BUBBA’S CLOSET is a FREE winter school clothes for elementary school age children. BUBBA’S CLOSET will be Nov. 15 at McPhee School, 820 S. 15th Street from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Want to donate gently used clothing for this give away? Take the items to Hanger’s Cleaners any day in October. Clothes will be cleaned by Hanger’s and taken to McPhee School.
Randolph Band Begins Rehearsals
Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 8:10-8:55 a.m.
Randolph Stage, enter through door #3 on west side at 8:00.
Lesson time and day WILL remain as scheduled.
Multicultural Family Fair November 7 6-7:30 p.m.
Culture is not race or only people newly arrived here from another country. Every family has traditions that make it unique and bond the members together. There is a Randolph School culture represented by all adults being responsible for all children and learning mixed with fun. There is a Husker culture. There is not just one Native American culture. Each tribe has specific beliefs and traditions. Be a part of this year’s multicultural fair: sign up to have a display table where you share your family’s culture and traditions!
Here is the link for the October 11 Pumpkin Run.
$15 Per Runner: September 27 – October 9
- Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 9.
- On-site entries WILL NOT be accepted.
- Randolph is a large school and our heats start at 8:30a.m.
- https://events.clearthunder.com/index.php?module=thunder&cmd=login&event=LPR14
ENTRY DEADLINES:
Registrations are available ONLY online now. Registrations WILL NOT be accepted through the schools after Sept. 26—that’s this coming Friday!
CALENDAR
Oct. 6 GET meets 8:10
Oct. 6 Grade 4 to Prairie
Oct. 7 BAND rehearsals start
Oct. 7 Staff meeting 8:10
Agenda: James Blake, LPS Science Consultant; SCIP, weekly prize drawings
Oct. 7 PTA 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8 Elementary Principals meet at LPSDO 7:30-12
Oct. 9 SAFETY NIGHT 6-7:30 in parking lot: ambulance, fire truck, etc.
Oct. 10 NO SCHOOL for elementary students Plan Day End of Quarter
Oct. 11 Pumpkin Run! Pioneer’s Park; Randolph heats start 8:30 a.m.
Oct. 13-14 NO SCHOOL LPSDO fall break
Oct. 16 CITW2 training
Oct. 20 School Improvement Process Committee meets 8:10
Oct. 21 Report cards completed and sent to Dr. B. by 4 p.m.
Oct. 23 Picture Retake Day
Oct. 24 Report Cards sent home
Oct. 24 Trunk or Treat in the parking lot!
Oct. 27 Elementary Principals meet 1-5:00 at LPSDO
Oct. 28 PLC Early Out 2:18
Oct. 29 Title 1 Principals meet 7:30 a.m.
Oct. 29 Family Services “Lights On” event 7:15-8:15 a.m.
Oct. 30 STUDENT VOTE
Oct. 30 Instructional Conferences grades K, 1, 5 with Dr. B & Mrs. Bushaw
Oct. 31 Instructional Conferences grades 2, 3, 4 with Dr. B & Mrs. Bushaw
Love and Logic Moment
“Gaining Wisdom” by Jim Fay
Phil, a recent business school graduate, got his dream job. He did so well that he was invited to a retreat with the big shots of the company. Not only did he get to attend, but he also had a chance to rub elbows with the top man, the CEO of the company.
Almost jittery, he approached his idol, “Sir, I was told that I could ask you a question, and what I want to ask is what does it take to become as successful as you are?”
“Well, young man. Success like mine takes a whole series of good decisions.”
“Oh, sir, I’m sure that’s true, but what does it take to make those good decisions?”
“Well, here’s the hard part, son,” the older man responded with pride. “It takes wisdom.”
“Oh, thank you, sir. But that creates a burning question for me. How do you acquire such wisdom?”
“Bad decisions, son. It takes a whole lot of bad decisions. Wisdom comes from learning from your mistakes.”
In 1977 I first started writing about Helicopter Parents. These parents carried the heavy burden of swooping in to rescue their kids from any mistake, disappointment, or struggle. Out of love they were crippling their children by stealing away their opportunities to gain wisdom and resilience.
What I am seeing now is a much worse. This problem has almost reached epidemic proportions with parents trying to create a perfect life for their kids. Little do they know that their children won’t be able to maintain that great life if they have not prepared for it by having to deal with their own little problems early in life.
The authors of Love and Logic meet many parents who are afraid for their kids to make those poor decisions needed to gain wisdom. I hope you are not one of those parents. But if you are, this gentle reminder comes from my heart. Bruised knees and bruised emotions are the building blocks of wisdom and personal strength. Don’t steal that from the kids you love so much.
Listen to my most popular audio CD, Helicopters, Drill Sergeants, and Consultants, for some laughs and solutions to this tempting parenting style. Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend.