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Book Club with the School Counselors!
We're excited to invite parents to join the Elementary School Counselors' Book Club this winter! We will be reading "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey, a powerful book that explores how allowing children to experience failure can foster resilience, independence, and a love of learning.
*We’ll offer both a virtual and in-person meeting in the month of February, so you can join us in the way that works best for you. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents and educators while diving into an insightful read that supports student growth.
Please join us for our Book Club as we discuss "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey. (Please read the book prior to attending a meeting.)
We’ll be offering two opportunities to participate:
In-person Meeting: February 19th from 6-7 PM at Sidney Fenn Elementary
or
Virtual Meeting: February 25th from 6-7 PM (via Google Meet: meet.google.com/uyv-jukw-yuz)
Also; For those attending in person, childcare will be provided by volunteers from the high school’s Key Club. We hope you can join us for a meaningful discussion on how to support our children’s growth through the gift of failure. Please RSVP.
This Month's News "worthy" Updates:
Social Emotional Learning: Building wide PBIS
This month, our SEL building focus will be on reviewing student expectations, understanding the Group Plan, and introducing a new concept: Sharing the Imagination. These lessons help students strengthen collaboration, self-regulation, and creative thinking while working and playing together.
Here are some simple ways families can support SEL learning at home:
Reviewing Student Expectations: Discuss and create a list of family expectations. Talk about why they’re important and how everyone can contribute.
Group Plan Practice: Choose a family activity (e.g., cooking dinner or playing a game) and work together to develop a group plan. Encourage everyone to share their ideas!
Sharing the Imagination: Set aside time for imaginative play or storytelling as a family. Take turns building on each other's ideas in a story or game.
Setting Goals: Have each family member write one or two goals for the year. Use the template linked below to write out actionable steps for achieving them.
Family Goal Setting
As we begin a new calendar year, it is always important to reflect on the past year as we look forward to the new year ahead. One way to do this with our children and as a family is by setting family goals. Goal setting is a powerful tool for children to develop, especially in elementary school. When kids learn to set goals, they practice important skills like planning, decision-making, and perseverance—skills that can help them now and throughout their lives.
Goal setting also builds confidence. Reaching even small goals gives kids a sense of accomplishment and shows them that they can achieve what they set their minds to with effort and consistency. It’s also a great way to teach children how to break big tasks into smaller, manageable steps, helping them develop problem-solving skills and resilience when challenges come up.
An example of an important goal but a simple one is: Practicing Gratitude by starting a gratitude jar or share one thing you’re thankful for during meals.
Here are a few resources and a template example to help get you started;
Family Goal Setting Activities (positivepsychology.com)
7 Fun Goal Setting Activities for Kids (biglifejournal.com)
Parenting Tips on Goal Setting with your Child (edmentum.com)
District and Local Community Resources:
**Please continue to look here for any additional information, resources and/or updates throughout the schl.yr.
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