First graders enjoyed shaking maracas and tapping sticks to the beat of this respect rap! See if you, too, can identify examples of respect and disrespect in the video. Click on the link below to view the respect rap.
http://youtu.be/iGuT9-_Y5J4
Monday, October 8, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
RESPECT
The pillar of character Prairie Valley is focusing on currently is respect. Last week both 3rd grade classes brainstormed ways to be respectful. They took turns writing their examples on the letters of RESPECT, correlating the first letter of their example with a chosen letter of RESPECT. For example, 'raise your hand' was written on the letter 'R.' 'Exercise' shows respect for ourselves and was written on the letter 'E.' Third graders waited patiently while their classmates wrote down their examples, thus showing respect to others :)
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Today We Remember and Act Accordingly
Values.com features a Quote Of The Day. Today's chosen quote is very fitting for the 11th anniversary of September 11th. May we "cultivate our personal life" and "set our hearts right."
“To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.”
Confucius (551-479); philosopher
“To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.”
Confucius (551-479); philosopher
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Unity Puzzle
During the first 6-day cycle of school classes were able to visit the guidance room. I shared with them various features of the room and explained that this time is called 'Classroom Guidance' (since the whole class is present).
We all participated in an ice breaker activity. This was a great way for me to begin putting names with faces and also learn a small bit of information about each student. At the conclusion of the ice breaker activity we discovered that even though we are all part of the same school, we are each different. This discovery was made into an analogy regarding a jigsaw puzzle. Each piece of the puzzle is different, yet we need every piece in order for our puzzle to be complete -- just like each individual at school is different, yet we need all of us in order for our school to be complete.
Each student was given a giant blank puzzle piece. After they each decorated their puzzle piece in a way that represented their self, they were able to place it on the Chill Zone wall, connecting themselves to others in the school. Below is a picture of our puzzle as it looks today. Students who have returned to the guidance room have enjoyed finding their piece within the puzzle and were amazed at how much it has grown in size!
Enjoy!
We all participated in an ice breaker activity. This was a great way for me to begin putting names with faces and also learn a small bit of information about each student. At the conclusion of the ice breaker activity we discovered that even though we are all part of the same school, we are each different. This discovery was made into an analogy regarding a jigsaw puzzle. Each piece of the puzzle is different, yet we need every piece in order for our puzzle to be complete -- just like each individual at school is different, yet we need all of us in order for our school to be complete.
Each student was given a giant blank puzzle piece. After they each decorated their puzzle piece in a way that represented their self, they were able to place it on the Chill Zone wall, connecting themselves to others in the school. Below is a picture of our puzzle as it looks today. Students who have returned to the guidance room have enjoyed finding their piece within the puzzle and were amazed at how much it has grown in size!
Enjoy!
Our completed puzzle!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
A Tour Of The Guidance Room
Welcome to a new school year! I'm excited to share the guidance room with you. You are all invited to visit in person but until then you can enjoy a virtual tour!
Chill Zone
This is my favorite area of the guidance room! Just like at home when you hang out with your friends, the Chill Zone is a great area to have open and honest discussions.
Classroom Curriculum
Each classroom will visit the guidance room one time per 6-day cycle. Together we will learn about various topics throughout the year. Some topics may include: the Character Counts pillars, social skills, teamwork, getting along with others, bullying, communicating feelings, and test preparation. Topics will be determined by the needs present in the school and events occuring in the community. The Prairie Valley Elementary team wants our youth to be prepared for life and succeed!
The front of Mrs. Deal's desk:
"What you say in here, stays in here."
Confidentiality allows students to share their thoughts and feelings with the confidence that it will not leave this room. This primarily is for individual and small group counseling sessions.
In order ensure safety, there are three circumstances in which confidentiality may be broken. Those exceptions include:
1. Someone is hurting you.
2. You want to hurt someone.
3. You want to hurt yourself.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Meet The Counselor
Hello! My name is Mrs. Deal. I am thrilled to be joining Prairie Valley Elementary this fall as the guidance counselor!
Currently I live in Ames with my husband, Rob, and our two furry friends, Grady and Oakley. It is perfect that we live in Cyclone Nation because I am so proud to be a fan of the Iowa State Cyclones. This spring we planted a vegetable garden in our backyard. It has been fun watching the tomatoes and cucumbers grow quickly. We may even have a few watermelons ready for picking this fall. Recently we used our cabbage to make cole slaw and began a batch of sauerkraut. It is rewarding to see our hardwork being made into delicious food we can enjoy! I also enjoy home improvement projects and photographing nature.
The school year is quickly approaching. It is fun for me to begin preparing the guidance counseling office for the upcoming year. I look forward to meeting your smiling faces and learning each of your names!
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions, comments, or concerns. My email address is dealk@prairievalley.k12.ia.us. The elementary office can be reached at (515)467-5700.
Mrs. Deal
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Currently I live in Ames with my husband, Rob, and our two furry friends, Grady and Oakley. It is perfect that we live in Cyclone Nation because I am so proud to be a fan of the Iowa State Cyclones. This spring we planted a vegetable garden in our backyard. It has been fun watching the tomatoes and cucumbers grow quickly. We may even have a few watermelons ready for picking this fall. Recently we used our cabbage to make cole slaw and began a batch of sauerkraut. It is rewarding to see our hardwork being made into delicious food we can enjoy! I also enjoy home improvement projects and photographing nature.
The school year is quickly approaching. It is fun for me to begin preparing the guidance counseling office for the upcoming year. I look forward to meeting your smiling faces and learning each of your names!
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions, comments, or concerns. My email address is dealk@prairievalley.k12.ia.us. The elementary office can be reached at (515)467-5700.
Mrs. Deal
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