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Nov. 11, 2022 - John Hancock Charter School
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast
- Nov. 22
- 10:30am
- Watch for a sign up from Mrs. Orton
5-8th Grade Renaissance Feast
- Nov. 22
- 12:30 pm
- Students come in costume (don't have to be elaborate)
- Lunch provided
- Please sign up to bring an item or help serve at www.trackitforward.com
No School - Thanksgiving Break
- No School Nov. 23 - 25
- Enjoy your break
Eagle Mountain Groundbreaking
- Nov 12 at 10am
- 2890 N. Scarlet Rd, Eagle Mountain
- Follow the balloons at Eagle Mountain Blvd and Pony Express Pkwy
- Hot Chocolate & Donuts
Class Photo Day
- Nov. 28
- Starting at 8:35 am
- Students wear Monday uniforms
2nd grade Greek Party
- Nov. 17
- Watch for sign up from Mrs. Huff
Arrive after 3:15?
We do not have the personnel to help supervise students outside after 3:15 pm M-Th and 2:15 on Friday.
Message from our School Counselor - Mrs. Grabert
Hi there,
I felt it appropriate to address the mental health effects of being grateful. Harvard medical school looks into what Gratitude means and defines it as grace, graciousness, or gratefulness. In other words, Gratitude is showing appreciation for what we have or receive. However, as we march closer to the holiday season, only some feel grateful or happy about the festivities. The holiday season can be filled with anxiety, sadness, or depression. So instead of showing Gratitude during the holiday season, showing Gratitude year-round can help improve your mental health.
Harvard University says, “Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.”
Gratitude can:
Improve your mood
Increase optimism
Improve social relationships
Improve your physical and mental health
Gratitude can change the brain:
Unshackles us from toxic emotions
When you tell yourself what you are grateful for, even if you don’t share it, it helps you be happier
The benefits of gratitude can take time
Gratitude has long-lasting effects on the brain
No matter what happens in your life or challenges, a little gratitude goes a long way. Start with yourself and love yourself through challenges. Berkeley University sums up the process of gratitude as “gratitude reverses our priorities to help us appreciate the people and things we do.”
Resources
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2020/05/gratitude
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain
John Hancock Charter School
Email: office@johnhancockcs.org
Website: www.johnhancockcs.org
Location: 125 North 100 East, Pleasant Grove, UT, USA
Phone: 801-796-5646
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