March 25 - April 12

"Life is better when we don't try to do everything. Learn to enjoy the slice of life you experience, and life turns out to be wonderful."  - Leo Babauta                                                            

A Note From Mr. Witherspoon:

Greeting to all of our Cleveland Eagle Families!!!  I am finding it hard to believe that Spring Break is almost here!  The years seem to be moving faster than any of the ones in the past!  I can't tell you how appreciative I am of the hard work that we are all doing to provide such a positive experience for our Eagles.  

"Take time to smell the roses," is a saying that I'm sure we have heard from time to time.  The phrase suggests that we slow down, relax, and enjoy the simple beauties in life.  I know this is easier said than done when we are trying to get 48 hours worth of work done in a 24 hour period (and often less).  However, taking a few minutes (to begin with) a day to give your children some undivided attention will have benefits that will last a lifetime.  You will find that it truly is a win-win scenario as the pure enjoyment of talking with children will give you an opportunity to enjoy one of life's beauties...them.            

We have been talking to the students this month about "whole-body listening" as a common practice whenever we are talking to each other.  "Whole-body listening," is when we stop moving, and give the speaker our undivided attention with both our eyes and ears.  This skill is something that you can practice at home as you take a few minutes to enjoy the simple beauty of the conversations at home with you children.  

The Eagle of the Month assembly was last week and we were able to celebrate many more Eagles that consistently demonstrated S.O.A.R.ing behavior!  This competition for the recognition is heating up as the students are working harder and harder each month to be honored!  The teachers are finding it difficult in selecting only two students for this honor!  The character trait that we will focus on for the next month is Mindfulness.  Teachers will talk with students about how to be aware of their own feelings and those feelings of people around us.  This skill will allow our students to slow down, think of their feelings and/or thoughts, and respond to situations in ways that are positive and productive.  

Thank you again for your partnership and all you do in support of each of our learners!   

   

Please, as always, give me a call or email if you have any questions/concerns/compliments regarding Cleveland!!!!  

Stay Awesome and Keep SOARing Eagles!!!!

Looking for something to do over Spring Break??

Free Things to Do in Detroit

Michigan DNR Center

Imagination Station - Toledo, OH

Michigan Science Center

Ann Arbor Hands On Museum

Kindergarten Registration is Here!!!!

Kindergarten registration is here!!!  Please share this information with any neighbors that may have children that are ready to begin their academic careers!!!  I can't think of a better place to do it other than Cleveland (but I am a little bias)!!!!  

  

More Information:  Kindergarten Registration Information

Reading Challenges for our Eagles!!!!

Reading Challenge K-1st Grade

Reading Challenge Grades 2 - 4

March 28th: Reading Night

-6:00-7:30 (Bookfair open to 8)

-Hot dog vendor will be here!

-Snacks and crafts will be in the gym

-Parents, students, and teachers are encouraged to dress up like a superhero!

March 29: PJ and Read

-Students wear PJs and snuggle up and read during independent reading.

Save the Date!!!!

April 30 will be our celebration for the Marvelous Month of Math.  We will be sending out a Sign-up Genius for parents to volunteer to help. 

March (Reading Month Activities will be listed in the next edition:

22 - Report Cards go home
25 - 29 - Spring Book Fair
26 - Spring Picture Day
28 - Reading Night (6-8 pm)
29 - Last day before Spring Break

April - (Math Month)

8 - School resumes
10 - PTA Meeting 6 pm
19 - No School
30 - Math Night

PTA Updates:

Next Meeting:  April 10 @ 6 PM in the LMC