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NOVEMBER: COUNSELOR'S CORNER - JANE STEINER For many people, the holidays can be both a joyous and stressful time of year.  Keeping a peaceful home during this time of year can be a daunting task.

Listed below are 10 steps to maintain a peaceful home:

1. Have a family meeting to begin addressing the problem

2. During and after your family meeting, listen to your children’s needs

3. Validate the feelings your children express

4. Let your children know that you love each one in a special way

5. Trust your role as a parent

6. Catch your children in the act of working out problems and praise them for doing so

7. Teach your children empathy

8. Spend 15-20 minutes a day of uninterrupted time with each child

9. Think about what behavior adults in your house are modeling

10. Limit your children’s intake of violent TV shows, videos, and computer games

* Information taken from Naomi Drew (March 2006)

This month Brooks Gibbs, a social-emotional educator, will present on the topic of resiliency as he talks with students about how to defeat bullying at Sagewood, Sierra, and Cimarron Middle School during the day at school-wide assemblies, and to parents and families in the evening. Families and staff are cordially invited to attend our evening event on November 29 from 7-8:30 PM at Legend High School's auditorium.  

Please see the attached flyer and register to attend.

I am thankful for: * A healthy body that allows me to do the things I want to do * A teaching staff that does whatever it takes to help kids * A classified staff who will do anything for our staff and students without question * An active community who support us and all of our crazy ways to help our kids * Three former students who are either commended or a semi-finalist for  National Merit Scholarship at Chap: Tyler Oakley - Commended, Ben Reinicke - Commended, and Michael Loomer - Semi-Finalist * Being a proud member of the Chap Family * Time spent with my family * Watching our family rabbit hop around the living room very early every morning * Our family dog named George * For 5a and 5b passing * Podcasts for my long drive into and home from work every day * Spinach * Sunday afternoon movies in the comfy movie chairs that recline * Not having to travel for the MLS anymore * Our staff all doing the 5a and 5b dance on our PLC day (hilarious) * Talking to students during drop off in the morning There is a ton more but since it is Thanksgiving, you shouldn't be reading this, you should be spending time with your loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving everyone and see you next time when the Principal Chronicles continues...

JULIA ROBINSON MATH FESTIVAL Franktown Elementary, November 17th @ 10:00- 11:30 What is a Julia Robinson Math Festival? A Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival offering students advanced and thought provoking mathematics in a social and cooperative atmosphere. Students choose among several tables offering problem sets, games, or puzzles with mathematical themes. They work as long as they wish, while a facilitator provides support and encouragement. Motivation comes from the social interaction, rather than from any prize, grade, medal, or ranking. Festivals are run locally and supported by a national network. They can address any level of student, from those struggling with mathematics to those soaring in achievement. Our festival will focus on students in grades first through eighth grade. Speed Stacking, Games, Puzzles, Open-Ended Tasks and More The festival will take place at Franktown Elementary from 10:00 am -11:30 am on Saturday, Nov. 17th. Joining us for the first time, Dr. Bonello-Goers and Larry Goers, will provide movement math tasks. The festival is open to all students in grades 1-8. Sign-up to join the fun! JRMF Student Registration Link Shellie Hawkins - Secretary/Registrar Franktown Elementary School 303-387-5300