Halloween has come and gone and now we are in November!

Here are some items to remember for this month:

November 11th - Veteran's Day Assembly

November 12th - School Board Meeting

November 13th - Second Nine Week's Progress Reports

November 15th - Fourth Grade Field Trip

November 22nd - Popcorn Friday (E WIng)

November 26th - 3rd/4th/5th Grade Wild Robot Field Trip

November 27th-29th - Thanksgiving Holiday

As always, the staff and faculty of Phenix Elementary School appreciates all that you do!

Let's Debunk Some Health Myths:

1. You can catch a cold from being cold.

False - People generally spend more time indoors during the winter months which is why there is an increase in general illnesses during this time. When indoors we are in closer contact with individuals than we would be outside.

2. Cold Medications can cure a cold.

False - Cold medications help to relieve symptoms. They do not cure the symptoms.

3. The flu virus can travel up to 6 feet when an individual coughs or sneezes.

True - The flu virus is easily spread through close contact up to 6 feet via cough or sneezes. Always remember to cough into your elbow and wash your hands frequently.

This school year we have been using a program called PurposeFull People (also known as Character Strong). This program teaches skills that will help students be successful in school and in life. Purposefull People has three main goals for students: Be Kind, Be Strong, and Be Well. Be Kind focuses on social skills like listening, friendship, solving conflicts, and leadership. These skills are taught alongside Empathy, Respect, & Cooperation. Be Strong focuses on skills that help students focus, stay organized, and set goals. These skills are taught alongside Responsibility, Courage, & Perseverance. Be Well focuses on skills that help students handle their emotions and deal with stress. These skills are taught alongside Gratitude, Honesty, & Creativity.

During the month of November, we are focusing on Gratitude! 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. Want to talk with your child about gratitude at home? Try these conversation starters: 1. What does Gratitude mean to you? and 2. Why is it important to understand and name our emotions?

Don't forget to stay up-to-date with our PES Website! Our school related events can be found in the Calendar tab and there are resources located in the Parent & Student Reources tab. Please be sure to check in regularly at the link below!

• November 22- Popcorn Friday
• The Krispy Kreme fundraiser will be moved to February
• Thank you to everyone that assisted with the Stew Fundraiser. Your help was very much appreciated!

Email: richardsondt@ccpsmail.com
Website: https://pes.ccpsk12.org/
Location: 400 Red House Road, Phenix, VA, USA
Phone: (434)542-5570
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccpsk12