Randolph School Notes for May 18, 2012
Congratulations to Liz Chaffee on her selection as the recipient of the Barbara Buckingham Patronsky Scholarship through LEA. It is awarded to LEA teacher members that broaden their horizons, especially through travel and graduate studies.
Thank you to Randi Shook Crosby for being a great part of the teaching staff at Randolph. Mrs. Crosby will teach math and social studies at Park Middle School! We wish Mrs. Crosby the best!
Thank you to Deb Eastman for her years of service as Randolph’s Speech/ Language Pathologist. Deb has accepted an assignment to Irving Middle School. Best wishes, Deb!
SPECIAL EXPRESSIVE ARTS ACTIVITIES for last week of school will include:
Monday = an exercise video workout,
Tuesday = a mini field day on the lower playground,
Wednesday = stretching and yoga, and
Thursday = line dancing.
Please send your child in exercise appropriate clothing and SHOES for every day next week. (And if each could bring a towel for the stretching/yoga class on Wednesday, that’d be great!)
NEW at Randolph this summer: L U N C H !
Randolph School qualifies as a summer lunch site, in a federally funded program administered through Lincoln/Lancaster County. Beginning Wed., June 6 and ending Friday, August 3rd, children from 2 years old to 18 years old can come to Randolph and have a FREE lunch at school. Lunch will be served from 11:00-12:00.
Please pre-register so we know how many lunches to order for June 6th! (A form is coming home Monday, May 21.)
Talking Point: This year, Lincoln Public Schools will graduate around 2,100 to 2,200 students. Overall the class of 2012 had about 75 fewer seniors than last year, when 2,254 students were graduated. The class of 2011 had a graduation rate of 82.4 percent, the highest in the history of the school district.
FROM LPS BUSINESS AFFAIRS OFFICE:
Negative meal balances need to be paid in full before June 8, 2012. The parent/guardian is responsible to pay for all school meal purchases made by their student(s). Negative balances can be paid in the school office until Friday, June 1. After this date, payments will need to be made at or sent to:
Accounting, LPSDO Box 2, 3801 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.
Also, online payments can be made through May 29 at https://wapp.lps.org/scarlet/parentaccount/login.cfm?idx=y .
Negative balance meal accounts will be referred to a collection agency if they are not paid. If you have questions regarding your child’s negative meal account, please contact Accounting at 402-436-1701.
Randolph Nature Club News
The garden is being planted and the tending and harvesting are to come. Families are invited to sign up for one week each to take care of the Randolph vegetable garden. Sign up on the Google Doc Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AllsT2I2IMy3dG9ROHdtRjRVdm04bFpvX0xYY1ZGdmc#gid=0
Summer Library at Randolph!
The theme is “Dream Big…Read!” The dates are June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11 & 18. Wednesdays from 9-12:00 but parents, and older siblings invited as well. (Anytime in that block, not a whole 3 hour drop off.) All are welcome to check out books and take part in fun activities as well as being able to complete the Summer Library Program (including the coupon packet at the end) in cooperation with Lincoln City Libraries. Mrs. Bamesberger is looking helpers—from middle school kiddos to parents!
CALENDAR
May 21 Co-teaching Model Q & A in Media Center 4-4:30 grades 1-5
May 21 Grade 5 Recognition Ceremony and Celebration; 7 p.m. in the gym
May 23 Grade 5 to Saltdogs Baseball Game
May 24 Grades 1 and 3 to Chet Ager Nature Center
May 24 Last Day of School for Students!
May 25 Teachers’ Last Day
May 29 Principals’ Curriculum Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
May 30 Multicultural Institute at Southwest High School a.m. OR p.m.
May 31st & June 1st – Teach and Protect – a BIST review/overview for staff June June 11th & 12th – BIST School Collaboration Planning
JUNE 1 Report cards due to Dr. B. from teachers (4 p.m.)
June 4-8 Bright Lights Sessions 1 & 2
June 4-8 Report cards proofed, printed, and mailed to families
NEW: Summer Lunch Program starts June 6-Aug. 3 11-12:00 daily
June 18-22 Bright Lights Sessions 3 & 4
June 21-22 Adaptive Schools Training (Days 1&2; Sept. 27&28 for days 3&4)
July 9-13 Bright Lights Sessions 5 & 6
July 16 Bright Lights moves out
July 26 District SIP training
July 30, 31 Administrative Conference to begin school year!
LOVE AND LOGIC MOMENT:
We’ve all been there: You’re talking to a friend or mate and suddenly, almost without warning, you feel it. The twinge. The quickened heartbeat. The feeling of exasperation, defensiveness, and the intense desire to strike out.
Intimacy – or “into me see” is dangerous business, not for the faint of heart. Allowing another person to see the real you takes courage. The risks are having your feelings hurt. The rewards are having someone close to you.
One of the many challenges of relating is the dreaded argument. We’ve all been there, done that. Can you remember the last time you were having a cordial conversation with a friend, colleague, or mate, and suddenly, almost without warning, tempers flared and harsh words were spoken? You didn’t plan it. It just happened!
What if there was a tool you had ready to use in such a situation? Would you use it? I’ll bet you would. The next time you’re in a situation where you feel attacked and want to lash out, I want you to try this experiment:
- Stop! Yes, I know this sounds simple, but I want you to practice it. Stop! Rather than say anything, or do anything, I want you to simply stop.
- Look. Take a moment to look around you. Notice where you are and what is happening.
- Listen. What is being said? What was it that got you ramped up? Were you accused of something? Did someone talk about you in an unkind way? What happened?
- Step back. Take a break. Breathe. Create a bit of distance between you and the other person and the tense situation.
- Set a boundary. Tell the person, “I care about you too much to argue with you.” Now give yourself some time to process what is happening. Let them know you will talk to them about the situation once you feel comfortable again.
The “Love and Logic Relater” maintains control over themselves, not others. They know they cannot stop another person from saying or doing anything, but they do control themselves. The next time you’re in a tense situation, stop, look, and listen. Pay attention and from that position make healthy choices about what you want to do. You’ll be glad you did.
Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend.
Dr. David B. Hawkins
Co-Author: Love and Logic Magic For Lasting Relationships