Gage Community School Connection
February 10, 2017 Edition
1st Grade Poetry and Punch
JOY Group Visit
Student Assembly Information
All students recently attended a positive behavior assembly with their grade and Mrs. Ellsworth, Gage Behavior Coach. This cycle the topic is Size of the Problem/Size of the Reaction. Students talk and learn about small, medium, and big problems. They also learn about reactions to problems. Sometimes we have a big reaction to a small problem. This is called an Unexpected Reaction. When our reaction MATCHES the size of the problem, that is called Expected Reaction. Small problems = small reactions. Student view this video about Do’s and Don’ts of how to react to problems. Unexpected reactions often make others think or act negatively toward us. Expected reactions are socially acceptable. Thank you for asking your student about this lesson and how they react appropriately to different sizes of problems.
These videos give some good examples and have been viewed by the students.
More about Size of Reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck0Hfn5ZHoU
Big Problem vs. Small Problem Examples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZyZ-dTL7SQ
Energy Assistance Program
We would like to inform you about the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) through Three Rivers Community Action. The program will begin this month and last throughout the year for individuals and families who may need help with heat/energy bills. Participants who qualify for the program must be income eligible. Home owners, renters who pay heating/utility costs, and renters with heat included in their rent may apply to EAP. You must live in Goodhue, Rice, Olmsted, or Wabash county in order to apply.
An application may be requested at (507) 732-8554 or 80-277-8418. Applications can be downloaded online at http://www.threeriverscap.org/energy/energy-assistance. Applications can also be picked up at any of the Three Rivers Community Action offices.
Contact Bonnie Kassen (bokassen@rochester.k12.mn.us) or Jessica Marquardt (jemarquardt1@rochester.k12.mn.us) with questions or if you would like assistance applying to the program!
Cuentos Y Canciones (Stories & Songs in Spanish)
Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart
Our Gage students are starting to collect donations to raise money for the American Heart Association. They will be doing jumping and basketball activities to honor those who have heart conditions. Find your closest Gator and ask how you can help them!
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Jessica Marquardt
Email: jemarquardt1@rochester.k12.mn.us
Website: http://gage.rochester.k12.mn.us/
Location: Gage Elementary School, 40th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN, United States
Phone: 507-328-3400
Twitter: @mrsjmarquart