Anthem School Updates
February 26, 2020
Early Release Friday at 2:00
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This Friday is a Professional Development Early Release Day at 2:00. All teachers will receive training on AZM2 testing administration in preparation for the 2020 state testing window that begins March 30.
Hello Parents,
Our motto in school this week is:
I drop my shoulders. I take a few breaths.
I can handle this.
Problems are a part of life, so naturally, they will be a part of our children’s lives too. When our children take a moment to become calmer while dealing with life’s frustrations, they are better able to process the problem and focus on solutions.
Pausing, even for just a few breaths can help our kids respond thoughtfully to their challenges rather than react in anger. This helps our children to avoid thoughts that sound like:
“This isn't fair!" or "Why me?"
Answers to questions like this likely include pity or blame, and they keep us stuck in the problem, rather than help us find a solution. By pausing for even a brief moment and affirming that we can overcome our challenges, we are better able to respond more thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally. Thoughtful thinking sounds more like:
“How can I best respond to what happened?”
The answers to this question will be solution-oriented and focused on what’s next rather than on what happened. So the next time your child is feeling frustrated, encourage them to let their shoulders drop down away from their ears, take a few deep breaths, and remind them that they are excellent problem solvers and that they will solve this problem too! Tell them you can help them begin by asking the right questions, such as, what do you recommend we do next?
After all, success is not about our frustrations and mistakes; it’s about how we recover from them.
Best to you,
Danna Evans
All Things E.Q.
Upcoming dates
February 28 - Early Release 2:00
March 2 - March 6 Read Across Anthem Week!
March 4 - Adventure Dash Kick off!
March 6 - Early Release 2:00
March 6 - Vocabulary Parade 9:00
March 13 - School-wide Adventure Dash!
March 13 - Early Release 2:00
March 16 - 20 No School - Spring break
Anthem School
- A+ School of Excellence™*
- A Rated School
Email: deb.roets@dvusd.org
Website: anthem.dvusd.org
Location: 41020 North Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-376-3700
Twitter: @AN_Rockets