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December 16, 2009

Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 12-15-09

SKYBLUE MESA PARENT NEWSLETTER

SKYBLUE MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A California Distinguished school

28040 Hardesty Street

Canyon Country, California 91351

Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us

Volume 3 Number 16 December 15, 2009

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

With the major holidays approaching, parents face two challenges: first, how to find the perfect presents for their children and perhaps more importantly, how to make sure their children are kind and grateful recipients, no matter what they get. Here are some ideas to try.

Teach them what they’re thanking people for. What your children need to learn is that the thanks they give isn’t necessarily for what is in the box - it’s for the effort and caring that went into it.

Understand that disappointment is part of life. It’s a guarantee that at some point your child is going to receive something he or she doesn’t like or want. Explain this to your child ahead of time. Laugh about some gifts you’ve gotten that were unusual.

When to write thanks, when to say thanks. Let your children know that if a relative is in the room when they open their present, that a sincere face-to-face thank you (and a hug) is great. For everyone else, a thank-you note is an absolute must.

When they’re the “giver.” One of the best ways to help children realize the significance of giving is to make sure they spend time finding and wrapping the gifts they give to others. Give them odd jobs to help them earn the money to buy gifts.

Give to others. Help your children help those less fortunate. Adopt a less-fortunate child through anonymous giving programs, or work in a food kitchen. Show your children that giving is more rewarding than receiving.

Give gifts that expand their interests. Among the best gifts for children are things that introduce them to new activities.

Look for presents that help them stay active. Any kind of sports equipment helps kids have fun and get exercise.

Practical gifts can be fun, too. A sleeping bag for overnights, or a small overnight bag or suitcase can be wonderful presents.

Spin the wheel, roll the dice, and deal the cards. Card and board games are classics for a reason. Look for games that children can play with just one or two, as well as those that are for family-sized groups.

Open up to books. When you give a child a book, you’re giving both of you a present.

If you’re really stumped about gift-giving, talk to friends or relatives who have children slightly older than yours. Ask what gifts their children really played with - gifts that lasted long after the “newness” wore off.

Debbie Bohn, Principal

Help the Children

For the month of December, we will collect all canned vegetables other than green beans. Thank you

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station Community Wide Toy Drive

We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the SCV Sheriff’s Toy Drive. There is a box in Skyblue’s office for toy donations until December 16^th.

Yankee Candle Orders

Orders have arrived and have been picked up or delivered. We have two orders with no names. If you have not received your order, please contact Laura Morrow @661-298-5584. Please have your original order form to verify your order.

Sixth Grade Fundraiser/December 17^th

The Sixth Grade is having a fundraiser for their field trip to The Aquarium of the Pacific. It will be at Hacienda Don Cuco’s 27247 Camp Plenty Road on Thursday, December 17^th from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Please bring the flyer!

Date to Remember

Tuesday, December 15

PTO Golden Spoon Night

Thursday, December 17

Second Grade Winter Program

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday, December 18

Student Store/During Lunch

December 21^st – January 1^st

NO SCHOOL-Winter Break

Friday, January 8

MINIMUM DAY

Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm

All Kindergarten/8:00am-11:20am

Del Escritorio de la Principal

Estimados Padres,

A medida que se acercan las fechas festivas los padres enfrentan dos principales retos: el primero es como encontrar regalos ideales para sus ninos y quizás aun mas importante, el asegurarse que sus niños sean amables y que sea lo que sea el regalo, que demuestren agradecimiento. Las siguientes son algunas ideas que usted puede poner en práctica.

Enséñeles por que deben dar las gracias. Lo que su niño debe aprender es que el agradecimiento no es por lo que contiene la caja-e por el esfuerzo y el cariño que se le demuestra.

Hay que entender que las desilusiones son parte de la vida. Lo más probable es que en algún momento su niño reciba algo que no le guste o quiera. Explíquele esto con anticipación. Cuéntele acerca de algunos de los regalos raros que usted haya recibido.

Cuando sus ninos son los que regalan. Una de las mejores maneras para que los ninos se den cuenta de la importancia de dar es as asegurarse que participen en buscar y envolver regalos para otras personas. Déles la oportunidad de trabajar para que se ganen el dinero para comprar regalos.

Sea caritativa. i.e. a sus ninos para que ayuden a aquellos menos afortunados. Adhorre dinero para obras de caridad, adopte a un niño desamparado a través de programas caritativos anónimos, o trabaje en una cocina que prepara alimentos para damnificados. Enséñele a sus ninos que el dar es más gratificante que el recibir.

De regalos que expandan los intereses de sus ninos. Los mejores regalos para ninos son aquellos que los inician en nuevas actividades.

Busque regalos que les permitan mantenerse activos. Cualquier tipo de equipo deportivo ayudara a los jóvenes a divertirse y hacer ejercicio.

Los regalos prácticos también pueden ser divertidos. Una colchoneta para acampar, o una maleta pequeña peden ser extraordinarios regalos.

Gire la rueda, tire los dados, tire las cartas. Las cartas y los juegos de mesa son clásicos por algo. Busque juegos que sus ninos puedan jugar con una o dos personas, así como aquellos que son para grupos o para toda la familia.

Abra los libros. Cuando usted le de un libro a su niño, el regalo es tanto para el como para usted. Los ninos pequeños disfrutaran leyendo con usted y los ninos mayores podrán desarrollar vocabulario y sus habilidades para escribir, así como su imaginación.

Si usted realmente no sabe que hacer en cuanto a los regalos, converse con sus amigos y parientes que tienen ninos un poco mayores que los suyos. Pregúnteles cuales son los regalos que sus ninos realmente disfrutaron-regalos cuyo atractivo les duro mas allá de la novedad.