Positivity Project Co-Founder Visits East Hill!

We were very honored to have Jeff Bryan, one of the Positivity Project co-founders, visit East Hill this morning. Students prepared for his visit by making cards for him, writing about what they have learned about the Positivity Project, drawing pictures, and, of course, wearing their t-shirts! Thank you to Molly O’Keefe, East Hill's PE teacher and greatest proponent of the Positivity Project, for arranging this visit to East Hill!

Jeff Bryan and Molly O'Keefe

Jeff w/Mrs. Ciciarelli's class

Jeff talking to 4th graders in Mrs. Barry's room

Jeff holding his cards from Mrs. Kirk's/Catalino's room

This week’s character strength on which we are focusing is Hope/Optimism. Our learning target is: I can expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.  According to the Positivity Project (posproject.org), hope and optimism represent a state of hopefulness and confidence about the future, both short and long term. People with this strength are future oriented, have a positive vision of what the future holds and maintain confidence that they will get there. To learn more about hope and optimism, click here. Students are really enjoying learning about all of the character strengths. We hear them use the terms and make connections throughout the day. 

Speaking of hope and optimism, I am hoping that you are casting your vote daily for East Hill to win $25,000 in state of the art fitness equipment. They have, unfortunately, extended the voting through February 15 so I apologize in advance for the repeated reminders about this contest! Here is the link again: http://danimalsshopriteschoolcontest.young-america.com

Mrs. Butkowski's/Bush's Class

Our PTA is in the process of putting together another great Enrichment Day for our students on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Look for more information about this event to come home on Monday. They are still looking for volunteers to help out in the classrooms. If you are willing to help, please contact Becky Tully at b2tully@gmail.com.
  

Our next PTA meeting is Monday, 1/22 at 6:30 in the library. I will be presenting the results of the Thought Exchange in which many of you participated. I hope you will be able to join us!

Have a great rest of the week!
- Lisa