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May

is

the

month

of

responsibility

*be responsible in completing your work to finish off the school year.
































April

Helpful


ger          *observer

*recorder         * leader

*questioner         *teacher

* organizer      *Speaker

* designer        *writer



which one are you?














































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March into Kindness

"We all smile the same language ."
smile :) pass it on...

* write a poem about kindness to others
*share poems with classmates
* bind poems into a book for the classroom library
* read stories or poems to seniors in a nursing facility!


how can jamieson students show kindness to others?

when someone cares for another person or a pet, they respect and treat them with kindness.

Kindness means that we let people know we care about them. We show them courtesy, we are helpful, fair, honest and truthful. 



Top of the morning to you From:
O'lamothe, o'kreatsoulas & o'polo

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February

* Love is family * love forgives

* love inspires * love teaches

* love is priceless * love reaches

* love is all there is * love smiles

* love leads * love shares

* love remembers

* Love makes the world go round

* love is me and you!

* love is jamieson school!














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Ring in a new you!



Start a New Slate... It's 2008!

family Pride - January Character trait


~ reflect and remember how family, friends and neighbors help and look out for each other. ( this concept is interdependence)

~ Discuss how people come together in times of crisis or celebration such as christenings, weddings, funerals, natural disasters, anniversaries and family crisis.

~ write a descriptive story about a time your family came together.

~ Draw self- portraits...

~ "extraordinary"- describe an extraordinary family member to the class.

~ "why my family is special" - write a composition to share with the class.

~ create a list suggesting ways to make a family unit strong and happy.

"family pride is what's inside"



________________________ DECEMBER

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Character Trait-Fairness

Use your Knowledge and Experiences to Determine Fairness in Situations.

"don't judge a book by its cover."

1. What message is suggested by this proverb?

2. Why isn't it a good practice to judge a book by looking at the cover?  A house by looking at the outside?  A gift by looking at the wrapping paper?

3. Why isn't it fair to decide whether you will like a person by looking at their face? hair? clothing?

4. Why isn't it fair to judge a race of people based on the actions of a few? 



Holidays Around The world!
 

Kala Christouyena,  Happy Kwanza,
Feliz Navidad, Happy Hannukah,
Bon Natale









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NOVEMBER
Courtesy-Character Trait

"Thank You, excuse Me, and Please"
Polite Jamieson Students Use These.

Questions to Ponder.....

.What are some things you could do that would keep peace with your friends, brothers, sisters and others?

.Do you think if people were more courteous and pleasant to each other, that there would be fewer fights and wars?

.How can people be more courteous to each other?

.How can students be more courteous to each other?

GOOD MANNERS COUNT!!!

Courtesy Pledge
I,__________ pledge to be kind, courteous and considerate of all Jamieson Students.


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HOW COURAGEOUS ARE YOU ?

CHARACTER TRAIT FOR OCTOBER

COURAGE... BRAVERY IN THE MIDST OF A DIFFICULT SITUATION

HOW TO CULTIVATE THE COURAGE THAT LIES WITHIN US:

 .BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.

 .DON'T BE A AFRAID TO SAY NO.

.TELLING THE TRUTH IS ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY.

.DON'T FEEL THAT YOU MUST FOLLOW THE CROWD IN ORDER TO SURVIVE.


Special Events:
10/30 Field Trip to Navy Pier
10/31 Happy Halloween!!!






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Welcome to the 2007-08 School Year

WHO CARES ??

Character Trait for September

CARING

(Care about starting the year with a winning spirit!!)

Welcome to the 2007-08 school year!  To assure a succesful and rewarding year, please adhere to the following tips.

-  Pay attention (actively listening)
- Take notes (ask questions)
- Participate in class activities
- Finish class and homework assignments (on schedule)
- Read, study, review
- Challenge yourself to do more
- Recognize your learning style
- Enjoy learning!!

Ms. LaMothe
Ms. Kreatsoulas    Mrs. Polo

A Winning Eighth Grade Special Education Team

CHARACTER COUNTS!

The Class of 2008 is ready to celebrate!

What have you done to show that you care?

EVERYBODY CARES!!!



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