New Secured Entry Monitor
Please welcome Carol Brandl as our new SEM.
Mrs. Brandl starts on Monday, Dec. 15th.
EEK! We have only collected a handful of 10 dollar gift cards to put in the Friday Food Backpacks next week. Our goal is 60 cards!!
If you are considering donating a 10 dollar grocery card (from anyplace that sells groceries) please do so soon!
Thanks…Mrs. Mahoney
From Mrs. Murphy in the Computer Classroom
Randolph was one of many Lincoln Public Schools participating in the Hour of Code this week. Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. President Obama inspired our students with a video message to promote computer programming, he encourages kids “Don’t just consume, create.” Later, at a White House-hosted event, the President learns to write a few lines of code with middle-school students. To learn more visit code.org.
CALENDAR
Dec. 16 PLC Early Out DAY 0 2:18
Dec. 16 Strings Concert 7 p.m.
Dec. 18 Parent Network Meeting with Ms. Kulas & Mrs. Strauch 3:45
Dec. 19 End of Quarter 2/Semester
Dec. 22-Jan. 2 Winter Break: No School
Jan. 5 Classes Resume
Jan. 6 Staff meeting 8:10
Agenda: Grade level data team meetings with Michelle
Bring your laptops; sit with your grade level group
EA and ISS sit together; SpEd sit with one of your grades
Jan. 6 PTA meeting 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 7 BIST consult day
Jan. 7 8:10 building flex opportunity (optional) for staff on the topic of
“following directions quickly and exactly”
Jan. 12 GET meets 8:10
Jan. 12 Report cards due to Dr. B. 4:00
Jan. 14 Elementary Principals meet at LPSDO 7:30-12
Jan. 14 Instructional Conferences grades 5, K, 1 with Dr. B. & Mrs. Bushaw
Jan. 15 Instructional Conferences grades 4, 2, 3 with Dr. B. & Mrs. Bushaw
Jan. 16 Report cards sent home with students
Jan. 19 NO SCHOOL
Jan. 20 Staff meeting 4:00-5:15 p.m.
Jan. 20 Kdg. Parents Meeting 7 p.m.
Jan. 21 Title 1 Principals Meet at LPSDO 7:30 a.m.
Jan. 21-22 Grade 4 state writing test NeSA-W
Jan. 26 School Improvement Process committee meets 8:10 a.m.
Jan. 26 Elementary Principals Curriculum meeting at LPSDO 12:30-4:30
Jan. 27 PLC Early Out 2:18
Jan. 27 SCIP meets
Jan. 27 Principals Parent Advisory Committee meets 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 30 DUE: non-stock supply orders
LOVE and LOGIC MOMENT
By Dr. Charles Fay
How do wise parents and educators respond when their kids try to argue and manipulate? The most effective repeat an empathetic one-liner, such as “I love you too much to argue” or “I know” or “What did I say?” They also resist the urge to think too deeply about what the child is saying.
Do we do this when kids are hurting? Do we employ this strategy when they’re respectfully expressing their opinions? No! We listen.
When I ask people to describe the parents and teachers they respected the most as kids, they almost always mention something like, “They were always there to listen.”
Listening means love. It means that we sincerely care
about another’s opinions and emotions.
Here’s the problem: Many of us have a hard time listening when someone around us is emotional or is disagreeing with us. That’s why it’s helpful to have a few little sincere statements or questions in our back pockets:
- Tell me more.
- Help me understand.
- What would you like to see here?
- How long have you felt this way?
The next time one of your kids expresses their opinion…or their hurt…be sure to lend a sincere and empathetic ear, showing loving interest by using the points above. Remember: The more you listen to them, the more likely they’ll listen to you. If the tone turns disrespectful or manipulative, you can always switch gears and repeat, “I love you too much to argue” or “I’ll listen when your voice sounds calm like mine.”
For more tips on communicating and empathizing with your children, get your hands on Avoiding Power Struggles with Kids. Purchase now at a 25% discount.
Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend. Dr. Charles Fay