October 5 No School - Teacher Work Day
October 7 Assembly 8:20 a.m., NC Gym - Parents Welcome
October 12 October PTO Meeting 8:15 a.m. Classroom E2
October 12-14 5th Grade Outdoor Ed
October 19 Photo Retake Day 

October 28 Harvest Festival 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. on the garden/blacktop

October 31 Halloween Parade 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Principal Message

Counselor Connection

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a critical part of our curriculum at Neil Cummins. We are firm believers that a strong social-emotional foundation is necessary for school success, academic achievement, positive social relationships, and the development of emotional competence. Success and challenges will unquestionably happen at school, but my role as the school counselor is to help your children learn how to self-regulate, build resiliency, and ultimately appropriately solve problems as they arise. Each class has been receiving classroom guidance lessons on a myriad of topics such as:  self-regulation, communication skills, problem-solving skills, conflict-resolution skills, positive choice-making skills, self-esteem and diversity. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

This past month Hawks in Kindergarten, first, second, and third grade have been exploring the topic of inclusivity. Classrooms had thoughtful discourse on individual “superpowers” about what makes them special and unique. And, instead of fearing differences we can shed light on those qualities to make a positive, inclusive community for learning.

Students in fourth and fifth grade learned about the Brain State Model that focuses on three areas of the brain including the brain stem, limbic system, and prefrontal lobe. We explored this framework to help us understand how our brain can impact aspects of our behavior. With awareness around different states of the brain we are able to have more awareness to manage our own thoughts and emotions.

In addition, your child will be building and bolstering their toolbox. Each month they will learn a new tool. This month we learned about our Breathing Tool. We explored and discussed how we can use deep-breathing techniques to help calm our bodies and our brains when we are upset so that we can problem solve effectively.

Quinn Galli 

School Counselor

Kyle Shaw, Principal

Harvest Festival Sign Up The first annual Harvest Festival is fast approaching on October 28 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. on the Blacktop! Games, crafts, garden bites, garden exploration and prizes! Please see Sign Up Genius for volunteer opportunities for this super fun event!  Hurry, volunteer spots will fill up quickly!  

Hot Lunch Volunteers Please click here for October lunch sign

PTO Meeting
Please join us for our October PTO Meeting on Wednesday, October 12 at 8:15 a.m. in Classroom E2. Please check in at the front office, everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you there.

🎁SAVE THE DATE! 
2022 Holiday Store Friday, December 9. In anticipation of this great event, we will need donations and volunteers, so please mark your calendars as the holidays will be upon us before you know it! More info to come! Some ideas include scarves, books (think best sellers & best selling cookbooks - no self-help/diet books please), jewelry, coffee mugs, glassware, men's ties, cufflinks, sporting gear, bags, picture frames, kitchen items, small garage tools, and other cute knick knacks that you would like to receive as a gift. Donations of wrapping paper, tape, bows, ribbon also accepted. Save them until further notice as we will begin our collection closer to the date!  

Annual Giving Campaign Last year, over 76% of families donated to SPARK! Our goal is 100% participation. Can we count on you? Every gift, no matter the amount, make a difference for our three schools. Donate today.

SPARK Fun Run is Today Our event starts today at 9:30 am! Tickets are still available and can be purchased on site for  this family friendly event! We are so grateful to our Legacy, Circle and Community level SPARK Biz Partners for supporting our schools. And tremendous gratitude goes to our Fun Run Team: Ariana Jofar, Annie Cappetta, Caroline Searle and Lori Stein. For more info, click here.

Biz Partner Spotlight: Town Center Corte Madera Gear up for great eats at Town Center Corte Madera! Their eateries serve up craveable eats and well-crafted drinks, daily. Enjoy house-made specialties for on-site dining, take-out and delivery. 

Shopping Event at Biz Partner Nicolette Thursday, October 6 Stop by 12-7 p.m. for wine and bites and 10% of your purchases will go back to SPARK! Be entered to win a $150 gift card in their raffle!

Left Bank x SPARK Mondays
Whether it's lunch or dinner, order what you want for dine-in, or take-out and mention SPARK and 20% will benefit our schools

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• Twin Cities Girls Softball Snow Cone Social 
• Twin Cities Community Preschool Open House
• After School Art Classes 
• Larkspur Library Art Contest  
• St. Pat's CYO Basketball Registration Now Open 
• Corte Madera Parks and Rec                                                            

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