MindUP™ is a way of teaching that provides a richer learning experience for students. Learn more about how the program helps improve student focus, improves classroom communication, and creates harmony through a mindful classroom HERE. Today students were introduced to the 3 parts of the brain: prefrontal cortex (wise owl), amygdala (guard dog) and hippocampus (happy hippo). We listened to a story, When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry and discussed how reflecting rather than reacting can have a positive effect on our behavior. The Hoberman Sphere, Marble Mazes, and Glitter Jars are tools which were introduced today.

Today in Math, our focus was How Many More?  Students practiced a variety of counting on strategies.  Ask your child this question: How many more is 6 than 2?  

Reminders:
- Please ensure your child has headphones at school. 
- It is supposed to snow this evening, please send your child with warm outdoor clothes tomorrow.
- Hot lunch orders are due on the 12th.
- Million Words or Less is due on Thursday. 
- No school on Friday.