Chief Example for Others (CEO) Character Trait for October
Resilience
Thrive Time Weekly Focus
This week and next, during Thrive Time lessons, we’re learning that everyone has feelings, and just like waves in the ocean, our emotions can be small, medium, or really big. One way to handle big emotions is to use self-talk – those quiet words we say to ourselves like ‘I can handle this’ or ‘I can take a deep breath’ – which helps us understand and manage our feelings better. Let’s make it a great two weeks by noticing the size of our emotions, using helpful self-talk when we need it, and remembering that understanding our feelings, whether they’re basic or complex, helps us take better care of ourselves!
Family STEAM Night is Coming!
Our fall Family Night is going to be on Tuesday, October 28, from 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for activities and games related to STEAM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Code a mouse to follow a path, learn how cotton candy is made and then taste this sweet treat, eat some pizza, build tracks to race cars, learn how to play a xylophone, meet a robot named Kevin, and so much more!
Halloween Costume Parade Information
We are celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 31. We will have our Halloween Costume Parade at 9:30am (please note the time change), starting in the school and then moving outside. Families can watch our parade outside in front of the school. The parking lot will close at 9:00am so that families can safely line up along the north parking lot to watch. Please note that since the parade line will pick up classrooms one at a time as it weaves through the school, students will not be outside right away at 9:30….it will take a little time. Thank you for your patience!
A few notes about costumes:
- Please know that costumes are optional. In choosing a costume to wear to school, note that costumes should not interfere with learning or have accessories that can be used as weapons or weapon facsimiles. See examples above.
- Costumes may not include a full face mask or have a head covering that conceals the student’s identity. Face painting is allowed, but must be done at home prior to coming to school. See examples above.
- If your student does not have a costume but wants to dress up, we will have some extra costumes for students to wear just for the school day.
Please let us know if you have questions or concerns!
News from our PTA
🎨 Reflections Art Contest is now closed, we will review entries soon!
🎃 The annual Pumpkin Parade will be next week on Thursday, 10/30, during Red Ribbon Week 🎀. Watch for the informational flyer so you can show off your pumpkin decorating skills. The best pumpkins will win a prize!
🎀 Red Ribbon week is 10/27 to 10/31. Watch for a red informational flyer describing all of the week’s activities! This years theme: “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free” 🧩Tuesday: Pledge to be Drug Free – Wear Red!
Wednesday: It’s CRAZY to do Drugs – Wear Crazy Socks!
Thursday: I’m STRONG enough to stay Drug Free – Bring your pumpkin to the pumpkin parade, Wear Orange or match your pumpkin’s design!
Friday: Drugs are a TRICK not a TREAT! – Wear your Halloween Costume!
📆 PTA Meeting → Mon, 🦃 Nov 10 @ 3:30pm in the Library
Thanksgiving Meals
Thanksgiving Heroes is again offering full, uncooked Thanksgiving meals: a turkey, potatoes, etc. for families to prepare during Thanksgiving week. Deliveries will be taking place anytime on Saturday, November 22nd.
Individual cooked meals are also available through Teachers for Hope, which are delivered on Thursday, November 27, Thanksgiving Day.
If you feel that one of these options would be helpful for your family and you would like a meal provided to you, application forms are available in the front office at the school. Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete only one application per family.
Big Smiles Dental Clinic is Coming
Big Smiles Dental Clinic will be here October 28-30. Consent forms have been sent home with students; you may also complete the consent form online here: https://www.myschooldentist.com/MECAUT_sch if you are interested in having your students go to the dentist here at school.
Looking Ahead:
Thursday and Friday, October 23-24: Fall Recess – No School
Monday, October 27: Teacher Professional Day, No School for Students
Tuesday, October 28: FAMILY NIGHT! 5:30-7:30pm More details to come – we will have so much fun!
Tuesday, October 28 – Thursday, October 30: Big Smiles Dental Clinic
Tuesday, October 28: Wear Red for Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday, October 29: Wear Crazy Socks for Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 30: Wear Orange or dress like your pumpkin for Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 30: PTA Pumpkin Parade – bring your decorated pumpkins between 7:50-8:15am.
Friday, October 31: Halloween Costume Parade 9:30am
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