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November 17-23, 2012 was Bully Awareness and Prevention Week.  The students at Phenix City Elementary School participated in a Bully Awareness and Prevention Poster Contest. Students from the G.Q. Club at the Freshmen Academy - under the sponsorship of Mr. Cedric Delbridge - served as judges.  PCES students were judged on originality, art design, and neatness.  The following students won first, second, and third place:

First Place  John Michael Martes

Second Place  Donald L. Wing

Third Place  Andrew Jacob Beck.

Students are adopting the slogan:  "Be a Buddy, Not A Bully".

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Character Education Word of the Week:  Joyfulness means to have a strong feeling of happiness, contentment, and satisfaction; gladness or happiness.

Joyfulness in School Means:
1.  I will refuse to say negative things about my classmates.
2.  I will greet each new day with excitement!
3.  I will look for beauty in other people.

Careers in engineering

If you like math and science, and you think the challenge of developing innovative new products sounds appealing, you might want to consider a career in one of these engineering fields:

» Aerospace Engineer
» Agricultural Engineer
» Biomedical Engineer
» Chemical Engineer
» Civil Engineer
» Computer Hardware Engineer
» Computer Software Engineer
» Electrical Engineer
» Electronics Engineer
» Environmental Engineer
» Industrial Engineer
» Materials / Metallurgical Engineer
» Mechanical Engineer
» Mining Engineer
» Nuclear Engineer
» Petroleum Engineer.

Students are continuing their Six Literature-Based Lessons on Bullying Behaviors from I Didn't Know I Was A Bully by Melissa Richards.

Quotable Quote:  "We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."    Buddha

                                                                                                                                                            

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November 12 - 17, 2012  is Bully Awareness and Prevention Week.  Students are preparing

anti-bullying posters that will be judged by Central High School's G.Q. Group - which is sponsored by 

Mr. Cedric Delbridge.

Some of the themes are:

Color My World Bully-Free

Strike Out Bullying

Giving Bullying the Boot

Be A Bully Buster

Bully Free Zone

Be A Buddy Not A Bully. 

Posters will be judged on November 28, 2012 by The G.Q. Club from Central High School.
The group is sponsored by Mr. Cedric Delbridge.

After a long hard winter, the Pilgrims and the Indians celebrated with a feast.
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate all of the things that we are thankful for in
our lives with family and friends.

Have a HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING.

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Character Education Word of the Week:  Goodwill means to have a kind or friendly feeling; having good feelings toward others.

The Changing Lives Character Education Curriculum states that Goodwill in School Means:

1.  I will be thinking good thoughts about someone.

2.  I will not expect anything in return for things I do for others.

3.  I will try my best to help keep my school neat and clean.

Careers in Focus:If you like the idea of helping people look their best, one of these careers might be right for you:

*  Cosmetologist

*  Esthetician

*  Hairstylist

*  Makeup Artist

*  Nail Technician

We are continuing our classroom guidance lessons:  I Didn't Know I Was A Bully! by Melissa Richards.

Quotable Quote:  "He that does good to another, does good to himself."

                                                                                                  Seneca

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Students at Phenix City Elementary School put the character word Generosity - which means willingness to share with others - in action by collecting Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.  Mrs. Owens' Class, Mrs. Porter's Class, and Mrs. Harris' Class placed first, second, and third place respectively.  Phenix City Elementary School was able to donate 85 pounds of tabs to The Ronald McDonald House on Friday, November 9, 2012.

                                                                 Mrs. Owens' Class

                                                               Mrs. Porter's Class                                   

Mrs. Harris' Class

Spotlight on Careers:  Paralegals help lawyers by conducting legal research, maintaining files and records, and preparing legal documents.

Classroom Guidance Lessons continue to focus on  Melissa Richards' book:  I Didn't Know I Was A Bully!:  Six Literature-Based Lessons on Bullying Behaviors.

 

Quotable Quote:  "To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness".
                                                                                              Confucius




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Veteran's Day is an excellent opportunity for all of us to thank our Veteran's for their service to our country.  Mrs. Powers' Class thank two parents for their service on Friday, November 9, 2012 and enjoyed listening to the Veterans share their military experience.

                                                           Mrs. Powers' Class

Character Education Word of the Week:  Generostiy means willingness to share with others; the quality of be generous.

Generosity abound with the students at Phenix City Elementary on Friday, November 9, 2012.  Mrs. Stamp's Class, Mrs. Kushmar's Class, and Mrs. Phillips' Class won first, second, and third place in the canned food drive for The Valley Rescue Mission.

                                                         Mrs. Stamp's Class

                                                                Mrs. Kushmar's Class

                                                            Mrs. Phillips' Class

Spotlight on Careers:  Radiologist is a doctor who uses imaging technology, such as x-rays and MRIs, to diagnose and treat illnesses.

The next six classroom guidance lessons will be from Melissa Richards book:  I Didn't Know I Was A Bully!:  Six Literature-Based Lessons on Bullying Behaviors.

Quotable Quote: "No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure."
Emma Goldman 

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Character Word of the Week:  Thankfulness means a feeling of gratitude; to give thanks.

As citizens of the United States of America, we have many things to be thankful for and to express gratitude.  One of the things that will be happening on November 6, 2012  is the 2012 Elections.  Having the right to participate in the democratic process and to elect our governing officials or leadership is one of the many things that citizens of the U.S.A. are thankful.  On October 31, 2012, the students at Phenix City Elementary School participated in a Mock Election.  Kindergarten through fifth grades students, the faculty, and staff were given the opportunity to vote for President of the United States. 

Quotable Quote:  "Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts."
Alan Cohen

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November is rich with opportunities for students to show the character words of the month which are kindness, thankfulness, generosity, goodwill, and joyfulness.  Being grateful or thankful means appreciating what you have instead of missing what you don't have. 

Character Word of the Week: Thankfulness  means a feeling of gratitude; to give thanks.
Thankfulness in School Means:
1.  I will appreciate things given to me.
2.  I will say, "Thank you" for kind words and deeds.
3.  I will show appreciation to my teachers and classmates.

Career in Focus:  Automotive service technicians maintain and repair vehicles.

During classroom guidance, the students will read:  My Most Thankful Thing by Lisa McCourt.  Students will complete the assessment  "Thankful/Gratitude Soup".

Additional Books on Thankfulness/Gratitude:

Reach Out and Give by Cheri J. Meiners

Noah and the Ark:  A Story   Smart Kids Publishing

50 Ways to A Thankful Heart  by Jane Caniss Jarrell

Small Blessings by Erica Becker

Little Thank-You's  by Alan Benjamin

Thank You  by Kelly Doudna

I'm Thankful Each Day!  by P.K. Hallinan

Blessings Everywhere  by Dandi Daley Mackalll

Thanksgiving:  A Day of Thanks by Amanda Doering Tourville

Feeling Thankful  by Shelley Rotner

Let's Be Thankful  by Mitter

Thank You  by Engelbreit

"Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts."                                                                               Alan Cohen