The Stinging News
September 17th, 2021
Hornung Elementary
Email: yatesj@brightonk12.com
Website: https://mi02209968.schoolwires.net/Domain/179
Location: 4680 Bauer Road, Brighton, MI 48116
Phone: 810-299-4450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/903286896458386/
Important Phone Numbers
Hornung Office - 810-299-4450
Hornung Attendance Line - 810-299-4454
Jack Yates, Principal Office 810-299-4451
Hornung Fax - 810-299-4460
Hornung Friendship Center – 810-299-4461
BAS Central Office - 810-299-4000
BAS Transportation – 810-299-3890
Principal's Message
Motivation…This topic can be essential when trying to have your child complete schoolwork. Let’s face it, some children love to finish tasks and they get satisfaction (intrinsic) from their accomplishments, while others need more praise or positive reinforcement to achieve their goals. Either way, I believe everyone needs a little inspiration once in a while. We should try to stay away from material objects for rewards (extrinsic) as much as possible. Even though ice cream does work wonders..haha! This type of motivation does have its place. For instance, a high interest book for your child instills something positive and educational. We would love for our children to just do positive things out of the goodness of their heart…that’s the best! Praising and complimenting is also an excellent motivator. Please read the following article related to this subject.
“Choose your words carefully if you want to motivate your child”
Sometimes the words you choose can send a message to your child that’s quite different from the one that you intended. For instance, suppose your child is doing a chore around your house. It’s taking much longer than it would take you. Finally you say, “Here, let me do that”. You may think that you just simply finished a task for your child. But what was communicated might have been internalized as they don’t have the ability to complete the task.
Sometimes the words parents say to motivate their children actually turn out to have the opposite effect. Here are some things you might say to your child that will motivate them to keep trying, or to do their best.
When you say:
“Why don’t you give this a try?” Your child will think they have the ability to do it on their own.
“What would happen if you added more water?” Your child will believe that they are problem solvers. But if you say, “That’s too dry”. Your child will think that they’re not doing it right.
"I never thought of trying it that way”. Your child will feel that they made a good decision. However, just changing the words and saying, “I don’t do it that way”. The meaning your child will internalize is that they are doing it wrong.
Use this approach when your child is doing schoolwork. If they are stuck on a tough math problem, ask, “Have you ever solved a problem like this before?” Keep focusing on the things your child can do. The more you encourage your child, the more likely they are to stay motivated.
Source: Lynn Lott and Riki Intner, “Chores Without Wars”, www.randomhouse.com/index.pperl
Upcoming Events:
* Week of September 20th – Pink Week
* Friday, October 1st – Hornung Color Run
Sincerely, Jack Yates
Hornung Elementary Principal
8102994451
Don't forget your mask for the bus
PTO Buzz
Registrations for the Color Run are due Friday, September 17th. You can still turn-in forms on Monday morning so that we can place our final shirt, bandana, sunglasses, and prize orders. The race is October 1st!
Pink Week starts September 20th. All week, we will have a coin drive at Hornung. Kids can bring in change knowing the funds will help St. Joe's Cancer Center in Brighton. Wednesday, kids can bring a dollar to school to wear PJs. Finally, all are encouraged to show their support by wearing pink on Friday.
Two great ways you can passively give back to Hornung are via Kroger Rewards and Amazon Smile. In both cases, you’ll need to pick The Hornung PTO as your charity via their websites/apps. Contact us if you need help.
Your PTO,
President: Deanne Ferrell
Vice President: Jami Kilduff
Treasurer: Karen Nicholson
Secretary: Bill Rockwell
Note from the Attendance Secretary
Please pack a change of clothes
***PICTURE DAY IS NOVEMBER 9TH***
Important Information from BAS Student Nutrition Department
Counselor Corner
Hello from your Hornung Elementary School Counselor! I am so excited to welcome you all back for another amazing year! Although some things this year may still look different, your counselor is available to help support your children with Social-Emotional Learning. I will be providing classroom lessons, small group activities, and individual support this year. This month's lessons will focus on building connections in the classroom with peers. The Elementary Counselor Team also has the BAS Elementary Counseling website for ideas and resources to be used at home! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have, and I will do my best to support your child.
Mrs. McKiddy
Spencer/Hornung
https://sites.google.com/brightonk12.com/bas-elementary-counseling/home
The McKinney Vento Act
The Brighton Area Schools is part of a consortium to serve students in temporary living situations that provides financial support for educational needs, referral for housing, clothing and other needs, general support and technical assistance. To ensure compliance with federal law, all school staff must help identify student living in the following situations: emergency shelters/transitional housing, motels/hotels, car, parks or public spaces, shared housing due to a loss of housing or economic hardship, or living temporarily with non-parent or guardian.
The district’s homeless liaison is Starr Acromite and each building has trained staff members to assist in the endeavor. Our consortium contact at the Livingston Educational Service Agency is Candice Uyttendaele.
Please contact your building principal or Starr Acromite at 810-299-4040 for information/assistance.