Jenny Tarnowski, School Counselor
Bloomer Elementary School, Room 005
715-568-2800 ext. 1005
jenny.tarnowski@bloomer.k12.wi.us
"Savor the moments…your child will travel this path just once…”
Upcoming classroom Guidance lessons in April will continue to be built around the Wisconsin Social Emotional Learning Competencies, specifically centered on the areas of Emotional Development (understanding and manage one’s emotions), Self-Concept (develop positive self-identity and recognize self as a learner) and Social Competence (establish and maintain positive relationships). In the next few weeks, we will focus our attention on social awareness. Specifically, students will be reflecting on and identifying similarities and differences among peers and building relationships between diverse groups of people (understanding diversity, prejudice, stereotypes, discrimination, acceptance, etc.). 😊 Winston Churchill once said, “Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.” 👏
Our recent Food Drive was another successful event! BES donated several hundred pounds of non-perishable food items to the Bloomer Food Pantry! We also received donations to our BES Snack Cupboards. We extend our gratitude to everyone who contributed to this worthy cause. ❤️
During the week of April 13, our 3rd and 4th grade students will be participating in the Wisconsin Forward Exam. 🏫 The following link provides information for families regarding what this assessment entails. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/assessment/pdf/Forward_Brochure_for_Families.pdf
Additionally, families can utilize the following tips to support their child as they prepare for the Forward Exam:
*Foster a calm environment, ensure healthy routines, and practice test content and format.
*Encourage consistent sleep, schedule nutritious meals (especially breakfast), minimize last-minute schedule changes, and encourage relaxation techniques to help manage anxiety.
*Review fundamentals of test taking like reading through test items, taking their time, etc.
*Calm the morning routine on test days by preparing materials, etc., the night before and leaving on time for the school day.
*Avoid putting undue pressure on results, focus instead on effort.
*Maintain a positive attitude as your anxiety about the test can transfer to your child.
The Counseling department offers many terrific resources for parents covering a wide
range of topics. Some of these resources are available for parents to keep and others are available for checkout. Featured resources this month include: The Self-Confident Child by Jean Yoder, MD, Hearing Is Believing: How Words Can Make Or Break Our Kids by Elisa Medhus, MD and Parents DO Make A Difference: How To Raise Kids With Solid Character, Strong Minds & Caring Hearts by Michele Borba, EdD. Please stop in and take a look! 🖤🧡🤍
On April 22, we honor Earth Day. There are several ways communities, classrooms and families will be recognizing this day. We can plant trees, pick up litter, reduce our energy use and much more! A motto commonly heard on Earth Day is, “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!” Let’s reduce television and video game time and increase family together time. Let’s reuse traditions and games from our childhood and teach our kids something new. Let’s recycle trash items, get creative and make a family project together! Happy Earth Day! 💙💚🩵 “The Earth is what we ALL have in common.” 🌎 ~Wendell Berry 😊
Be A BlackH.A.W.K…Help All With Kindness!
BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE BE SAFE
IT’S THE BLACKHAWK WAY!
