Friday, Dec. 2 is Fall Picture Retake day. Please use the button below if you would like to purchase your picture package online.

2. Students who have ordered pictures online. These students have prepaid for pictures.

3. Students who have already purchased and received their picture package from the Original Picture Day and want a retake.

📌THESE STUDENTS WILL NEED TO RETURN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE TO OUR PHOTOGRAPHER.📌

Have a great break with your families!

I began lessons on personal space and personal safety in accordance with Erin’s Law.

PK - I introduced students to the feeling of “calm,” by using the book “A Little Spot of Yoga.” This is a first for me, so I’m looking forward to learning with the students the effectiveness of deep breathing with yoga!

K/1st - We go over personal space by using a PowerPoint with a social story and personal safety. Students will practice appropriate personal space using hula-hoops.

2nd/3rd - We discuss personal space and safety, and the story “Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader” is also used to guide conversation. We also practice with hula-hoops so students can have a better idea of appropriate spacing.

4th - We discuss personal boundaries and what this means in friendships, as well as safety in a PowerPoint format.

5th - Students learn about boundaries and how to set limits. A house and fence drawing will be used to help students understand what they are okay/not okay with and how they can handle different situations if boundaries are broken. Students are encouraged to speak up and communicate with others when boundaries are crossed.

We continue to be available to all students upon request. If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact us at the emails listed below, or use the attached form.

Talking Time Counseling Request Form

Cara.Rakowitz@mvisd.org

Christine.Bokaie@mvisd.org

Thank you to Watch D.O.G.S. volunteers that came on campus this week! We are so thankful to have them interact with our students positively and be another male presence on our campus. Thank you to Mr. Kameron Zepeda, Mr. Joe Wells, Mr. Daniel Scarlatella, and Mr. Kyle Iacano.

If you would like to volunteer your time as a Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer, please contact Mrs. Rakowitz at cara.rakowitz@mvisd.org to learn how to get you scheduled!

Want something to do that is fun and will help your child reflect on what they are grateful for? Check out this Gratitude Wreath project! The leaves have writing prompts, but you can easily flip them over and do something different. Have your child color the leaves to make it more fun!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O3QRwjqXBmcqS4HExjVmuzaG6zvTbSPA/view?usp=share_link

Students cannot only be caught being a leader at school by staff, but also at home by you! If you see your child exhibiting any of the habits on their own without prompting, fill out this form! Examples: Habit 3: Put First Things First - Your child went to a quiet area in your home and began doing their homework without being told. Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood - Your child listened to their sibling’s point of view during an argument, understood why their sibling was upset, and did not push their own opinion of what happened or interrupt.

Students that are caught being a leader will have their name announced on the morning announcements and will be able to choose a charm for their Leader In Me Chain. Students proudly wear their chains to our Campus Awards.

CLICK HERE to tell us about how you caught your leader using their habits at home!