We are thrilled to share the exciting highlights from our participation in Legend High School’s homecoming week! It was a wonderful opportunity for our students and staff to showcase their school spirit and connect with our community.
Throughout the week, students and staff engaged in daily spirit challenges, donning our school colors and showing off their enthusiasm for Gold Rush and Legend High School. The energy was contagious, and it was heartwarming to see everyone come together! Our school's Running Club and Student Council also proudly represented Gold Rush in the homecoming parade. Their participation helped us show our feeder spirit and foster a sense of pride within our school.
A standout moment of the week was the kick-off assembly led by the high school band members, cheerleaders, and football players. Our students enjoyed participating in games and cheers, igniting a sense of excitement and camaraderie.
At the end of the outdoor pep rally, we celebrated our successful Fun Run. We are excited to announce that we raised an impressive $35,000 for new furniture in our shared learning spaces! To add to the fun, the fastest boy and girl from each grade level had the unique opportunity to douse our principal and assistant principal in confetti, paint, and slime!
We are currently in the process of gathering proposals from several district-approved vendors. We hope to have the new furnishings in place by this winter, enhancing our learning environments for all students.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment. Together we make Gold Rush a wonderful learning environment for all!
We are excited to share the wonderful work our school counselor, Mrs. Fitch, is doing to support our students' social and emotional well-being. Her lessons are designed to help children understand and manage their emotions, a vital skill for their development.
First Grade: Exploring Emotions with "Little Spot"
In first grade, students are diving into the "Little Spot Series" by Diane Alber. These engaging lessons allow children to identify and discuss a wide range of feelings in a fun, relatable way. Recently, they focused on the book A Little Peaceful Spot, where they learned what it looks and sounds like to be calm.
Students explored strategies to support themselves when emotions feel overwhelming. By recognizing their "big emotions," they practiced calming techniques and even created their own "Little Spot Breathing" patterns. This creative approach empowers them to manage their feelings effectively.
Second to Fifth Grade: Problem-Solving Skills
For our second to fifth graders, Mrs. Fitch is guiding students in distinguishing between big problems and little problems. The lessons emphasize developing problem-solving skills and fostering independence.
Students are learning to ask key questions to assess the nature of a problem:
Is everyone safe?
Do I know how to solve this problem?
Can this problem be solved quickly?
If the answer to these questions is yes, they can identify it as a small problem. Mrs. Fitch also emphasizes the importance of seeking adult support for larger challenges and helps students identify trusted adults within our school community, such as their classroom teachers, specialists, and aides.
Supporting Our Students Together
We encourage you to engage with your child about what they are learning in these sessions. Discussing emotions and problem-solving strategies at home can reinforce these vital skills and provide additional support. As always, we appreciate your partnership.
