Counseling Lessons

Mrs. McHone, our school counselor, has been spending time in each of our 3rd grade classes.  This month her lessons are focusing on Kelso's Wheel which includes a set of conflict management lessons.  

Kelso the frog teaches students how to solve “small” problems on their own. “Small” problems include conflicts that cause “small” feelings of annoyance, embarrassment, boredom, etc. “BIG problems” always need to be taken to an adult. 
Kelso has nine choices to solve “small problems.” These are illustrated in the Kelso’s Choice Wheel. They include:

I'm sure your children would love to explain it to you!  And it's a great tool to use at home with siblings and friends! Check out the Parent Webpage: 
Kelso's Choices Parent Page

Dental Health and Sealants

This week, third graders learned about the importance of dental health. Each student got a new toothbrush and practiced effective brushing techniques. Please remind your student to take their new toothbrush out of their backpacks.

The dental sealant van will be coming to Earl Boyles in January. Your child will bring home a permission slip about dental sealants. Please sign the form if you do, or do not want your child to get dental sealants, and return the form to school. If 90% of the permission forms are signed and returned, our classroom will get new books for our classroom library!

Thank you!