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November is in FULL SWING! Please make plans to join the PTA meeting this Thursday, followed by an OUTDOOR SCREENING of "Minuscule: The Valley of Lost Ants", hosted by Maplewood's Green Peace Team. It's gonna be a gorgeous Fall evening, so bring your camp chairs, blankets, and picnic dinner, if you like. Free popcorn and water will be served, but baked items and other goodies will be available for sale, benefitting Green Peace Team future field trips. We always strive for ZERO landfill items at community events, so please bring your own water bottles or recyclable/compostable food containers, if possible! **MRS LAND will recruit 5 Fifth graders and 5 Fourth graders from the Green Peace Team to read a welcome script. Stay alert for an email notification that your child plans to attend!!**

My November 9-20 counselor lesson is based on the book, "We Are Grateful" by Traci Sorell, a Cherokee author. All grade levels will learn words from the Cherokee language and make connections to their own family traditions for practicing this month's Character Strong trait of "Gratitude". Writing thank you notes for gifts received, saying "Thank You" out loud, and keeping a gratitude journal are three examples I will share with students. What are more ways you express thanks within your family?

I am grateful for everyone's patience as I was slow to deliver notifications for new lunch groups and therefore, delayed the start. We will start THIS week and extend a week or so in to January, instead.

I also want to extend more thanks to all of those who are donating gift cards to support families in need over the November and December holidays! Keep it coming!

Scroll down for more reminders and links to resources, and have a wonderful week!

Keeping Kids Safe During the Holidays

The holiday season can be a time to look forward to, but it often comes with unique challenges and risks. This caregiver workshop offers practical tips for keeping kids safe in the physical and online world. Caregivers will learn how to navigate increased screen time and busy gatherings, as well as tools to manage the holiday stress.

By the end of this training, participants will learn:

• The specific factors that can increase the risk of abuse during the holiday season

• How a proactive approach can improve child safety in both digital and physical environments

• To reduce holiday burnout by prioritizing emotional well-being and setting realistic expectations

This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children of all ages.

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