Fwd: Dr. Gottman Kick-Off Lecture, March 2

I like this guy, and recommend attending this lecture if possible.
I've seen him before, and I'm going again.
Jeff

 

Catch Dr. John Gottman's lecture: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child March 2, 2011 150 Tickets Left!
Every parent wants their child to have the social and emotional skills necessary to succeed in school and life. In this lively presentation, Gottman equips parents with a five-step "emotion coaching" process that teaches them how to help their child enjoy increased self-confidence, greater physical health, improved school performance, and healthier social relationships. This presentation is for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will enrich the bonds between parent and child, which contribute immeasurably to the development of a generation of emotionally healthy adults. For 15 years, Gottman and his colleagues at the Family Research Laboratory at the University of Washington have studied parents and children. Gottman has made numerous discoveries about the powerful impact that emotional processes in families can have on children and their parents. He especially focuses his research on emotion coaching, the impact of marital discord, and the transition to parenthood. Gottman is the author or co-author of 40 books, including the bestselling Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child. *New this year! Parents attending ParentMap's kick-off lecture with Dr. John Gottman can utilize the FREE services of Annie's Nannies during the lecture! Very few spots left--learn more here. March 2, 7-9 p.m. Washington Cathedral, Redmond  Learn more about the 2011 Lecture Series here.
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Valentine List 2011

Name	Likes:	Words	Decorations
1.      Octavio	ice cream, Mexico, eagles	1.	1.
2.      Sawyer	gymnastics, brownies, cheer, Huskies	2.	2.
3.      Jacob	video games, pugs, squirrels	3.	3.
4.      Sydney	lions, great white sharks, hunting	4.	4.
5.      Colby J.	skateboarding, bike riding, black	5.	5.
6.      Shelby	Annoying Orange, elk, hunting	6.	6.
7.  Alex	video games, ice cream, snow boarding	7.	7.
8.      Hayden	Legos, Star Wars, chocolate	8.	8.
9.      Kaylee	Tom & Jerry, pizza, soccer, DQ	9.	9.
10.   Kjersti A.	donuts, horses, pizza	10.	10.
11.   Moses	smoothies, soccer, grizzly bear	11.	11.
12.   Cole P.	snowboarding, baseball, soccer	12.	12.
13.   Cameron	baseball, hunting, football	13.	13.
14.   Blaine	video games, skateboarding, friends	14.	14.
15.   Samuel	skiing, baseball, soccer	15.	15.
16.   Zane	dinosaurs, green, soccer	16.	16.
17.   Melissa	Huskies, gold, Brownies	17.	17.
18.   Ben	football, Seahawks, baseball	18.	18.
19.   Kayla	soccer, friends, family	19.	19.
20.   Hunter	RC Car, skateboard, video games	20.	20.
21.   Ilya	baseball, dogs & cats, ice cream	21.	21.
22.   Kelsey	Diary of a Wimpy Kid, elk, bear, pizza, red, black	22.	22.
23.   Colton	hunting, football, baseball	23.	23.
24.   Alexis	soccer, bunnies, blue	24.	24.

Newsletter 7

Newsletter 7                                                                     2/8/2011

 

Dear Families,

 

My thank-you card skills are a work in progress. Let that in no way indicate how grateful I am for all I received. Thank you so much for your generosity. I appreciate it. I hope everyone enjoyed the time off.

Valentines

We'll spend the next few weeks writing valentine cards for each other. We're drafting free verse poems to express our sentiments. On Monday, February 14 we will exchange our cards and celebrate not only the day, but all the effort and the writing.

This means there is no need to buy pre-made valentines, but if anyone wants to use that same money to get some decorations we can use (stickers, doilies, hearts, etc.) we'd love it.

I've attached a list, in case any students want to work away from school. If anyone wants to send in a snack or treat for the exchange, we'd

Math

I'll continue to send home copies of some of the work we're doing. If you have a chance to discuss it with your child, it would help. I'm also attaching a math article written for  The Seattle Times by a friend of mine. Many of the students do not yet have addition/subtraction facts memorized, and we're soon moving to multiplication and division, so for those of you working on math at home, I'm hoping the article helps.

Rocking Chairs

Wow. All three rocking chairs have been fixed—thanks to Shelby's family and Ben's family. We several offers, and thanks for those, too. I appreciate the support.

Calendar

If anyone has an extra desk-size calendar for the new year, we'd love to have it. It's a great and quick way to keep track of all that is happening (as well as review those calendar skills).

Dictionaries

The local LIONS club visited recently and gave all third graders dictionaries. The excitement in the room was amazing, as was the gift itself. Look for a photo on Twitter.

Chapter Book

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Jeff Kurtz