Weekly Raider
Dear Red Rock Families,
This week on Wednesday, your child will be bringing home a progress report from their teacher. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any concerns or questions.
It is hard to believe how fast this month has gone. Next week, there will be no school on Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 29 for our Thanksgiving break.
Have a great week!
Stacey LeFager
Dear Families,
Over these next two weeks, our school community will focus on the character strength of Gratitude. Gratitude means being aware of and grateful for good things that happen.
Gratitude is about feeling and showing thankfulness. It helps us see the good in others and in the world. People with gratitude are ready to appreciate and return kindness. Expert Robert Emmons says gratitude strengthens relationships because it makes us recognize how others support us.
Out of all 24 character strengths, gratitude is the single best predictor of individual well-being. It is linked to more energy, empathy, happiness, and optimism. The good news is that gratitude can be practiced and strengthened like a muscle. The more we practice it, the more benefits we get.
To practice and encourage this strength at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Thank you for your support!
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In How to Help Kids Build Character Strengths with Quality Media, the authors give tips on how to turn screen time into a chance to build your child's character and life skills.
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Red Rock School District conducts Child Find developmental screenings for children aged 2 years 10 ½ months-21 years needing special education services. If you have developmental concerns for your child please call 520-682-3331 to make an appointment. For developmental concerns in children birth to 2 years 10 ½ months, please contact Arizona Early Intervention by scanning the QR code.