Lenski Weekly Update
February 23rd, 2024
From the Principal's Desk
Happy Friday! We hope that you all had a nice week!
The Denver Zoo came to Lenski today for an in-house field trip for our Kindies. It was so much fun!
Next Friday should be a lot of fun! We have Lenski Auction Night from 6pm-9pm at the Cherry Creek Food Hall. We hope to make memories with you all! You can register here! Thank you to our amazing PTO and generous sponsors!
Enjoy the weekend!
With Lenski Love,
Jessica
From the Office
Parents, please call the office if there is a change in the dismissal plan for your student. Your student's teacher may be absent that day or may not see an email before dismissal time. Thank you.
Please note that Muffins in the Morning has been canceled.
Class picture day is March 13. We will send home a flyer with details and ordering information next week.
From the Counselors
Managing Behavior at Home
A calm and consistent approach to parenting is usually effective, but children benefit from practicing the skills they need to manage their own behavior and emotions. Here are some things parents can do to support this practice:
Monitor sleep and eating habits - Managing their own behavior is especially difficult for children when they are hungry or tired. The Sleep Foundation recommends 10-13 hours of sleep for 3-5 year olds and 9-12 hours for 6-12 year olds.
Offer (clearly defined) choices - Allowing children choices gives them a sense of control and encourages self-regulation. E.g., “Do you want to take your shower before dinner or after?”, “Do you want to finish all your homework today or would you prefer to do this part today and the rest on Thursday?”
Try not to give directions or correct behavior from a distance - Telling children face-to-face shows what you are saying is important and it helps focus their attention.
Avoid sudden transitions - Providing a 10 minute/5 minute/2 minute warning before children are expected to stop a fun activity or begin a non-preferred activity teaches them to find a good stopping point on their own and reduces frustration.
Keep directions or information simple - Providing one question or instruction at a time makes it more likely that children respond to you and remember the information.
Monitor your own level of stress or anxiety - Maintaining calm and consistent expectations helps children control their own emotions and behaviors..
Enjoy a happy weekend!
Superstars of the Week 2-16-24
Superstars of the Week 2-23-24
Important Dates
March 1st: Lenski Fundraiser Auction
March 4th-7th: Conference Week
March 7th-8th: No School
March 18th: Representative David Ortiz to Speak to Lenski Students
March 25th-29th: Spring Break, No School
April 15th- April 26th: CMAS Testing for Grades 3-5
April 19th and April 22nd: No School for Students
April 30th: Children’s Chorale Performance
May 17th: Field Day
May 20th: Field Day Rain Delay Date
May 24th: 5th Grade Continuation and Last Day of School