Washington Oak School

 MAY-JUNE  2008

 

 

PTA DATES

    GOODIES

BINGO

I would like to thank everyone who helped make Family Bingo a great success!!  Without the volunteers, this night would not have been possible.  I especially want to thank Mrs. Viccione (bingo caller) and Mrs. Costa (prize table) for their help.  Thanks again!

Kim Poole

LADIES CHOICE

Once again the little ladies seemed to have a ball at Ladies Choice!  Thank you to all the parent and teacher volunteers who gave their time on a Saturday to make the girls dance so very special! 

Shannan Medeiros 

Save another date…..Friday, June 13^th from 10:00am to 2:00pm

We encourage all families to attend this fun event with their children. We will have face painting, crafts, tattoos, entertainment and much more!

I am looking for volunteers to help me plan and coordinate this event.  Please contact me at either 828-5768 or kjruhle@verizon.net if you have some suggestions!

Kim Ruhle

WOS End of Year Celebration

Friday, June 13^th from 10:00am to 2:00pm

We encourage all families to attend this fun event with their children. We will have face painting, crafts, tattoos, entertainment and much more!

I am looking for volunteers to help me plan and coordinate this event.  Please contact me at either 828-5768 or kjruhle@verizon.net if you have some suggestions!

Kim Ruhle

 

 

PTA Program

Getting ready for Holiday Shopping?  Log onto the Washington Oak PTA Private Store, a store available solely to the families of Washington Oak School, where you can purchase brand-name jewelry, electronics, life style products and gifts at discount prices.  The merchandise ships securely from the actual manufacturer to your home.  This exclusive benefit is extended only to families of Washington Oak School.  We know you will enjoy the tremendous savings to the family budget, and the ease of ordering in a secure environment.

Simply log on to: www.theprivatestore.com and enter

User Name:    WOSPTA

Password:       shopping

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SELF ESTEEM - 15 ways to help children like themselves

1. Reward children. Give praise, recognition, a special privilege or increased responsibility for a job well done. Emphasize the good things they do, not the bad.

2. Take their ideas, emotions and feelings seriously. Don't belittle them by saying "You'll grow out of it" or "It's not as bad as you think."

3. Define limits and rules clearly, and enforce them. But do allow leeway for your children within these limits.

4. Be a good role model. Let your children know that you feel good about yourself. Also let them see too that you can make mistakes and learn from them.

5. Teach your children how to deal with time and money. Help them spend time wisely and budget their money carefully.

6. Have reasonable expectations for your children. Help them to set reachable goals so they can achieve success.

7. Help your children develop tolerance toward those with different values, backgrounds and norms. Point out other people's strengths.

8. Give your children responsibility. They will feel useful, and valued.

9. Be available. Give support when children need it.

10. Show them that what they do is important to you. Talk with them about their activities and interests. Go to their games, parent's day at school, drama presentations, awards ceremonies.

11. Express your values, but go beyond "do this" or "I want you to do that." Describe the experiences that determined your values, the decisions you made to accept certain beliefs, the reasons behind your feelings.

12. Spend time together. Share favorite activities.

13. Discuss problems without placing blame or commenting on a child's character. If children know that there is a problem but don't feel attacked, they are more likely to help look for a solution.

14. Use phrases that build self esteem, such as "Thank you for helping" or "That was an excellent idea!" Avoid phrases that hurt self esteem "Why are you so stupid?";"How many times have I told you?"

15. Show how much you care about them. Hug them. Tell them they are terrific and that you love them.   Source:  National PTA

 

PTA MEETING SCHEDULE

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