Congratulations to Laura Parks for being granted a Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute fellowship! She’ll be immersed in historical learning at Colonial Williamsburg for a week this summer.
CALENDAR
March 30 School Improvement Process Committee meets 8:10
March 30 Making Classroom Videos building flex class in library 3:45-5:30
March 31 PLC Early Out 2:18
April 1 Mr. Atanasu meets in the gym with all of the Fuel Up To Play 60 students at 8:50. Please announce to students on Tuesday.
April 1 and 2 NeSA Reading test grade 5
April 1 Instructional conferences Dr. B. with teachers grades K-1-5
April 2 Instructional conferences Dr. B. with teachers grade 2-3-4
April 3 NO SCHOOL
April 6 & 7 NeSA grade 3 Math
April 6 GET 8:10
April 7 Chess Club for grades 3-4-5 begins for 6 weeks
April 7 PTA 6:30
April 8 & 9 NeSA grade 5 Math
April 8 Principals Council at LPSDO 7:30-12
April 9 Randolph Safety and Security committee 8:10
April 10 Title 1 Peer Review at LPSDO: AB & WB 8-12
April 13 School Improvement Process Committee 8:10 in library
April 14-15 NeSA grade 4 Math
April 16-17 NeSA grade 5 Science
April 17 Adverse Childhood Experiences (building flex) 8:10
April 21 Staff meeting 3:45 CITW2
April 23 Spring Training for 4th Graders for Outdoor Education
April 24 NO SCHOOL: elementary plan day
April 27 Principals Curriculum Council 12-4:30
April 28 PLC Early Dismissal 2:18
April 28 LPS Board of Education recognizes Mrs. Mahoney and Randolph Counseling Program for National R.A.M.P. designation!
April 28 Band concert 7 p.m.
April 30 Parent Camp Volunteer meeting in library 7:00 p.m.
April 30 Kindergarten Orientation
May 14-15 Camp for 4th Graders and Parent Volunteers!
Topics for Remaining Staff Meetings
April 7 8:10 Annual Staff Survey for PBiS Susie, Kiran, Michelle, Connie
April 17 8:10 Adverse Childhood Experiences (Trauma) Susie, Michelle (Not required, but highly recommended) Room 114
April 21 3:45 CITW2 Cooperative Learning & All of Component #1
(Required) Kristin C., Michelle, Alesia
April 24 Safety and Security: Evacuation Drill to OSL, time TBA
May 1 8:10 in the library: Dr. Joel
Love and Logic Moment
By Dr. Charles Fay
Privacy: How Much Should Kids Have?
Have you ever heard a parent say something like, “I don’t feel comfortable searching my daughter’s room. I don’t want to invade her privacy.”?
Perhaps you know a child who is severely bent out of shape because their “Neanderthal” parents won’t allow them to keep a computer in their bedroom.
Where do I stand on this issue?
| • | It’s our job to do our best to know what’s going on in our children’s lives. |
| • | It’s our job to know what’s in their rooms. |
| • | It’s our job to do our best to know what they are doing on their computers and their phones. |
| • | It’s our job to do our best to meet their friends and understand what they are involved in when they are hanging out. |
| • | When we do these things, we send the message that we love them enough to be involved in their lives. |
Parents who do such things will likely hear, “You don’t trust me!” If so, respond with the following:
We love you. Do you think we do these things to be nosey and obnoxious…or do we do these things because we love you and want to help you stay safe?
This question is not designed to change their mind. It’s simply designed to plant a seed within it. When we consistently demonstrate love and concern…rather than a dictatorial attitude…this seed has a chance to grow.
As a society, we’ve lost far too many good kids to drugs, alcohol, pornography, suicide, video game addiction, etc., because we’ve been afraid of invading privacy. In our Teen Package, you’ll find a treasure chest of ideas for staying highly involved in your teen’s life…without creating massive power struggles and rebellion.
Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend.