We have started learning about the 7 Habits of Happy Kids based on the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. This is a program that is being used in schools to allow children to develop skills such as leadership, responsibility, teamwork and problem solving. Our school has taken this up as a whole so if you have other children in the school, you may have heard them speaking about the habits as well. Today we started Habit 1: Be Proactive. We talked about being in charge of our words and actions and being responsible. I encourage you to use the vocabulary with your child at home. Congratulate them if they are demonstrating proactive behavior, and remind them to be proactive if they are not. We have actions and characters that help us learn the 7 Habits. If you would like more information on the 7 Habits so you can reference them at home, please let me know!
On another note:
Two consent forms were sent home today:
1. Permission slip to go swimming on Tuesday November 3
2. Permission slip to have your child's photo posted in our blog (Please note that names will NOT be posted with photos)
Please sign and return both forms when you come to school on Thursday
Just a reminder, we do go outside everyday. Now that the weather is colder, please remember to pack coats, hats and mitts for your child and snowpants once it starts snowing.
Thanks!
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