Our Capturing Kids' Hearts focus word for December is responsibility. Responsibility is the willingness and ability to take ownership of our thoughts, words, and actions. We have a responsibility to our school, family, and community to be accountable for our choices and how they impact ourselves and others. There are many reasons to focus on responsibility. Responsibility teaches resilience. It is not possible to persevere and achieve our dreams without taking personal responsibility seriously. Responsibility empowers us to own our actions. There is great power in being able to make conscious, calculated choices to reach goals and manage those things in our control. Responsibility teaches us to manage our time and resources. Responsibly organizing and prioritizing needs is an executive function of the brain that improves with practice. Read more about responsibility and some fun family activities in the December CKH newsletter.
Twelve week progress reports were mailed out last week. Please review them with your student and identify areas of celebration and areas of need. The first semester ends on January 21. That may seem like a long ways away, but with winter break, the holidays, and other activities, the semester will end before we know it. Teachers are available to help students after school in Scout Learning Lab every day (except this Wednesday due to a staff meeting) and a late bus is available. Please reach out to your student's teachers to develop a plan for success if your student is struggling.
It's never too early to order your yearbook. Our award winning yearbook sells out every year. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history. Pre-order your yearbook by going to yearbookforever.com to reserve your copy today.
We have two weeks before winter break. By working together, we can make each day count instead of counting the days. Thank you for sharing your student with us and your continued support and feedback. Make it a great week!
Upcoming Events
- December 8 No Scout Learning Lab
- December 20 Winter break begins
- January 3 School resumes
- January 17 No school-professional development
- January 21 End of the 1st semester
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