Mr. Lawrence Shares
Monthly Newsletter- October 2021
What is PBIS?
What's Happening at Kinsner
1. MIGHTY MUSTANG AWARD- At the end of every month, teachers select one student in their class who was exhibiting PRIDEful behavior throughout the month. The student gets a Model Mustang Ribbon and a picture taken to be posted on the board and cheered by their peers.
2. 5TH GRADE JOBS- 5th grade students can apply for a different job every month. From Flag Raisers to Book Shelvers, students get an opportunity to learn the importance of responsibility.
3. GOLDEN PLATE AWARD- During lunch, if the entire class is neat, respectful, and keep a low volume, the class can earn a Weekly Golden Plate. Having the Golden Plate award allows the class to be first to recess, a go noodle dance, and (if they earn the Golden Plate 4 times) Pie a staff member in the face.
Continue to have discussions with your child and their teacher as there is always something new and exciting happening at Kinsner!!!
The Kinsner Focus
This unit focuses on having a Emotion Management.
Students learn how to identify emotions in themselves and others and apply strategies to manage their emotions.
The goals of this unit include students being able to:
Identify what emotion they feel in the context of a scenario
Explain the reasoning for their feelings in a given situation
Identify a different feeling that someone else may have in the same situation
Restate the reason someone else may feel differently than they do in the same situation
Program Themes:
-Perspective-Taking
-Staying Calm
-Thoughts and Emotions
Kinsner PRIDE
P- PREPARED
Bring appropriate materials and homework to class.
Be on time.
Have a positive attitude.
Be ready to learn.
Activity:
1- Helping you child organize your toys or library. Have your child sort their toys or books by a certain grouping: size, color, subject.
2- Discuss how they keep their desks and book bags organized. Possibly practice organizing a desk at home so they are prepared at school.
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Individual, Small, and Whole Group Meetings
If you feel your child is in need of some extra support, do not hesitate to reach out.
In order to have individual meetings we are asking that a consent form is completed. Sessions are intended to be anywhere from 10-30 minutes. I aim to make session during non academic times.
Small group meetings will also be from 10-30 minutes and will occur during lunch or recess times.
Whole group meetings will occur during non-academic times. The lesson will be centered around the Second Step curriculum.
Second Step
Monthly Topics:
Grade K- Sometimes We Feel Mad & We Can Feel Calm
- Give at least one reason why they think someone is feeling mad.
- Practice asking for help and slow breathing as ways to feel calm.
Grade 1- Noticing Feelings & Feeling Calm
- Name one way they can tell how someone feels.
- Give at least one reason why they think someone feels calm.
Grade 2- Help Yourself Feel Better & Different Feelings
- Generate positive self-talk as a strategy to manage strong feelings.
- Recognize that different people have different feelings in the same situation because of their experiences.
Grade 3- How Angry and Take a Break
- Differentiate feeling annoyed, angry, and furious through contextual and behavioral clues.
- Recognize when and how to take a break to regulate a strong emotion.
Grade 4- How to Rethink & Take Another Look
- Apply a process for rethinking given scenarios.
- Rethink a situation they have personally experienced.
Grade 5- What is Stress & Planning a Change
- Identify signs of stress in themselves and what causes them to feel stress.
- Identify at least one change a person can make to manage a strong emotion in a recurring situation.
~SECOND STEP ACTIVATION CODES~
If you would like to learn more about the Second Step program or follow along with the curriculum, please join by visiting www.secondstep.org and then using the appropriate activation key below when creating an account.
SSP5 FAMI LY75 if your child is in 5th grade
SSP4 FAMI LY74 if your child is in 4th grade
SSP3 FAMI LY73 if your child is in 3rd grade
SSP2 FAMI LY72 if your child is in 2nd grade
SSP1 FAMI LY71 if your child is in first grade
SSPK FAMI LY70 if your child is in kindergarten
Contact Me
Email: slawrence@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://kinsner.strongnet.org/
Phone: 440-268-5974
Twitter: @mr_lawrence718