Jackson Journal
October
Important Dates to Remember
Monday-Tuesday, October 9-10, Cookie dough pick-up, Jackson main office
Wednesday, October 11 - Kindergarten Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
Monday-Friday, Fall Break - October 16-20
Wednesday, November 8
*System-wide career fair for all 4th graders
Projects Completed!
Communication
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Leaders - Every day - At Home and At School
Alex Stewart is one of several students who submitted Seven Habit Homework last week. Way to go! How have you become a leader? Draw a picture or send a photo! The first ten submissions receive ticket for a free ride on the Kingsport carousel!
Counselor's Corner - Responding Versus Reacting
Think about "Instead of saying..... Try......"
Instead of saying, "Stop crying," try "It's okay to feel.................."
Instead of saying, "Stop acting like a baby," try "That really set you back, didn't it?"
Instead of saying, "Don't talk to an adult like that," try "You're allowed to have a voice. Let's talk together."
Instead of saying, "It's not that difficult," try "I need to know how hard this is for you."
Instead of saying, "Act your age," try "This is too big to keep to yourself."
Instead of saying, "You need to take ownership," try "I'm sorry this is so hard."
Sporleder, J., & Forbes, H. (2016). The Trauma-Informed School. Boulder, CO: Beyond Consequences Institute: p. 167