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Bulldog Bulletin Vol.7, No.4 River Oaks Academy December 10, 2015

River Oaks Academy’s mission is to empower scholars to reach their maximum potential to become successful and competitive within the global community “ROA: This is OUR Moment!” Coats and Lost and Found We have a plethora of coats, sweaters, jackets, etc… in our Lost and Found! It is hard to believe that these items are not being missed at home! We are going to keep them until the second week of December, December 11th. They will be put out during the PTA Holiday Program for you to peruse and see if any of these items belong to your scholar. After that date we will take them to Goodwill to donate. PLEASE put your child’s From The Principal name in the label of their belongings so we can get it back to them should they be left lying around. Thank you for helping us This year has truly flown by, and we have worked to out with this. And remember, December 11th is the last date to prepare scholars for the academic challenges they will face in recover lost items!  the coming months. We want to encourage parents to please see that your scholars are in school each and every day, all day. If they are not here, they can’t learn. If they don’t learn, they can’t pass assessments at the end of the year. If they don’t pass assessments, they don’t have a good grasp on the subject matter needed for future successes. If they aren’t successful, that impacts their future as adults. We want every ROA scholar to be successful and that takes all of us working toward that Holiday Parties goal on a daily basis. As we approach the holiday, classes will be

As we come to the close of 2015, we would like to having parties during the last day before the winter wish our families a restful break with your scholars, a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Kwanza, Feliz break. We could use your help! Please contact you Navidad! child’s teacher if you are interested serving as the Room Mom for the holiday parties!

Congratulations!!!!! Bulldog Blast Family Learning Expo! We hear it all the time: “That’s not the way I did math when I was in school! I don’t know how to do this! What do you mean, reference the text? Infer what? Packages, boxes and cubes, --in Math????” We will have Liana Williams was crowned as the West Learning our Annual Bulldog Blast Family Learning Expo on Community Spelling Bee Champion on December 1st!!! ! She January 14, 2016, beginning at 6:00 pm and look forward will go on to compete with winners from the other learning to seeing all of our families in attendance!! Teachers will communities in January! Liana is a fifth grade scholar in Ms. involve you in learning activities that will surely enhance Johnson’s class! Please join us in congratulating Liana and your scholars’ academic understanding, by equipping you wishing her the best as she moves on to the next level!! with tools needed to assist him/her in completing Field Trips and Volunteer Clearance homework! Don’t worry; we will have food at the Parents, PLEASE be reminded that in order to conclusion of your sessions so come on out!! Look for an attend any field trip with scholars, unless you must have RSVP form to come home in the next few days! We look been cleared through the Volunteer screening process. If forward to seeing you here! The class with the highest you wish to be a part of these activities, complete the attendance gets free HW passes and a special treat! Help Volunteer Screening process on the CMS website or your scholar’s class win! come by school so we can assist you with completing the necessary forms. Thank you in advance for helping us to ensure the safety of our/your scholars! Why Is My Child Ungrateful? Selfish Kids and Holiday Entitlement Bulldog Bulletin Vol.7, No.4 River Oaks Academy December 10, 2015

River Oaks Academy’s mission is to empower scholars to reach their maximum potential to become successful and competitive within the global community December 4, 2015 by Rebecca Wolfenden your child what it means to appreciative or thoughtful of others.

Try and stay away from giving lectures about the value of family, generosity, etc. Kids usually tune these out. Instead of getting into all the reasons why Would you say your child is selfless? the latest iPhone isn’t a reasonable gift, set limits on what you are able to give. Refocus your attention on If you’re like most of the parents we modeling the behavior you’re hoping to see this talk to, your answer is probably “no.” season. You might even have a good chuckle at the irony. But deep down, it bothers you when your Learn more tips for guiding your child away from child begs for a $750 phone, or a $500 tablet. Many self-centeredness in Demanding Children and adults aren’t fortunate to own such luxury items. Teens: Is Entitlement Just a Stage?

You didn’t raise your child to be so self-involved. Source: Rebecca W., Empowering Parents Coach Why can’t they be grateful for what they have, instead of wanting the next best thing?

Parents are often confused by kids’ inherent sense of entitlement. As adults, we’re busy working for what Dates to Remember- we have, while children believe they deserve privileges and expensive gifts. As a result, parents worry their child will grow up to be self-absorbed, arrogant or manipulative. December The holiday season only adds to entitlement concerns – kids want the latest, greatest gadget and 10th PTA Holiday Program 6:00 we want to promote generosity and love. If you feel 14th PTA Board Business Meeting 5:30 like your child doesn’t embody the “True Spirit of 17th 4th Annual Calvary Church Holiday Festival 6-8 Christmas,” you’re not alone – and neither is your 18th Spirit Day/Holiday Parties st child. 21 Teacher Workday 22nd Teacher Workday Entitlement is a normal stage of child 21st Winter Break begins for scholars development – it’s natural to want nice things! January th The most effective way to encourage your child to School resumes January 4 th be more grateful is to role-model the behavior 11 PTA Board Meeting@5:30 you want to see.

If your family values are about giving back to your community, try creating opportunities to do that together. You could buy a gift for a family in need, deliver a Meal on Wheels, or volunteer at a local animal shelter.

If volunteering as a family won’t work for you, find alternative ways to give back. You can still show