November is the month of gratitude, which has reminded me of how grateful I am to be a part of the Valley Park school community! My first few months here have been filled with welcoming staff, excited students and partnering parents. I have always loved being an educator and I truly feel like I am in the right place!

Have a great weekend!

Here are some things you can do to support the idea that cooperation is an important life skill and that the rewards outweigh the sacrifices.

• Schedule household chores at a time when all members of the family can work together to finish them.

• Initiate a fun project that involves all family members (a garden, jigsaw puzzle, homemade pizza, etc.).

• “Catch” your child cooperating (or attempting to cooperate) and offer your encouragement by verbally showing your appreciation; material rewards are not necessary.

adapted from goodcharacter.com

Big Smiles Dental will be on campus on November 21 and November 27. Please complete this form if you would like your child to be seen.

Any student with prescription medication or over-the-counter medication needs to come to the nurse's office to drop it off. Students are not allowed to have any sort of medication on them unless it is rescue medication, inhaler or epi pen. All medications require a form.