PBSES Newsletter
October 2nd, 2020

Flexibility in Fall
Below you will find new information and resources from PBSES!
NEW Spirit Days at Briarwood!
Every Wednesday Briarwood Wear Day! Wear any Briarwood wear that you have and encourage your class to do the same! Post the pictures on our Briarwood Spirit Day Padlet. | Every Friday Team Wear Day! Post the pictures on our Briarwood Spirit Day Padlet. (Seahawks, Mariners, etc.) | Specialty Day Specialty Spirit Days will be once a month (typically on a Thursday). Our first one is Costume Day on October 30th! |
NEW At Home Great Kids
We are starting a whole-school recognition program where parents can nominate their students for being a “Great Kid” and following the Briarwood Way.
How it works:
· Parents nominate their students for following the Briarwood Way by filling out the form below before Wednesday at 4pm.
https://forms.gle/CSam7dKhCn9tmR1q7
· All student names are entered into a drawing for a Lunch with Tia, Taryn or Heather.
· Students and families will be notified by email if they have won the lunch on Thursday.
· All students will receive a printable certificate by email.
· Families are encouraged to print the certificate, snap a photo of the child with the certificate and post it on our Great Kids Padlet.
https://padlet.com/mcdonoughh/2zd8nn1aqfuk596x
· This information will be posted in the E-News, but please put it in your newsletter as well! J
NEW SEL Lessons with Mrs. McD!
Conquering Big Challenges
Lesson 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ01zRN3pzw
A MUST WATCH FEEL GOOD
Healthy Habits For Happiness
Sleep More "People who get adequate sleep have a better shot at achieving emotional well-being, according to a 2014 analysis. The happiest people get an average of eight hours a night; 42% of U.S. adults get less than the recommended minimum of seven hours." -Time ,The Science of Happiness | Exercise "Physical activity boosts the actions of endorphins, which may be natural mood enhancers, and not only in the short term. Exercise is increasingly becoming a standard part of treatment of major depression and preventing relapses." -Time ,The Science of Happiness | Get Outside "While it is true that too much sun is a bad thing, getting enough exposure may be important to mental health. Studies have found that sunlight boosts synthesis of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and may help combat depression." -Time ,The Science of Happiness |
Sleep More
Exercise
-Time ,The Science of Happiness
