We had our first experiences with "Win at Social" discussions. Thursday, we tackled Striking a Balance with Technology.
Now it's your turn to "Family Huddle" I encourage you to use one or more of the following discussion questions around the dinner table this weekend.
- TOSS UP: If your family had a 'Tech-Free Zone' in the house, where would you want it to be, and why? Go around the room and have everyone share ideas!
- COACH UP: I heard you talked about how even adults can get distracted by tech. Have you ever felt like I was distracted by my device? Can you share some tips with me on how I can strike a balance better?
- HUDDLE UP: I heard you had the choice to create your own Family Standards Agreement to help our family balance our tech use. Let’s work together as a family to make our own Family Social Standards Agreement. We can check out the website link fixed, customize it together, and have everyone in the family sign it to show that we’re committed to these standards!
What a blessing it is to have technology! But like all things, God calls us to be good stewards - of our time, are minds, and our devices. If the "screen" is hurting our relationships, we may need to make some changes.
From Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
From the class bloggers...
10-31-24
By Reese and Kathryn
This week we had a four day week. During these four days we had our Harvest
Party on Thursday because Friday we had off. We also had Advent practice
Monday and Tuesday. We did volleyball in the gym this week Monday and
Thursday
Reminders:
No School Friday Nov. 1 - Teacher in-service day
Instrumental auditions for Advent are Thursday, Nov. 7 Remind your child that they should be practiced and bring their music/instrument that day.
Field Trip Friday Nov. 8 - Weldon Spring Int. Center/Harvest Lanes
*Cold lunch
*Dress for the weather: Red Zion jacket/jeans with jacket or hoodie, walking shoes
*Water bottle for the afternoon
*Optional: binoculars for our disposal cell hike. Please label and teachers will keep in a box until our hike.
WHAT IF...
...the government could force you to sell land?
...we had laws on what you could grow on your farm? or that said NO PETS ALLOWED?
...your family was limited to one or two children?
Would you exist?
I hope talks about our Literature novel have popped up in your family conversations. Students have been reading the novel, Among the Hidden
by Margaret Petersen Haddix, and I have to put a STOP sign in
the novels to get them to put it down. Through the novel we discuss
literary elements like characterization and conflict, but also
propaganda, morals, and faith.
ATH is the first in the Shadow Children Series which is available on Scholastic if you are looking for a Christmas idea!!
