MacArthur Families,
We are looking forward to focusing on Gratitude this month! One way to think about Gratitude is “choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.” Practicing Gratitude can increase our well-being and our happiness. Gratitude is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Well. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like emotion regulation, positive self-talk, and stress management.
Speaking of gratitude, I am grateful to all our guardians and teachers. Thank you all for your commitment to our scholars. Conferences were so successful because of the teamwork being established. There were critical conversations happening and it was apparent the top priority was how to best meet the needs of our scholars, together. I thank all of you for being a part of our MacArthur Family.
Here are 2 “PurposeFull Pursuits” for you to complete together.
Pursuit 1:
What are some small, specific things that you are Grateful for? Maybe it is your favorite water cup, the way the dog sleeps on the chair, or when your grandma bakes banana bread. Spend some time as a family trying to think of at least 10 small things that you have Gratitude for and then choose to notice them this week with a smile.
Pursuit 2:
Set aside some time to gather as a family and check in with each other. Ask each family member, “How are you feeling today?” Practice Honesty when responding and listen carefully as each family member shares. Use the emotion check-in questions to learn more. Challenge yourselves to check in with each other on a regular basis! Let people know you are Grateful for their willingness to share.
Emotion Check-In Questions:
● Tell me more about that feeling.
● Why do you think you are feeling that emotion?
● What do you need right now?
Sincerely,
Mr. Gonzalez
