FECC Hornet Heroes
April 11th, 2018
Big week coming up!
We had kindergarten field trips this past week. The school your child visited is not necessarily the school that they will attend next year. We went by attendance areas and siblings to determine where they would visit, but the final decisions on schools aren't made until June 1st. If you don't already have children at one of the elementary schools, you will receive a letter around that time.
We will be celebrating the Week of the Young Child next week with a spirit week! Each day is explained below. Also, please check out the window at Callaway Bank next week, as your children have created the decorations for it!
Have a wonderful week!!
Sincerely,
Jen
Things to Remember...
April 16th - 20th Kindergarten Screening Week (FECC students)
Wednesday, April 25th PAT playgroup
Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 PTO Meeting
May 7th - 11th Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15th Preschool Promotion
May 16th Last day for FECC students
Thursday, May 17th Last day of school for all other schools (early release)
Conscious Discipline Corner
When two kids are fighting, what should I do?
First, breathe deeply and affirm, “I’m safe. Keep breathing. I can handle this,” so you can approach the children calmly. I heard a coach once start a story about breaking up a schoolyard fight by saying, “I knew I really had the composure thing down pat when I noticed myself automatically breathing and saying, “I’m safe, keep breathing, I’ve got this,” in my head as I sprinted across the court to get to Marcus and Jacob.”
Physically separate the children and assertively say, “Stop.” Breathe and focus on maintaining the inner state you want both children to return to. Encourage them to take a deep breath. Say, “Breathe with me,” and help them calm themselves.
Next, get down to their eye-level and say, “Both of you seem so angry. Something must have happened.” Let each child know you will listen to her story. Ask the first child, “Something must have happened?” in a questioning tone. Offer support to the second child by positioning yourself next to her and putting your hand on her shoulder as you listen. The second child will often interrupt, “But she…” Reassure her by keeping your hand on her shoulder and saying, “It’s hard to wait your turn. You will get a turn when she’s finished.” When the first child has finished, restate what she said to get clarification, offer empathy and reframe the situation with positive intent. “You were angry because she took your hat. You wanted it back and forgot to ask.” Then reposition yourself next to the first child and ask the second child to share. Restate, clarify, offer empathy and reframe with positive intent. “You were upset about what she said on the bus and didn’t know other ways to let her know.”
Step 1: Ask, “Did you like it when she_____?”
Step 2: She responds “NO!”
Step 3: Set the limit on the hurtful act and include choices for the next time: “You may not grab someone’s hat. Grabbing is hurtful. The next time you want her to know you are upset with something she said, say, ‘ I didn’t like it when you said_____.’ Next time please say or do _____. Or come ask me for help.” Step 4: Say it now for practice.
Dr. Becky Bailey
About FECC
Email: jmeyerhoff@fulton58.org
Website: http://www.fulton58.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Fulton%20Education%20Center
Location: 1805 Wood Street, Fulton, MO, United States
Phone: (573) 590-8050
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