Wow! Where did 2010 go? It seems like it was just yesterday that we were starting out the school year and now it is half way over! We are so glad to be at Murdock this year and we just want to say thank you to the entire Murdcok community for making us feel so welcomed. It didn't take long for us to see what a special place Murdock is!
Mrs. Toole has been busy working with the 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders in classroom guidance. The 1st graders enjoyed learning all about good study skills from Barney Bear. The 3rd graders have been working hard on both helpful academic and personal/social skills such as doing your best, understanding mistakes, problem solving, anger management, and understanding others. In 5th grade we have worked on goal setting, decision making, and understanding how our behavior effects others.
Ms. Haskett has been busy working with the K, 2nd, and 4th graders. Kindergarten students have been learning the I-Care Rules with help from I-Care Cat. Students learned that these friendship rules can help them get along with each other this year. The 2nd graders focused on academic skills such as active listening, responsibility, organization, putting forth their best effort, and handling frustration in the classroom. In 4th grade, the focus has also been on academic skills including staying "tuned in" in the classroom, goal setting, responsibility, and individual learning styles.
In addition to classroom guidance, we work with students in small groups and individually as needed. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you ever have a need!
