Thursday, September 29, 2022 Volume 17 Issue 3
Self-regulation, or self-control, is the ability to control your emotions, impulses and actions. A child’s ability to recognize and label emotions is an important first step in learning self-control. In fact, research tells us that the simple act of labeling an emotion may move a person from the primitive reptilian part of our brain into the thinking part of the brain known as the pre-frontal cortex. When we are working from the pre-frontal cortex, we are better able to process an event and think about appropriate responses. When a child is able to control their impulses, they are more successful in social interactions, in school, and in the future. In fact, the ability to self-regulate is a better predictor of future academic success than I.Q.!
At school, we build self-regulation skills through class meetings, teaching problem solving skills and impulse control, and teaching students to label their feelings. Our RULER Curriculum is all about teaching students to label emotions and to take a “Meta-Moment” when needed. You can support success at home by reading books that build emotional literacy with your child, teaching your child calming strategies, and validating your child’s feelings. Please see the resources below for more ideas.
Safe Driving Around School – Switching gears (no pun intended), we could all use a bit of self-regulation when it comes to driving near Thurgood Marshall. During the high traffic times at morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, it is safest for everyone to enter on 24th, then follow Irving Street along the front of the building and exit at 26th (treating these streets as one-way streets). It is difficult for cars to pass each other going opposite directions at these times, particularly when all our busses lined up outside the school. Think about it as driving in the same direction that our busses go. In addition, it is important to be sure we are following the markings in the parking lot, dropping children off in the far right lane closest to the old YMCA Building. When parent drop students off in the left lane cars often try to move around them, resulting in unsafe situations for the children who are crossing in front. Please be sure not to stop in the crosswalk for any reason. Thank you for your attention to these details.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary Picture Days are scheduled for Monday, October 3 and Tuesday, October 4
Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits of students and staff
Families can save on shipping and preorder photos here: 2022-23 Thurgood Marshall Elementary Picture Days 10/3, 4
Print preorders will be shipped to the school and distributed to students at school within three weeks after the picture day
Digital preorders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com within three weeks after the picture day (use "no-reply@imagequix.com " to search your inbox/spam folders if you don't see the email come through)
Photos will be available to view after the bulk order is placed (about a week after picture day) -- families can view and order photos using their student's school ID number -- these print orders are shipped directly to students' homes (+ a shipping fee) within 10-14 business days after the order is placed; digital images will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com to the address provided within 10-14 business days after the order is placed
Retakes and Class Group Photos are scheduled for Tuesday, November 8
For questions, please contact customerservice@yuenluischools.com
Help Build A Strong Volunteer Community
Thinking of volunteering but don't know where to start? We believe there is a volunteer opportunity suited for every willing participant. Some opportunities require an ongoing commitment, while many others do not require a significant investment of time or require that you are present during the school day. We want to help you find the right opportunity to volunteer. You don't have to volunteer for every event. Contrary to popular belief you don’t have to do it all. Pick one (or two!) things. No matter if you volunteer two hours out of the entire year or volunteer to take on an ongoing role for the year, we promise you, your time will be appreciated!
Do I need to fill out paperwork? Yes, but it can all be submitted online. Check out the SPS Volunteer Page for more information.
Real DAWGS Read
The following students kept it REAL by completing the UW Real Dawgs summer reading program:
Juliette Jones
Harrison Kim
Cade Gillin
Elliot Lin
Evan Lin
Sophie Mottet
Sebastien Mottet
Chloe Mottet
Emmett Hunter
Ethan Lin
Feedback Needed: School Board Directors Districts
SPS is currently redistricting the Seattle School Board director districts. During redistricting we will redraw the boundaries of existing school board director districts. This process will not impact where students go to school. More information about the school board district redistricting process and timeline. To ensure we understand the communities’ concerns about redistricting, we are asking for public feedback. Community members will also be able to provide public comments in-person and virtually during upcoming School Board meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Wednesday, Oct. 26. Please participate. Contact the Seattle School Board office with questions
