October
Events
October 2-6
Week of respect!
As per the Department of Education, "The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (P.L.2010, c.122) requires that the week beginning with the first Monday in October of each year be designated as the Week of Respect in New Jersey. To recognize the importance of social and emotional learning and character education, school districts, charter schools and renaissance school projects are required to observe the week by providing age-appropriate instruction focused on preventing HIB".
October 6 is World Smile Day!
At school, we'll be doing plenty of lessons and activities, geared to increase smiles and our school climate, simultaneously!
to learn more about this event, visit WORLD SMILE DAY !
Did you know these surprising facts about smiles?
Happiness is biological. When you smile, neurotransmitters called endorphins are created that cause feeling of pleasure.
Yellow is used as the color of the smiley face because it's a symbol of cheerfulness.
The Smiley Company office in London, England, is worth more than $55m per year. This company owns the rights to the smiley face in over 100 countries!
In 1999, 470 iterations of the smileys were created for internet emoticons.
Resources
DEEP BREATHS - Copy.pdfTo teach self-respect, consider encouraging self-care. These exercises (created by Namaste in school) are a great resource for practicing stress management. you can color them, read them, and (when using the QR code) gain a visual understanding of how to do these deep breathing strategies!
To learn more about how to foster respect
while at home,
among siblings,
during playdates,
when in conflict
when completing daily tasks,
click HERE!
Your talking guide for teaching your child about respect-BIG LIFE JOURNAL.pdf