Grandparents and Special Person's Day 
                       Thursday, November 15th 
I hope you will join your child for a special lunch prepared by our wonderful Cafeteria Staff. It is a fun day for our students to join with other families to share a meal of thanks. So whether you buy your lunch or bring it, please join us!

        Our character trait for November  Cooperation defined as working together to do more than you can do alone. When thinking about what are the most important skills to teach a child, we think of reading and writing and of course math and then there is science and social studies. Perhaps one of the most valuable skills a child learns at school is cooperation with their peers and the classroom environment. We had a great time last month with the character trait of Contentment. We will be emphasizing  the value of cooperation all this month.

Current research endorsed by the American Psychological Association states that "today's children will forge careers that look nothing like those their parents and grandparents knew. Even the definition of 'career' and 'job' are changing as people create new businesses and services. Employers want to hire excellent communicators, critical thinkers, and innovators. So what can we do to help our children? At home and at school, we can teach the 6Cs - collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation and confidence. These skills will make up the straight A report card for success in the 21st century." https://becoming-brilliant.com/

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I am so grateful for the opportunity to share in your children's lives. There is no place like JES!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Ziba Johnston
Elizabeth.johnston@southlakecarroll.edu
817 949 4500