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Follow the link to nominate the next Fox to Watch
https://forms.gle/d8a6kT32xYXY5sij9

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Follow the link for our November Character Education resources:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SUyzV0456RjEsp5ORmd4-exEaTTFT8HK4fky_Ua3QsQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Citizenship Character Education - Google Slides

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Follow the link for our October Character Education resources: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_OtgjBZB0ksBjKAMPn3jPDc7VBQ_1mHrQi80IFfVfkc/edit?usp=sharing

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Follow the link for our September Character Education resources:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mEOIRkuwhEOZ62cjTPLF9WFp3N9eZWxoSaPt0-uxkh8/edit?usp=sharing

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Here is the link for counseling resources
https://padlet.com/jgutierrez278/b00jhc7jc95perxh

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Follow the link if you need to refer a 3rd - 5th grade student to Mrs. DeVoe for counseling.
https://forms.gle/yWqvmqTDpPMcz9ME7

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1781syCYNaxS6k73xCo1z1qdxQAwTf81FhpXo5-_HTs4/edit?usp=sharing

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Respect - August Character Word of the Month

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2022/2023 Behavior Expectations Assembly https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14RzmkKlfa1htRFSJAXsxiWxV5ap8Hfeui3_LgFoLmIY/edit?usp=sharing

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Follow the link if you need to refer a TK-2nd Grade student to Mrs. Gutierrez for counseling. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLblxyfaYHET-Knu26HBX9dYNh3BntwE_w47JqUWGKXrXW1A/viewform

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What You Can and Cannot Bring to School - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10efpHGZikcbV1FmvNDpVIAro2cp-x_I-LwAZegxvIyE/edit?usp=sharing

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Elementary PE Rules and Procedures 4th and 5th Grade PE 

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Character Incentive Charts (individual or class)

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Character Incentive Charts (individual or class)

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Compliment Circles_ Creating a Kind and Respectful Classroom

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The Good Behavior Game_ Classroom management

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtLKKrJ4KSs

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Classroom Management Strategies That Make Kids Listen

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Self Monitoring Behavior Incentive Chart

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Self Monitoring Behavior Incentive Chart

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Farmdale Foxes- Tier II/SST Referral Process

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Farmdale Foxes- Tier II/SST Referral Process

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Farmdale- Tier II_SST Process and Raptor

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21_22 Fox Employment Center Presentation

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Minor/Major Infractions

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Follow the link to access the Check-in/Check-Out Google Nomination Form https://forms.gle/NfvqT9iq2xyemXEx6

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https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/chores/the-ultimate-list-of-age-appropriate-chores/#gs.v3chx5

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There are many benefits to having children help around the home. Giving children chores can make them feel important, teach essential life skills, and help ease the workload for parents. Studies have found that providing children with tasks to complete early on will help create a solid work ethic while developing responsibility, self-reliance, and other vital life skills.

Children are capable of handling much more than some people may first believe. Even toddlers can help with the smallest and simplest chores, and by the time they're teenagers, they can manage most of what their parents can. The key is to start your kids off with small household tasks at a young age and slowly teach them more complicated chores over time. Setting expectations as soon as it's developmentally appropriate can help ease any arguing later on as they become older and begin to test boundaries.

Click to Download Our Ultimate Chore List
Toddlers (Ages 2-3)
The following is an ultimate age-appropriate list of chores for children ages two to eighteen:

Toddlers can complete simple tasks around the home. Toddlers are also at an age where they find the idea of helping their parents, caretakers, or older siblings as one of the most exciting things they can do. Young children learn about their world primarily through watching others do something and then copying their actions. Take advantage of this developmental stage to begin teaching your children some responsibility.

It's important to note that toddlers need supervision and guidance with their chores. By the time they reach preschool age, kids can usually complete some tasks unsupervised.

Put their toys away

Fill up a cat or dog's food bowl

Place clothing in the hamper

Wipe up spills

Dust or wipe baseboards with a sock on their hand

Pile up books and magazines on shelves or tables

Help load the washer and dryer

Mop small areas with a dry mop

Preschoolers (Ages 4-5)
A few examples of chores that toddlers can complete are:

Preschoolers continue to feel the same desire to help their parents because they're still learning through observing their elders. There are even some chores your children can do without supervision at this age. Typically, these will be the same ones they completed when they were toddlers, including one or two new tasks they're naturally adept at doing.

The increased ability at this stage is largely attributable to preschoolers starting to master the skills necessary to perform tasks without supervision. Their hand-eye coordination will have improved at this stage, including their ability to follow more complex instructions. Whereas toddlers need to be told each step associated with a task, preschoolers may have the ability to remember and follow instructions up to two or three steps at a time.

Make their bed without supervision

Clear the table

Pull weeds

Use a hand-held vacuum for crumbs or room edges

Water flowers

Put away clean utensils

Wash plastic dishes with supervision

Assist an older sibling with setting the table

Help bring in light groceries

Sort laundry into whites and colors before wash

Match socks together

Dust with a cloth

Care for an animal's food and water dish

Primary Schoolers (Ages 6-9)
In addition to the chores listed above, preschoolers can typically help with the following duties:

Once a child reaches primary school age, they can take on much more responsibility without supervision. They can start learning more physically challenging or complex tasks as they continue to develop necessary skills.

Parents should understand that this age group will sometimes start "rebelling" against the idea of doing chores as they learn more independence. However, try to remain patient and consistent with the expectation that your kids continue to help around the home. Some children may never challenge their parents in this way. Whether they do or not will largely depend on their unique personalities.

Sweep floors

Help make bagged or boxed lunches

Rake the yard

Clean their bedrooms, with minimal supervision

Put away groceries

Load the dishwasher

Empty the dishwasher or drain

Vacuum

Wipe down counters and sinks

Help a parent prepare dinner

Make themselves snacks/breakfast

Scrub the table after meals

Fold and put away their laundry

Take the family dog for a walk (in the yard or with supervision)

Wet mop the floor

Empty indoor trash bins into the kitchen trash

Middle Schoolers (Ages 10-13)
In addition to the chores listed for both toddlers and preschoolers above, primary schoolers between the ages of 6 and 9 can usually complete the following tasks:

Preteens or middle schoolers can do many tasks independently and be held responsible for them without constant reminders. Many families decide to create a chore chart or task list for their children at this age. Parents can hold their children accountable and check just once a day to mark things off the list or chart; this helps kids learn self-reliance and to be responsible for themselves when no one is looking.

Wash the dishes or load the dishwasher without assistance

Wash the family car

Prepare easy meals without assistance

Use the clothes washer and dryer

Take trash to the bins

Take trash bins to the curb

Babysit younger siblings with parents at home

High Schoolers (Ages 14+)
In addition to the tasks listed in the sections above for younger kids, children between the ages of 10 and 13 should be able to do the following chores:

By the time your child reaches high school, they can do nearly any household task you can. This is the perfect age to start ensuring your teen is fully prepared for the eventuality of living on their own. While not all kids fly the nest upon reaching eighteen, the day will eventually come when they will have to rely on the life skills you've taught them. Thanks to the rising costs of living and excessive student loan debts, more children are deciding to live at home while attending college or saving for a home of their own than in recent years. If your child stays with you beyond the age of eighteen, they can continue helping around the house.

Clean out the fridge

Help deep clean kitchen (appliances and cabinets)

Clean the toilet, sink, and shower in the bathroom

Clean windows

Babysit younger siblings independently (for short periods)

Mow the lawn

Care for pets independently (including walks)

Make more complex meals

Accomplish small shopping trips alone (after receiving their license)

Iron clothes

Resew buttons on clothing

Help parents with simple home or auto repairs

Conclusion
In addition to the tasks listed in previous sections, children over the age of fourteen can complete the following chores:

Children are capable of accomplishing much more than parents might think. Even the youngest family members can help with household tasks as early as age two, and by the time your child reaches their teenage years, they can complete nearly any chore you can. There are many benefits to giving children chores, and it also makes life a lot easier for parents.

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Kids Chores List by Age: The Ultimate List of Age-Appropriate Chores

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Giving children chores can make them feel important, teach essential life skills, and help ease the workload for parents. Use our age-appropriate chore list to build a strong work ethic, responsibility, and self-reliance in your child today.

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PBIS World | A Complete Tier 1 Through Tier 3 Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports System

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Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom

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Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom

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50+ Simple Social-Emotional Learning Activities for All Ages

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Teach self-control, emotional awareness, and more by incorporating these easy social-emotional learning activities into your daily routine.

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How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime | Nadine Burke Harris | TED

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I once heard a story about a girl who went camping and hated every minute of it. She hated the hard ground, the bugs-basically the whole experience.

After this, she decided that she was never going camping again, but then...she fell in love with a boy and this boy loved camping. Since she loved the boy, she decided to give camping another shot. Much to her surprise, this time camping was amazing. She saw the beautiful scenery, the falling stars and many other wonderful things.

What made the difference? The difference was that someone who cared about her took the time to help her see the experience in a new light.

It is no secret that building relationships just like this with students is key to success in the classroom. We have students coming to us who have had bad experiences with school and now they hate it. It is our job to help them turn this around and see it in a different (and more positive) light. The ugly truth is that many times we do not know what they have been through or what they go home to, and we might be the only positive influence they have.

I once had a student who lost his mother the year before who was significantly below grade level. I was really able to connect with him and he showed tremendous growth on his end of year tests. I was so excited for him, but I also learned a huge lesson from the experience. The last day of school I had my students write down their favorite memory from the school year, and when I opened his it said, "The time Mrs. Shaw said that she loved me." I have saved that paper for more than ten years because it reminds me that students will remember how you made them feel much more that any subject you taught.

I also learned that academic growth is a natural effect of building relationships with students. It is a fact that students will work harder for teachers they know love them, but that is easier said than done. Making sure my students feel loved is a top priority in my classroom, and here are seven specific ways I try to do it.

1. I greet students at the door every morning. This is one small thing that speaks volumes-it lets my students know that they are important enough that I am going to stop whatever I am doing to speak to them before we even start.

2. I have a "family meeting" with my classroom. Several times a week for 10-15 minutes, I let students share what is going on in their life and I also share with them what is going on with me. This is one of my favorite parts of the day because their stories remind me that they are not a number or a score and they have real successes and struggles. I see this time as an investment and feel it pays in dividends in the end.

3. I use a class social media posting site through . This is a great place for students to share and post pictures and interact with each other. This is safe because it all goes through me before it makes the "wall." It gives everyone a chance to see the new puppy or game ball and builds relationships within the class as we celebrate with each other.

4. I write positive notes and make positive phone calls home. This may be one of the most powerful things I do. It takes just a minute and it will make a student's (and parent's) day. This lets a child know that I value and see the good in them.

5. I make a point to have personal conversations with my students. I know what is going on in their life because of the outlets I have for them to share, so it gives me something personal to talk about with them. I think this can significantly improve behavior as well. The 2×10 Strategy is great to try with your more difficult students.

6. I try to make a connection to my students. For example, I had a student added to my classroom mid-year who had some trouble transitioning. I knew this kid loved a particular basketball player, so I would seek out articles about this player and put them on his desk or find funny memes to share. The difference this made was amazing! His behavior improved and it was noticeable enough for my inclusion teacher to ask what had happened. This small connection went a long way.

7. I try to talk the talk and walk the walk. My goal is for all of my students to know that I love and care about them. I am not only going to tell them, I am going to make an effort to show them by taking time to really listen, get to know them and, in the words of J.M. Barrie, I am going to make an effort to "always be a little kinder than necessary."

Please know that I am a "work in progress" and I have not mastered student relationship building. But I assure you I have seen it's miracle working power over and over in my classroom.

For more, see:
Stephanie is Teacher of the Year at Mooresville Intermediate School in North Carolina, and a Digital Scholar with the DigiLEARN program. Follow her on Twitter: . Stay in-the-know with all things EdTech and innovations in learning by signing up to receive the weekly Smart Update . This post includes mentions of a Getting Smart partner. For a full list of partners, affiliate organizations and all other disclosures please see our Partner page

Stephanie Shaw is Teacher of the Year at Mooresville Intermediate School in North Carolina, and a Digital Scholar with the DigiLEARN program. Follow her on Twitter: @stephshaw413.

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7 Ways to Build Better Student Relationships

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I once heard a story about a girl who went camping and hated every minute of it. She hated the hard ground, the bugs-basically the whole experience. After this, she decided that she was never going camping again, but then...she fell in love with a boy and this boy loved camping.

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Tier 1 2 and 3 Behavioral Interventions (Padlet)

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Center on PBIS | Resource: Supporting and Responding to Behavior: Evidence-Based Classroom Strategies for Teachers

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PDF: This document includes an interactive map of classroom PBIS strategies, a self-assessment, examples of critical practices in elementary and secondary settings, non-examples of critical practices, descriptions of supporting evidence, links to resources, scenarios that illustrate implementation, and other guidelines for implementation.

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Visit this website for more information on all things PBIS

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The home of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). FInd more information on PBIS, how to implement PBIS, get resources and materials, and how to get support. Funded by the U.S.

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Farmdale PBIS BehaviorExpectations Matrix 

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Elementary Discipline Process   -  Minor/Major Infractions -  Printable Document

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Elementary Discipline Process   -  Minor/Major Infractions -  Printable Document

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Minor/Major Infractions
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All PBIS Videos are located in this folder

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