The Bear Family Bulletin
September 10th, 2026
Today marks the end of the 1st 9 Weeks! So, tomorrow, Friday, 10/16 is an Optional Teacher Workday with NO SCHOOL for students.
Don't forget, raffle tickets are due by Monday, October 19. Pay with cash or make checks payable to Viewmont PTA. Tickets are $1 each, and every ticket is one chance to win. Just circle one prize number on each ticket. There are eight prizes to choose from:
- Pass the Car Line for the school year
- A class pizza party
- Four front-row seats at Kindergarten graduation
- Four front-row seats at 5th grade graduation
- Specials Teacher for the Day
- Principal for the Day
- A free week-long Spirit Rock reservation
- A ride to school with the School Resource Officer
**The Spirit Rock winner is responsible for painting the rock or finding and paying someone to paint it.
- Make sure to pull all the way up to the "Car Rider Line Starts Here" sign.
- Do not leave large gaps between cars so we can load 7 students at a time and keep the line moving quickly.
- Walker parents cannot park on the street (4th Ave) or in the car rider line. Parents should park at St. Luke's and walk across the street.
This week, let's tap into the power of YET.
Does your child ever say, “I can't do this!” or “This is too hard!”? Help them build confidence and perseverance by teaching them the power of one little word: YET!
💪 Change the language. When your child says, “I can't do it,” encourage them to say, “I can't do it YET!”
🧠 Celebrate mistakes. Remind your child that mistakes are a natural part of learning. Ask, “What did you learn from trying?”
🌟 Praise effort and strategies. Instead of just saying, “You're so smart!” try, “I love how you kept trying different ways to solve that problem!”
❤️ Model perseverance. Let your child see you work through challenges, make mistakes, and try again.
Success isn't about getting everything right the first time. It's about trying, learning, and not giving up! Every child can grow with practice, encouragement, and perseverance!
