Message from Principal Duncan~
A heartfelt THANK YOU to each of you for all you do for our school and your children. When I think of our school, the words gratitude, joy, and blessed immediately come to mind. I hope this past week allowed you to spend quality time with loved ones and enjoy whatever brings you the most happiness during this season. I’m excited for the next three weeks as we create holiday cheer while staying focused on student learning and maintaining high expectations for all.
Important Information~
Holiday Spirit Week~
During the week before our Holiday Break, our staff and students will spread some holiday cheer with our annual holiday Spirit Week. We look forward to seeing everyone dressed up the whole week through!
PBIS Character Trait of the Month-RESPECT~
This month our teachers and school will be focusing on teaching our students what it looks like and sounds like to show RESPECT! Our students will participate in guidance lessons from our counselor focused on using RESPECT on campus and at home. We encourage you to speak with your child about RESPECT and what that looks like at home or in public.
Why Teach Children Respect?
Teaching respect to elementary-school-age children is essential for several reasons:
- Promotes Positive Relationships: When children learn to respect others, they are more likely to communicate effectively, cooperate, and collaborate with peers, teachers, and family members.
- Develops Empathy and Understanding: Respect cultivates empathy by encouraging children to consider the feelings, perspectives, and boundaries of others. It nurtures tolerance towards diverse backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints.
- Builds Self-Respect: Teaching respect involves guiding children to value themselves and their abilities while recognizing the worth of others. By internalizing respect, children are less likely to judge others harshly or compare themselves to their peers. Children develop self-esteem, self-confidence, and a positive self-image, laying the groundwork for their emotional well-being and resilience.
- Prevents Bullying and Conflict: Respectful behavior acts as a deterrent to bullying, aggression, and conflict. When children understand the importance of treating others with dignity and kindness, instances of bullying and disrespectful behavior decrease, creating safer and more harmonious school environments.
Winter Break 12/23- 1/7~
Kaseberg December Events~
- Woodcreek Secret Santa Assembly (Dec 6th)
- Kaseberg Winter Ensemble (Dec 9th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
- Shelter Drill (Dec 5th)
- Fire Drill (Dec 13th)
- PTC General Meeting (Dec 17th 6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
- Spirit Week Dress Up (Dec 16th-Dec 20th)
- PBIS Character Awards Assembly (Dec 20th)
- Winter Break-NO School (Dec 23rd-Jan 7th)