Principal's Message, 10-4-19
Dear Stough Families,
Welcome to October! Maybe it will cool off and actually feel like fall soon...
Here are your weekly updates:
1. Next week is a four-day week of school for students. Wednesday, 10/9 is a Teacher Workday.
2. Our School Counselor, Mrs. Shaw, reminds us that Monday, October 7 is "World Day of Bullying Prevention." Students and staff are encouraged to wear blue on Monday to show they are willing to stand up to bulllying!
Later this month, Stough will have an Anti-bullying Spirit Week. From October 28-November 1, there will be special ways for our kids to demonstrate their commitment to "Other People Matter" at Stough.
3. Speaking of Other People Matter, we had some great discussions in P2 this week about the trait of Open-Mindedness. Next week is a "mindset week." We will focus on "Being Present and Attentive to Other People." Here's a one-minute reminder from the founder of P2: Be Present!
Continue the conversations about Positivity at home! Here's an example of a brief video that some of our older students will see in Morning Meetings next week. This is a three-minute clip of a Youth TED Talk on Active Listening: TED Talk on Active Listening
4. I have one quick reminder regarding transportation changes. We've found that teacher Dojo messages are not sufficient for reporting afternoon transportation changes. Please send a note to the teacher. If you forget the note in the morning, please contact the front office before 3pm regarding any change. Thanks for these small steps that help us ensure our students all get to their afternoon destinations safely!
5. Here's the weekly updates from your friendly, neighborhood PTA!
Important Dates
October 10 - 6:00 - Stough Mandarin Immersion Program Parent Meeting (in the Media Center, childcare by YMCA in the gym)
October 17 - Fun Run! (Rain date: October 24)
October 22 - 5:00-9:00 Family Night at Chipotle on Glenwood Avenue
November 7- 6:00 PTA meeting, Family Night at the book fair
November 8 - 5:00-8:00 Family Night at Launching Pad Trampoline Park
Fun Run Pledges
Be sure to check Friday Folders today for pledge envelopes and Fun Run information. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer for this event!
Stough Family Farm Days Volunteers
This project will involve volunteering at the Food Shuttle Farm as a group. They provide locally grown, chemical-free produce for those in need in our community.
Click on the links below to sign up and get details. Space is limited.
http://bit.ly/FamilyFarmDayOct (Oct 26)
http://bit.ly/FamilyFarmDayNov (Nov 16)
As a bonus, Disney Parks and Points of Light are celebrating family volunteerism by rewarding schools with Disney 1-Day Park Hopper tickets for participating in family volunteering activities. This will be a great addition to our Spring Auction prizes.
Yankee Candle Fundraiser
Sales will begin October 18- more information to come!
To all, have a great weekend,
Chris Cox, Principal