ES Parent Weekly Newsletter
November 28 - December 2, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Positive Parenting / Positive Discipline
Just as with academics, teachers, counselors and the administration continue to work with children in individual, small and large group settings guiding them in their actions and social and emotional well-being. Many children have and are re-adjusting to school life rather well. Some need more guidance. Whether a child is having a difficult time being with classmates or seems to be well adjusted, it is important that we work with all children as they learn and grown into who they are (and will) becoming.
Last week, I sent you some information on positive parenting - being there to guide your child in his or her social and emotional journey. Here is another site that will give you more information and tips. Alongside positive parenting is a belief in positive discipline. While there are reasons and incidents that a punishment may need to be given to a child there are also ways to help children understand the differences between unacceptable and acceptable behavior.
Positive discipline is a way of teaching and guiding children by letting them know what behavior is acceptable in a way that is firm, yet kind. Punishment describes methods of control, gained by requiring rules or orders be obeyed and punishing undesired behavior.
There are 5 criteria for effective positive discipline:
- Helps children feel a sense of connection. (Belonging and significance)
- Is mutually respectful and encouraging. (Kind and firm at the same time.)
- Is effective long-term. ...
- Teaches important social and life skills. ...
- Invites children to discover how capable they are.
Positive Discipline A-Z: 1001 Solutions to Everyday Parenting Problems by Jane Nelsen Ed.D. (Author), Lynn Lott (Author), H. Stephen Glenn (Author) is a book that offers parents many strategies to help with many 'common battles' with their child (bedtime, dishonesty, diet, problems at school, swearing and more).
Social Engagements in the Elementary School
- KG1 - G1 - Monday, Nov 29
- G2 - G3 - Tuesday, Nov 30
- G4 - G5 - Wednesday, Dec 1
Music Videos - Our music teachers, Ms Eve and Ms Linda will be recording each homeroom class as they perform songs and showcase their learning. We should have these completed by the winter break and will share them with our school community.
The First KG-G1 Assembly
The First G2-G3 Assembly
The First G4-5 Assembly
Developing Study Skills: Strategies for Parents
Developing study skills will help children succeed in school and throughout life. Study skills are developed when children learn how to set priorities and use time wisely.
- Ask your child to tell you what is being studied at school.
- Have your child set goals for success.
- Review the goals periodically to discuss progress.
- Find ways to make studying fun; provide resources and discuss what your child is learning.
- Read with or to your child each day; ask questions about what is read.
- Let your child know that you expect all assignments to be completed.
- Have your child use study skills learned at school.
- Set a good example; let your child see you reading and writing.
- Engage in interactive games that promote practice.
Important Dates:
December 21 - Last day of Term 2
December 22 - January 8 - Winter Break (school resumes on January 9)