PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING

Mr. Bolin’s 6th graders peer-sharing Google slides

presentations on Ancient India cultures.

Lively soccer game with 2nd graders in Mrs. Scimeca’s PE

class. Click on this link for a live-action video.

NEW DISTRICT REPORTING FORM On the District website, there will be a link to a form (goo.gl/HdUxQ9) allowing parents and community members the ability to report bullying, harassment, or any suspicious behavior/activities they may witness. These reports can be anonymous, but the opportunity to provide name and contact information is available if you wish to be contacted. The link to the form can also be found under the "I want to..." section of the District website.

COOL CAF NEWS Look out next Friday, the 23rd, it's PIZZA DAY!! With the love for pizza, we just have pizza available for every

kid to enjoy!

5th grade D.A.R.E. graduation at 10:00 a.m. on March 23

Quarter 3 “Celebration of Learning” Assembly at

1:30 p.m. on March 23

SPRING BREAK

March 26-April 2 (School resumes April 3rd)

PATT NEWS Mrs. Fields cookie pick-up is March 20th! Save the Dates: Portillo’s Dine Out Day is March 21st and Savi Hair Salon Day is March 22nd. The PATT is always looking for new volunteers, please reach out to Michaela Shipinski at ewpatt2319@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION HOUR AT THE ELMWOOD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Want to practice your English conversation skills? Join us for an hour of guided conversation led by Adult Services Librarian Christine.

Wednesdays - 7:00-8:00 p.m.

March 14, 21; April 4, 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY EVENT You are invited to the district wide technology event, "Into the Cloud" taking place on April 5th from 6:30 - 8:00 in the Elmwood Park HS gym. There will be live music, a Game Truck, robotics, raffles, and much more! Come and see all the technology that is available to your students in our schools and surrounding communities and experience how technology impacts student learning. Children and adults of all ages are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Iovinelli at iovinellij@epcusd401.org.

Students in Mrs. Predovich’s Science classes making a

sundial to later track and measure the distance of a shadow

“Peel the fruit” visible thinking with Mrs.

Vravosinos-Sanders’ 3rd grade class.

WORDS OF WISDOM Happy Friday, and welcome back Panthers and Parents! The theme for the month of March is “Making the World a Better Place.” This week we focused on helpfulness. Instilling a sense of helpfulness in children comes by helping them feel part of a family and larger community. Children are naturally sympathetic and have a desire to be helpful. In fact, children as young as 12 months old can recognize when others are in distress and may try to comfort them. Showing kids how to be helpful is a value that can stay with them as they grow. Being helpful means doing all it takes to care for yourself, your family, friends and community. It involves looking for those in need and doing something to help them out of love. There are many ways children can be taught to help others and grow up with a sense of selfless giving to others without always expecting something in return:

● Teach by example. Children repeat words and actions of everyone they admire, hence the best way to teach kids to be helpful is by example. A parent or caregiver who reaches out to those around them teaches his/her children the value of being helpful.

● Teaching to help at home. Children should be taught that they are part of family unit and have responsibility to do their part. This means cleaning up after themselves and doing chores around the house.

● Teaching to help in the community. Helping friends and neighbors teaches children a sense of community. On a child's level, helping friends and neighbors means sharing what they have.

● Teaching to help independently. A main goal of encouraging children to be helpful is that they will grow up with a desire to help out. It's very rewarding for a parent to see their child see a need and offer to help without being asked.

Have a wonderful weekend, and remember to come to school on Monday prepared to Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be ready for class! With something to think about, this is Mrs. Wright. Make it a great weekend – or not. The choice is yours!

BE RESPONSIBLE, BE RESPECTFUL, BE READY