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Dear Eisenhower Families,
Although Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday, it will have no bearing on the duration of winter. The spring solstice will still arrive on March 20th. However, Groundhog Day serves a more important purpose. It reminds us that behavior can be formed and shaped in a variety of ways. A groundhog might be afraid of his shadow and retreat into his hole or he might just be responding to a series of instinctual and environmental factors that shape his behavior. The same is true for us.
An environment that encourages, promotes, and sustains a love of learning can alter how we see ourselves and approach life. Building consistency in our lifestyles, routines, and schedules is fundamental in nurturing or hampering our personal growth. A healthy growth mindset is premised upon our outlook and personal belief that we can improve ourselves.
What if Punxsutawney Phil was trained to stay outside when he saw his shadow?
If you have never seen the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray, it is based upon the belief that a person can change their life through goal setting and consistent practice. By the end of the movie, Bill Murray’s character has relived the same day over and over again. However, he used that time to improve himself and change his perspective about life. He learned how to play the piano, speak French, ice sculpt, perform medical procedures, and, above all, love and help others obtain their goals.
What could we accomplish with our lives and the lives of our children?
What goals have we set?
What choices can we make on a daily basis that would be for their benefit?
What steps do we take to see those goals to their fruition?
We hope you have many wonderful Groundhog Days ahead of you!
Valentines' Card & Party Update
Eisenhower, Ross, and Sullivan want to provide clarification regarding Valentine's Day expectations for parties.
Students are welcome to bring Valentines for all of their classmates.
Valentines will be exchanged before the parties begin.
Students may not bring candy or food items to pass out with the Valentine cards.
If Valentine’s cards purchased are accompanied by stickers, bookmarks, pencils, erasers, or other non-food items, they may be passed out with valentine cards.
Please do not feel obligated to purchase items to pass out to the students.
Our PTO room parents are planning some great crafts and activities for the students’ parties.
Winter Weather Reminder
Please remember to have your child appropriately attired with a winter coat, hat, gloves, and scarf. Students will be outdoors for recess unless wind chill conditions reach 10 degrees or icing occurs with changing conditions. Only students wearing snow pants and boots may play in the snow. Also, please approach parent drop off and pickup as well as loading and unloading zones with appropriate spacing between yours and the driver’s vehicle in front of you.
Luke Lambatos, Ed.D., Ed.S.
Principal
Please remember, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at
(847) 870-5040 or llambatos@d23.org
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