November 10, 2023
Happy Friday Oxbow Family!
We had another busy and fun week here at Oxbow! This week our staff took part in some Professional Learning where we reviewed school data, had meaningful conversations and met with our teams across the district. In addition, we had our 1st night of Parent/Teacher Conferences and we had a great turn out! We look forward to seeing more families on our 2nd night of Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, November 14th.
Please be sure to check out our Facebook page to see some great pictures from the week!
Upcoming Important Dates:
November 9-14 - Online OPC Silent Auction (see attached flyer)
November 14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 14- Picture Retakes
November 15 - Applebee’s 4-9pm
November 15- Missoula Children’s Theater Concert for all students at Oxbow
November 16 - Candy Bar Bingo @ 6:30 pm (see attached flyer)
November 16- Report Cards available in Family Access @ 4:30 pm
November 17- Popcorn Friday and Hoot Shop (wear your Oxbow gear today)
**Cereal Box Collection Continues through the month (unopened boxes please)
**Goodfellows Collection-Nonperishable items will be collected in the main vestibule through December 12th
Positivity Project:
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Gratitude. Gratitude means you are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.
Gratitude is the quality of feelings and expressing thankfulness and appreciation. It is an affirmation that there is goodness in other people and the world and that we have received that goodness. People with the strength of gratitude have a readiness to show appreciation for kindness and also to return kindness. A leading expert, Robert Emmons, calls gratitude a “relationship-strengthening emotion because it requires us to see how we’ve been supported and affirmed by other people.”
Out of all 24 character strengths, gratitude is the single best predictor of individual well-being. It is correlated with increased energy, empathy, happiness and optimism. And, the great thing about gratitude is that it can be intentionally cultivated. Numerous studies have concluded that gratitude is like a muscle. The more you practice it, the stronger it gets -- and the more you’re able to reap its benefits.
To practice and encourage the character strength of gratitude with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.
November Oxbow Newsletter:
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Greenleaf
#WeAreOxbow