Balance is not better time management but better boundary management. Balance means making choices and enjoying those choices.
Can you do a seven-day challenge and then stretch it to 14 days?
1) Eat greens every day.
2) Eat a source of protein at every meal.
3) Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
4) Walk/exercise a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
5) Prepare and eat ALL meals at home.
6) Eliminate sugar (all sources…even artificial).
7) Eliminate alcohol.
8) Eliminate any food/drink that says “diet.”
9) Eliminate pre-packed foods.
10) LET’S FEEL BETTER!
It may seem obvious that eating dinner with your family is a good thing. Research provides plenty of support for the importance of family dinner for kids: Learning vocabulary, fewer behavior problems, less substance abuse, and healthier eating are some of the positive outcomes. So, when you have a family dinner, commit to putting devices away from those 30 minutes (or, if you have small children, the six minutes of dinner!). Learn more about device-free dinners at commonsensemedia.org/device-free-dinner.
Jody Johnston Pawel, LSW, wrote an article published in “Green Child Magazine” that I thought might be useful. It offers several ways of teaching children to be more respectful at home. Here is an excerpt:
“The most effective ways to teach respect address the four most common reasons children are disrespectful, rude, smart-alecky or back talk:
-They didn’t get what they wanted. -They are angry. -They think it’s funny; see it as a joke. -They think it’s okay because they hear their friends, other adults, and/or people in the media talk that way.
You will want to address your child in a clear, concise, and respectful way that specifically resolves the reason for the behavior for that child in that moment. [While at the same time] modeling and teaching respect. Here is your universal formula for an effective response:
In one sentence, 1. Acknowledge the child’s feelings or wants, and 2. Express your concern about how the child expressed those feelings or desires.
In your second sentence, offer an acceptable way for the child to be heard.
You can find examples for each reason here: https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/teaching-respect/
This month I (Mrs. Ross) will be reading “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes to the kindergarten, “The Invisible Boy” by Patrice Barton to grades 1-3, and “Just Kidding” by Trudy Ludwig to grades 4-5.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on March 2nd and 3rd. Please look for an email the second week of February to sign up for a time.
Teacher Of the Year nomination forms are available here: https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/general-news/csd-is-accepting-nominations-for-the-2020-teacher-of-the-year-honor/ If you are interested in nominating one of our amazing teachers please complete the form and return it to Mrs. Mulqueen by February 4th.
Canyons District administration will continue to decide the Tier response to COVID-19. We will remain in a Tier III response until further notice. Tier III means limited to zero volunteers and no large group gatherings. For more information on COVID-19 response, please visit the district website.
February 4 Virtual Learning
February 9 PTA meeting, 10am in the faculty room
February 11 Virtual Learning
February 14 SCC meeting, 4:15pm SCC in the library
February 21 No School
