About Role Models and Character - Love and Logic

This was sent to us by our Guidance Counselor from the Love and Logic series:

Are your kids falling into the trap of seeing professional athletes as role models? I hope you are encouraging them to view these people as great role models for how to play the sport, while at the same time showing them that they may not be good role models for how to lead a responsible life.

Now might be a good time to have a conversation about role models:

"I see you really like the way Tiger Woods plays the game of golf. I bet you like the way he prepares both physically and mentally. He sets a good example for this. Kobe Bryant is also a good role model for competitive basketball playing.

What kind of an example do you think they are setting about how to be a great dad, a loving husband, and an honest, responsible person? Can you think of some good role models for character? Tell me what they do that makes them good role models.

I hope that when you study people you look at their character. If so, maybe you'll never get trapped into believing that being a good athlete, musician, or performer automatically makes you a great person.

My wish for you is that you grow up to be somebody's model for honesty, caring, and responsibility. If so, you won't have to face the public humiliation that Tiger Woods and others have faced when their real character became known."

Thanks for reading!

Jim Fay
Love and Logic

Field Trip a Success

We had a great time on the field trip to the Omni Hotel last Friday! What a terrific way to kick off our Winter Celebrations Unit! The kids were so proud to hang their homemade wreath ornaments on the trees. We got to listen to an all-kids band and enjoyed some cookies and milk provided by the hotel. We were honored to have been asked to participate in the Great Christmas Tree Event - it was the 9th annual celebration this year! On the way home we even got to see a few snow flurries which made the whole bus buzz with excitement. I was very proud of these kiddos - They really know what it means to give to others. What a sweet bunch of kids we have!

Wanted: Play-Doh Makers

We are going to be making some 3-D landform maps next week and will need mass quantities of home-made Play-Doh. If you could whip up a batch for us, we'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance for your help with our project!

Here's the recipe:
You will need to double this or make two batches. Do NOT add any coloring to the dough.

Ingredients:
1-cup flour
1-cup water
½ cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar (this is found in the spice section)
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:
In a heavy aluminum pan, mix dry ingredients. Add oil and water. STIRRING CONSTANTLY, cook 3 minutes or until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan (medium heat). Immediately knead warm mixture on floured surface. (If it is sticky, add a little more flour and knead some more). When completely cool, store in a plastic storage bag and bring to school. Your kiddo’s teacher will be smiling BIG time! Thank you so much for your help with this project!

Early Release on Wednesday, 9/16

Just a reminder that we will dismiss early on Wednesday, 9/16 at 12:45. Our lunch, specials, and library schedules will also be affected with lunch from 10:05 - 10:35. Just wanted to let you know in case you were planning to join your kiddo for lunch on Wednesday.

Extra stuff

Hope you're enjoying the short week of school!

I wanted to thank you for the book orders - I'll be sending those in this afternoon and the books should arrive in a week or so. I'll get them out to you as soon as I can.

See you at the Open House tonight from 5:30 - 6:30!

Open House!

I hope you can make it to our First Grade Open House on Thursday, September 10 from 5:30 - 6:30. We'll meet in our classroom (C101). I'll have some information for you about our daily routines and procedures and can help you with any questions you might have. Hope to see you there!

Supply Night Drop Off

I'm looking forward to meeting our 2009-2010 cuties at our First Grade Supply Night Drop Off on August 21st from 5 - 6:30!
We're at the end of the C hallway (down the hall from kinder) in room C101.

The Good Old Days

I remember watching Reading Rainbow as a kid -- This show helped foster a a love for reading that has stayed with me my whole life.

First Day of School

The first day of school will be on Tuesday, August 25th.
Please feel free to walk your kiddo to our classroom (C101) to help them get started with their day.
Beginning on the second day of school, your kiddo will wait in the hallway outside our classroom until 7:40 when they will be admitted into the classroom.

Welcome!

Welcome to our class blog.

I hope you've had a great summer! We're ready to start the school year. Please check back often for updates and information about our class.
Looking forward to a great year!