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During our mindful moment today, the kids worked on an exercise that had the kids imagining themselves being in the woods with very tall trees all around and sitting on the edge of a small pond. I asked them to envision the water being very calm. The students then took slow deep breaths as they visualized reflections in the water and a pebble being dropped in creating ripples across the water. This is an example of how I am teaching kids to self regulate their emotions and energy through mindfulness practices. Hopefully you saw the Zones of Regulation poster during the open house. Here is a link to learn more about the Zones of Regulation.
Here is the Parent Volunteer Schedule (for in classroom help). The full volunteer schedule and job sigh up can be found using the tab on the right side of the blog page (titled: volunteer schedule).
Mondays: Tara Tucholski: 8:30-9:45 Math, & 12:30-1:15 Writing
Tuesdays: Kellee Morse: 8:30-9:45 Math, Maya Sargent: 12:45-1:30 Writing
Thursdays: Maya Sargent: 10:00-10:40 Writing
Fridays: Ryan Kraman: 8:30-9:45 Math, Tara Tucholski: 9:55-10:40 Project Time, Scott McGinty: 1:20-2:10 Writing (winter months only).
Parent volunteers will start Monday, October 15th.
NOTES:
*Just a friendly reminder to help your child remember to put their homework bag in their backpack each night. We had 5 missing today and these kids couldn't bring home a new book tonight.
*I will be out of school on Friday. I am taking a personal day to head to Maine for my daughter's x-country race. Ms. Fornaby will be in charge.
That is all for now. Have a great week.
Peace,
Tommy
