Please help us "pink out" the stadium to honor all breast cancer survivors on Friday, October 9th.
Putting Strategies Into Practice
Identifying strategies to help your child is a great start to ensuring your child has an enjoyable and successful school year, but knowing how to implement those strategies is the key to meaningful progression. Some of the actions you can take to prepare your child for the start of the school year, are as follows:
*Begin to make changes to your child’s routine early in the school year.
*Practice independent skills with your child, such as packing a backpack, making a lunch, using the bathroom alone, and opening snacks.
*Reward the ability to accomplish tasks independently Incorporate mood boosters into your child’s day (watching a funny video, playing a game, positive self-talk).
*Encourage responsible time management by teaching your child to use a calendar, planner, using a watch, or learning to utilize a clock.
*Teach your child how to communicate with their peers and other adults so that they can learn to self-advocate.
*Model expected behaviors by incorporating some of the same modifications into your own routine.
*Attend open house and/or other activities leading up to the first day of school.
*Create a safe space for open communication at home when your child needs to vent.
Our testing dates for the school year have been set! Please take a moment to mark these important dates on your calendar. 🗓️
We ask that you avoid scheduling appointments or making other plans on testing days, as having all students present is important for a successful testing experience.
Thank you for helping us ensure our students are ready to do their very best! ❤️🖤
The elementary will host the Scholastic Book Fair from October 12th-16th. This is the event that excites kids about reading and earns funds for our school! The fair will be open from 7:30am-4:30pm each day. 📚
You can also set up your child's eWallet using the QR code or link below.
The elementary will host the Scholastic Book Fair from October 12th-16th. This is the event that excites kids about reading and earns funds for our school! The fair will be open from 7:30am-4:30pm each day. 📚
You can also set up your child's eWallet using the QR code or link below.
Our high school cheerleaders are excited to host a Mini Cheer Camp for students in Pre-K4 through 6th grade! 🎀📣
📅 October 12–15 from 5:00-6:00 pm
Come learn cheers, chants, dances, and have lots of fun with our high school cheerleaders! We can’t wait to see our future cheerleaders there! 🖤❤️🦅
In Summer 2028, join us as we soak in the Lincoln Memorial at sunset, walk in George Washington’s footsteps at Mount Vernon, get a bird’s-eye view of NYC from the top of a skyscraper, and experience a performance like no other on Broadway.
To learn more, attend the info meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at 6PM: https://bit.ly/4iHrae1
Your Child’s Mental Health
One of the biggest emotional changes your child may experience, now that they have returned to the classroom, is anxiety. You can assist with making that emotion less disruptive for them by: listening, validating their feelings, helping them with problem solving, providing them with choices, creating and implementing new daily routines, keeping your own anxiety at bay as best you can, limiting screen time, and seeking professional help when needed. Please see the following video for back-to-school tips.
Is you or your child's brain feeling like it has 47 tabs open? 🧠⚡
Try the 3-2-1 Reset.
When task overload hits, your nervous system flips into overdrive. You don't need a 45-minute meditation session to catch your breath—you just need 60 seconds to re-anchor your nervous system.
Try the 3-2-1 Grounding Method right where you are sitting:
👁️ 3 Things You See: Look around and name 3 specific objects (a blue mug, a plant leaf, a frame on the wall).
👂 2 Things You Hear: Listen closely for 2 distinct sounds (the hum of the fridge, traffic outside).
🖐️ 1 Thing You Feel: Focus on 1 physical sensation (your feet pressing into the floor or the cool desk under your hands).
Why it works: Sensory naming forces your prefrontal cortex back online, pulling your brain out of fight-or-flight mode and anchoring you in the immediate present.
Save this for the next time your day starts feeling out of control! 📌
We want to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing PTO officers, Mrs. Fierro and Mrs. Longoria! ❤️🖤 Your time, dedication, and support make such a difference for our students, staff, and school community.
We are so grateful for everything you do to make Seagraves Elementary a better place! Thank you for all you do! 🦅
Each week, we’ll be sharing a quick Mental Health Minute—packed with practical tools, positive coping strategies, and helpful resources for students of all ages.
👀 Keep an eye out for our very first post coming next week!
We’re excited to partner with our school community to prioritize mental well-being together. Tap "Share" to spread the word to other families! 💙
