🍂🐝 The Buzz – October Edition is Here! 🐝🍂
We're excited to share all the latest happenings at Wacona Elementary! From upcoming events to special celebrations, this month's Buzz is packed with news you won't want to miss.
The Monthly Buzz - October Edition
New month, new routines. Take 5 minutes tonight to look at your family’s calendar together so kids know what’s ahead.
🐊 Motivation hack: Start the week with, “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.” Cheesy? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.
Ask your child: “What’s something you did today that made you proud?” Then share your own answer.
New week, new start. Share a positive affirmation: “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.”
Celebrate effort this week with a family walk, movie, or special dessert.
Is your child chatting with strangers in games like Roblox or Minecraft?
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🔒 Quick drill: “Would you hand this info to a stranger?” If no, then it doesn’t belong online either.
Practice remembering important info: address, phone number, parents’ names.
Invite your child to help plan or cook a meal. Life skills = future confidence.
🌟 Ask your kid, “What’s one thing you’re proud of this week?” Then answer too. Spoiler: “Survived Monday” counts.
Do a “media check-in.” Who are your kids following? What apps are they using? Quiet awareness keeps them safe.
“Motivation Monday”: Ask your child to set one small goal for the week. Check back Friday.
🧾 Parenting hack: Device limits are like dessert limits. Fun in moderation. Disaster if unlimited.
Write three words of encouragement on a sticky note and leave it on your child's mirror for them to find.
Show kids how you budget or save for something. Even small lessons stick.
📚 Carpool question: “If you were the principal for a day, what rule would you change?” Answers range from hilarious to terrifying.
Ask your child: “If you were principal for the day, what would you do?” Their answers will surprise you.
Let your child choose a book to read-aloud together, even if it’s silly or below grade level. Reading is reading!
Review bus stop safety with your child. “Wait. Look. Listen. Stand back.” A quick drill never hurts!