The Bear Essentials Volume 8, Edition 3
November 2011
Three wonderful No Place for Hate events happened
Mix It Up Day took place on Oct. 18th. Students came in to lunch with a paper
at Glenside over the past few weeks! First, Glenside received its 5th consecutive
crayon. They were seated according to the color of the crayon they had received, so
designation as a ―No Place for Hate‖ school. That means that for another year, Glenside Elementary School has made a commitment to creating an inclusive school community that respects ALL people! Look for the banner the next time you are in the school. The second event occurred on Oct. 17th and was facilitated by Susan Cooney (School Counselor) as well as Tasha Holland and Shira Neuberger (parents of Glenside
they ate with a different group of children for lunch. After a brief discussion about The Crayon Box that Talked, led by Mrs. Holland and Mrs. Cooney, the students were asked to interact with each other, sharing information about themselves and learning about each other. Though the students were ―mixed up‖ for only a single lunch period, the experience is designed to build on school themes of tolerance, caring, and appreciation of diversity.
In this issue:
Book Fair
2
Wrapping Paper Sale
3
Meet the Teachers
5
Calendar
7
Please continue to check in with your
students). All of the students were gathered for a reading of The Crayon Box that Talked.
student about her/his friendships. Ask how she/he spends recesses and who sits
(Have you ever read this book? A guide for discussing the story with your child was emailed to Glenside families; please contact
together at lunch; encourage openness to new friendships and inclusive behavior in
Special points of interest:
the No Place for Hate Co-chairs, Tasha Holland, Kelly Durand, and Shira Neuberger,
general. Share some of your own learning experiences in elementary and middle school, and encourage your child to
Green Tip
Rainbow of Friends
if you would like the email re-sent to you, or if you need a hard copy of the guide. Email:
empathize with other students and actively model being inclusive in social situations.
Wrapping Paper
goose10206@gmail.com)
Glenside runs on Dunkin’ ―Donuts with Someone Special‖ will take place 7:45 am—8:45 am on November 3rd & 4th, at Glenside Elementary School. Each student may invite someone special in her/his life. Coffee, juice, and donuts will be served to attendees. Children with last names A-L should attend on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, and those with last names MZ should attend on Nov. 4th.
Because we know you were dying to go to the book fair, but always interested in reducing the number of trips you make to and from school… The book fair will open at 8am on both mornings, so that you (or that someone special) may go browse with the children.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Alicia Sinha-Thomas: p.athomas@comcast.net
Sale