CUB REPORTER
Thursday, January 20th, 2022
IN THIS EDITION:
- Principal's Pen
- Upcoming Events
- Fox Star of the Day
- From the School Counselor
- From the Health Room
- Technology Tips
- PTO Posting
PRINCIPAL'S PEN
With the sharp rise in Omicron cases across our school, like our community, we have been faced with making changes and adjustments at a moment's notice. Which also means flexibility on your behalf as well. With increased positive cases, quarantine, and isolation we recognize that parents/guardians must find a balance of child care and work.
On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to express our collective thanks for the work you do as parents in helping to ensure that your child is resilient even in the face of disruption. Our school stands ready to provide support to you and your family when needed.
Please feel free to reach out to me if and when necessary at 803-476-3901 or by email at jscott@lexrich5.org.
Thanks for entrusting your Fox Cubs to our care.
Julius Scott
Principal
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Dear School District Five Families,
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory this week from Friday morning into Saturday morning. As a result, Lexington-Richland School District Five will transition to an e-learning day on Friday, January 21, 2022.
Teachers will post assignments to Google Classroom or Seesaw accounts by 10:00 am Friday morning for asynchronous learning. Asynchronous learning involves students completing assignments independently at their own pace throughout the day. Teachers will continue to support students during asynchronous learning by providing feedback, responding to questions, and reviewing assignments when in-person learning resumes. FIVE will have a normal day. Time will be allowed for students who may lose power to complete assignments.
Athletic and after-school events are canceled for Friday, January 21, 2022, and Saturday, January 22, 2022. School District Five Student Nutrition Services will send prepared bagged lunches home with students on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
We anticipate a return to normal operations Monday, January 24, 2022, for “B” day classes. However, any further announcements will be made using the school district’s automated telephone system, the district website, social media, and local media outlets.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January Events
January 30th - Choice / Magnet Window Closes
January 31st - Report Cards go home
Fox Star of the Day
1/20 Zuri G.
1/19 Amalia T.
1/18 Virtual
1/14 Virtual
1/13 Ava R.
1/12 Zachariah W.
1/11 Kaylyn M.
1/10 Alaina C.
1/7 Karis P.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE FOX STARS!
From the Counselor
Hello and Welcome to 2022!
This month at DFES, we are starting the new year by considering the practice of self control as part of our Essential Eight character program. As adults, we know it’s important to control our words and actions, but notice the use of the word “practice”. Our students need opportunities to practice the skills of focusing, patience, making positive decisions and managing emotions in order to achieve their highest level of success. If you have been attending our Second Cup sessions with Mr. Scott or reviewing the book Thrivers by Michele Borba, you may be aware that self control is one of the seven habits she identifies as a key to student achievement. January is a good month to find calm as we head back to familiar routines. Take time to breathe now that the holiday season has passed. Practice and model self control for your child with these suggestions from author and behavior specialist Amie Dean.
Be calm - When you demonstrate self control during a stressful moment, you bring a sense of order to the situation.
Respectful tone of voice and language - Being mindful of your voice helps your child learn how to respond appropriately to obstacles and feelings of frustration.
Eyes OR Ears - Allow your child to listen if eye contact is a struggle. Some people feel increased tension when looking someone in the eye.
Ask questions - No… not “What do you think you’re doing?” Be patiently curious about the decisions your child tries out. Good questions for understanding their thinking might be: What happened just now? Can you try that again? What do you need?
Take time to listen - It’s a great way to build mutual respect.
Help when you can - Resist the temptation to solve every problem. Give your child the time and space to think things through before offering your solution.
Expect the best - Children sense our expectations and tend to meet them. Set your standards at the upper limit.
Please contact me if you would like some assistance in making 2022 a great year for your family.
Sara Beckman,
DFES School Counselor
803-476-3912
From The Health Room:
In an effort to protect the health and safety of our school community, please report positive results, close contact exposures, or potential Covid symptoms to the school nurse.
Thank you for all of your support and cooperation.
Nurse Mitchell
TECHNOLOGY TIPS
PTO POSTING
Publix Partners is donating to our school
1. Sign up for or log in to your Club Publix account, click Publix Partners, and select our school.
2. Pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout.
3. Publix will donate a portion of qualifying purchases to our school!
Publix Partners has contributed $38.7 million to more than 4,950 schools across the Southeast.
Learn more at publix.com/partners.
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