parental involvement along with high academic expectations. This is an opportunity to meet with other administrators and staff to discuss new ideas and explore new concepts and concerns. In an effort to gain input and feedback from parents/guardians, he holds regular Parent Advisory Committee meetings where parents are able to discuss their ideas and suggestions allowing for continuous growth of our school. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd , from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the PVE Cafeteria. Important Dates to Remember in November Friday, November 13th – Report cards issued Tuesday, November 17th – Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, November 19th – Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences 6:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, November 20th – NO SCHOOL for students – Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Wednesday, November 25th Dismissal will be served AM Kindergarten @ 11:15 AM (PM Kindergarten begins @ 11:20 AM) PM Kindergarten through 3rd @ 1:40 PM Thursday, November 26th – Monday, November 30th Thanksgiving Recess, School is closed. Tuesday, December 1st – School reopens. Toys for Tots PVE is once participating in the Toys for Tots Program. All toys collected will be picked up by the Marines and distributed to less fortunate families throughout Monroe County. This toy drive will begin Monday, November 9th and continue through Friday, December 11th. Please consider helping this worthwhile cause by donating a new toy. Counselor’s Corner Teaching Empathy At around 8 or 9, children begin to develop the cognitive skills necessary to understand the concept of empathy. But even 6 year olds are concerned about being treated well, and they want others to be treated well too. The following are some ideas to help develop empathy in our children. Praise empathetic behavior. When your child performs an act of kindness, tell him what he did right, and be as specific as possible: “You were very generous to share your pretzels with Tommy. I saw him smiling and I
know he was happy.” Use role play. Have your child put himself in the other person’s shoes and role play the situation. Also, look back at prior experiences when the tables were turned. Look for good in everyone. When our children are faced with people they don’t like or are at odds with, encourage him to try to find something good, however small, in that person. Involve your child in charitable activities. Acts of kindness and charity are an excellent way to teach your child empathy. Your child could help when planning and making a meal to take to a sick friend. They could also help donate time or items to a local charity. basic rules of politeness. Good manners are a concrete way for your child to show caring and respect for others. Give your child jobs. Research suggests that children who learn responsibility also learn altruism and caring. Use Use I-Messages when you talk to your children feelings. Teach your child to use I-Messages to express his feelings in a positive way. I feel _______, When you______ and I want _____. Department In we have been learning many different things! We have been learning how to use our singing voices, keep the steady beat, dance, read and compose music, play instruments, and much more! The PVE 3rd grade chorus, Ms. Boligitz and Mrs. Murray have been working hard in preparation for the chorus’ performance on December 7th at the PVE Tree Lighting! The chorus will also be singing for our visiting Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th. Music Department looks forward to a wonderful, music-filled year! Tips for Helping Your Child Become a More Fluent Reader
November 2015 Day / Date Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday NOVEMBER 2 Day 6 3 Day 1 4 Day 2 5 Day 3 6 Day 4 9 Day 5 10 Day 6 11 Day 1 12 Day 2 13 Day 3 16 Day 4 17 Day 5 18 Day 6 19 Day 1 20 CLOSED (Parent/Teacher Conferences) 23 Day 2 24 Day 3 25 Day 4 Dismissal) 26 CLOSED (Thanksgiving Day) 27 CLOSED (Thanksgiving Recess) 30 CLOSED (Thanksgiving Recess) Dec. 1 Day 5 Dec. 2 Day 6 Dec. 3 Day 1 Dec. 4 Day 2