Volume 12 October 2017

Dionne Warwick Institute’s Chronicles http://warwick.eastorange.schoolfusion.us

Dear Parents, Thank you for coming out to back to school night! We hope to continue working with you at future events. We will continue implementing the 7 Habits of Happy Kids within The Leader in Me by Stephen Covey. This month we will focus on habit 2, “Begin With the End in Mind,” which focuses on planning ahead and setting goals. The process of setting goals is important for student achievement. It provides students the opportunity to choose the direction they want to go in and what they want to achieve. Goal setting gives students long-term vision and short-term motivation. By setting goals and measuring their achievements, students are able to understand what they have achieved and what they are capable of tackling. We encourage all of our parents to set personal goals with your child at home and a method to monitor their progress toward reaching those goals. Explain to your kids that goals do not have to be long, difficult tasks. Allow your kids to choose their own goals and provide plenty of praise or rewards once those goals are met. –Flore-Nadeige B. Lovett, Principal

Principal’s Message

Important Dates and Upcoming Events

Lend a helpful hand Encourage Always listen Do the right thing Energize Respect others Serve

“Great Habits Make Great Leaders”

October 16th-20th- Violence Prevention Awareness Week. October 25th- School Closed October 27th- School Spirit Day: Wear Pink for Breast Cancer October 31st- Reading Campaign Kick Off with Book Character Costumes

Warwick Student Contributors Hall of Fame

Will you be the BEST leader you can be?!

Read the tips below to discover the leader in you!

Our school year is off to a great start! Many students have begun to achieve accomplishments, set new goals, and are becoming better leaders each and everyday. Continue to incorporate “The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Leader” into your everyday routine! This month’s habit is Begin With the End in Mind. To begin with the end in mind follow these easy steps: •  Plan ahead and set goals. •  Do things that have meaning and make a difference. •  Be an important part of your classroom. •  Look for ways to be a good citizen. If you follow these steps you are on your way to having a successful school year. Remember “Great Habits Make Great Leaders!” -Nina Desper, 5th Grade Student

•  Please send your child to school daily on time. •  Breakfast begins at 7:30 am and ends promptly at 8:15 am. •  Please have your child dressed in their school uniform daily. •  Please join the PTO if you haven’t already. Your voice matters! •  Violence Prevention Awareness Week will be the week of October 16th- 20th. •  Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held the week of October 16th-20th. •  Reading Campaign kicks off with Book Character Costumes on October 31st!

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Assistant Principal Corner Mr. Williams’ Wise Words:

Announcements

Our October The Leader in Me 7 Habits theme is Begin With the End in Mind. This habit is one of the most important habits that we should follow every day. You should always have a goal that you want to reach. After you set that goal, now do the things necessary to reach that goal.   For example, maybe your goal is to get a higher grade in reading. How do you achieve that goal? First you must make a plan. The plan that you make may involve reading more, studying more, practicing more, being a better son or daughter, being a better friend. Whatever your goal is, make sure that you create a plan, follow through on the steps within your plan, and always start each day with the end, or achieving your goal in mind. -Mr. Kevin G. Williams, Assistant Principal