We have discussed what is reporting and what is tattling. Remember reporting is going to the teacher when someone is in danger (physical or other). Tattling is telling to get someone in trouble. If you report, you are being a bucket filler. If you tattle, you are being a bucket dipper. If you aren't sure if you should report something, just ask your teacher. Check things out with your friends and your teacher!
Counselor's Corner will focus on a variety of topics that support the concept of being a bucket filler!
We have discussed what is reporting and what is tattling. Remember reporting is going to the teacher when someone is in danger (physical or other). Tattling is telling to get someone in trouble. If you report, you are being a bucket filler. If you tattle, you are being a bucket dipper. If you aren't sure if you should report something, just ask your teacher. Check things out with your friends and your teacher!
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The first Counselor's Corner segment for the Raider Report of the new year has been filmed and published! Be sure to check out Mrs. Porter's website to view the Raider Report. Typically Counselor's Corner will air on Thursdays!
Who's the counselor and what does she do here at school? I am the Lower School Counselor! I have the opportunity to work with our children in grades PK- 5! My office is located in building 6 at Chatham Parkway. I even have my own door! At DeRenne, you can find me in the Lower School office. I often share space with Dr. Palmer and the other administrators. I work to support the children, faculty, and staff! Some ways that you may see me around school are one on one, classroom guidance, and of course the Raider Report! The Counselor's Corner will focus on a variety of topics. So, stay tuned!!!!! In Luke 6:31 Jesus says, “Do unto others as you would have them to unto you.” As we think about using our words, what does that look like here at SCPS? T.H.I.N.K. will help us learn how to use our words to treat others in a way that will glorify God!
T: To say something that is true means to only say what you know to be true or to have really happened. It is not what you wished would have happened or what someone else said may have happened. Ephesians 4:25 “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” H: To say something that is helpful means to only say what is kind, supportive, beneficial, and useful. How do your words benefit all who hear them? Would you say those words to your teacher, to your parents, or to someone at your church? We need to remember that others are listening when we speak to our friends and we know God is always listening! Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” I: To say something that is inspiring means to say words that make others feel good about themselves or positive words. Inspiring words build up a person’s spirit. A good friend uses inspiring words. Proverbs 16:24 “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” N: Necessary means essential or must be done. Are you saying things that are really necessary? It is wise to choose your words carefully and only say what is essential. Proverbs 10:19 says, “The one who talks too much will for sure sin, but he who is careful what he says is wise.” K: Kind. The dictionary defines kindness as being friendly, generous, and considerate. Do you say words that demonstrate kindness? Considerate words take into account the feelings of others. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God forgave you.” Now we have looked at each letter of “T.H.I.N.K.”. We all want people to say kind things to us! So let’s choose to “think” and use kind words with each other. You could give someone a compliment- “I really liked the way you read that story.” Or “Way to go on getting nominated for the Barnabas Award!” Or don’t say anything at all. Remember to be sure you are using words that are true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind. Before you say something, check to see if your words meet each of these criteria! If not, you should guard your words! You will glorify God by “think”ing before you speak! FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
Now we have looked at each letter of “T.H.I.N.K.”. Remember to be sure you are using words that are true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind. Before you say something, check to see if your words meet each of these criteria! If not, you should guard your words! You will glorify God by “think”ing before you speak! CHALLENGE Test your words and be sure you “T.H.I.N.K.” before you speak! FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
How have you done? Are you only saying things that are really necessary? This week’s focus is K- Kind. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God forgave you.” The dictionary defines kindness as being friendly, generous, and considerate. Do you say words that demonstrate kindness? CHALLENGE Test your words. Are you saying things that are kind? FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
How did you do over the holidays? Were you able to use words to inspire others? This week’s focus is N- Necessary. Proverbs 10:19 says, “The one who talks too much will for sure sin, but he who is careful what he says is wise.” It is wise to choose your words carefully and only say what is really needed. CHALLENGE Test your words. Are you saying things that are really necessary? FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
To say something that is inspiring means to say words that make others feel good about themselves or positive words. Inspiring words build up a person’s spirit. A good friend uses inspiring words. Remember Ephesians 4:29 says our words should be “…helpful for building others up according to their needs…”. A few weeks ago, chapel focused on ways to be a good friend. CHALLENGE Test your words. Are your words inspiring others? FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
Have you been able to T. H. I. N. K. about your words? Are you saying things that are true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind? To say something that is helpful means to only say what is kind, supportive, beneficial, and useful. Remember Ephesians 4:29 says our words should be “…helpful for building others up according to their needs…”. CHALLENGE Test your words. Are you saying things that are helpful to others? FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
Have you been able to T. H. I. N. K. about your words? Are you saying things that are true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind? To say something that is true means to only say what you know to be true or to have really happened. It is not what you wished would have happened or what someone else said may have happened. CHALLENGE Test your words. Are you speaking the truth? FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” How do your words benefit all who hear them? Would you say those words to your teacher, to your parents, or to someone at your church? CHALLENGE T.H.I.N.K. about your words. FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
Treating others the way you want to be treated. How did you do? Mrs. Burnsed worked with several 5th grade girls who were using kind and uplifting words to give comfort to each other during a difficult situation. Also, PreKindergarten teachers were seen giving each other encouragement! Proverbs 16:24 “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” CHALLENGE Find opportunities to use kind words to build up others! FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
In Luke 6:31 Jesus says, “Do unto others as you would have them to unto you.” Thinking about using our words, what does that look like here at SCPS? We all want someone to say kind things to us! So let’s use kind word with each other. You could give someone a compliment- “I really liked the way you read that story.” Or “Way to go on getting nominated for the Barnabas Award!” CHALLENGE Try to build each other up by using kind words. |