Weekly Bulletin – December 13, 2024

on December 13, 2024

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Respect – Relationships
Relevance – Resilience

Weekly Bulletin – December 13, 2024

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District Calendar

Sports Schedule Updates

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

A School Community Focus on Other People Mindset of Supporting Others When They Are Struggling

Dear Families,

This week, our school community focused on the Other People Mindset of Supporting Others When They Struggle. This means when other people are struggling, we do our best to help them out.

Supporting other people when they struggle is a critical part of being human. There are many different approaches to helping people who are struggling. These can include listening while they describe an event and their feelings about it, taking action to help people in need, or simply being there and sitting together in silence. Everyone faces tough days and needs support, and this support leads to a chain of prosocial behavior that makes us feel good about ourselves and our group.

As we enter the holiday season, it’s important to remember that this time of year can bring a wide range of emotions for our students. While many find joy and excitement in the celebrations, others may experience stress, sadness, or worry.

I encourage you to take some time to discuss with your children the values of kindness, empathy, and compassion. These conversations can help them understand that everyone’s experiences are unique and that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Whether it’s including a classmate in a game, offering a kind word, or simply being a good listener, these moments help create a supportive and understanding community for all.

Thank you for partnering with us to nurture not only your child’s education but also their emotional growth. Together, we can ensure that every student feels valued and supported during this season and beyond.

Mr. Yorke

We’ve Reached the Middle of the Second Quarter

Today marks the end of the middle of the second quarter. For our middle and high school parents, we encourage you to use Schoology (or have your child show you their Schoology account) to view your child’s grades. It is also a good time to reach out to teachers if  you are having concerns about your child’s progress. While grades can be a useful tool in communicating student achievement, communicating directly with your child’s teacher can help ensure deeper understanding of your child’s grade.

 

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FALL/WINTER RECESS PREPAREDNESS

Now that our weather is colder, a reminder to K-5 parents and students to make sure they are prepared for outdoor recess time. (Snow boots, snow pants, hats, gloves/mittens and warm coats.) Please make sure your K-5 child has warm weather attire each day to go outside so they can participate in recess. If there is a financial need for any of these items please either send a note in with your child or email mkeaney@sharonsprings.org.

COMPUTERS AVAILABLE

All-in-One computers available from the school. If your household qualifies for free or reduced school lunch and you would like a computer for your household, please contact Tom Reynolds at treynolds@sharonsprings.org or (518) 284-2266.

COMMUNITY FOCUS

A Service to the Sharon Springs Community

SHARON SPRINGS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
129 Main Street, Sharon Springs, NY

Monday- 10:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday- 3:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday- 3:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday- 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday- 3:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday- 10:00am-1:00pm

WEEKLY BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

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