Delta Learning Center

Let’s change our mindset! The past 6+ months I've heard the phrase "our kids have already lost so much" countless times. And, my friends, I'm over it. It's a bit pathetic, in my opinion, that as adults we are perpetuating the victim mentality for our kids instead of teaching them the art of grit and pivoting in unexpected or challenging times. ... Using a current issue as an example, are kids really going to "suffer" of they don't trick or treat? No. Only if WE (the adults) model a "loss" mindset. What if, instead, families looked at it as a way to plan a really fun evening? Maybe doing a family art project, bobbing for apples in mixing bowls, packaging up sweet treats to door drop for neighbors, creating a spooky themed meal together. I assure you, if WE (the adults) started finding the OPPORTUNITY instead of inflating the perceived losses, we may actually find that we have opportunities to create lasting memories for our children. They'll remember that year they had a SPECIAL Halloween instead of trick or treating like every other year. Shift your OWN perspective so we can look back at this time and remember how much our kids (and ourselves) LEARNED during the pandemic, not lost. Opportunities are everywhere. For more quality time. For more exploring. For more conversations. For slowing down. Mindset matters, friends. And WE are setting the stage for the next generation. Let's do better....for them and for ourselves.

At last night’s Board of Education Meeting, the Board adopted the following calendar for the 2020-2021 school year with a start date of September 1st. A copy of... the calendar will be mailed home to each family along with information about the learning model for next year. In short, all parents will be offered the option of starting the school year in full distance learning. If health conditions allow, we also hope to offer families a choice of in-person learning combined with distance learning. In the next two weeks, we will be holding webinars with parents to answer questions, etc. about what each learning model may look like so that if options are available, parents will be informed about what choice they want to make for their child. Here is a link to the calendar on our website which may be easier to see: https://www.antiochschools.net//Revised%20School%20Calenda

If you have been following the reopening of schools, you know that the CA guidelines are mentioning students needing to wear masks. This is reposted from a tea...cher blog I follow. They are hilarious and, if you work with kids you know, plausible. (Insert Name) please don’t snap (insert name)’s mask in their face. (Insert Name) you should not be using your mask as a sling shot. Please put it on your face. (Insert Name) your mask should be on your face not on the back of your head (Insert Name) your mask is not a necklace, bracelet, or any other form of jewelry. (Insert Name) please do not chew on your mask. (Insert Name) I’m sorry your mask is wet but that is what happens when you lick the inside of your mask. (Insert Name)I’m sorry you sneezed but wipe out the snot as good as you can. (Insert Name) no you can not blow your nose in your mask. (Insert Name)why is your mask soaking wet? You just came back from the bathroom? And you put it back on your face after you dropped it? (Insert Name)I’m sorry you broke the elastic on your mask by seeing how far the band would stretch but now you will have to hold the mask on your face or use this duct tape. (Insert Name)please take the mask off your eyes and watch where you are walking. I don’t care if you can see through it. (Insert Name)please take the mask off of your pencil and stop twirling it. (Insert Name)I know the mask fits over your pants like a knee pad but please take it off of your leg and put it on your face. (Insert Name)what do you mean you tried to eat your lunch through your mask? (Insert Name)please do not share your mask or trade masks. I don’t care if you like their mask better. (Insert Name) I’m sorry but your mask is not school appropriate. (Insert Name)we are not comparing our masks to other kids masks everyone’s mask is unique and special. (Insert Name)no you can not decorate your mask instead of doing your work. I don’t care if you have a Sharpie. (Insert Name)you are not a pirate, please take your mask off your eye. (Insert Name) try to get the gum off as much as you can. (Insert Name)please do not use your mask to pick your nose. No you can’t use (insert name)s mask to pick your nose either. (Insert Name)I’m sorry you tripped but that’s what happens when you put your feet inside the elastic of your mask. (Insert Name) no your mask does not make it hard to get your work done. (Insert Name) your Mom will need to get you a new mask since you chewed a hole in that one. (Insert Name) you will need to go down to the nurse to see if she can get your mask out of your braces. (Insert Name)why is there a shoe print on your mask? (Insert Name)no you cannot eat the snow through your mask. (Insert Name)I don’t care if you were in art class and being creative, we do not decorate our masks. (Insert Name)we do not beam other kids in the face with a ball. No, their mask doesn’t make it not hurt. (Insert Name)please do not plug your nose holes with your mask. (Insert Name)I’m sorry your ponytail is stuck, that’s what happens when you see how many times you can wrap it around your mask. (Insert Name of parent)I’m sorry to tell you but your child thought their mask made them a superhero and so they tried to fly off of the jungle gym at recess (Insert Name) I’m sorry your breath stinks in your mask, maybe we should all try to brush better. (Insert Name)please take those things out of your mask. No, you are not a chipmunk. (Insert Name) I don’t care if you are the teacher you still have to wear the mask.

The greatest thing we can teach our children is compassion

We understand .... DLC can help!

A few years back the Delta Learning Center was fortunate to receive funds from the May the 4th be with you County wide fund raising movement for Non Profit Organizations. That ended in 2017. This is the 3rd year we are going directly to the public to help us raise funds for tutoring program. Please help us as you can. We provide one on one tutoring with credentialed teachers for students in grades Kindergarten to 12th grade and Community College students as well. Our goal this year is to raise $2500 for the month of May. Thank you for your support and consideration. And May the Force be with each of you!

The Breathing Tool allows us to calm ourselves and check in with how you are feeling. With so much going on in the world, breathing allows us to relax our body,... focus on what is important, and proceed with love. We are all currently trying to balance these stressful times. The breathing tool will help you reflect on where you are now and where you want to be. Let's practice. Close your eyes and breath in deep positive thoughts for five seconds. Exhale and release negative stress. Remember to use the breathing tool to remain calm and centered. With Appreciation, Mrs. Calhoun

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