Good Morning!
Below is a link to the Leader in Me website, specifically linking you to the family section. There are a variety of resources and activity ideas for families to do at home that incorporate the 7 habits!
Enjoy your holiday break!
Ms. Johnston
Good Afternoon,
We received notice that the district has a number of winter coats, hats, and gloves available for students. Please let me know if any of your students are in need of some winter essentials, especially as it is beginning to become colder! Parents and teachers can reach me at johnstk@dearbornschools.org or 313-827-7292.
Stay Warm!
Ms. Johnston
Hello Families!
This is just a friendly reminder that there is a PTA Meeting this coming Monday, November 9th. There will be information regarding our “Leader in Me” program as well as “Parent Talk” as presented by Margaret King-Ahmed.
Please join us in the cafeteria on Monday evening!
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Johnston
Good Afternoon,
Check out this “Handy Handout” on understanding feelings. This article provides some helpful tips and resources on how to help children understand and deal with their feelings and emotions.
Thanks!
Ms. Johnston
Hello All,
Sharing plays an important part in bonding with the people around us. Children can develop the social skill of sharing through practice, patience, and the gentle guidance of adults. Please take a glance at the help handout on the importance of teaching the social skill of sharing with others.
Thank you!
Ms. Johnston
There is a new “anti-bullying” emoji just released through Apple. The “eye bubble” is a symbol that people can use to comment or speak up for those they see being bullied.
Here is a link to the YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V32xhSMhCXE
Hello Whitmore Bolles Staff and Families,
This Harvard series is an excellent resource for helping schools and parents communicate. Check it out!
https://www.hfrp.org/
Happy Thursday,
Ms. Johnston
Hello Everyone!
Below is a helpful website for parents to choose appropriate movies for their students!
www.kids-in-mind.com
Enjoy!
Please feel free to view the link on the side of the blog in order to connect and take advantage of some valuable and helpful Wayne County resources. Please contact me (johnstk@dearbornschools.org) if you have any questions or concerns!
Blessings in a Backpack provides food for elementary school children across America who may otherwise have little or no food to eat on the weekends during the school year. Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program. There are currently five Dearborn Public elementary schools participating in this program – including Whitmore Bolles Elementary.
The program could not be successful without the help of volunteers. One great way to volunteer is to help us pack thebackpacks! Below are the dates that we need families to volunteer in order to pack the bags after school. All packing occurs at 4:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, located at Cherry Hill and Military.
Wednesday, December 2nd 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 3rd 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 6th 4:00 p.m.
Please send an email to Katharine Johnston (johnstk@dearbornschools.org) in order to sign up to volunteer. We would like 5-8 volunteers per volunteer date.
Thank you, in advance, for your participation and support!