close (face to face).
2. Follow your child’s lead. Letting children take the lead in activities and communication reveals their genuine interests and builds their confidence.
3. Let your child participate. You can help your child learn language any time, anywhere. Include your child in your day-to-day work and activities.
a. Name pieces of laundry as you fold it and sort it into piles (mommy’s sock, daddy’s shirt, baby’s pants)
b. While riding in the car, talk about what you see.
c. Cook together
d. Follow your child’s lead at least 3 times per day (“You’ve got your coat. Okay, let’s go for a short walk.”).
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
K-5
Adalee Lindsey
Sophia Sides
Adrian Thiele
Blake Haws
Seth Shands
Bailey Belmar
Jack Henry Outman
Zetta Ressler
Samson Ebert
Lincoln Smith
Early Childhood
Zoey Hatfield
PBIS SPIRIT STATION
11/9/18 Expectation: Respectful - Restroom and Technology (Special Guest: Girl's Golf)
Kambree Statler, Avery Lawrence, Evan Barr, Lincoln Bressman, Warren Smith, Nick Chimienti, Jentzen Rojik, Colin Benton, Matthew Dockins, Gavin Petiniot, Keiley Cook, Camren Kuntze, Hudson Evans, Symphani Miles, Kaiden Wipfler, Hunter Vanover, Skylie Richards, Lily Clubbs and Ashlyn Holdman.
11/16/18 Expectation: Responsible Restroom and Technology (Special Guest: Officer Ludwig)
Pierce Shepard, Paxton Dent, Hunter Mize, Lincoln Bressman, Aidan Diebold, Conner Hatfield, Gracie Hann, Charli McCall, Sutton Marchi, Will Skaggs, Josh Cole, Katy Lukefahr, Alexis Calder, Aaron Haws, Grady Sander, Drew Thompson, Cale Crowley, Trevon Walker, Tanner Neeley, and Karsen Gant.
EAST ELEMENTARY
Website: jacksonr2schools.com/East-Elementary-school/
Location: 455 North Lacey Street, Jackson, MO, USA
Phone: 573-243-5271