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THE BUMBREY BUZZ
Parent Tips, January 2012
The Empty Pot written by Demi
- Discuss the importance of honesty with your child. Ask him/her to share ways that being honest pays off in school and at home. Challenge your child to list or chart the ways he/she is honest every day.
- Engage your child in a discussion about how honesty builds trust. You may begin with a question or two to initiate the conversation. (For example: What is the connection between honesty and trust? How does it feel to trust someone and to be trusted? Why is trust connected to respect for self?)
- Encourage your child to perform at his/her personal best in all he/she does. Assist your child in developing his/her own academic and behavioral goals and discuss the significance of working hard toward achieving those goals.
- When your child does his/her personal best, praise him/her for effort put forth and accomplishing specific goals. Don’t forget to create new goals when previous goals have been mastered! Reinforce with your child that honesty, establishing trust, and performing at his/her personal best are expectations at home and school.
THE BUMBREY BUZZ
Parent Tips, December 2011
Stone Soup retoldby Heather Forest
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Ask your child to share experiences with giving. Examples may include bringing a sick friend make-up school assignments, making breakfast for a little brother or sister on Saturday morning, or writing a thank you note to a teacher.
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Encourage your child to acknowledge someone special in their life through the gift of giving. Remind your child that giving does not always involve something tangible, but he/she should consider intangible gifts, as well (such as time or a hug).
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When your child reaches out to share with others, praise him/her for recognizing others in a caring and considerate way. Reinforce with your child that when they are giving of themselves, he/she benefits just as much as the recipient (if not more)
You may access additional information about the book, Stone Soup, at http://www.heatherforest.com/contact.htm.
The Bumbrey Buzz
Parent Tips, November 2011
This month's book is The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric. Use the following questions to discuss this book with your child!
- Ask your child to share experiences with making new friends or meeting new students in class this year. If your child is a new student to Eagle View, ask them to share their experiences with making new friends in a new school.
- Encourage your child to reach out to someone who may be different from them. Ideas may include sitting next to someone else at lunch, asking a new student to play at recess, or asking the teacher to work with a new partner in science class. Emphasize that people are all different and we should celebrate our uniqueness.
- When your child reaches out to a new student or spends the time making a new friend, praise him/her for being open and accepting of others.
If your child is having difficulty making friends or being accepted by others, please reach out to your child’s teacher and/or counselor for support.
Family Table Talk, October 2011
We are very excited to premiere the first monthly “Bumbrey Buzz” on our EV website. You can find the link here. “Bumbrey Buzz” features a video of our assistant principal, Mrs. Bumbrey, reading a children’s book which highlights our school RESPECT SOS and bullying prevention focus. Playing the video at home and using the follow up questions are great ways to extend the conversation with your family about respecting self, others and surroundings not only at school but also at home, in the car, at the mall, in the grocery store or wherever you are.
This month’s book is Have You Filled a Bucket Today? Use the following questions to discuss this book with your child!
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Ask your child to share the differences between “bucket fillers” and “bucket dippers” with you. Then follow up with your child by asking them how they can fill someone’s bucket.
Answers may include: Bucket fillers say or do things to make others feel good. Bucket dippers say or do things to make others feel bad. You can fill someone’s bucket by giving compliments, helping others, or sending them a positive message.
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Encourage your child to fill someone’s bucket each day. Remind students that when they fill someone else’s bucket, they feel good too. Share with your child that they can and should give themselves a pat on the back for a job well done. The rewards are endless
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When you catch your child filling someone’s bucket, tell them how proud you are as this will encourage positive behavior
Be on the lookout for a new Bumbrey Buzz each month!
Dr. Patricia Granada
Principal
Patty Granada has enjoyed working in schools since 1990. She received a B.S. from the University of Maryland, M.Ed. from George Mason University, and Ed.D. from the University of Virginia. One of her most memorable experiences was training teachers as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines from 1998-2000. She has been an assistant principal at Greenbriar West Elementary School and Centre Ridge Elementary School.
Patty and her husband have two children, a daughter in 4th grade and a son in 1st grade. She enjoys spending time with her family, exploring places and ideas, and playing music.
Sandra Edwards
Assistant Principal
Sandra Edwards has worked for Fairfax County Public Schools since 1992. She earned her Masters Degree in Special Education from George Mason University with certifications in the areas of emotional disturbance and specific learning disabilities. In 2005, Mrs. Edwards was selected for the Accelerated Certification Cohort Program through LEAD Fairfax/George Mason University, completing her endorsement in administration and supervision. For the past two years, Mrs. Edwards has been an inclusion resource teacher in Cluster VII, Chantilly Pyramid elementary schools supporting inclusive practices and collaborating with school teams to provide effective programming for a broad range of students with disabilities. Previously, Mrs. Edwards was a special education teacher at Brookfield Center.
Elizabeth Bumbrey
Assistant Principal
Ms. Bumbrey joined the Eagle View ES staff during winter of 2010 as the Assistant Principal. As a former FCPS elementary and middle school teacher, teacher leader, and program manager Ms. Bumbrey has experience working with a variety of students and staff members. As the Assistant Principal of Eagle View ES, Ms. Bumbrey will continue to support students by addressing discipline concerns, conducting teacher observations in addition to serving as the testing coordinator.
Ms. Bumbrey received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in education and a master’s in education from George Mason University. In addition, she was awarded with National Board Certification in Early Adolescence English/Language Arts in 2001. Ms. Bumbrey participated in the LEAD Fairfax Accelerated Certification Cohort I and earned her administrative endorsement in June 2006. She resides in Haymarket with her husband and daughter. |
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