October 2021 Problem Solving

 Welcome Back!  

I am reading The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neil.  In this story, the recess queen (Mean Jean) is super bossy at recess.  She will not let anyone play until she tells them what to do.  She will hurt the kids at recess by hitting, kicking, punching and knock kids down.  She does not say she is sorry or try to help them up.  She does it on purpose!  She has no one to play with or talk to because everyone tries to stay away or fun from her.  Then a new kid, Katie Sue comes to school and plays at recess before Mean Jean can tell her what to do which makes Mean Jean angry.  So, Mean Jean is after Katie Sue to teach her a lesson but Katie Sue invites Mean Jean to jump rope with her.  Mean Jean is confused by Katie Sue and doesn't know how to respond to Katie Sue.  But, a girl encourages Mean Jean to play with Katie Sue and they become friends.  Now, Mean Jean is not mean because she has a friend.  Here is a link to the story:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp3bKxYtnMM

Remember to always be kind and treat others the way you want to be treated.  Here are some ways to problem solve like Katie Sue:

For small problems:

• walk away
• ignore
• take turns or share
• communicate by talking it out/asking 2 times to please stop
• take a break
• apologize

For BIG problems like:

• someone being threatened (Bullying)
• someone being hurt (Fighting)
• any emergency (kidnapping)

GET HELP FROM AN ADULT THAT YOU KNOW AND TRUST!!!

Parents/Guardians:  Please fill out the PRES Counseling and Guidance Survey.  Here is the link: https://forms.gle/wkbBCfxsYkzsKqsy7

Best, 

Mrs. Daniel, PRES Counselor

shelia.daniel@pikeroadschools.org

334-420-5310 Ext. 206

International Dot Day-September 15

 Happy Dot Day!

I am reading The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.  This story is about perseverance and encouraging others to do their best.  Here is the link to the book:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clpw7PG7m1Q

This story is about a little girl named Vashti who thought she wasn't very good at art.  In art class, she sat there the whole time without trying.  When art class was over, her teacher noticed that she had nothing on her paper.  So, she tried to make Vashti feel better by saying she saw something on her paper that wasn't really there.  But, that made Vashti angry.  Her teacher encouraged her to draw something but instead she gave the paper a strong, hard jab.  Next, the teacher asked Vashti to sign her name.  Then the teacher put the dot paper in a gold frame and when Vashti saw it the next time in art she was inspired to do a better dot.  Vashti continued to make dots on many pieces of paper.  All the papers were put in an art show where a little boy saw them and thought they were all great.  When he saw Vashti, he thought she was an artist.  The boy told Vashti he wished he could draw like her and then she encouraged the boy to draw a straight line.

After reading, the story the learners draw a picture where I encourage them to do their best and to keep trying (persevere).

Best, 

Shelia Daniel, PRES Counselor

shelia.daniel@pikeroadschools.org

334-420-5310 Ext. 206