Greetings,

Dr. Compton mentioned recently that we all need to model the way. This week I decided to put some more tools in your toolbox to help you with modeling a positive outlook and growth mindset. Remember we are talking about gratitude this month and I am spreading the word that we need to be thankful all the time, not just for Thanksgiving. Part of my lesson is teaching the students that gratitude is a positive emotion and that all emotions are good, even being angry or sad. We need to be thankful for the things that may even cause us to be angry or sad. So we need to model being positive all the time to help our students be thankful all the time.

One of my favorite sources for information and beautiful graphic messages is Big Life Journal and the creator and author, Alexandra.  

She recently wrote and shared the link below. “...(she) suggests shifting your focus away from your kids and onto yourself.

Modeling instead of teaching.

And one simple way you can start today is by using affirmations.

Print the list of 25 Growth Mindset Statements and Affirmations and hang it up on a fridge door (or anywhere the whole family can see it).

Share with your kids, "I'm going to use these daily affirmations to help me retrain my brain to be more positive and loving to myself."

Choose one new affirmation a day, share it with your kids, and repeat it throughout the day.

Ask if they want to join you next time.

Maybe one day they will. Maybe not. But they will be watching you and that's important.”

I think this is so necessary and I stress all the time for students to start the day positive. Every day is a new day, a new chance, a new beginning.

As always, let me know if I can do anything for your student(s). 

Have a wonderful, safe Thanksgiving full of love and gratitude.

Hugs,

Ms. Carr

Hello Pride!!

Please see the graphic above, and linked here, for the next Caregiver 101 session, we hope to see many of you there. I hope you all have an amazing and restful Thanksgiving and enjoy time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing our students back after the break!!

Warmly,

Christy Dempsey

Hello Lions!

For many of us (sorry upper campus), we've made it to our holiday break. We get the week off to spend time with friends and family over this Thanksgiving season. Whether you are carrying on traditions or creating them, I hope you all have a great week and are able to do things that you enjoy. 

Here's what we have going on in the coming weeks... 

Things to note: 

-Those who took the PSAT on October 12th, you can expect to receive scores back on December 6th, 2022. You will need to have an account with College Board to receive those scores. Please reach out if you have any questions. 

-11th and 12th graders, don't forget to check out our biweekly newsletter called "The Upperclassmen Tribune." This will give you great resources regarding college, scholarships, and careers. 

Quote of the Week:

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."

-Oprah Winfrey

Sincerely,

Ms. Menges

Hello PRIDE,

I hope everyone had a great weekend. As we enter Thanksgiving week, I want to remind our families that we will have school on Monday and Tuesday.

I want to wish all of our students and their families a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Please enjoy this time with friends and family. I encourage each of you to reflect on what you are thankful for and find a way to spread kindness this holiday season.

As always, reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you for your continued support,

Richard

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