HAPPY HALLOWEEN

COACH G AND MR. BEARD OR IS IT MR. BEARD & COACH  G ?
EVEN TEACHERS GET INTO THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN

50th Day of School

Selena, Lily, Jackson, Brooke, and Jacob celebrate the 50th day of school

Have we been in school for 50 days already-whew the first quarter has zoomed by!  The students have settled in and are working hard as their excellent report cards reflect.  Parents, thank you for your support and encouragement.  Please continue to make an early bedtime and a healthy breakfast a priority.  You would not believe the difference a well rested and well fed child makes in the classroom -just ask today's hula hoop champs!

Classroom Guidance Lessons

K-3's Reading Mean Soup

Would you like to add "Mean Soup" to your recipe file?  Just ask the three year olds how to make this easy recipe!  While talking about good ways to handle their angry feelings we read  a delightful book,"Mean Soup", by Betsy Everitt.  We discovered that laughter and exercise are two great ways to handle our mad feelings.  The K-4's also discussed feelings and the importance of using our words to talk about emotions.  Thinking for yourself and not following the crowd were topics covered in the K-5 classes.  Using the stories and puppets in the DUSO series are fun ways to cover important topics for these younger students.  1st graders met best friends, EG Eagle and Turtle, as they faced bullies and discovered that each person is special.  The 2nd graders are beginning an important unit on teasing.  Learning to get along with all different sorts of people and respecting others are topics we will cover often and in depth. 

I wish you could hear how insightful your children are and how enthusiastically they participate in our counseling classes.  If you see me with a smile on my face you can be sure a student put it there! Thanks for your support and please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.

BUCKET FILLING AND THE TROOPS

Last week the 2nd grade students in conjunction with their unit on "Bucket Filling" made cards to send to troops serving in Iraq.  Principal's Assistant, Mrs. Norman's, husband and his 1/131st Aviation Battalion have been stationed in Iraq since May. Mrs. Norman shared pictures and information with the students so they would have a clear understanding of  the work and living conditions of these troops. The students' sincere heartfelt cards are sure to bring much delight and comfort to these soldiers.  Hope you are seeing bucket filling going on at home!