Bingham Elementary
News and Notes Weeks of February 5
Weekly Schedule
Monday
- Pledge - on canvas
Tuesday
- Pledge - Williamson
- Staff Meeting
Wednesday
- Pledge - Williamson
Thursday
- Pledge - Williamson
Friday
- Pledge - Williamson
Saturday
- Title I Math Competition - Westport
Crazy Doc's rant and raves...
Teacher Spotlight
Just a shout out to the staff for being there for me during a difficult personal time, the loss of my mom. A specific shout out to my team for assisting with challenging students, especially our First Year Teacher Ms. Doggendorf for suggesting an idea for my frequent flyer that helped her succeed!
Thank you!
Amy Woodward
Do you have a idea for a person in the spotlight? Please let me know.
From Jessica
"The skill of empathy links discipline correction with connection by addressing children's upset states first and behavioral changes second. It helps adults and children know their relationship can stay strong even when limits are set and conflict ensues. Empathy demonstrates the relationship can bend instead of break during conflict and intense emotion. It also empowers children to own their feelings"
Conscious Discipline explains 5 styles of empathy but ultimately asks us to use one style:
- Coaching: The adult understands that misbehavior often represents an intense feeling without an appropriate outlet. These adults utilize moments of upset as opportunities to teach emotional regulation through empathetic coaching using the D.N.A. process.
Describe: Describe what we are seeing in terms of the emotional signals (face and body cues) and physical actions using mother empathy. "You arm is going like this (demonstrate) and your face looks like this (demonstrate).
Name: Name the feeling the child is communicating with a questioning tone of voice. " You seem angry".
Acknowledge: Acknowledge the children's desire with positive intent while validating the experience. "You wanted ____" or "You were hoping_______".
Here are a few more examples:
- "You seem frustrated. It's hard to stop doing something you love and start something else. Keep breathing. You can do this".
- "You seem scared. That was frightening. No wonder you wanted to run. I will keep you safe. Breath with me. I am here to help you"
It's important to note that AFTER the student is calm it's appropriate for the teacher to process the inappropriate behavior they exhibited. "You wanted me to know you were feeling big emotions, so you used hurtful language and showed me with your body how angry you were feeling. Next time you have big emotions say, I have big emotions and I need help. Say that now to practice."
Bailey, B (2015) Conscious Discipline, p. 228-238
On-Going Reminders
- If you send a student to the focus room please do so with one of the tickets Casey has provided, that way she knows why they are there. If they do not have a ticket they will be sent back to class.
- Please remember to give yourself credit for the events you attend. Each teacher is expected to attend 3 after school events. Next year we will move to a model where each grade level and department is represented at each PTA meeting. Here is the check in for our events so far: https://docs.google.com/a/sps.org/spreadsheets/d/1xru7fuenf01e2mb01wCoQhbrDw_zVEI_wImMFI7wA1g/edit?usp=sharing
- Please remember to only send emergencies to the nurse's office during breakfast and lunch. Please use a blue note when you do. Nurse's lunch time is 12:50 - 1:20.
- If you send a student to the office for a phone call or any other reason please make sure they have a pass.
- Please make sure you are not sending large printing jobs to the basic printers, please send these to the copiers.
- Lunch counts and attendance need to be entered by 9:20, or Terri will start calling.
Recycling
- K-1 will be Monday and Thursday
- 2-3 will be Tuesday and Friday
- 4-5 plus Mrs. Slover, the office and stage will be Wednesday
Bingham Elementary
Email: ameador@spsmail.org
Website: http://bingham.spsk12.org/pages/BinghamES
Location: 2126 East Cherry Street, Springfield, MO, United States
Phone: (417) 523-3400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/400030176727396/
Twitter: @MeadorAdam