Mustang Bulletin
May 6, 2022
Thank You Parents!
Congratuations!
Congratulations West Wing Student Council!
Now Hiring for Next School Year!
Muffins with Mom
Hello Families,
Our final motto for this school year is:
I learn more by truly listening to others.
I once had a relative complain about how kids today (which meant my kids) spend too much time on their phones and don't interact with other people enough. I was frustrated by the comment because I had permitted my children to go on their phones only after they had done a solid hour of visiting.
Then it hit me! Their "visiting" was just a polite physical presence. They appeared to be listening, but truthfully, they were zoning out. While I was impressed with how well they sat quietly when bored because it was an act of respect, I knew we could do better!
Listening is an essential part of any conversation, and strong conversation skills are an asset in life. However, telling our kids to listen is not as helpful as providing a framework for them to practice their communication skills.
I love the Ask 3 & Tell 3 tool and share it each year. You simply ask your children to share three things about themselves and to learn three things about the person they are speaking with when you have friends or family over.
________________________________________________________________________________
In recent years, small talk has been belatedly recognized as a beneficial feature of everyday life. For example, studies indicate that people are happier when they talk to others, even if it is just strangers on a subway, and even if it is just small talk.
Information from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-the-ooze/202001/why-small-talk-is-big-deal
________________________________________________________________________________
This practical tool helps your children interact with others, and summertime is the perfect opportunity to practice. Using Ask 3 & Tell 3 helped my children improve their communication skills, but it also helped them forge stronger bonds with family friends and relatives.
Wishing you all a wonderful summer,
Danna Evans
All Things E.Q.
Amplify Reading and HMH Ed Access Over Summer
Students can also access HMH ED until June 30th. This allows them to access their myBook to enjoy reading stories at home.
Mon. May 9th 2022
2:00pm 5th Grade Wax Museum
5:30pm Spring Choir Concert
Tues. May 10th
5:30pm Spring Band Concert
Wed. May 11th
SCHOOL NURSE DAY
7:45 a.m. Student Council Officers Meeting
10:00am Choir Field Trip 5th,6th,7th & 8th to Main Event
3:40 p.m. Young Rembrandts in Room #324 Last Day
Thurs. May 12th
4:30pm Staff vs Students Basketball Game in MPR
Fri. May13th
7:45am Student Council Meeting #324
2:00 p.m. Early Release
4:30pm 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade choir performing the National Anthem at the Diamondbacks Game
5:00pm 8th Grade Dance
West Wing School
An A+ School of Excellence
"A" Rated School by Arizona Dept. of Education
Proud Home of the Mustangs!
Deer Valley Unified School District
Website: www.dvusd.org/westwing
Location: 26716 North High Desert Drive, Peoria, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-376-5000
Twitter: @westwingmustang