Honesty! The Best Policy

How do we teach it to our children?

Ben Franklin reminded us:

"Honesty is the best policy."

Honesty represents what is fundamentally good in a person and sometimes stands for his or her integrity. Learning the value of honesty, what it means and why it's important, begins at home long before a child becomes a student. With a good honest foundation, your student will most likely adhere to these principles for the rest of his/her life.

Following are some suggestions which can assist you as parents to help develop a sense of honesty in your child.

1. Keep asking questions of your children to clarify a situation.

a. Are you sure? Tell me again how it happened.

b. Give me more details. Will Billy's mother be home?

c. How will you get the answers if you do not understand?

2. Praise your children when they tell the truth, especially in difficult situations, i.e., "You did the right thing. Thanks for making me proud of you."

3. Talk about honest and dishonest acts as they occur around you: "It was very sad that Mrs. Smith lost her wallet. Whoever took it was wrong to take something that was not theirs."

4. Concerning schoolwork, encourage your child to do the best. Let him/her know that's all you expect. Let them know cheating to get a better grade is not doing their best.

5. Do not tolerate stealing, whether it's of little value or more. Anything taken without permission should be returned by the one who took it, along with an apology.

6. Build an image of an honest person in your child's mind. Tell him/her "You make me very happy knowing you're so honest."

7. Set an example your child can follow.

Ice Rink

Thanks to Mr. Dale Edin and the Anchorage Fire Department, we have everything we need to finally begin making ice for our skating rink. If you have time and want to help us prepare ice for the rink, we'd love to have you. Call the office at 742-1750 for more information. Thank you.

Nurse's Corner

At-School Medications

Students are not allowed to carry any medications to school, whether prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Either of these must be brought to the nurse's office by a parent or guardian. The nurse will not dispense any medications to students unless accompanied by an ASD form signed by the parent and/or physician. This procedure is in place for the safety of your child.

Winter Clothing

One more reminder!! It's COLD out there. Have you checked how your child was dressed this morning? Will you check again tomorrow and the next day? They MUST come dressed for all types of weather - layered is best. It's easy to take too much clothing off when it gets too warm, but a shortage of warm clothes is dangerous. Dress up, button up, and cover up!!

--- Wendy Parsons

Student Writing

Mrs Brandt's 1^st grade students were recently asked to finish the statement, "I will stay drug free because …… Here were their responses.

I will stay drug free because …

I want to play and be healthy.

By Joseph

I don't want to be a dirty brain.

By Jennifer

I want to stay smart.

By Johnathan

I want to survive and not die.

By Christopher

I do not ant to die.

By Chessa

I don't want to get scared.

By Markiss

I don't want to die or be sick.

By Freddy

I don't want to look different.

By Ryan

I don't want to be dumb.

By Megan

I don't want to be drunk.

By Armani

I want to keep my brain healthy.

By Toni

I don't want to have a stupid brain.

By Alyssa

I do not want to get sick.

By Jozey

I don't want to be stupid.

By Matthew

I don't want to get sick.

By Sammy

I am so cool.

By Kevin

I do not want to die.

By Byler

I don't want my body ruined.

By Thomas

I do not want to get stupid.

By Aliyeh

I want my body healthy.

By Achley

DATES TO REMEMBER

Nov 7-8-9 Gift Wrap Pick-up

Nov 7-8-9 Parent/Teacher Conf.**

Nov 9 In-Service (NO SCHOOL)

Nov 12 In-Service (NO SCHOOL)

Nov 13 PTA Board Mtg (6:00 pm) PTA Gen Membership

(7:00 pm)

Nov 13 Turkey Shoot Practice

(6:30 pm)

Nov 13 Nat'l Community Ed Day

(Free Swim Day)

Nov 15 Turkey Shoot (6:30 pm)

Nov 16 Picture Retakes

Nov 22 Thanksgiving

Nov 23 Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec 24-Jan 4 WINTER VACATION

** 1/2 day school in a.m.on 7/8 Nov.

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS

We are proud to announce our new student council:

Quinntez Gillespie - President

Katelyn Hansmeyer - Vice President

Zachary Klutz - Vice President

Wesley Greg - Treasurer

Jessica Kapinos - Secretary

Shawn Roys - Historian

Nicole Jones - Historian

Thank You Grams - November 14, 15, and 16^th we will be selling thank you grams for 50 cents each. ALL proceeds will go to the Anchorage Police Canine Unit. So, remember your 50 cents and help us raise money. Thank you for supporting your Student Council.