Stories Creek Weekly Reminders

Entree:

Cheeseburger

Corn dog

PB&J Sand

Vegetable :

Fresh Broccoli

Fresh Sliced Cucumbers

Steamed Carrots

Fruit:

Cinnamon Applesauce

Fresh Pears

The Stories Creek Fall Festival will be October 24th from 5:30-7:30pm. More details to come.

Car riders will dismiss at 3pm daily. For the safety of our staff and students, please follow the directions of any staff members helping with car line.

Important Reminders:

-Please remain in your vehicles (with the exception of students who need mobility assistance).

-Please follow the directions of staff members. To keep traffic out of Chub Lake Rd, they will be directing you to move up to specific cones before allowing your child to get in.

-Staff will open the car door for students to enter the vehicle, but they will not be responsible for buckling the student in.

We ask for your patience as the beginning of school year car line runs a little slowly at first. It will move faster once everyone is more familiar with the processes.

You can pay your rental fee and optional insurance online by going to the website linked below.

https://osp.osmsinc.com/PersonNC/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=WB354

Click here to learn more about everything PTSO does for our school.

Click here for information on how to join PTSO.

Click here for information about the un-fundraiser.

Our first round of Fast Pass Winners are:

Devin Wilson

Marsha Long

Karen Bivins

Leslie Roberts

Revonda Jarvis

Congrats! Please be sure to arrive by 2:55 if you plan to use your fast pass parking.

Our PTSO will be kicking off their Fall Fundraiser in October. Be on the lookout for more information.

Interested in donating items to our teachers for their classrooms? Please check out the link below to view their wish lists.

2024-2025 Wish Lists

You can access our handbook two ways- scan the QR code in the front of your child's agenda or use the link posted here. Our handbook covers important school procedures, attendance info, and our updated PBIS expectations.

You can find the PCS calendar linked here.

October 24th- Fall Festival (5:30-7:30pm)

October 28th- Required Workday- No School for Students

Ever feel like parts of this parenting experience are a mystery to you? You are not alone! Please check out this section each week for some parent-to-parent tips, tricks, and sometimes just some commiserating 😜. We're all in this together just trying to do best by our kids.

This week's topic: Talking With Your Kids

By talking, we don't mean discussing specific topics like philosophy, voting, etc- we mean simply talking. As we observe students daily, we have noticed a declining trend in the art of communication and conversation. When kids struggle with these, it makes it difficult for them to verbalize needs, ask for help, and even form friendships.

Here are some simple tricks you can try out today to increase communication with your child(ren):

Talk regularly with your child.

Kids who have trouble communicating may not want to talk at all. Your job is to encourage your child to begin or join in conversations as much as possible. This may help your child feel more comfortable about opening up.

During car rides, chat about where you’re headed. During meal prep, chat about the steps involved in what you’re making. Talk during commercials about which part of the TV show you each liked best. (Source: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/10-ways-to-improve-your-grade-schoolers-communication-skills)

Describe the day.

Encourage your child to tell you how the day went — in as much detail as possible. Ask, “What were the best and worst parts of school?” This helps with recall and sequencing: two skills that kids who struggle with communication may have trouble with. Tell your child about your day, too. Maybe say something like, “I was in the grocery store today. Guess what I saw in the fruit aisle?” (Source: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/10-ways-to-improve-your-grade-schoolers-communication-skills)

Active listening

Listening actively helps children to feel heard and understood. By using gestures such as encouraging smiles and affirming nods you can show that you are engaged with what your child is saying and really care. Getting down to the same eye level as your child as they speak to you can help them feel safer and more connected to you.

Show that you are listening intently to what they have to say by asking them questions like “what?” “why?” and “how?”. This also helps your child to improve their own communication skills by teaching them how to tell a story and what details to include. (Source: https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-care/9-tips-for-better-communication)

Reflective listening

A great way to show your child that you are paying attention and care about what they have to say is by acting like a mirror. Repeat back what they say to you using different words. For example, if your child says, “I’m not playing with Marco anymore,” you could respond with, “You are not playing with your friend?”. This leaves room for your child to express their emotions without judgment. You might be surprised at how much they have to say! (Source: https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-care/9-tips-for-better-communication)

Having fun together

As your children grow, parenting can seem like a more serious task. That’s why it is all the more important to have fun together and enjoy lighthearted conversation – it’s a great way to strengthen your relationship! Find ways to relate to your child by saying something positive about something they care about, paying attention to their interests and joking together. Remember, laugh with your child but never at your child. (Source: https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-care/9-tips-for-better-communication)

For an extra fun tip to increase conversation, try telling your kids jokes or riddles. Check out some of our favorites below:

How many months of the year have 28 days?

Answer: All of them! Every month has *at least* 28 days.

If you don’t keep me, I’ll break. What am I?

Answer: A promise.

What 2 things can you never eat for breakfast?

Answer: Lunch and dinner.

How do you make a tissue dance?

Answer: Put a little boogie in it.

Why did the turkey join a band?

Answer: So he could use his drumsticks.

Growing, Achieving, and Thriving on Our Road to Success

Email: warrena@person.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.pcsnc.org/o/storiescreekes
Location: 133 Stories Creek Road, Roxboro, NC, USA
Phone: 336-503-8071
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiescreek/