ELC Update 5/30/2022
Hello Early Learning Center Families,
Perseverance: the ability to work through situations even when there are obstacles or challenges in the way.
A lot of research today is telling us that the highest indicators of success in our kids isn’t just about their grades or their IQ. The number one skill that helps people of all walks of life be successful is GRIT! The ability to persevere in the face of adversity or even failure. Over the course of the month, we will talk about inspiring people who faced many failures before they found success. We will talk about what it means to navigate tough stuff, even when it feels overwhelming or really hard. We will talk about having a Growth Mindset – to see challenges and failure as an opportunity to grow instead of a brick wall.
Conversation Starters
- What do you know about rabbits? What do you know about turtles? Which one should win if they were to have a race? Have you heard the story about the Tortoise and the Hare? The hare proudly bragged about his speed and knew that he’d win, so he rested a lot and let himself get sidetracked and distracted. The turtle took a slow and steady approach to the race, plodding along at a pace that was right for him to make sure he had stamina and endurance. In the end, it’s the turtle who wins by a hair. What is this story trying to tell us?
- Failure is a part of Perseverance. What does it mean to fail? Can you think of a time when you failed and were not able to reach your goal? What are some ways we can respond to failure that are both positive and negative?
- Share a personal story of Perseverance with your child. What were your challenges? What or who helped you persevere? What tangible steps did you take? What lessons did you learn?
- Why do you think it’s important to keep on going, even when things get hard? Who do you think about when you hear, “Quitters never win and winners never quit?” What makes them so good at Perseverance? Do you think there’s ever a time that it’d be okay to quit?
- Discuss a time in your life when you persevered even though it may have been difficult. What happened and how did you feel? What did you learn from the experience?
- What’s a challenge for you right now? What’s the hardest part? What are some resources – people, strategies, tools, inspiration – that could help you? What’s one step we can take together to overcome this challenge?
Here are some key events coming up! Please note your child's arrival time based on their teacher below:
Kindergarten Celebration - June 8th, 2022
Mrs. Schneider - Arrival Time 4:05p
Miss Rich - Arrival Time 4:25p
Mrs. York - Arrival Time 4:45p
Ms. Maki - Arrival Time 5:05p
Mrs. Czerwinski - Arrival Time 5:25p
Mrs. Argo - Arrival Time 5:45p
Mrs. Simon - Arrival Time 6:05p
Mrs. Rawson - Arrival Time 6:25p
Step up to 1st Grade Field Trips June 14 and 15
Permission slips were sent home last Friday in your child's green folder and are due June 1st. On June 14th we will be taking the bus to Daffodil for DVE first graders and on June 15th we will be walking to Maple Lawn. "Rising" first graders will get a tour of the school, meet some of the staff and teachers and get to play on the playground. We are excited about this opportunity to help students transition to first grade next fall.
Last Day of School June 20
Monday, June 20th, will be the last day of school. This day is unique because it will not be a late start day. School will start at 8:35a.m. and end at 11:50a.m., lunch will be served.
READY! for Kindergarten is a free program that offers age-appropriate targets, training and tools for parents and caregivers of children birth to age five that ensure success in school. These classes are typically funded for school districts, foundations and community organizations.
Session dates:
Tuesday, May 31 at Sumner Early Learning Center (1500 Willow St, Sumner)
Tuesday, June 7 at Donald Eismann Elementary (13802 Canyon View Blvd E, Bonney Lake)
Time: All sessions are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Orientation (for first-time READY! for Kindergarten participants): Prior to your registered session 6-6:30 p.m.
All spring workshops are scheduled to be hosted in person.
Register: www.readyforkindergarten.org/sumner
Have a great week!!
~Laurie
Sumner Early Learning Center
Email: ELC@sumnersd.org
Website: sumnersd.org/ELC
Location: 1500 Willow Street, Sumner, WA, USA
Phone: (253) 891-4650
