Dear FSE Families,
The last month has been busy for students and staff at FSE. We are gearing up for conferences next week (please make sure you sign up if you haven't already), and your students are so excited to share everything they have been working on! Please read on to see all the wonderful things your children have been doing during the month of September.
Kelli Smith, FSE Principal
OCTOBER is Liver Cancer Awareness Month! In support of one of our own student's fight, we are asking our school and school community to wear emerald green every Friday in October. Let's show our support for this incredibly brave student!
Conferences
Here is the link for the conference online scheduler. Please get this sent out to families asap: online scheduler. The password is mustangs.
Writing Curriculum
We have launched our new writing program and are loving the rigor and engagement it provides to our students. As you come into conferences next week look at your child's writing growth. Ask your child to show you the tools they are using in their writing, like the student checklist document and the anchor charts throughout the room.
DCHS Homecoming Parade
Flagstone Student Council participated in the DCHS Homecoming parade! The theme this year was DC under the Sea! They did a great job representing!
Student Council Speeches
Our student council kids have recorded speeches for the student body to vote for elected offices. The President, Vice President, Treasurer and School Store are all positions that students are running for! We wish them all good luck as voting occurs this week.
Strategic Plan Launch
On Friday, September 20th DCSD transported all staff to the Pepsi Center for a presentation for the launch of our new Strategic Plan. Please see this link for the plan. It was an inspiring and unifying event for our staff and the entire DCSD community. See our pictures below!
Restorative Practices
This year we are intentionally focusing on teaching restorative practices to our students. The chart below describes the idea behind restorative practices. We believe that when it comes to teaching students how to handle conflict, rather than going to punishment alone, we set limits and set expectations with a lot of teaching and support. Below is a chart describing this concept, explicit limits with lots of guidance and support. We work WITH students to teach behavior. When students do make mistakes we support them in figuring out how they will right the wrong that they did.
FSE Mad Scientist Obstacle Course
Our grand total of pledges for the Fun Run this year was $26,929!! For achieving our Fun Run Goal of $25,000, the Kona Ice Truck will be here for all students to enjoy a Kona Ice treat on Tuesday, October 8! Great job FSE!
Note From Our Wonderful Counselor
Hello, Wonderful FSE Families!
Things at school are in full swing. Our students have settled into their routines and I have happily settled into being a full-time school counselor at FSE. Know that I am here to support your students academically, emotionally and socially in any way I can.
Last year, we implemented Second Step as our social-emotional learning curriculum in the classroom. This year we are working towards deeper integration of the program school-wide. The lessons students receive focus on Skills for Learning, Empathy, Emotion Management, and Problem Solving. Watch for a Homelink for each lesson to engage with your child at home.
Another focus at school this year is the use of restorative practices when managing conflict. Restorative practices focus on repairing and restoring relationships when harm has occurred. It has been shown to build community, foster a positive, healthy school climate and help students to learn from their mistakes. Ask your student about the last “circle” they did in class. Our teachers are engaging in regular restorative circles to build their classroom community and allow their students’ voices to be heard.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns or thoughts you may have.
Sincerely,
Patti Roberts
(303) 387-5243
Other School Happenings!
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