S.O.A.R. Newsletter
January 18, 2008
by Debbie Fischgrabe
January 20, 2008
S.O.A.R. Program
Putnam Co. R-I School District
Newsletter – January 18, 2008
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 21. THERE WILL BE NO S.O.A.R. PROGRAM ON THAT DAY.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK
Mrs. Tammy Casady was going to have a lesson presentation this week for the classroom; however, due to the bad weather on Wednesday it was postponed until next Wednesday. Ms. LeAnn taught Math Magic Squares Tricks this week. Some of the students may have shared them with family members.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Calvin was honored as the S.O.A.R. ‘Student of the Week’ this week “for outstanding improvement in attitude, behavior and work ethic.” Way to go!
BUS INFORMATION
If notification is given that the regular school bus routes are running only on hard surfaces on any given day then the same policy will hold true for the S.O.A.R. bus route. If you have questions regarding the route, please feel free to contact me at 947-3361, ext. 392.
PARENTS’ NIGHT ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 7TH
We are thrilled to announce that guest storyteller, Mr. Will Stuck, will be visiting Putnam Co. on Thursday evening, Feb. 7. S.O.A.R. parents and students are invited to have supper in the high school commons at 5:30-6:15 p.m. prior to his presentation at 6:30 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. Please fill out the attached information sheet and return next week so plans can be made for food preparations. Please reserve this date on your calendars and expect to have a wonderful evening filled with food, fun and entertainment!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think back to when you were a child, and the words of encouragement you got from your dad, your mom, your teacher... and even later, as an adult, words of encouragement from a boss, a coach, and especially from a loved one.
This is where the power of words is unquestionable - being encouraged when a job or task is done well; gives us such a boost to our confidence, and makes life a pleasure to live. There is a great deal of power in the words that we share with our families and friends. Our words may be positive, negative, or they may build up or tear down.
If
a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement he learns to be confident.
If a child lives with acceptance, he learns to love.
If a child lives with recognition, he learns it is good to have a
goal.
If a child lives with honesty he learns what truth is.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith in himself
and those about him.
If a child lives with friendliness, he learns the world is a nice
place in which to live to love and be loved.
(Anonymous)
Ms. Debbie, Ms. LeAnn, Mr. Reed, Ms. Nellie and Ms. Elladean
