Counselor's Corner
Locke Hill Elementary - November Edition
Why Gratitude Matters?
Gratitude doesn't just feel good. Making a habit of gratitude can also be good for us. Like other positive emotions, feeling grateful on a regular basis can have a big effect on our lives. Brain research shows that positive emotions are good for our bodies, minds, and brains.
- Positive emotions open us up to more possibilities. They boost our ability to learn and make good decisions.
- Positive emotions balance out negative emotions. People who often feel grateful and appreciative are happier, less stressed and depressed. Gratitude is like a U-turn on complaining or thinking about what we don't have.
- One positive emotion often leads to another. When we feel grateful, we might also feel happy, calm, joyful, or loving.
- Gratitude can lead to positive actions. When we feel grateful for someone's kindness toward us, we may be more likely to do a kindness in return. Your gratitude also can have a positive effect on someone else's actions. Thanking people can make it more likely they'll do a kindness again.
- Gratitude helps us build better relationships. When we feel and express heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to people in our lives, it creates loving bonds, builds trust, and helps you feel closer.
When we make it a habit to feel grateful, it makes us more aware of good things as they happen.
Reference: https://kidshealth.org/
Gratitude Prompts
Upcoming Events
Election Day - November 3rd
Tuesday, November 3rd with be a Student Holiday.
Visit https://www.sanantonio.gov/ElectionsCampaignFinance/Voting-Resources for voting resources in Bexar Co.
CogAT Testing - November 10th-12th
The CogAT is administered to all eligible and in-person students in 3rd grade. The CogAT is designed to measure general thinking and problem-solving skills that students have learned through in-school and out-of-school experiences. The test results indicate how well the students can use these skills to solve verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal problems.
Please help by ensuring that your child:
● receives plenty of rest by getting to bed early
● eats a good breakfast
● maintains a typical routine on testing days
PTA Meeting - November 10th @ 6:30
World Kindness Day - November 13th
Thanksgiving Break - November 23rd-27th
SEL Book Recommendations
The Thank You Book by Mo Willems
The THANKFUL Book by Todd Parr
THANKFUL by Eileen Spinelli
Resources
Mrs. Lopez's Contact Information
Email: Lindsey.Lopez@nisd.net
Website: https://www.instagram.com/txcounselor_lopez/
Location: 5050 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (210) 397-1625
Twitter: @lopez_counselor
Mrs. Solis' Contact Information
Email: Yvette.Solis@nisd.net
Location: 5050 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-1626
Twitter: @counselor_solis