Nest Happenings
The Principal's Newsletter
GRATEFULNESS...DOES IT COME NATURALLY?
Think back to the first time someone gave or did something for you. Did you naturally say thank you, or did an adult coach you? Chances are you were coached, and it really wasn't heartfelt. It may seem harsh to hear, but as humans, gratefulness does not come naturally.
Today's consumerist attitude often prevails. We are not satisfied with what we have; rather, we focus on what we don't have. This misdirected focus often extinguishes any spark of gratefulness, and we're left with dissatisfaction.
So, how can we help our children become more grateful?
We must create intentional moments to help our children develop genuine gratefulness. Focusing on positive character traits in stories and initiating acts of kindness are some ways to encourage a sense of gratitude. Taking the time to discuss the importance of gratefulness is another way, but the most effective approach is modeling this practice. When children see us displaying genuine gratitude, they are apt to do the same. A simple gesture like sending a handwritten note is a quick action with enduring results.
Take some time during this season of thanksgiving to encourage acts of gratefulness. It will not only build your child's character but make someone's day brighter– and that in itself is priceless.
- November 4th – Early Release Day, Dismissal @ 11 am
- November 5th – PTO Meeting, 9am
- November 6th – Club Day #5a
- November 6th – PTO BINGO Night @ Bethlehem Church 5-7 pm
- November 11th – Veteran's Day [School Closed]
- November 12th – Progress Reports
- November 13th – World Kindness Day
- November 13th–20th – Scholastic Book Fair
- November 18th – Tumbleweed Coffee Truck
- November 20th – Club Day #6a
- November 20th – Patterson Farms, 5th grade
- November 25th–27th – Thanksgiving Break
[en español]
- 4 de noviembre – Día de salida temprana. Los estudiantes saldrán a las 11:00 a. m.
5 de noviembre – Reunión de la PTO a las 9:00 a. m.
6 de noviembre – Día de Clubes #5a.
6 de noviembre – Noche de BINGO de la PTO en la Iglesia Bethlehem, de 5:00 a 7:00 p. m.
11 de noviembre – Día de los Veteranos [Escuela cerrada].
12 de noviembre – Informes de progreso académico.
13 de noviembre – Día Mundial de la Bondad.
Del 13 al 20 de noviembre – Feria del Libro Scholastic.
18 de noviembre – Camión de café Tumbleweed.
20 de noviembre – Día de Clubes #6a.
20 de noviembre – Visita a Patterson Farms para los estudiantes de 5.º grado.
Del 25 al 27 de noviembre – Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias.
- December 2nd – Special Educational Staff Appreciation
- December 2nd – Early Release Wednesday, dismissal 11 am
- December 2nd – Tumbleweed Coffee Truck
- December 3rd – PTO Meeting, 9 am
- December 4th – Final Club Day for fall semester
- December 11th – Holiday Concert [see flier below]
- December 14–18th – 5 Days in December [flier coming soon]
- December 21-31 – Christmas Holiday Break
[en español]
2 de diciembre – Día de Reconocimiento al Personal de Educación Especial.
2 de diciembre – Miércoles de salida temprana. Los estudiantes saldrán a las 11:00 a. m.
2 de diciembre – Camión de café Tumbleweed.
3 de diciembre – Reunión de la PTO a las 9:00 a. m.
4 de diciembre – Último día de clubes del semestre de otoño.
11 de diciembre – Concierto festivo [vea el volante a continuación].
Del 14 al 18 de diciembre – 5 Días de Diciembre [¡próximamente se publicará el volante!].
Del 21 al 31 de diciembre – Vacaciones de Navidad.
