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This holiday, I am asking
parents to consider giving
your child gifts that will
help them to grow crea-
tively, academically, and
socially. This time of the
year, I often ask students,
“What do you want for
Christmas?” When a Bull
Dog tells me they asked
for a board game, dolls,
Legos, or other toys that
inspire imaginative and
cooperative play…it
warms my heart. Too of-
ten my students tell me
they only get technology
items for Christmas. A
2017 report released from
PBS states, “Children ag-
es 2 to 4 spend 2 hours
and 40 minutes, and kids
ages 5 to 8 spend nearly 3
hours (2:58) with screen
media daily. About 35
percent of children's
screen time is spent with
a mobile device, com-
pared to 4 percent in
2011”. In fact, the Ameri-
can Academy of Pediat-
rics credits play for its
ability to build confi-
dence, resilience and con-
flict resolution skills.
Some experts feel a lack
of play may result in
childhood depression and
anxiety. Here are some
great gifts to consider:
Books (Series books,
Junie B. Jones, Michi-
gan Chillers, Diary of
a Wimpy Kid)
Card games (Uno,
Skip Bo, Old Maid,
Go Fish, Sequence,
Pyramid)
Board games (Clue,
Shoots and Ladders,
Trouble, Sorry, Mo-
nopoly, Hedbanz,
Life)
• Dolls
• Action Figures
• Blocks of all types
Art supplies
Play-dough
Hot wheels cars
Nerf toys
Sports games
.
All I Want for Christmas...
Burr Elementary School 41460 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 School Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Phone: 586-797-4100 Jeanne Poleski, Principal
Bulldog Bulletin December 2018
Our sense of urgency continues with a purpose and a plan!
Burr...illiant Points
of Pride:
• Personalized blended learn-
ing in all K-2 classes
• a leader in educational tech-
nology by providing digital
tools that increase student
achievement
• Teaching coding at all grade
levels
• Offering 3D printing
• A Michigan Department of
Education REWARD School!
Keep up with our Burr PTO
at: www.burrbulldogpto.com
For volunteer opportunities
and questions email them
at:
Upcoming Dates:
Dec 6 Student Council Mtg
NEHS Induction
Ceremony 6:00
Dec7 Recognition Assem.
10:45 Grades K-2
Dec 8 Burr Holiday Fair
10:00 a.m.-4:00
Dec10 5:30 1st gr concert
6:30 3rd gr concert
7:30 5th gr concert
BULLDOG PARENT CORNER
Why teaching children empathy is more important than ever
Posted by Goodstart 22 February 2018 Empathy is the ability to put yourself in the shoes of someone else and understand what they are feeling or experiencing. In the early years of life, young children are naturally ego-centric and are very much inclined to think mostly about themselves and their immediate needs. They’re not yet ready to consider the needs and feelings of others. But developing a sense of empathy is an important developmental process for young children, and one that can benefit them not only in childhood but well into adult life as well.
Why is developing empathy important for children?
Building an understanding of what others are feeling, how their own actions can impact on others, and why someone might be experiencing feelings at a particular time is a valuable life skill for chil-dren to possess. Helping young children to develop a strong sense of empathy is beneficial because:
It helps them to build a sense of security and stronger relationships with other children and edu-cators, positioning them well for learning
It encourages tolerance and acceptance of others
It promotes good mental health
It promotes social harmony and can reduce the likelihood of bullying
The benefits of empathetic thinking flow into adult life too. Empathetic adults may have: Greater success personally and professionally
Higher levels of overall happiness
A better ability to understand others, like customers or co-workers
More success in leadership positions
More satisfying relationships and be better at dealing with conflict
Lower levels of stress
These benefits are just the tip of the iceberg too, as this amazing scientifically-backed info-graphic shows.
In a nutshell, developing empathy is a vital building block in a child’s ability to regulate their emo-tions and is so valuable in being able to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world.
How can we help children develop empathy?
Parents are children’s first and most enduring teachers, and modelling empathetic behavior is one of the best ways parents can teach their child this valuable skill. Other simple ways empathy can be developed include:
Helping your child to name their feelings, as understanding their own feelings is an important first step in understanding the feelings of others
Talking to your child about how other people may be feeling, and why. This helps to build their emotional language and think about other people’s perspectives.
Caring for animals and plants, which helps children understand the role they play in helping an-other living thing survive, thrive and be happy.
Perhaps one of the simplest ways of all to help children develop a sense of empathy is by reading
books together, as children learn to associate feelings and actions with their favorite characters
and stories.
https://www.goodstart.org.au/news-and-advice/february-2018/why-teaching-children-empathy-is-important
PTO Corner
Our annual Cookies with Santa event is scheduled for Thursday, December 13th at
6:00 P.M. We look forward to seeing all of our families there!
There is still time to volunteer to help with Santa Shop. Santa Shop will run during
the school day on December 11—December 13. The link to sign up to volunteer for this fun event to
help our little Bull Dogs shop is:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4dadaa2caa8-santa
This Saturday, December 8th, 10:00-4:00, is our first Holiday Market and Craft Fair and volunteers are
still needed. To volunteer for this event please see the sign-up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4dadaa2caa8-holiday
Bull Dog Bites from Kindergarten
Our youngest Bulldogs are working very hard in Kindergarten! The students have gotten in-to the Full-Day routine and love being at school!
We are working very hard on learning all of our letters and sounds. Daily literacy stations help us with phonemic awareness and writing. We have been sending home Bulldog Book Bags filled with high frequency word books and your child’s on-level reading book. Please be sure to sign the log every weekend so we know your child is reading at home!
(Common Core State Standards: Know and Print many upper- and lowercase letters, write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes), Phonics and Word Recognition.)
In math we have learned all of our colors and explored patterns. These are important con-cepts that get us ready for the rest of the year. Some math concepts we will learn are shapes, story problems, addition and subtraction and measurement. We also use math daily during our calendar time by counting, place value, patterns, and telling time.
(Common Core State Standards: Counting to 100 by ones and tens, decomposing numbers,
describe attributes by weight/length, fluently add and subtract within 5, correctly name
shapes, identify shapes as a two or three-dimensional solid)
Bull Dog Bites from Second Grade
Second Grade has spent the beginning of the year talking about the 5 W’s. (who, what, where, when, and why) The next strategy we have started talking about is main idea and de-tails. When you are doing your nightly reading, please keep these strategies in mind. Ask your child questions about the story using these strategies and it will help with their compre-hension.
In Math, we are using our new Math Expression Series. The students are using different strategies they have learned to problem solve. The children are using Math talk to share their knowledge with other students. Practice your basic Math facts. Enjoy the Math Bags that are coming home. These games will reinforce what we are doing in the classroom.
Thank you for your support and be sure to KEEP READING!
Happy Holidays From Student Council
Pennies for Pasta – Thank you for all your support! We raised $1,002.47!
Mrs. Carlin’s class raised the most money - $153.43. Ms. Peila raised $124.94 and Ms. Gronzo raised $116.64.
December Happenings
Toys for Tots – December 1st – Dec. 14th.
Please send in new unopened and unwrapped toys for those in need.
Hat/Mitten/Scarf Tree – Dec. 1st – Dec. 20th.
Please send in new items to be distributed to those in need – both in the school and the community.
Canned Food Drive – Dec. 1st – Dec. 20th.
Please send in nonperishable foods to be donated to Community Christian Church. The class who collects the most will win an ice cream party or pizza party.
Spirit Days
Dec. 7 – Wear your class colors
Dec. 14 – Wear red
Dec. 19 – Wear your class colors
Dec. 21 – Comfy Clothes Day
Thank you for your continued help and support for children and families in need!
Be sure to collect and send in Box Tops for your child’s class!
(Each one is worth 10 cents for our school!)
Any questions, please email Mrs. Haroney or Mrs. Carlin.
DOING THEIR BULLDOG BEST AND LOVING SCHOOL!
Congratulations to our 6th graders working hard on their take home math bag activities!
We encourage all of our families to play these learning games with their children.
More Bull Dog photos……..
December 1 Hat and Mitten Tree Begins
Toys for Tots Begins
December 3 PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m. in the
media center – all parents are
invited to attend
December 5 Lockdown Drill 1:30 p.m.
Honor Roll Assembly Grades 3-6
Bible Club 4-5 P.M.
December 6 Student Council Meeting
NEHS Induction Ceremony 6:00
December 7 Recognition Assembly 10:45 Low-
er
December 8 Burr Holiday Fair 10:00 a.m.-4:00
December 10 5:30 1st grade concert, 6:30 3rd
grade concert, 7:30 5th grade
concert
December 11 Parent math/reading event at
Rudgate 9:30 AM
December 12 Bible Club 4-5 P.M.
December 11-13 Burr Santa Shop
December 13 Cookies with Santa 6:00-8:00
p.m.
Toys for Tots ends
December 14 Canned Food Drive ends
Recognition Assembly Grades 3-5
2:00 PM
December 18 Staff Meeting 8:00 a.m.
December 19 SMART Moves Graduation 2:00
PM
December 20 Hat and Mitten Tree ends
December 21 Recognition Assembly 10:45 Low-
er
Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 No school – Winter Break
January 2 Classes resume
January 3 Student Council Meeting
January 10 Elementary Honors Choir Concert
at Henry Ford II High School
January 16 Bible Club 4-5 P.M.
January 17 5th Grade Field Trip to the DIA
January 21 No school – Martin Luther King Jr.
Day
January 23 Recognition Assembly 2:00 Upper
Bible Club 4-5 P.M.
January 24 Half day (12:04 dismissal)
January 25 End of second marking period
Half day (12:04 dismissal)
Recognition Assembly 10:45 Low-
er
January 28 NEHS Mtg 3:50-4:50
January 30 Bible Club 4-5 P.M.
February 6 Bible Club 4-5 P.M.
February 7 Academic Blitz – Henry Ford II
High School
Student Council Meeting
February 11 Lockdown Drill 10:30 a.m.
February 13 Recognition Assembly 2:00 Upper
- ¼ Awards
February 15 Recognition Assembly 10:45 Low-
er
February 18-22 No school – Mid-Winter Break
February 25 NEHS Mtg 3:50-4:50
March 7 Student Council Meeting
March 18 NEHS Mtg 3:50-4:50
March 14 Spring Pictures
March 20 Recognition Assembly 2:00 Upper
March 18-20 District Student Art Show
March 21 Career Expo
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