*Social is one of our Ranger GOLD POINTS..
It has often been overlooked as secondary but in fact is critical
to the *misson of the total boy. Some of the attributes of
proper social skils is a *RESPECT for others, and the skills
needed to join in the group, we call the patrol.
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M O R N I N G S I D E S C H O O L
SOCIAL SKILLS
Tools for School and for Home, 2000-2001
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Throughout the year, the staff at Morningside will be teaching and reinforcing
a set of skills essential for success in society. These social skills are
intended to provide students with an understanding of appropriate responses.
Each skill qualifies as a "tool of communication." It is my intention
to share these social skills with you on a monthly basis through my newsletters.
Your reinforcement of these same expectations at home will increase the
likelihood that your child will be successful.
Effective communication is essential throughout life- whether at school,
in the home, or our in the real world. In countless situations one may
be asked to appropriately gain another person�s attention. This skill will
be our focus for September:
SHOW RESPECT:
"Treat others how you would like to be treated."
1. With your words.
2. With the tone of your words.
3. With the look on your face.
4. With appropriate body language.
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Knowing how to show respect proves useful to any child. The area of
respect was also the number one concern of students in our student survey
last spring. If a child is not respectful (either at home or at school),
we would hope to use that instance as a teachable moment. After it has
been taught, modeled, and practiced, a quick reminder of the steps for
showing respect should be all the child needs. These steps, properly taught
and sequenced in their mind, can be refreshed with a quick reminder.
Each month we will add a new social skill to our repertoire of skills.
Those remaining to be taught this year will include:
| October: How to Follow Directions |
February: How to Accept Criticism |
| November: How to Accept No for an Answer |
March: How to Apologize |
| December: How to Make a Request |
April: Disagreeing Appropriately |
| January: How to Report Peer Behavior |
May: Giving/Accepting Compliments |
We hope you agree these social skill "tools" are essentials for all
students. Preparing children for communication with others in a respectful
manner is our joint responsibility.
Sincerely,
Bill Salonen, Principal
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