Campbell October Newsletter

We have been in school for one month! It is amazing to see how everyone is settling into the school routine. Young brains thrive on consistency and need routine to feel safe. Thank you for doing your part to get your student to school, on time all day, to help us have a successful day.

Helpful Tip:

When we talk about a child’s actions we try to stay away from using the terms good and bad. Instead, we use the words safe and unsafe or helpful and hurtful. These words help children see the WHY behind their actions.

Examples of how to use it:

➢ How do keep it safe at school?

➢ How do you stay safe in the parking lot?

➢ When you hit your brother, was that helpful or hurtful?

➢ What are things that helping hands do?

IMPORTANT Arrival & Dismissal Reminders:

• You may not pull onto the blocked off northbound lane of Grant (which is blocked off) to drop off your child. Please utilize the car line in the parking lot off Main St or park in a parking lot.
• While waiting for car line to start, do not block the entrance or the exit to parking spaces north of the school. We have staff members that may need to enter or exit during both morning and afternoon arrival.
• While waiting in car line, please do not block personal driveways. Thank you!

Remember that our students learn best during play! We plan a lot of fun and engaging activities for students that incorporate learning while students are playing.

Our Focus this month:

• Writing
• Fine Motor (holding writing utensils, using scissors, etc.)
• Naming Letters
• Blending and Segmenting Compound Words
• Counting to 10
• Trying New Things
• Following Daily Routines

October: Cool Heads & Kind Hearts
October is all about mastering mad feelings and making room for everyone! 😄 We’re learning to spot anger signs, calm down, and build awesome friendships. Plus, Red Ribbon Week is coming to celebrate safe and healthy choices! 🚦

Home-to-School Connection Ideas:
● Keep emotion talks rolling — notice feelings in stories and how people change when they cool off. 🌬️
● Chat about fairness — even when things aren’t perfect, we can help everyone feel included. 🤝

If your child needs more support, reach out to Miss Abby via email or seesaw.

amholt@spsmail.org

At Campbell, we practice deep breathing to calm our bodies. These are four breathing methods we use on a daily basis. We always breathe in through our noses and breathe out through our mouths. Ask your child to show you how to breathe to calm their body.

• Monday, October 6th: PAJAMA DAY!!
• Tuesday, October 7th: Conscious Discipline Parenting Series begins at Campbell; From 6 - 7:15 pm with dinner + childcare; Register by calling 417-523-1700
• Friday, October 17th: No School- Professional Day for Staff
• Monday, October 20th: Fire Fighter Presentations for students
• October 20th - October 31st: Parent Teacher Conferences; All families are expected to meet with their teacher for a conference
• Wednesday, October 22nd: Fall Picture Day
• Thursday, October 30th: Campbell Spirit Day + Fall Parade Event for ECSE students
• Friday, October 31st: Fall Parade Event for Wonder Years students

Please label your students' personal belongings with their names. This will help us ensure that personal belongings return home with your student.

Please ensure your child always has a change of clothes at school or in their backpack.

Students who received 95% or higher for the month of October will receive a brag tag for their backpack!

You make the difference in your child’s success at school and in life. Help them learn good habits for showing up on time from an early age. Every minute at school is another minute to learn, grow and thrive. Attend daily, on time, all day.

Learn more at sps.org/attendance

Thank you to all the families that have purchased Campbell Cougar shirts to help raise money for our school. The zoo is coming later this month, funded by your generous support!

We will have a Fall Parade & classroom pumpkin activity that families will be invited to on your students last day of school this month. For ECSE families, this will be on 10/30 and for Wonder Years families, this will be on 10/31. Be on the lookout for a flyer coming soon with more details.

Website: www.sps.org/campbell

Handbook: https://sites.google.com/sps.org/campbellhandbook
Phone: 417-523-3200