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Kindness Month
We are excited to announce that February is Kindness Month at Three Fires! Throughout the entire school we will be focusing on reiterating, practicing, and recognizing kind behaviors. Our goal is for students to earn at least 500 Wolf Paw awards for kindness this month! We are hoping to recognize this accomplishment with a school-wide celebration! Every classroom will be encouraging students to share the kind words said and kind deeds they have done in their classrooms and school-wide! Teachers will be using a Kindness calendar to remind students of simple things to do and say that can show caring. There will be a special school-wide surprise on February 14! We appreciate the opportunity to partner with you in teaching and supporting kind behaviors. Asking your child about kindness throughout the month of February would be a great way to make that home-school connection even stronger! We know these are life-long skills that will help students to be successful! Get ready to celebrate kindness, Timberwolves!
Second Quarter/First Semester Report Cards Now Available Online
Online report cards for the second quarter/first semester are now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Instructions on how to access your child’s report card can also be found at HowellSchools.com/PowerSchool. If you do not have a PowerSchool parent account, directions on how to set up your account can be found at HowellSchools.com/PowerSchool. If you need help setting up your PowerSchool parent account, or if you would like a paper copy of your child’s report card, please contact our main office. Please note that at this time, online report cards are only available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal website, not the mobile app.
Job Opportunities
If you like working with children and are looking for a part-time job or want to earn a little extra income, several Howell elementary schools currently have job openings for general education aides (lunch aides). We currently have 2 lunch aide vacancies at Three Fires. In this position, individuals typically work ten hours per week during lunch time and are responsible for supervising students in the cafeteria and during recesses. To learn more or to apply, please visit https://goo.gl/eLCzes.
Three Fires Teachers “Making the Grade”
WHMI Radio Station is looking to recognize teachers in the area with the “Making the Grade” contest. Please consider nominating a Three Fires teacher for this recognition. Nominated teachers will have a chance to win $300, a special “Making the Grade” trophy, and a custom coffee mug floral bouquet. Don’t delay, click here to nominate a deserving teacher today! Nominations must be submitted by Friday, February 9th.
Technology 2
Three Fires Elementary School is excited to launch Technology 2 as our new Specials class! Prior to Mr. Sharp leaving, students had 2 music classes in their Specials rotation. Our students will still have music (with Mrs. Welty) and Technology (with a teacher, under the mentorship of Mrs. Jill Cain). However, we are excited to offer students a state-of-the-art, 21st Century Skills Technology 2 class taught by Mrs. Cain which will focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and Makerspace (a hands-on learning environment that is student lead and which allows students the creativity, freedom, and opportunities for invention and innovation). Students will have hands-on opportunities for problem-solving, team-building, and many more exciting hands-on technologically driven lessons. We are excited to begin! Be sure to ask your students about Technology 2 with Mrs. Cain!
Counselor’s Corner - Helping Children with Stress Management (Jeanie Nemeth)
Everyone is impacted by stress - even kids! Conflict within families, problems with peers, school work, and too many commitments all can sometimes overwhelm even the most resilient child. A certain amount of stress is normal. For instance, taking an important test can be stressful for anyone. However, as children grow and develop, it is important to teach them how to appropriately manage stress so that they can take these skills with them into adolescence and adulthood. Parents cannot solve every problem for children as they venture through life. However, teaching children healthy coping skills is important. Specifically, teaching children to problem-solve, to plan, and to know when to say yes or no to commitments can be quite helpful. Below are some additional ideas to help a child who may be feeling stressed.
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Listen and Notice: Let your child know when you notice that something is upsetting him or her. Try to name the feeling you think your child may be experiencing. For instance, you may say, “It seems like you are still mad about what happened at lunch.” This is a casual observation that shows you are interested in hearing more. Be sympathetic and show you want to understand. Listen attentively and calmly. Sometimes younger children may not yet know the words for their feelings. If your child seems angry or upset, naming these emotions can help him or her learn to identify the emotions by name.
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Just be there. Sometimes children don’t feel like talking about what is bothering them, but this doesn’t mean that they want their parents to leave them alone. Let them know that you will be there when they are ready to talk. Sometimes you can help your child by just being there - keep him or her company, take a walk, watch a movie, bake cookies, or play a game together.
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Give your child downtime. Many kids feel stressed when they are overscheduled. Kids need time to rejuvenate - their bodies and brains need time for rest. Give your child time to play. The combination of unstructured play and physical activity can do wonders for a child’s well being!
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Get enough sleep. Sleep is crucial for everything from minimizing stress to improving school performance to improving one’s mood! Make sure your child gets enough sleep, and keep TV and other electronics out of your child’s bedroom.
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Prepare your child to deal with mistakes. Many children feel stressed by the fear of making mistakes. Let your child know that while making good decisions is an important skill to learn, we also all make mistakes from time to time. Help your child learn to figure out the next steps after a bad decision or a mistake. Encourage your child to think of some ideas of how to improve or how to avoid making the same mistake again. Support their good ideas and ask questions like, “How do you think this will work?” Your child’s participation in this process will build confidence and will help him or her grow into an effective problem solver!
 National School Counseling Week 2018 - Thank you Ms. Nemeth!
February 5th - 9th is National School Counseling Week. Special thanks to our school counselor, Jeanie Nemeth for all she does for our students, families, and our staff. Jeanie continuously lends a listening ear, offers numerous assistance programs throughout the year to many families, and organizes Groups and educational programs for our students.
Kindergarten Registration
We are so excited to welcome the Howell Public Schools Class of 2031 during our annual Kindergarten Registration event on March 6. The event will run from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and 4 pm to 6:30 pm. This fun event will include a tour of the school, an opportunity for incoming kindergarten students to meet our kindergarten teachers and their principal, and the chance to climb onboard a school bus. Additionally, all students registered on March 6 will receive a special stuffed animal with their graduation year on it. To learn more about our kindergarten registration event, please visit, https://goo.gl/o1AwH.
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