Give Me Five

WEEK OF JANUARY 8TH, 2024

WELCOME TO "GIVE ME FIVE"...

THIS IS WHERE I'LL GIVE YOU FIVE THINGS EACH WEEK THAT MAY BE HELPFUL TO YOU THE STAFF, THE STUDENT, OR THE PARENT. IT MAY BE INFORMATIVE OR REFLECTIVE. YOU MAY USE SOME OF IT TO HELP AT HOME OR IN THE CLASSROOM. SOME OF THE INFO MAY BE FOR YOU TO PLAN YOUR UPCOMING DAYS OR WEEKS. THE GOAL IS TO GIVE YOU AT LEAST ONE THING YOU CAN USE TO MAKE YOUR LIFE A BIT EASIER.

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REFLECTION and THE WEEK AHEAD:

We hope you had a great break and enjoyed the first couple days back to school. Teachers, continue to collect Bear Paws this week. We'll have all the Bear Paws from the last week of December, last week, and this week in the drawing. Remind students we will be drawing BEAR PAWS this Friday during lunch. They must be present to win!!!

PBIS FOR EVERYONE:

WHAT IS PBIS...

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.

RESOURCE: PBIS.ORG

The BEARS Guideline for Success is the foundation of our education process here at Park City Elementary. We can EVEN use it at home. Check back each week as we dig deeper with our BEARS Guideline for Success and connect it to PBIS as well. Make this part of your daily routine and expectations. Our students and staff start each day by stating the BEARS pledge during morning meeting.

Show Everyone Dignity and Respect:

At school -- stay at a level 0 so everyone can learn; be kind to all those around you; be respectful and to others at all times

At home -- ask how you can help your friends and family; share and be mindful of others

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SEL FOR EVERYONE:

WHAT IS SEL?

We define social and emotional learning (SEL) as an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

RESOURCE: CASEL.ORG

Here's a video about RESPECT: The Importance of Respect

IMPORTANT DATES/EVENTS FYI:

1.8 - PTO Meeting 6p

1.9 - PLC 2:45p

1.10 - Math Common Planning

1.10 - PCE Staff Meeting 2:45p

1.12 - MTSS Common Planning

1.14-1.17 - Elementary/Jr. Beta State Convention in Lexington

1.15 - MLK Day (No School)

1.16 - KY Educational and Health Equity Zoom Meeting 8:30a-4p (Esters Out)

1.24 - SBDM Meeting 4p

1.25 - MTSS During Planning

1.31 - District Student Council Meeting 9-10:30a at In Zone

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?"

-- Confucius

CONNECT WITH ME:

If you have student that would like to see me OR you have a NON-EMERGENCY referral, fill out this form: bit.ly/pcecheckin

If for whatever reason, you lose the link to the google form, you can scan the QR Code outside my office to get to the form as well.

**Let students know they can fill out the pink card outside my office and drop it in the box too. I check it often and will come get them to discuss whatever it is they would like to talk about.**

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