The B.Y.E. Buzz
Week of December 7
Principal Corner
We have two weeks of school left before Christmas break. We will give it our all and hope your child will as well! This is the time of year where we are digging deep into the curriculum and learning goals and hope to have your child here as much as possible. With this we have to remember Covid safety. Please take extra precautions if your child is not feeling well. If your child has been in close contact with someone that test positive for Covid or if your child tests positive for Covid, they will need to quarantine. The form to complete can be filled out on the district website. There are new quarantine guidelines that can be found in this memo from Dr. Cleveland.
ESL Exits
PTA Reflections
Onsite Learning
Countdown to Christmas!
Notes from the Counselor....
December Counseling Lesson Theme: Conflict Resolution
How to Help your Child Solve Conflicts
Coach Them Through It
Each conflict your child encounters can be a learning experience. Each of these experiences, if handled well, will add up to a child who is able to resolve their own conflicts peacefully. Instead of “rescuing” or solving your child’s problems, coach them through it. Support them when needed but ultimately leave them to find a reasonable solution to the problem.
I-Messages
Teach your child how to give an “I” message. The format looks like this, “I feel ___, when you ___, please___.” For example, I feel upset when you call me that name, please stop. This format places emphasis on how the child is feeling, and not on who is to blame.
Apologizing
Sometimes your child may be on the offending side of a conflict. It’s important that your child knows how to give an apology. Here is a helpful format. “You felt ___ when I ___, next time I will ___.” For example, you felt angry when I took your toy, next time I will ask before I borrow it.
Practice!
Use any opportunity to discuss conflict resolution with your child. If your child is struggling with conflict resolution, it may be helpful to “role play” how they could appropriately react to situations that they may face at school.
December/January Character Word: Caring
Caring means to show kindness and concern for others.
Practice it!
Donate food, clothes, or old toys
Write encouraging notes to people in your community
Show respect to people, animals and the environment
Be helpful in any situation whether it’s at home or at school.
Read About it!
A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead
Everybody’s Welcome by Patricia Hegarty
Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson
How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham
Talk About it!
Tell me about a time you showed someone you cared. How did that make you feel?
What do you think caring means?
What are ways you can be caring to people at home, at school and in the community?
Upcoming Events
December 18- End of 3rd quarter
December 21- January 1 Christmas Break
January 4- Start of 4th quarter
January 11- Report Cards home
January 29- Spring Pictures
About our School
- Bernice Young Elementary was established in August 2000.
- School mascot is the Yellowjacket
- School colors are Red, Yellow, and Black
- National Blue Ribbon School 2020
- Principal- Christy Norwood
- Assistant Principal- Stacey Plumlee
Email: younginfo@sdale.org
Website: https://young.sdale.org/
Location: 301 Pippin Apple Circle, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479)750-8770
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bernice-Young-Elementary-School-158776284137531/