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BSD Clothes for Kids (formerly the Clothes Closet) - by appointment open for all school-aged children to get new or gently used clothing. Appointments are available through ParentSquare.
Washington County 24/7 Crisis Line - 503-291-9111
May 8, 2024
While it's hard to believe, we are starting our last full month of the school year. Plans are already being made for summer - family vacations, summer camps and activities, and time to enjoy some less structured days. There are still special opportunities for growth and learning if you look for them.
This month kindergarten students will hear When I Get Bigger by Mercer Mayer and they'll think about their aspirations, including careers they have in mind. We will highlight some key reasons that careers are an important part of adulthood.
We will continue our theme of jobs/careers in first grade by reading Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. Students will reflect on their "job" as first graders as well as jobs they might aspire to have as adults.
Second grade students will be challenged to record a list of jobs/careers - one for each letter of the alphabet. We'll be developing vocabulary around careers and also challenging thinking about whether or not jobs are gender specific.
Students in third grade will continue learning about some "Community Helpers" and have an opportunity to share their thoughts about future career possibilities.
Also following the theme of career exploration, 4th grade students will imagine and share plans they have for three specific points in time: 5 years, 10 years, and 20 years from now. The key to achieving dreams is establishing goals and working through the steps leading toward the dream(s).
In 5th grade we'll build on the organizational skills that we covered last month (using a binder/planner and opening a combination lock) and go through a simulation of a day in 6th grade. If your student still expresses anxiety about opening a locker, it may also be helpful to purchase a lock for unlimited practice. Sometimes they can even be found at Dollar Tree. Office supply stores carry them too.
I'm always glad to connect with parents so reach out with a ParentSquare message, email, or phone call if you have any questions or concerns to share!
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