The Oxford Update
Oxford Elementary School
Morning Drop Off
We hope you can join us for our Family Literacy Night on January 30th!
Heard In the Cafeteria
In honor of the upcoming holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., American Civil Rights Leader, and his famous I Have A Dream speech, Ms. Bourgoine asked students and teachers in the cafeteria what their dream was for the future. Here is a sampling of what they had to say.
To be a farmer when I am an adult- Ryan D
Of retiring - Mrs. Bracy
To stop all the bullying, littering, and breaking of laws.- Jenna H
Of world peace- Kayden C
To meet a unicorn- Rayne
To help as many kids as I can- Mrs. Pike
To fix world hunger- Wyatt S
That people weren't poor anymore- Madlyn
The three most important times of connection in your child’s day
The three most important times of connection in your child’s day are:
1) When they wake up in the morning
2) After your longest separation in the day (when they get home from school, you get home from work, after their nap, etc.)
3) Immediately before bed
If you dedicate just 5 minutes of time to each of these three crucial opportunities for connection, you will notice a drastic difference in your child’s demeanor, willingness to listen and cooperate, and overall behavior.
1) When they wake up in the morning
Ideas for connecting in the morning:
Greet your child warmly with “good morning” and “I love you”
Spend a few minutes snuggling in bed together
Let your child help you make breakfast
Talk about any dreams your child may have had
Do some morning stretches, yoga, or a fitness routine together
2) After your longest separation in the day (when they get home from school, you get home from work, after their nap, etc.
Ideas for connecting after your longest midday separation:
Talk about the cherries and the pits of your day (highs and lows)
Help your child with their homework
Prepare a yummy snack together
Play a game your child enjoys
Go for a walk or bike ride together
Allow your child to help with dinner preparation
3) Immediately before bed:
Ideas for connecting before bed:
Read books together
Recap your day and listen to your child’s day
Massage calming essential oils onto your child’s feet
Practice deep breathing and relaxation with your child
Perform some calming yoga poses together
Snuggle in silence and wait for your child to speak first (I guarantee this will help your child to open up)
Some Final Tips for Staying Connected
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and oftentimes it can feel like you are just struggling to survive. It can be easy to wish the difficult stages of sleepless nights, tantrums, and total dependency on you away. Remember, your child only has 900 weeks of childhood.
Excerpt from the Holistic Family Blog
School Safety Informational Meeting
Thursday, Jan 23, 2020, 06:30 PM
Oxford School, Pleasant Street, Oxford, ME, USA
Important Dates: January 20th to January 24th
1/21 - Ms. Kirby's class to Robert's Farm
1/22 - Community Playgroup for Birth to 4 yr. olds 9 AM to 11 AM
1/23 - School Safety Informational Meeting 6:30 PM OES Cafeteria
UPCOMING DATES:
1/30 - Family Literacy Night, Reading Is Out of this World, 5 PM to 7 PM (RSVP by calling 539-4456 if attending)
Oxford Elementary School
Email: principal.oxford@msad17.org
Website: www.msad17.org
Location: 79 Pleasant Street, Oxford, ME, USA
Phone: (207)539-4456