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This Week at a Glance

Nov 23 - 27th 2009

The Daily Schedule:

Monday, 11/23 - No Project BEST (Homework Club)

Tuesday, 11/24 - No Project BEST (Homework Club)

Wednesday, 11/25 - Early Release for all Students, 11:50

Thursday, 11/26 - No School Thanksgiving Vacation

Friday, 11/27 - No School Thanksgiving Vacation

November Newsletter

Facts and Features:

1. November Positive Learning Trait - The positive learning trait being emphasized during the month of November is caring. Caring is defined by: being willing to give of your time, treasures and talent to others without expecting a great reward or praise.

2. Parenting Tip - Valerie Allen, a school psychologist, knows how parents can help their children to become more responsible. Parents need to start early. You need to encourage your child to accept responsibility as part of growing up. Children must learn to do their share. The more children are responsible at home, the more they will be responsible at school. Five simple ways to boost responsible behavior are: 1. Never do for children what they can do for themselves. Take time to teach them how to do things independently. 2. Give children household responsibilities Assign simple tasks and work up to more complex jobs. 3. Post a weekly list of chores and have a place for each child to check off completed tasks. 4. Don't remind, nag, scold or complain when children don't do their chores. Explain what's expected and the

consequences of not doing what's expected. Allow consequences to happen. 5. List activities that are allowed after work is done. This will motivate your child to complete tasks quickly. It also keeps a balance between work and play.

3. Early Release - School will be dismissed early on November 25th. All students will be dismissed at 11:50. Lunches will be served prior to dismissal.

4. Thanksgiving Vacation - School will not be in session on November 26 and 27 due to Thanksgiving Vacation.

5. Winter Concerts - The K-1 Winter Concert is scheduled for December 9 at 7 PM. The concert will be held at McDermoth. The 5-6, Band and Orchestra Concert will be held on December 11 at 7 PM. This concert will be held at Aberdeen High School. A concert featuring students in grades 2-4 is scheduled for February 25 at AHS.

6. Nutcracker - Sixth grade students are going to the Nutcracker on December 4th. They will leave school promptly at 8:45 A.M.

Site updated 22 Nov 2009

Our Staff	Lunch Menu	Student/Parent Handbook
The Library	Homework Policy	McDermoth ASB Officers and Representatives
School Calendar 2009-10 pdf	Emergency Plan and Procedures	A Brief History of McDermoth School
McDermoth Blog	Current Events	School Snow Closures?

The Daily Schedule: Monday, 11/23 - No Project BEST (Homework Club) Tuesday, 11/24 - No Project BEST (Homework Club) Wednesday, 11/25 - Early Release for all Students, 11:50 Thursday, 11/26 - No School Thanksgiving Vacation Friday, 11/27 - No School Thanksgiving Vacation November Newsletter

Facts and Features: 1. November Positive Learning Trait - The positive learning trait being emphasized during the month of November is caring. Caring is defined by: being willing to give of your time, treasures and talent to others without expecting a great reward or praise. 2. Parenting Tip - Valerie Allen, a school psychologist, knows how parents can help their children to become more responsible. Parents need to start early. You need to encourage your child to accept responsibility as part of growing up. Children must learn to do their share. The more children are responsible at home, the more they will be responsible at school. Five simple ways to boost responsible behavior are: 1. Never do for children what they can do for themselves. Take time to teach them how to do things independently. 2. Give children household responsibilities Assign simple tasks and work up to more complex jobs. 3. Post a weekly list of chores and have a place for each child to check off completed tasks. 4. Don't remind, nag, scold or complain when children don't do their chores. Explain what's expected and the		consequences of not doing what's expected. Allow consequences to happen. 5. List activities that are allowed after work is done. This will motivate your child to complete tasks quickly. It also keeps a balance between work and play. 3. Early Release - School will be dismissed early on November 25th. All students will be dismissed at 11:50. Lunches will be served prior to dismissal. 4. Thanksgiving Vacation - School will not be in session on November 26 and 27 due to Thanksgiving Vacation. 5. Winter Concerts - The K-1 Winter Concert is scheduled for December 9 at 7 PM. The concert will be held at McDermoth. The 5-6, Band and Orchestra Concert will be held on December 11 at 7 PM. This concert will be held at Aberdeen High School. A concert featuring students in grades 2-4 is scheduled for February 25 at AHS. 6. Nutcracker - Sixth grade students are going to the Nutcracker on December 4th. They will leave school promptly at 8:45 A.M.