West Elementary News
October 2022
EMMETSBURG DISTRICT MISSION
Kindergarten Readiness
Preschool
Both preschool classrooms are in the midst of projects, one classroom is focusing on rocks and the other is focusing on insects. Preschoolers in both rooms had the chance to decorate pumpkins in collaboration with Fareway and they can be viewed at Fareway.
Kindergarten
First Grade
2nd Graders
4th Graders
3rd Graders
After School Stem
PBIS Scarecrow Contest
October's PBIS monthly celebration was a scarecrow contest. Each classroom was in charge of coming up with a scarecrow design and built them this past Friday. Since our October competency was self-management working as a team to build a scarecrow plays right into this as students work together, use teamwork language, organizational skills and goal setting. As parents you are welcome to vote on your favorite scarecrow during parent teacher conferences in the lunchroom or like your favorite scarecrow on our Emmetsburg Community Schools Facebook page. The winning classroom will earn a pizza party the first week in November.
Why is self-management important: it is the ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations. This regulation is achieved by effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. In short, self-management is the ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals without significant deviation. To possess self-management, one must develop the following skills and abilities: Impulse control Stress management Self-discipline Goal setting Self-motivation Organizational skills