Justiss Newsletter
March 2024
IMPORTANT MESSEGE FOR PARENTS
Dates to Remember
Mar. 4-TELPAS Testing 2nd Grade
Mar. 4-5-Pancake Days
Mar. 6- TELPAS Testing 2nd Grade
Mar. 7- 1st Grade PTO Program 9:00 AM & 6:00PM
Mar. 8- Justiss Talent Show
Mar. 8-End of 3rd Nine Weeks
Mar. 11-15- Spring Break
Mar. 19- Big Kahuna Fundraiser Delivery
Mar. 21- Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures
Mar. 22- Snow Cone Day
Mar. 26- Spring Pictures
Mar. 26- Justiss PTO Meeting 3:15 PM
Mar. 29- Weather Day-No School
Apr. 1- Weather Day-No School
Principal's Corner
Justiss Parents,
Spring is here, and that means one thing, testing season! With that in mind I would like to just take the time this month to say a little about encouragement.
As adults we often praise our kids with phrases like “Great Job!” and “That was amazing!” But some of the experts are agreeing that encouragement is more effective than praise when motivating a child. So let's look at the difference between the two!
Praise:
Focuses on the results. “You did a great job on your spelling test. You got an A!”
Uses opinion words such as good, great, wonderful, terrific, and super.
Encouragement:
Recognizes effort and progress. “Look at that project! I can tell you’ve spent a lot of time on it!
Use descriptive words. “You studied for your test without being asked! Look at that score you earned. I bet you feel proud now!
Can be given regardless of performance. “That didn’t work out the way you planned, did it? I can tell you’re disappointed, but I know you’ll try again.”
The big difference is that words of praise lead children to rely on your assessment of their accomplishments. It promotes a dependency on affirmations. Words of encouragement, on the other hand, lead children to form their own positive assessment of themselves, which makes them feel capable.
Sincerely,
Renee' Elmore, Principal
Counselor's Connection
There is no better time to spring into striving for “PEACE” It’s time to learn how to let the hurt go…and move on! We will be focusing on the big idea of “Peace” during the month of March. Peace is proving you care more about the person than winning the argument or losing a friendship! Here are a few thoughts and ideas you can ponder and share with your children as you help them learn how to achieve “Peace” by forgiveness…As always, they learn best by watching their caretakers be a great example!
By forgiving someone, you are not saying that what the other person did is okay; but rather, that you have decided not to hold it against them. It may seem unfair to just let someone “off the hook” without making them “pay” for what they did. That is why it takes a special kind of effort and love, to forgive. Here are some tips to help the forgiving process:
Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a decision-a choice you have to make! So make the choice to FORGIVE!
Go to the person you need to forgive and tell them what made you feel sad, mad, or hurt. Then let them know that you forgive them.
Forgiveness may not always take the hurt away immediately. It may take a while, but stay committed to forgiveness!
What if it’s really hard to forgive? Here are some ideas…
Write what happened on a piece of paper…
Tear it into tiny pieces and throw it in the trash, or…
Soak it in water and wad it up and slam dunk it in the trash can, or…
Bury it in the ground
What if someone keeps hurting you?
Forgiveness does not mean that you should let the other person keep hurting you. Let a trusted grown up know if you have made the effort to forgive, but they keep hurting you. Hurting others is never ok!!!
Remember forgiving is something YOU must do…The other person doesn’t need to do anything. In fact they may not even feel sorry about it. Remember it’s for you to let go and move on in PEACE!!!
With much love and PEACE,
Mrs.Irwin, Ms.Raney and Ms. Jamar
PTO News
Our next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, March 26th at 3:15. We will send out a link closer to time if you would like to join virtually.
We also want to thank everyone who supported our Big Kahuna Fundraiser!