National School Psychology Awareness Week:
Helping Staff and Families Support Students to
Thrive in School and Beyond
As parents and educators, we share the goal to help our
children thrive in school, at home, and in life. This includes
ensuring their safety and well-being, helping them build
positive relationships, providing opportunities to gain new
knowledge and skills, and encouraging them to take on
challenges and persevere when things get tough. Working
together, we can promote their competence, achievement,
and resiliency.
School psychologists are members of the school team that
support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach.
We apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior
to help children and youth succeed academically, socially,
behaviorally, and emotionally. We provide direct support and
interventions to students, such as learning assessments,
academic and behavioral interventions, counseling, and
social skills training. We also consult with teachers, families,
and other educators to improve support strategies and school
-wide practices and policies.
Helping families and schools implement activities and
programs that help children develop resilience, skills, and
hopefulness is one of the main goals of School Psychology
Awareness Week. There are many ways parents can help
children take on new challenges; learn new skills; and feel
protected, respected, and valued. As parents, you can:
Encourage your child to set goals and to map out a plan
for achieving.
Help your child internalize a sense that he can achieve by
reinforcing the skills already developed and
encouraging him to try new challenges.
Emphasize that learning and growing requires trying new
things and that success comes from small steps to a
long-term goal.
Help her work through setbacks or lack of self-confidence
by helping her identify negative thoughts that may
suggest concerns about her ability to be successful.
As a parent, you can help her see what the small
steps are and how persisting and overcoming
obstacles is a part of succeeding.
Praise attempts as well as success and make sure that
you focus on the effort put into the success.
Create an environment at home that allows your child to
explore building (blocks, helping with projects, and
more) drawing (crayons, finger paints, paper) and
music (on the radio, with children’s instruments, or
through formal training).
Demonstrate through your own behaviors how to try new
challenging activities in sports, the arts, or school
subjects and use problem solving and decision
making skills by thinking aloud.
Model the joy of learning by reading about a variety of
topics with your children and let them know that you,
too, are learning new things.
Model perseverance and problem solving when faced
with challenges or difficulties.
Help your child develop positive relationships with peers
and adults and model respectful, caring behaviors
with others.
Chatfield Cheetahs are
“PAWS”itive!!
Chatfield Elementary
3188 D
Principal: Jacqueline Stapher
1/2
RD Grand Junction, CO 81504
Phone: (970) 254-4930
Fax: (970) 434-1856
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Partner with me, Katelyn Collins, and together we can help
your child to Strive, Grow, and Thrive! I am your school
psychologist and look forward to working with you at Chatfield
Elementary to encourage all children, whether at home or at
school, to focus on their interests, challenge themselves with
new things, and learn positive prosocial behaviors.
The Importance of Hand Washing!!
Keep saving those pop tabs!
Good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses — from the common cold to more serious infections. Here's how to scrub those germs away. Teach this routine to your kids — or better yet, wash your hands
together often so they learn how important this good habit is:
Love, Ms. Stapher
Wash your hands in warm water. Make sure the water isn't too hot for little hands.
Use soap and lather up for about 20 seconds (antibacterial soap isn't necessary — any soap will do). Make sure
you get in between the fingers and under the nails where germs like to hang out. And don't forget the wrists!
Rinse and dry well with a clean towel.
Don't underestimate the power of hand washing! The few seconds you spend at the sink could save you trips to
the doctor's office
The Health Office
Chatfield’s Mission
We, the Chatfield Community, will build relationships that inspire each child to develop a quality
work ethic and to know they are capable of greatness as they become life-long learners.
EARLY PICK-UPS
Greetings from the Music Room
ABSENCES
When early pick-ups can be avoided
Ause
If your child will be absent, you must call
Stop & Think
It is beneficial to your child’s learning.
the attendance line at 254-4930.
Please don’t pull your child from class
All absences must be called in by 9:00 am.
To “Beat the Rush”.
If the office is not contacted the absence will be marked as unexcused.
If you must pick up your child for an
appointment , a doctor, dentist or
other providers excuse/note is now
required to excuse the absence.
Please make sure to request one for
each occurrence.
AFTER SCHOOL PLANS
TARDIES
Please make sure your child is
aware of how he/she is getting
home every day prior to coming
to school.
It is difficult for the office to deliver notes to the classroom
(after 2:00 pm) with changes
about how your child is getting
home.
Thank You
Preschool and Kindergarten begin at
8:30 . Grades 1 through 5 begin at 8:40 .
Please make sure your child is here on
time. If your child eats breakfast at school
please drop them off early enough to eat
breakfast and still be able to make it to
class on time.
Ttitude
Have a good One
Ords
Use them kindly
Wow! This year is going by so quickly! We have been working on several different music
skills the first quarter of school. The first few months we worked on note identification,
rhythm identification, music symbols, recognizing tempo changes, free movement, and
instrument identification. The past few weeks we have been watching Mary Poppins as part of
our on-going unit on musicals. Now it is time to begin to think about music programs! Yay!
The kids love to perform for all of you! I hope you will be able to attend your child’s music
program when the time comes! Here are the dates so you can put them on your calendars. I
know how busy life gets the further we get into the school year and our schedules fill up
quickly!
Afety
Make safe choices
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Elementary
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6:00 Library
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6:00 Library
Kindergarten
May 4
6:00 p.m.
First Grade
March 19
6:15 p.m.
Second Grade
January 29
6:15 p.m.
Third Grade
December 18
6:15 p.m.
Fourth Grade
March 9
6:15 pm.
Fifth Grade
April 16
6:15 p.m.
You will receive a letter regarding your child’s music program the closer we get to each one. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me at Chatfield via phone or e-mail.
My email address is [email protected].
“Sing”cerely Yours,
Chatfield Elementary Fall Craft Fair
Mrs. Lofton
Join us for 1st Annual Fall Craft Fair
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Dear Chatfield Families,
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It is with much appreciation and love that after
17 years at Chatfield Elementary I tender my
resignation. My last day at Chatfield will be
November 4, 2014. I have accepted a full time,
year round technology position with the
district.
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Shop 4-8
I am so grateful for having had the opportunity
for the past 17 years, to be a part of the
wonderful Chatfield community.
I will miss you all.
Sincerely,
Brenda Trout
When: Saturday, November 15th, 2014
10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Chatfield Elementary Gym 3188
D 1/2 Road
You can get a jump on your holiday
shopping and support some local
crafters. Chatfield PTO will also be
selling hot dog meals. We look
forward to seeing the whole Chatfield
community.