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Week at a Glance: December 8th 1st Grade Music
2nd Grade: Drawing 5th Grade Band
5th Grade Visual and Performing Arts December 9th
5th Grade Band 5:00 DELAC Meeting
December 10th 12:15-6:00: Student Meal Pick-Up
5th Grade Band Choir for grades 3rd-5th
December 11th
PTA Spirit Day: Ugly Sweater Blazer News
5th Grade Band District Communication Email Update
Upcoming Events:
December 18th
Report Cards in Aeries Parent Portal Library Book Checkout
December 21st- January 8th Winter Break
January 11th
School resumes for the 2nd semester
December 7th – December 11th Nicole Downer, Principal Jim Curtis, Assistant Principal
Useful Links School Website ~ Menus ~ Peach Jar Flyers
General Announcements: School Information:
We know the big question that has been weighing on everyone is if we will re-open on January 11th. Our school district will continue to monitor the
data and will be communicating our plans for January towards the end of this week. Please click HERE for the latest update sent out on
December 3rd from our school district.
Report Cards and Progress Reports:
Teachers are currently working on reports cards and progress reports for students on an IEP.
The report cards are standards-based, but the rubric has been adjusted. Ed Services will be sending out a parent communication regarding report card information and scoring prior to
report cards being accessed in the Aeries Parent Portal on December 18th. Progress reports will be
emailed to parents by or on the 18th.
Meal Application:
Please see the attached flyer for information on how to apply to receive meals from our school district. There is also a link to apply for the Pandemic EBT from the State of California.
SUPPORT & LINKS
December Holiday LibraryClick Here
Counseling Check-in FormClick Here
Free Mental Health ConciergeClick Here
Resilience Tools for ParentsClick Here
RUHS Parent Support & Training Program
Click Here
Counseling CornerClick Here
Buchanan ElementaryMrs. Moran, School [email protected]
951-696-1428 X2740
COUNSELING CORNER
Host a family video movie night and talk about it afterwards over a treat. Start a friends interactive Book Club meeting online once a week, with discussions Plan safe, hanging out with neighbors in your driveway dinner & games Chalk the walk to leave messages for neighbors. Set up a virtual meeting with friends or family. Free programs like HouseParty make gathering online easy.
After a very long 2020, with extended periods of time isolated,it is more important than ever to stay connected with friendsand family. Our social connections are the threads that bindour communities together. By prioritizing human interactionsand finding meaningful ways to connect during this time ofphysical distance and social isolation, we can support eachother and our own health and well-being. The key is to makemeaningful connections come to life.
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DECEMBER 2020
FamilyFriends
Kwanzaa is an African American holiday which celebrates family,community and culture. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga.
Kwanzaa is a seven-day cultural festival, begins December 26 and ends January1. It joins communitarian values and practices of Continental African and
African American culture. During the holiday, families and communities organize activities around the
Nguzo Saba (7 principles): Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination),Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia(Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith). Participants also celebrate
with feasts (karamu), music, dance, poetry, narratives and end the holidaywith a day dedicated to reflection and recommitment to The Seven Principles
and other central cultural values. (www.OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org)
We have wrapped up our Social and Emotional unit on Empathy and Critical thinking.This month we will be moving into communication. Learning is a social activity,
classroom instruction requires students to interact and communicate effectivelywith their peers. Practicing social skills allows students to develop a deeper
understanding of the material, acquire new perspectives, and utilize critical thinkingskills.
Cultural Awareness
SEL Topic
Coping SkillMindfulfulness activity: One way to detour worry and anxiety is to stay present. This
mindful activity is called 5-4-3-2-1 and uses your 5 senses to reset your feelings.Begin by naming 5 things you see, then noticing 4 things you can feel, then 3 things
you can hear, then 2 things you can smell and finally 1 thing you can taste. Thissimple skill helps reset your mind in present time.
