November Newsletter
School Counselor Monthly Update for Grades K-4th
🍁Character Education Trait of the Month 🍂
🗣 Units of the Month✍🏽
Size of the Problem
Gratitude
Healthy Relationships and Conflict Resolution
🗓 Coming Up!
- Parent Teacher Conferences - November 3rd 12-6pm (NO SCHOOL for students)
- No School - November 6th
- Early Release - November 25th
- Fall Break (No School) - November 26th and 27th
🍁Native American Heritage Month 🍂
National Native American Heritage Month is observed every November in the United States to recognize the histories, cultures, resilience and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
- We will be learning some Indigenous Concepts of Emotional Regulation this month
Resources:
📝About MAST Testing
MAST is the general mathematics and reading/language arts assessment for academic state achievement reporting in Grades 3-8. The MAST assessment is aligned to the Montana Content Standards (2011) in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA). It is used to provide state, district, school, and individual student achievement information on the state-adopted content standards in math and ELA.
💡 Test Anxiety Tips
🪷Coping Skills to Use During the Test
- 4-7-8 Breathing: Breath in for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds
- Hand squeezes: Clench your fists for 10 seconds, then relax. Do this 3 times.
- Visualization: Think about how you will feel after the test. Picture the best case scenario.
- Stretching: Stretch your legs out in front of you as far as you can. Stretch your neck by moving your head up and down or doing neck rolls.
✅Test-Taking Strategies
- Read instructions carefully- Remind students to read carefully to ensure they understand what is being asked.
- Skip difficult questions- Encourage students to move on to easier questions and come back to the challenging ones later.
- Use time management - Encourage students to pace themselves and take their time
- Focus on one question at a time- Talk to students about their letting thoughts about other qu
- Positive self-talk- Remind students that they have prepared well and can do their best.
🍂Parent Resources
15 Simple & Meaningful Thanksgiving Activities for Families
Size of the Problem Parent Handout
Contact the K-4th School Counselor
Email: chirst@fairfield.k12.mt.us
Feel free to contact me if you would like me to check in with your student or if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to help.