The students have begun the new year with enthusiasm and growth. What were they fed over the holidays? Whatever it was, the growth in size and maturity are evident! The students really seem to have settled back in to school and are prepared for challenging academic work this semester. Speaking of challenges,
the 2nd graders just finished their CTP4 (standardized tests) testing. We will await the test results with anticipation expecting great reports from these fine students.
The guidance units this month include manners for the K-3 students, friendship builders for K-4 and the Kindergarteners will focus on handling frustrations when learning new tasks and how to be a leader without being bossy. The 1st graders will discuss empathy and how it feels to walk in someone else's shoes along with understanding differences. Cooperation is the key word for the 2nd graders. Through games, role plays and group building activities, learning to get along with a group will be the goal for this month.
It is busy at STJ but that is the way we like it! Please let me know if you have any suggestions or concerns. Thank you for your support and for sharing your wonderful children with us.
Congrats to 2nd grader, Maggie Schaub, for her award winning essay in the city-wide Holiday Writing competition.
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| Maggie Schaub and Mrs. Jones |
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