Home-School Connection – December 2018

From the Principal

This time of year is a natural moment for reflection and plans as the holidays approach and we prepare for a new year. At Schoharie Elementary we encourage our students to develop a growth mindset, where they believe their abilities can grow based on being persistent and accepting challenges. Dr. Carol Dweck is most famous for showing how a person’s growth mindset helps them achieve goals. 
As the year comes to a close and you enjoy time together, talk with your children about a task or learning opportunity that required effort to master and where they will learn from challenges. If you set resolutions for a new year, consider helping them set goals that will take hard work and perseverance to master. 
We, too, are setting goals for ourselves. Come see how even the adults are continuing to develop our intelligence and achieve new things. And in the new year, celebrate all that comes from hard work, dedication and the support of your family and community.
– Mrs. Polikoski

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EPTSO Corner

Thank you for your Spirit Wear orders! Orders will be in before the Holidays. Be on the lookout for pick up dates and times.
Warmest wishes for a happy and safe holiday season! 
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Fun Facts

Christmas Trees
The first known instances of using Christmas trees were in 16th century Germany. Instead of the glitzy decorations we see on them today, they were decorated with fruits and nuts. These trees are evergreen and are also known as yule trees.

Santa Claus’ Clothes
Did you know that Santa initially wore clothes that were in green, purple or even blue? For many years, this was the common theme for the jolly old man at the North Pole. However, Coca Cola decided to dress him up in colors that match their brand and now he is forever in red clothes!

Dates to Remember

Dec. 3: EPTSO Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Public Library
Dec. 5: PBIS Raffle – during recess
Dec. 6: Fall Intramurals End
Dec. 7: 
Report Cards go home with students in K-6
Holiday Craft Fair,  ‘52 gym, students/staff only 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Open to public 2:30-6 p.m.
HS Junior Class Cookie Walk 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Dec. 12:Gr. 4 Choir, BlueNotes, Gr. 5&6 Band & Choir Holiday Concert – 7 p.m. High School Auditorium
Dec. 13:Chicken & Biscuit Dinner 4:30-6:30 pm H.S. Café  to benefit the BackPack Program
Dec. 19: Winter Intramurals Begin – Grade 4
Dec. 20:
Winter Intramurals Begin – Gr. 5 & 6
BOE Meeting – 7 p.m.
Dec. 21: School Spirit – Holiday Hats
Dec. 24-31: NO SCHOOL – Holiday Recess
Jan. 1-2: NO SCHOOL – New Year’s Holiday

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