Sensory Processing
Did you know that whether you are biting into a sandwich, riding a bike, or reading a book, you are successfully completing an activity that requires accurate processing of a sensation? Everyone processes the sensory world differently - and we have EIGHT sensory systems. Here at S-RC we have a Sensory Room to allow students to regulate any of their sensory systems that may be feeling "out of whack." We work to teach them how to either alert that system or calm that system based on how we see their body reacting.
- Visual: your sense of sight. Not how well you see, but how your brain interprets the visual information in your environment.
- Auditory: your sense of hearing. Not how well you hear, but how your brain interprets the auditory information in your environments.
- Gustatory (Oral): your sense of taste. Your gustatory system is directly connected to your olfactory system.
- Olfactory: your sense of smell.
- Tactile: your sense of touch. You have tactile receptors all over your body.
- Proprioception: your sense of movement and body position. You have receptors in your joints and muscles that tell your brain where your body is and what it's doing.
- Vestibular: your sense of movement. YOur vestibular system is located in your inner ears, therefore whenever your hear moves, you activate your vestibular system.
- Interoception: your sense of internal processing. Hunger and thirst, needing to use the restroom, when you feel sick, and when you feel well - these are all part of your interoception.
To learn more, watch the video below!
Library Lookout!!
Be on the lookout for some GREAT stuff coming from your S-RC School Library!
1. Mrs. Peterson will be sending home Summer Check out Permission Forms (just like last year). By signing this form, you will be allowing your child to come into the library and check out books without you! This means that your child will be able to keep reading and enjoy any books they would like from the library (up to three at a time) on their own.
2. Be on the lookout for more information about the Husky 2024 Summer Golden Sower Reading Challenge! It's going to be great - and I hope you can encourage your children to participate!
The Inclusive Corner with Mrs. Hoadley & Mrs. Stewart
Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd. We are inviting EVERYONE to "light it up blue" and wear BLUE on Tuesday, April 2nd to show our support and spread Autism acceptance and inclusion at our school and in our community.
Here are some facts about people of all ages with autism:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 36 children.
- Boys are 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism than girls.
- Kids with Autism are amazing friends!
- Autism spectrum disorder is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States.
- Early services need to be based on individual children's needs and learning styles.
- Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder have difficulties with communication.
- Being nonverbal at age 4 does not mean that a child with autism will never speak.
- Children and teens with autism often have lower bone density than their peers.
- Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may be very creative and find a passion and talent for music, theater, art, dance, and singing quite easily.
- Some people with autism may be sensitive to certain textures, tastes, smells, or sounds.
- Some people with autism may also engage in repetitive behaviors, like hand-flapping or spinning. These behaviors can provide a sense of comfort or calmness in overwhelming or stressful situations.
Counseling Corner
April is here and we are in our final FULL month of the 2023-2024 school year! April is Autism Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention month. Teachers will wear blue every Tuesday to support this cause.
April also means Spring testing time, which can being about it's own special stressors for our students. Parents of 3rd-5th graders, please be on the lookout for an envelope from me, with a special task in it. Our book of the month is "The Smart Cookie" which teaches us to identify our own strengths and perseverance, which is perfect for testing time!
We are beginning our last unit in Guidance, which is Problem Solving skills. Students will learn how to apply their emotion management, communication, and perspective-taking skills to solve interpersonal problems and demonstrate strategies for effectively dealing with interpersonal conflict.
Kindergarten Registration & Round-Up
Kindergarten Registration for the 24-25 school year is now open!
Please feel free to contact the elementary office for an enrollment packet (if your child is currently enrolled in S-RC 4 year old Preschool, a packet will come home with them - you do not need to contact the office). When turning in enrolling paperwork, we will need the following documents:
We will then add your child to our list for our 24-25 Kindergarten classes!
Kindergarten Round-Up is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd. Once your child is on our list, you will get a packet to let you know more information about Kindergarten Round-Up!! Packets will be sent out in the first 10 days of April.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Thompson at hthompson@shelby.esu7.org
Bank at School with Pinnacle Bank!
Attention Parents: Shelby-Rising City's Bank at School is back for deposits on April 9th!
If you and your child have not visited the branch to get a savings account open—now is the time! Then be sure your child brings their account information with them on Tuesday, April 9th as we do not have access to account information from the school.
We will have our 5th grade bank tellers on hand to continue helping your child become savvy savers and build up their existing account.
Note: No change will be accepted for deposits at school. We ask that deposits are $1 minimum.
Parents Visiting for Lunch
- Contact your child's classroom teacher prior to your visit to let them know you will be coming.
- Check in at the front office and get a visitors badge to wear for the duration of your visit.
Adult lunches cost: $3.65. You can bring money with you, or use money from your child's account if you have a positive balance. Adults will not be able to eat and charge an account that has a negative balance.
Lunch Times for Each Grade Grade Level
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 10:50-11:20
2nd Grade & 3rd Grade - 11:10-11:40
4th Grade & 5th Grade - 11:30-12:00
Ms. Heather Thompson
Special Education Director
Shelby-Rising City Public Schools
Email: hthompson@shelby.esu7.org
Website: https://www.shelby.esu7.org/
Location: 650 North Walnut Street, Shelby, NE, USA
Phone: 402-527-5946 5718
Twitter: @mrs_thompson007