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November 18, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 11-17-09
SKYBLUE
A
28040 Hardesty Street
Canyon
Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us
Volume 3 Number 12 November 17, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
When was the last time you had a real conversation with your child, face-to-face, with no TV in the background, music blaring, or computer blinking nearby? The “sit down together” interaction that makes strong bonds between parents and children can be a challenge in the electronic age. Here are some suggestions.
Facial expressions tell stories. While e-mails and phone calls are important ways to keep in touch, make sure you have “face” time every day too. You need to see the emotions on your children’s face to understand what they’re saying and how they’re feeling.
Body language is vital.
Watching your child’s body language is a great way to decipher some of the things that he or she may be thinking, but may not be telling you. By talking alone, without distractions, you can get more insight and follow-up more effectively with them.
Are you listening? Multi-tasking has become a way of life. If you’re constantly typing on the computer, writing a note, or making dinner while your child is trying to tell you something, after a while, they may say less and less. Make it a point to stop what you’re doing and listen when they’re talking with you.
Teach them to listen. When you need to talk with your children, make sure they know how to really listen. Turn off the TV or music and make eye contact. If you need them to remember what you’re saying, have them repeat it.
Be there for them. Is your mind elsewhere when you’re in the stands at your child’s games or sitting on a bench on your trip together to the park? When you’re talking on the cell phone your child is aware of what you’re doing. Kids whose parents come to watch them perform or play can feel let down when they see that their parents aren’t attentive.
Notes bring smiles. It doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to drop an encouraging note in your child’s backpack or lunch bag. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Car rides are great. Instead of turning on the radio, try chatting. You may find that your child is more open and talkative in the car, when no one’s around to overhear the conversation and there’s no eye contact. Another advantage to car talks is that there’s a time limit and kids know the conversation will be over when they get out of the car.
The ability to talk easily and often with your children, and to have you both really listen to and care about what’s being said is a huge advantage.
A big part of being a parent is to offer help and advice—and you need to know what’s going on in their lives to be able to do that. Plus, there’s something wonderfully comforting for all of you just knowing that you’re there for each other.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Skyblue Mesa’s Valet Program
The sheriff deputies have trained our Student Valets. Please be aware of the following points:
- Please wait for a Student Valet to approach your car to open the door.
- Have your child ready to exit when the Valets open the door.
- Drop off is allowed on the right hand passenger side of the car only.
- If you have a younger child who needs some assistance in getting to his/her classroom, please let the Valet know.
- Please do not attempt to walk through the coned off drop off zone.
- Please park your vehicle on the street to unload projects.
- As you leave the main parking lot, please notice the NO LEFT Turn sign.
- The auxiliary parking lot is closed to visitor traffic until 8:05am.
- Child Care parents need to park on the street in order to check their child in during morning drop off time.
- Be aware that you are in violation of the “NO PARKING” zone designation if you park between the signs at the curb in front of the school.
- If your child is walking to school, please cross at the corners or with the crossing guard.
Please be advised that the Sheriff will be stopping by to ensure these rules are enforced.
Help the Children
For the month of November, we will collect all canned vegetables other than green beans and corn. Thank you
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, November 17
PTO Holiday Gift Shop
Little MPR/1:45pm – 6:00pm
PTO Italia Paneterria & Deli Night
Wednesday, November 18
PTO Holiday Gift Shop
Little MPR/1:45pm – 6:00pm
Thursday, November 19
PTO Holiday Gift Shop
Little MPR/1:45pm – 6:00pm
Friday, November 20
PTO Holiday Gift Shop
Little MPR/1:45pm – 6:00pm
Monday, November 23
Variety Show Meeting
6:00pm-7:00pm – Room 9
Tuesday, November 24
All Kindergarten/8:00am-11:20am
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Play
6:00pm – Big MPR
Thursday, November 26
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 27
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Friday
Monday, November 30
Awards Assembly/Grades 1 & 2
8:15am
Site Council Meeting/4:00pm
PTO General Board Meeting/6:30pm
Small MPR
Del Escritorio de la Principal
Estimados Padres,
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que usted converso realmente con su hijo, cara a cara, sin televisión, la música, o la computadora en el fondo? El "sentarse
juntos" que permitía crear lazos entre padres e hijos puede ser un reto en la era electrónica. Aquí hay algunas sugerencias:
Las Expresiones Faciales Dicen Historias. A pesar de que los e-mails y las llamadas telefónicas son formas importantes de mantenerse en contacto,
asegúrese de tener también tiempo "cara a cara" cada día. Usted necesita ver las emociones en las caras de sus hijos para entender lo que dicen y sus sentimientos.
El Lenguaje Corporal es Vital. El observar el lenguaje corporal de su hijo es una excelente forma de
descifrar algunas de las cosas que él o ella podrían estar pensando, pero que no le están diciendo. Al conversar a solas, sin distracciones, usted puede penetrar en su interior más efectivamente y mantenerse al tanto de lo que pasa en su mundo.
¿Esta Escuchando? Tener múltiples actividades se ha convertido en una forma de vida. Si usted esta
constantemente tecleando en la computador, escribiendo una nota, o haciendo la cena mientras su hijo esta tratando de decirle algo, después de un rato, ellos pueden empezar a decirle cada vez menos y menos hasta que usted pierda lo que pudo haber sido una buena comunicación entre ambos. Haga un alto en sus tareas y escuche cuando ellos le estén conversando.
Enséñeles a Escuchar. Cuando usted necesite conversar con sus hijos asegúrese de que sepan como realmente escuchar. Apague la televisión y haga contacto visual. Si usted necesita que ellos recuerden lo que les está diciendo, haga que ellos se lo repitan.
Este Ahí para Ellos. ¿Esta su mente en alguna otra parte cuando esta en las gradas en un partido de su hijo, o en una banca en una visita juntos al parque?
Los niños cuyos padres asisten a verlos actuar o a jugar pueden sentirse defraudados cuando vean que sus padres no están atentos.
Las Notas Traen Sonrisas. No toma demasiado tiempo o esfuerzo dejar una nota de aliento en la mochila de su hijo o con su almuerzo. Ellos apreciarán ese
detalle.
Los Paseos en Automóvil son
Grandiosos. En vez de encender la radio, trate de conversar. Usted puede encontrar que su hijo es más abierto y más platicador en el automóvil, cuando nadie esté alrededor para entrometerse en la conversación y ya que no hay contacto visual. Otra ventaja de conversar en el carro es que hay límite de tiempo y los niños saben que la
conversación se va a terminar cuando ellos salgan del auto.
La habilidad de conversar sencilla y
frecuentemente con sus hijos, y que ambos estén realmente escuchando y atendiendo, es una gran ventaja. Una gran parte de ser padre es ofrecer ayuda
y consejo - y usted necesita saber lo que está sucediendo en sus vidas para poder hacerlo. Además, hay algo maravillosamente confortante para todos
ustedes, con el sólo saber que están justamente uno al lado del otro.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Skyblue Mesa’s Valet Program
The sheriff deputies have trained our Student Valets. Please be aware of the following points:
- Please wait for a Student Valet to approach your car to open the door.
- Have your child ready to exit when the Valets open the door.
- Drop off is allowed on the right hand passenger side of the car only.
- If you have a younger child who needs some assistance in getting to his/her classroom, please let the Valet know.
- Please do not attempt to walk through the coned off drop off zone.
- Please park your vehicle on the street to unload projects.
- As you leave the main parking lot, please notice the NO LEFT Turn sign.
- The auxiliary parking lot is closed to visitor traffic until 8:05am.
- Child Care parents need to park on the street in order to check their child in during morning drop off time.
- Be aware that you are in violation of the “NO PARKING” zone designation if you park between the signs at the curb in front of the school.
- If your child is walking to school, please cross at the corners or with the crossing guard.
Please be advised that the Sheriff will be stopping by to ensure these rules are enforced.
Help the Children
For the month of November, we will collect all canned vegetables other than green beans and corn. Thank you.
Fechas para recordar
Tuesday, November 17
PTO Holiday Gift Shop
Little MPR /1:45pm – 4:00pm
PTO Italia Paneterria & Deli Night
Wednesday, November 18
PTO Holiday Gift Shop
Little MPR /1:45pm – 6:00pm
Thursday, November 19
PTO Holiday Gift Shop
Little MPR /1:45pm – 4:00pm
Friday, November 20
PTO Holiday Gift Shop
Little MPR /1:45pm – 4:00pm
Monday, November 23
Variety Show Meeting
6:00pm-7:00pm – Room 9
Tuesday, November 24
All Kindergarten/8:00am-11:20am
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Play
6:00pm – Big MPR
Thursday, November 26
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 27
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Friday
Monday, November 30
Awards Assembly/Grades 1 & 2
8:15am
Site Council Meeting/4:00pm
PTO General Board Meeting/6:30pm
Small MPR
Tuesday, December 1
Awards Assembly/Grades 3 & 4
8:15am
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