The Social Skill for January is:
How to Get Along:
1. Show concern for others.
2. Remember everyone deserves respect.
3. Apologize when you need to.
We have reviewed and practiced these steps at school, and we hope that you will also review and reinforce them at home.
Steve James visited Orchard Hills Elementary and preformed several rousing renditions of his well loved songs. Including favorites like: "I'll be Nice," "Hot to Not," and "Buckle Up." Students and teachers were invited to join in on a couple of songs. Steve's unique style and talent enable him to share his musical lessons on friendship, staying drug free, and self-esteem.
Students at Orchard Hills enjoyed singing together in a school-wide Christmas sing-a-long.
Orchard Hills Elementary fourth-graders were given an up close adn personal tour of our State Capitol on November 17. Representative Painter invited our students to see the newly renovated Capitol Building. They were able to sit in the legislators' chambers, Supreme Court Room, and see the Governor's Gold Room.
Thank you, Representative Painter for this wonderful educational experience.
The social skill for December is:
How to Ask for Help
We have reviewed and practiced these steps at school and we hope that you will review and reinforce them at home. The following are some ways you can encourage your child to ask for help when he or she needs it. Keep in mind that many children don't ask for help because they're too embarassed to admit they need it.
2nd Grade Community Field Trip
The second-grade classes went on a community field trip around Santaquin. They went to the Senior Citizen’s Center where they sang Thanksgiving songs and recited poems. They also visited the Veteran’s Museum where Ted Jones (a veteran) presented to the kids. They also visited the Pharmacy, Credit Union, and the Santaquin Library.
Orchard Hills Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day
Orchard Hills Reflections Winners
The theme for this years reflections contest was "Diverisity is......" There were 73 entries entered in. The winners for the different categories are:
Music Composition
Middle Division: 1st Madison Houston, 2nd Claire Rowley, 3rd Abigail Lisonbee, 4th Whitlee Monroe
Intermediate Division: 1st Riley Wood, 2nd Jade McMullin, 3rd James Rowley, 4th Elise Lisonbee
The fifth-grade was able to go to Scera Theater and Classic Skate in Orem for a field trip in October. At Scera Theater they enjoyed the play "How I Became a Pirate." Following the play, they hopped on over to Classic Skate to get some exercise skating. While several students already knew how to skate or roller blade, several students learned a new skill! The fifth graders had a great day!
The Social Skill for November is:
How to Deal with Strong Feelings
Step 1: Stop and calm down
Step 2: Watch your body signals
Step 3: Name the feeling
Step 4: Think about your choices
Step 5: Act out the best choice
Please discuss with your students the importance fo appropriately dealing with strong feelings. Watch for your child to use these steps and reinforce or compliment them when they do it correctly. When correct behavior is reinforced, it is more likely to be repeated.
