The principal's page
December 3, 2018
This week's quote
For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned. Benjamin Franklin
Up Coming Events
Event Information
Special Guest Speaker: Jacqueline Cossentino from Montessori in the public sector
This is a last minute opportunity to hear from Jackie Cossentino about an important Montessori component, executive functioning skills. Please find time to join us.
When?
Wednesday, Dec 5, 2018, 06:00 PM
Where?
Emerson Elementary School, 910 N. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Tulsa, OK, USA
What are executive functions?
Executive functions let people plan, organize and complete tasks. There are 5 important skills related to executive functioning.
1. Paying attention
2. Organizing and planning
3. Starting tasks and focusing on them
4. Regulating emotions
5. Self-regulating own behavior
All of these skills are so important to school success and for life! A part of Dr. Armour's work with the upper grades involves teaching students how to develop these skills.
Habits for Success
This week we are focusing on reactive behavior vs. proactive behavior. Students will learn how to plan for possible situations and be ready to act instead of only reacting to the situation. We are also discussing how to be organized. When you are organized, it is easier to plan ahead.
Sign up for Sistema Music Program.... there is still space and time for more students!
If you have not signed up your student for Sistema, please take this opportunity to do so! We are so lucky to have Sistema working with Emerson. Students will receive expert music training in school, there is no traveling involved. Please request a sign-up sheet today! The office number is 918-925-1320.
Eagles focus on attendance: School wide goal is 94%
Starting this week, we will be tracking each class' attendance percent and celebrating the class with the highest attendance. A big part of attendance is coming to school on time every day. Students who are late by 5 minutes every day will end up missing up to 7 weeks of instruction time during their school time at Emerson. WOW!