Otter Outlook
Sept 13 - Oct 04
Target Audience: Parents/Caregivers of children age 0-5
During the first year of life, the human brain grows to 70% of its adult size, with the Center for the Developing Child at Harvard noting a million new connections per second. By age three, it reaches 80%, and by five, 90%. The quality of interactions with caregivers significantly influences brain development, impacting social, emotional, and intellectual wellbeing for life.
Raising Eagles will host two sessions focusing on five key principles: maximizing love, managing stress, exploring through movement and play, engaging through talking and singing, counting, and reading stories. The first session will cover maximizing love, managing stress, and exploring through play, while the second will address the remaining principles.
Join us to learn how being emotionally present enhances your child’s happiness, emotional health, and self-control while encouraging curiosity and healthy development.
Session 1: Oct. 23 @ NOON
Session 2: OCT. 30 @ NOON
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October 21st-25th
Red Ribbon Week is a national recognized week focused on drug and alcohol prevention in young adults/adolescents. We participate by talking about what we can do to keep ourselves healthy, as well as “dressing up.” Each day has a protective factor highlighted, along with a theme. Protective factors are a combination of external and internal competencies that are critical for healthy adolescent development. Following the protective factor highlight and theme days are discussion points to have with your families.
Monday – Caring Relationships – “Pair Up for Healthy Living” Twin Day – Dress like a friend or sibling or wear an Olson shirt
Why is important to care about yourself? What does caring about yourself looks like, feel like, think like, etc.? Why are caring relationships important? Who are the people that show you a caring relationship? What does not fit into a caring relationship?
Tuesday – High Expectations – “Be Future Ready by Making Healthy Choices!” Dress as your future career
What were the expectations your parents have for you? What do you expect of yourself and others? What do others expect of you? How do expectations and challenges connect?
Wednesday – Positive Activities – “Team Up to Be Happy & Healthy!” Wear favorite team jersey, spirit wear, or team colors
What activities are you involved in? How do these activities help you become a better person? How do these activities keep you out of trouble? What if you are not involved in any activities? What new positive activities could you participate in? What makes participating in positive activities so important?
Thursday – Safe Places – “Dream of a Healthy & Drug Free World!” Wear pajamas & slippers
Where are safe places in your environment? Who are safe people to talk to? What makes them safe? Just because a person looks safe, does that mean they are safe?
Friday – Meaningful Participation – “Roll out the Red Carpet to Shine in Your Life’s Movie!” Wear Red
What does it mean to participate meaningfully in something? Why is it important to participate with meaning? What is something that you can do today that would be meaningful for someone else?
We would like to Welcome you to the “Father Daughter 2024 Eras Dance Tour” with dancing, light refreshments, pictures, and giveaways.
The dance is on Saturday, December 14th
Twilight Dance 4:00-5:00 pm KG and under
Evening Dance One 5:30-7:00 pm Gr 1-3
Evening Dance Two 8:00-9:30 pm Gr 4-6
The ages and grades are recommendations only; however, the dance format and music selections will be geared towards the targeted age groups. Registration is limited and is held on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are dance specific.
Cancellations will be accepted, and a refund will be issued if the cancellation is received by noon on December 12th. Registration will close at noon on Friday, December 13th. After that you will be able to purchase tickets at the door.
Each person must buy a ticket to attend.
If you have questions, please call or email Chrysti Alexander at 972-727-0502 or chrystan.alexander@allenisd.org.
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS:
7:30 - 4:00 M - TH
7:30 - 3:30 F
Website: www.allenisd.org
Location: 1751 East Exchange Parkway, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 972-562-1800
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Twitter: @olsonotters