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Crest Memorial School's Weekly Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Monday, 2/3
Choir (grades 4-8) in the music room from 3:00-3:45 PM
Homework Club (for enrolled students) in room 36 from 3:00-4:00 PM
Girls & Boys Basketball See Remind App
Tuesday, 2/4
Cre8 Club (grades 4 & 5) in the art room from 3:00-4:00 PM
Homework Club (for enrolled students) in room 36 from 3:00-4:00 PM
Girls & Boys Basketball See Remind App
Wednesday, 2/5
Andy Ridgway Court Dedication for the longtime Physical Education Teacher happening in between the Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Games at about 4:45 PM.
Homework Club (for enrolled students) in room 36 from 3:00-4:00 PM
Girls & Boys Basketball See Remind App
Thursday, 2/6
History Club (grades 6-8) in Mr. Mingee’s room from 3:00-4:00 PM
Homework Club (for enrolled students) in room 36 from 3:00-4:00 PM
Girls & Boys Basketball See Remind App
Friday, 2/7
1:10 PM Dismissal
Girls & Boys Basketball See Remind App
Next Week’s Lunch Menu
Monday 2/3 — Pancakes, Tater Tots, Turkey Sausage
Tuesday 2/4 — Spaghetti with Meatballs
Wednesday 2/5 — Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies
Thursday 2/6 — “Philly Special” Cheesesteaks
Friday 2/7 — Carini’s Pizza
The PTC sells Ice Cream Sandwiches every Wednesday during both lunches for $1.00 (options are available for those with milk allergies).
Reminders and What’s New at CMS
Our calendar was updated at the last board meeting to account for the 2 snow days this month. Please click on the link to see the new calendar: https://www.crestmem.edu/our-school/school-calendar
The Science Fair for students in grades 6-8 will be held on Thursday, February 13th. More details to follow.
Report Cards will be sent home with your child tomorrow.
Please be sure to update all emergency contact information including new phone numbers, email addresses and new contacts that can pick up your child. Updated email addresses are especially important as that is how most of our important information is relayed. This information can be updated through the Parent Portal at: https://parents.c2.genesisedu.net/wildwoodcrest/sis/view?gohome=true
Please be sure that your child wears a winter coat to school each day. If your child is in need of a winter coat, please let your child’s teacher know or give us a call at (609) 522-1522. All requests are kept confidential.
Information was sent home with your child about the Mayor’s Wellness Checklist Challenge. For more information please contact the WC Mayor’s Wellness Campaign at (609) 523-0202 or email Laura Farrall at lfarall@wildwoodcrest.org. Permission/Participation slips may be dropped off at the Crest Pier.
This Week’s CMS Difference Maker is Mrs. Cleffi
Building a Brain Trust that Inspires Success in School and Beyond
This week’s perspective comes from Brad Stulbergs’s book The Practice of Groundedness. In this excerpt, the author emphasizes that the people who surround kids have tremendous influence. Brain trusts usually include family, friends and teachers. It is a network of people who kids want to tell their stories to, celebrate successes with and get advice from. When kids know that those who surround them care about what’s going on in their lives, they are more likely to express feelings, listen to advice and face adversity with a determination to succeed. Some other interesting takeaways were:
Brain trusts make successes sweeter. When kids see the joy their effort creates through the eyes of those who helped make it possible, nothing is more gratifying.
Brain trusts also make setbacks less painful. Because kids are often their own harshest critics, it helps to have people to turn to who can remind them of past achievements that can be neglected when experiencing temporary setbacks.
Brain trusts hold kids accountable when effort is lacking or a shortcut seems like a viable option. Kids will test poorly conceived excuses for not doing their best knowing that those who really care will demand better.
Those who truly care demonstrate their interest by paying attention to specifics and checking in with kids at regular intervals.
The author also points out that a brain trust should be made up of a diverse group of advisors who will support physical, mental, academic and social successes.
Good advisors discourage complaining and encourage solution-oriented discussions.
There are no special qualifications needed to fill any of these advisory roles other than an interest in sharing life experiences, an ability to encourage effort, and a willingness to celebrate milestones.
Question of the Week: What are some of the challenges your child faces that a adult brain trust could help them meet successfully?
Parents, we’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Share your perspective by going to: https://forms.gle/vm1mWZnFse8gGXRZ7