🌟Social Skill of the Month: Kindness🌟

This month at Johnson Elementary, we are focusing on Kindness. Kindness is showing care, compassion, and respect for others through our words and actions. When we practice kindness, we help create a safe and welcoming school for everyone.

Here are a few ways students can show kindness at school:  

  • Use kind words and a friendly tone with classmates and teachers.
  • Offer to help someone who is struggling.
  • Invite a new student to join in at recess or lunch.
  • Celebrate others’ successes with encouraging words.
  • Practice self-kindness by speaking positively to yourself.

✨ Remember: Even small acts of kindness can make a big difference!

Families, we encourage you to talk with your child about ways they can practice kindness at home and in the community. Together, let’s continue building a campus where kindness shines every day! 💛

Counselor’s Corner

From the desk of Mrs. Francis, the School Counselor

Parents,

During these difficult and challenging times; it’s extremely important that you take care of yourself and your family. Please consider the following suggestions:

  1. Establish daily routines for yourself and your family.
  2. Eat healthy and exercise (20-30 minutes a day).
  3. Get plenty of sleep 6-8 hours.
  4. During family time; read and play games.
  5. Sit & eat as a family at the dinner table without distractions (i.e. Electronic devices)
  6. During dinner; discuss emotions and ask lots of questions.
  7. To keep stress levels down; watch a comedy and laugh often.
  8. Most importantly; keep a positive attitude.

 

Social Skill of the Month: Conflict Resolution

How to resolve conflicts without fighting:

  1. Agree to resolve the conflict.
  2. No Name Calling.
  3. Take turns talking. Don’t interrupt.
  4. Be Clear and truthful about what is bothering you and what you really need.
  5. Listen to the other person. Be sure you understand how he or she feels and sees the problem.
  6. Use your brains, not your hands.
  7. Be willing to compromise.

                                                                  

  Please e-mail  [email protected]  if you have any questions.