Davisburg Dateline

It was another exciting week at Davisburg! Please be sure to ask your child what they are working on. What goals have they set for themselves and how are they progressing? You might be surprised with what they can tell you about their learning.

This is the time of year that absences can start to add up. Missing just two days of school a month leads to missing 10% of the school year or being chronically absent. The academic impact of missing that much school is the same, no matter what grade or the reason for the absence. Of course when your child is ill, please keep them home to rest. However, if they are well enough to participate and learn, please send them to school. Every day matters!

Through these Winter months, please let us know if we can support you in any way.

Truly,

Denise Kott

Social awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the emotions, perspectives, and needs of others. Social awareness comprises several components, including empathy, perspective-taking, respect, and inclusivity. It involves understanding and valuing diversity, recognizing social cues, and adapting one’s behavior accordingly. Developing social awareness skills in students has many benefits. It enhances communication skills, promotes teamwork and collaboration, and fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance. It also helps students manage conflicts and build positive relationships, leading to improved overall well-being.

Ideas to try at home:

You can teach social skills by modeling them. You can show kids how to take turns and see things from others' perspectives. You can also teach kids social skills through books, TV or movies by talking to them about how the characters interact and communicate with each other. If you need more ideas, please reach out to your child’s teacher.