Let’s make this an amazing last 4 days before Winter Break for our KUBBIES!
This week I’m sure we have some changes to our usual routine — Spirit Assembly, Holiday Celebrations and sharing holiday wishes. Then on Thursday, we all head home for Winter Break where our celebrations continue with our family and friends.
True for some, not for all. As Winter Break draws near, along with all of the excitement, it is not uncommon to see an increase in undesired behaviors and regression to previous behaviors in our students. For many of our students, home is a place where relationships are unhealthy, meals are not prepared, and drugs/alcohol or violence are part of daily life. For these students, many of whom we may not even be aware of their circumstances, the most consistent, positive and secure part of their life is time at school. No wonder they are exhibiting some stress. When these students walk out of our doors on Thursday, there may be no breakfast or lunch, no counseling services, no celebrations, no gifts, and no one to encourage and support them.
So we support our children. We collaborate with our community to provide basic necessities (food, coats, hats, gloves, meals). We give our kids books from our classrooms to read over the break. We express that we are thankful for each other and look forward to being together again as a school community in the new year.
And even though we are tired and looking forward to a much-needed break ourselves, we keep an eye on those who are acting out more than usual. We give them structure and routine. We give them a break. We give them encouragement. This may not be their favorite time of the year.
Thank you for ALL YOU DO for our kids EVERYDAY!!!
Here’s our week at a glance:
Monday, December 19th
Seasonal Color Day (Wear red, green, or blue)
Happy Birthday Marcela Barron 🙂
Motivational Monday
Hearing/VIsion Re-Testing (in PATS Room)
Tuesday, December 20th
Toasty Tuesday – Wear your favorite holiday socks, flannel shirt or winter hat
December Buddy Activity
SLC/SLBC Winter Celebrations @ Washington School (9:00am-10:15am)
Wednesday, December 21st
Deck the Halls – Wear your holiday sweater or anything festive!
1st Grade Field Trip to Stahl Family Theater (9:45am-12:00pm)
CPT Meetings
Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00pm
Thursday, December 22nd
PAJAMA DAY – Snuggle up for the last day of school!
Spirit Assembly!
Friday, December 23rd
WINTER BREAK through January 8th
(01/02) Happy Birthday Chrysanthe Agos
(01/06) Happy Birhtday Mayra Tellez
(01/08) Happy Birthday Nancy Weir
We’ll see you on January 9th for a Teacher Institute Day!
Have a wonderful Winter Break!