Mr. Lawrence Shares
Monthly Newsletter- November
Recap
Checking in with Your Child
We have gotten into a system and by now your child has had some successes and failures in school.
Please use this google form needs assessment to answer with your child how they are doing so far.
The Kinsner Focus
Resilient:
- overcome personal/ academic barriers to meet goals
- persists to accomplish difficult tasks
- learns from mistakes and failures
- resolves conflicts peacefully
- Responds in a disciplined way
TIP 1- Think win-win
TIP 2- Challenge the idea not the person
Caring and Compassion:
- Empathize
- Listening, saying kind words, helping others
TIP 1- Check in on other to make sure they are ok
TIP 2- Follow the golden rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated
Challenge:
1. Whether you are helping to carry in groceries, or cleaning around the house, try to do 5 acts of kindness a week and post your favorite act of kindness you have done.
Google Classroom
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Individual, Small, and Whole Group Meetings
If you feel your child is in need of some extra support, do not hesitate to reach out.
In order to have individual meetings we are asking that a consent form is completed. Before each individual meeting we ask that a legal age guardian is in the building with the student. We will also ask for contact information at the beginning of each meeting in case of emergency.
Small group meetings will occur on google classroom as well. Some groups will be formed based on results from social emotional screeners. We have used the DESSA in the past. Find out more about the DESSA here: http://apertureed.com/dessa-overview/
Whole group meetings will occur during non-academic times. The lesson will be centered around the Second Step curriculum.
Second Step
~SECOND STEP ACTIVATION CODES~
If you would like to learn more about the Second Step program or follow along with the curriculum, please join by visiting www.secondstep.org and then using the appropriate activation key below when creating an account.
SSP5 FAMI LY75 if your child is in 5th grade
SSP4 FAMI LY74 if your child is in 4th grade
SSP3 FAMI LY73 if your child is in 3rd grade
SSP2 FAMI LY72 if your child is in 2nd grade
SSP1 FAMI LY71 if your child is in first grade
SSPK FAMI LY70 if your child is in kindergarten
HOME LINKS???
Practice at home! Home Links are simple, fun activities that encourage interaction between your child and their adult family members, caregivers, or other important adults. The activities give students a chance to practice Second Step skills outside of school and help families learn about the skills so they can use them at home.
Kindergarten Home Links Lesson 12
1st Grade Home Links Lesson 16
3rd Grade Home Links Lesson 11
4th Grade Home Links Lesson 13