The Flyer - Happy Mother's Day!

Great Things We Noticed: 

• Testing is DONE! (Makeups are Starting!) 
• Staff Appreciation Week! 
• Honorable Mention in the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful competition!  
• The Mosaic! 
• Reading buddies using EPIC in Ms. Esquivel's class! 

Nuts and Bolts: 

• ALL TEACHERS THAT PAID PTA MEMBERSHIP!  We have an special election for next year's PTA board and we would like your voice to me heard!  The election is Tuesday at 2:30 and should last 10-15 minutes.  PLEASE SEE LONGI OR CARRIE on MONDAY for details! 
• TK-2 teachers please ensure you have signed up on the PD Hub for Wonders Training
• Wednesday, 5/15, we will be having an official Mosaic Unveiling in the courtyard.  
• Bring your class to the courtyard after the bell rings on Wednesday Morning.
• Primary in the front (Sitting on grass) and Upper grades standing in back. 
• We will introduce a few key people - and then unveil the mural to thunderous applause! 
• Pinks and Blues meeting will be on Tuesday - Please have all of your paperwork done BEFORE your time.  
• Kinder 8:30
• 3rd 9:35
• 1st 10:40
• 2nd 12:30
• 4th 1:35
• 5th 2:40 
• Make-up testing will be organized by Erin and Longi  - Watch your email for times to send students for testing. 
• Team Leaders: Please send your "pros and cons" regarding intervention to Carrie and Longi by Thursday. 
• The SBIT/SST team will be meeting on Wednesday to discuss the process and procedures for referring students.  If you have any input or ideas please email or talk to Carrie, Longi, Beth, Sara, Natalie and/or Jennifer.  
• May 17th Skills Day - We are on a tight timeline - please set up before school if possible and upper grade students needs to be at primary classrooms ASAP! 
• Please have report cards ready for signatures by MAY 22
• Just an FYI - We will have representatives from the California Department of Education and the California Dairy Council on May 21 in Room E103.  This is a Nutritional Services event and they will be looking at the Smarter Lunchroom Movement.  
• See Cindy to contribute support for the Potluck on May 22's Team Meeting. 

FOCUS: 

This time of year it can be hard to maintain a healthy mindset and find enjoyment in the "daily grind" of teaching.  Our practice can be repetitive, exhausting and emotionally draining.  Add the realty of student's behavior changes this time of year, and it is understandable that "burn out" is real in the month of May.  

Self care is a real thing!  You need to take time for yourself and your mental health, especially this time of year.  Here are some tips and ideas for your self-care... commit to practice at least two of these during the final weeks of our school year.  

• Eat healthy, regularly scheduled meals - Don't skip lunch! 
• Hydrate! Here is an interesting article regarding water and mental health: https://bit.ly/2P4UVZ2
• Exercise - We all know the  benefits of exercise on mental health, but here is a good reminder: https://bit.ly/2BlaQsY
• Socialize - decompress with your colleagues, eat lunch in the lounge, spend time with "non-teacher" friends
• Practice the 80/20 rule: https://bit.ly/2E1EhTe
• Surround yourself with postiveness!  Follow a positive quote page on instagram, print out some positive quotes and tape on your mirror or in your classroom, take a minute to write down a positive moment or success in your classroom
• Take a walk - we work in a beautiful part of Riverside, take a minute to walk down Victoria Ave. after school
• Read or listen to an audio book  - Help your overactive brain focus on something other than school
• Make a list - When you feel overwhelmed make a list of the all of the things... and then prioritize
• Express gratitude daily: https://bit.ly/2In1Vcp
• SLEEP - Sleep is one of the most important ways we can manage or anxiety and stress.  Get at least 8 hours and turn off TV, devices and distractions at least 30-45 minutes before you want to fall asleep. 

Upcoming Events: 

5/14 - Pinks and Blues Grade Level Meeting

5/14 - PTA General Association Meeting 2:30 MPR

5/14 - PTA Board Meeting  - 3:00 - Library

5/15 - Mural Unveiling - 8:45 - 9:30 (Students 8:45-9:00)

5/15 - Cycle of Inquiry - 9:30 - 1:30 

5/15 - Staff Meeting 2:55 - E103

5/16 - PBIS Workshop - Carrie and Longi off campus all day

5/16 - SSC Meeting - 3:10 - E103

5/17 - Skills Day

5/17 - Minimum Day - students released at 12:05

5/21 - Smarter Lunchroom Meeting - all day - E103

5/22 - Team Meeting/End of School Year Celebration

5/23 - Volunteer Recognition Program - 3:10

5/27 - Memorial Day - No School 

5/29 - 6th Grade Promotion - 9:00 - Blacktop 

5/29 - Kindergarten End of the Year Performance - 2:00

5/30 - Awards Assembly Grades 3-5 - 9:00 

Birthdays: 

5/14 - Hillery Rubens - 1st Grade

5/30 - Kevin Comeaux - 5th Grade