Counselor's Corner
I will finish up my lesson on bullying prevention and kindness this week.
PK - I will read the book “Billy Bully,” which is about a Bull that loses friends when mean, but gains them when nice. We will talk about situations that are kind/not kind.
K - A comparison will be used with people and plants. When plants are unhealthy they are sad and droopy, while when healthy they stand tall and are happy. This is similar to people and we can help each other stand tall by being a “watering can” of kindness. Students will color and give me a positive note to write on the pot. We will mix them up and each student will get a message from someone in class.
1st - Students will be taught the difference between tattling and reporting situations. The book “Tattle Tongue” will be used to drive the discussion and practice.
2nd - I will read “One” while doing a food coloring experiment with students. They will learn what a bystander and upstander is.
3rd - Students will learn the difference between rude, mean, and bullying. They will also learn the difference between a nice and mean tease and how powerful our words are to others. The book “Tease Monsters” will be used to assist with the lesson and students will show if they would have hurt feelings or not in different situations which will ultimately show that words affect us differently.
4th - Will read “The Invisible Boy” and discuss inclusion/exclusion. We will do an experiment to help concrete the terms. Students will also learn the difference between rude, mean, bullying behaviors.
5th - An activity with glitter will help students to learn that words/gossip can get quite messy and leaves a trail. A powerpoint will be used to help students to understand how hurtful gossip can be. Students will move in the classroom to different partners and discuss what to do in different situations.
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WIG#3 Leaders of the Week
Our Campus wide WIG#3 is “Students will model their 7 habits in the cafeteria. They will have an opportunity to earn weekly class recognition based on positive behavior.”
Students have an opportunity to obtain the 1st place Golden Fork or 2nd place Silver Spoon each week by displaying the BEST leadership skills in the cafeteria for the week.
Golden Fork:
2nd - Cole
3rd - Lopez
4th - B. Garza
5th - Trujillo
Silver Spoon:
2nd - Robertson
3rd - Hecker
4th - Murray
5th - Haass
Caught Being a Leader!
Students cannot only be caught being a leader at school by staff, but also at home by you! If you see your child exhibiting any of the habits on their own without prompting, fill out this form! Examples: Habit 3: Put First Things First - Your child went to a quiet area in your home and began doing their homework without being told. Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood - Your child listened to their sibling’s point of view during an argument, understood why their sibling was upset, and did not push their own opinion of what happened or interrupt.
Students that are caught being a leader will have their name announced on the morning announcements and will be able to choose a charm for their Leader In Me Chain. Students proudly wear their chains to our Campus Awards.
CLICK HERE to tell us about how you caught your leader using their habits at home!
PTO Corner
What a great day we had at our Fall Fun Day! Thank you to the parents and teachers that helped make it happen and for donating candy and snacks! A few dates to remember coming up in November: Nov. 7-11 Scholastic Book Fair, Nov. 10 Night at the Book Fair, and Nov 17 Turkey Bingo. Win a Turkey dinner and other great prizes!
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