BULLDOG SCOOP

New Britton Elementary

August 19, 2022

News

Don't forget to like the "New Britton Elementary Parents and Teachers" Facebook page for regular informational updates, or go to the PTO page at https://nbe.hseschools.org/about/get-involved.


You can also reach out to the PTO at NewBrittonPTO@gmail.com.

Upcoming PTO Dates

Mark Your Calendars!

August 23rd - PTO Meeting @ 7pm

August 24th - Boys Scout Call Out Meeting @ 6pm

September 13th - Dine to Donate @ City BBQ

September 13th - PTO Meeting @ 7pm

September 24th - Spirit Night at Victory Field @ 6:35pm

September 30th - Pack the Park @ 6-8pm

NBE Spirit Wear Sale

Show your Bulldog pride with kids, women's, men's, and non-wearable apparel.


https://newbritton.spiritsale.com


Sale is on now through Friday, August 19th!


Spirit wear will be delivered to your child's classroom in early to mid-September. Email questions to the PTO at newbrittonpto@gmail.com.

Bulldogs for Mums!

Order your fall mums through New Britton Elementary School PTO and help support the school with your purchase!


We are partnering with local business Wasson Nursery to bring you some great options this year. The sale runs through the end of the school day on Friday, September 2nd.


You will pick up your mums at Wasson Nursery in Fishers (13279 E 126th Street). Pick up will be during their business hours from September 12th-18th. This offers more convenience for our families! When you go to pick up, you just tell them the name on your order and that you ordered through New Britton's fundraiser.


Click the link below to order!


https://nbe-fall-flowers.cheddarup.com

Travel Club Returns

“Travel Club” is returning to New Britton this Fall! Interested 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders are invited to join and learn more about different cultures, traditions, holidays, customs, and languages. In Travel Club, we explore our way around the world by learning about different geographical locations and the people who live there. Students can expect games, music, learning words from other languages, unique activities, and guest speakers! Click the link below for more information.


https://forms.office.com/r/4sn9vc90L7

Family Resources

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Kindergarten

Second Step Kit or Second Step Kit online - Kindergarten Lesson 1: Learning to Listen


Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn the learning rules for how to be a good listener. These rules help your child know how to listen and act in a group so that everyone can learn.


Try This at Home:

Ask your child to tell you each rule and show you the action that goes with it (Eyes watching, ears listening, voice quiet, and body still). Consider reminding your child to use the listening rules before giving directions for daily activities.


1st

Second Step Kit or Second Step Kit online - 1st grade Lesson 1: Learning to Listen


Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn the rules for how to be a good listener.


Try This at Home:

Ask your child what the listening rules are in their classroom (eyes watching, ears listening, voice quiet, body still). Consider reminding your child to use the listening rules before giving directions for daily activities.


2nd

Second Step Kit or Second Step Kit online - 1st grade Lesson 1: Learning to Listen


Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn the rules for how to be a good listener.


Try This at Home:

Ask your child what the listening rules are in their classroom (eyes watching, ears listening, voice quiet, body still). Consider reminding your child to use the listening rules before giving directions for daily activities.


3rd

Second Step Kit or Second Step Kit online - 3rd grade Lesson 1: Respectful Learners


Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn and practice two skills for learning: focusing attention and listening.


Try This at Home:

Ask your child how focusing your attention and listening help you to be a better learner at school.


4th

Second Step binder or Second Step Kit online - 4th grade Lesson 1: Empathy and Respect


Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child’s learned the definitions of empathy and respect. We discussed how these two skills help us get along with others.


Try This at Home:

Ask your child to share with you a time that they showed empathy or respect to another person. You may need to provide an example yourself first.

Community News

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New Britton Elementary School

Mrs. Lori Mankin, Principal

Mrs. Katy Lee, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Sherri Leiner, School Counselor