Jefferson Update
October 13th, 2023
Message from Mr. Lint
Hello Jefferson Families,
We had a short, but busy week. A big thank you to all the fire firefighters who came to Jefferson on Wednesday, October 11 to conduct an evacuation drill and present to our students. Our students and staff did a fantastic job.
Exciting news, Jefferson is planning to have a Robotics team again this year! Students in grades 4-6 who are interested, please be on the lookout for information as we make final plans to put this program together.
Note: Photos of the Week are located at the bottom:)
We-Wednesday for October 18th
The We-Wednesday theme for October 18th is to Wear Blue - the color of trust and integrity.
Each Wednesday as part of our Positivity Project program, we wear/do something as a school that connects to the character trait of the week.
P2 Message (Positivity Project)
This week Jefferson will focus on the character strength of Integrity. Integrity means you are honest and speak the truth. You present yourself genuinely and sincerely.
Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching. People with integrity practice what they preach and maintain a consistent pattern of behavior aligned with their values. They have the courage not to follow the crowd if it means going against their beliefs. Integrity is closely aligned with the terms of honesty and authenticity. People with integrity tell the truth and have alignment in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Integrity is vital to individual growth. It is correlated with a multitude of psychological well-being measures. Harmony in your feelings, thoughts, and actions makes you better able to personally grow and achieve goals. Authenticity and a lack of pretense make you more likable and trusted by others, meaning your relationships will benefit.
To practice and encourage the character strength of integrity with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
P2 Being Present and Giving Others Our Attention
As part of last week's P2 activities, Mrs. Satim's class completed a Sensory Scavenger Hunt. They participated in a nature walk and used their senses to enjoy the world around them in an effort to focus their bodies and minds. By doing this, they were able to be present and give others their attention.