A Season of Gratitude

Dear JES family and friends,

 Our Core Essential character value for November is CO-OPERATION which is defined as working together to do more than you can do alone. We will be talking about co-operation in guidance lessons. Co-operation is an important character value that can easily be reinforce at home. When we work together our children make twice the progress.

We will be working on several co-operative projects throughout the year to give our students opportunities to “give back”. Research shows that when children (and adults) give, they get positive feelings that lead to a greater sense of self-worth. Giving promotes cooperation, social connections and gratitude. And research has found that gratitude is integral to happiness and health. Watch for opportunities for our students to get involved in the experience of giving.

All JES students are challenged to “earn” a dollar to donate to the Buckner Foundation which is being collected by the JES Choir. The money will be presented to the foundation during the winter holiday concert.

Our traditional Angel Tree will be decorated in the front office before we leave on Thanksgiving Break. Each year, we have our own Angel Tree to provide for children at Johnson.  If you are able to help, I hope you will choose an angel and make it a family project of showing gratitude and compassion for those families at Johnson who can use our help.

The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) was completed for second and fourth grade students. Make ups are complete. The results will be sent home around mid semester.

Thank you to Ashley Stern and PTO for arranging the Southlake Firefighters’ visit for Kindergarten -2^nd grade students. The children heard key information about personal safety and each got an opportunity to climb up into the fire truck. It was an informative day. Has your family designated a location to meet outside of your house in case of fire? Ask your child about the suggestions they heard from the fireman.

As always, if I can assist you in any way, please call.

Kindest regards,

Ziba Johnston - Mrs. J

Counselor
elizabeth.johnston@southlakecarroll.edu

"Giving connects two people, the giver and the receiver, and this connection gives birth to a new sense of belonging.” Deepak Chopra