Welcome back!! Excited for a great school year!
Dear Fifth Graders,
Congratulations! You’re about to become a middle schooler! It has been a pleasure having you as a student at Bellview. We are going to miss you so much! I want to make sure you have some things to take with you to middle school so I decided I would write you a letter.
You have never lived one moment unloved.
It’s okay to cry when you’re hurt. But wash your face and get up off the floor when you’re done. You don’t belong down there.
Life can be tough, but you’re tougher.
“Breathe, darling, this is just a chapter; it’s not your whole story.”
“Don’t fake it ‘til you make it. That’s garbage advice. Face it ‘til you make it. Get up. Work hard. Fail. Stand back up. Face it again. Do a little better. Fail again. Get back up. Repeat.”
Remind yourself you’re a warrior, and warriors don’t give up.
“Don’t wait for things to get better. Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now, otherwise you will run out of time.”
“You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.”
“Being nice to someone you don’t like doesn’t mean your fake, it means you’re mature enough to tolerate your dislike for them.”
You are amazing! Don’t let anyone ever make you feel like you’re not good enough.
If someone does… walk away. You deserve better.
Be kind.
12. Always remember, you are loved.
I know you’re going to go far in life! I can’t wait to see what great things are in your future! You will always be important to me.
Love,
Mrs. M.
Read a book
Art
Sports or exercise
Playing with a pet
Relaxing
Eating a healthy snack and drinking water
Listening to your favorite music
Talk to a friend or family member
Think:
What are the differences between between everyday feelings and overwhelming feelings?
What are some self-care strategies you can use to deal with everyday feelings, what does Shasha do? Does it work?
How are the feelings that Andre is experiencing different? What does Andre do to manage these feelings?
What advice does Andre get from Sasha and his Head of Year? What are some other things Andre could do?
What can you do if you are worried about a friend?
Basic Directions:
Step 1: Turn the dial to the RIGHT 2-3 times to clear the lock. While turning to the right go to your 1st number and stop.
Step 2: Turn the dial to the LEFT and pass your 1st number. Then go directly to your 2nd number and stop.
Step 3: Turn the dial to the RIGHT and go directly to your 3rd number and stop.
Step 4: Pull up on the lock to open it.
Right...Left...Right
You do not have to start on 0
If you accidentally go past your number, your lock may NOT open and you will have to start over.
If you stop on a number that is not part of your combination, your lock may not open and you will have to start over.
Which character are you most like? Sniff, Scurry, Hem or Haw?
What is your old cheese?
What is your new cheese?
Change...how do you deal with it?