2016-17 FES Peer Helpers

These students were nominated by their 2nd or 3rd Grade teachers to be a part of our Peer Helper Program. This means that they possess stand-out leadership qualities, are respectful, friendly, helpful, and choose to be kind! They will spend this year learning The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Steven Covey. They will also lead our school in Red Ribbon activities, a canned food drive benefiting Ecumenical Ministries, and a special project with our Red Ribbon Leader.

Be Proactive!

FES Peer Helpers read "Bored! Bored! Bored!" in Sean Covey's The 7 Habits of Happy Kids.

We discovered that Sammy Squirrel didn't need to wait for other people to tell him something he could do for fun. Being Proactive means we take initiative; are responsible; do the right thing without being asked; choose our actions, attitudes, and moods; and don't blame others for our wrong actions.

The next time we met, I had an activity for them to complete. I asked them each to write one thing they can control and one thing they can't control on sticky notes and place them in the proper place on our graph. We discussed each sticky note and had some interesting discoveries!

You Did It Again!

You have filled the red tub full of coke tabs again!

You are helping to make visits to the Ronald McDonald House so much more comfortable for many families!

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

Our FES Peer Helpers are learning about Sean Covey's The 7 Habits of Healthy Kids.

As an introduction, we read the first story in the book "Meet the Kids of 7 Oaks."

Goob Bear, Jumper Rabbit, Lily Skunk, Sammy Squirrel, Sophie Squirrel, Pokey Porcupine, Tagalong Allie, and Ernie the Worm. While I read about each character, students were asked to identify which character they are most like. It was fun to watch how quickly they were able to point out who other Peer Helpers are most like, but some of them struggled with labeling themselves.

Coke Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House

Boy! You really listened when we asked you to bring in coke tabs for the Ronald McDonald House! Within a week and a half, you filled the red tub in my office!

Pennies for Puppies Change War!

We really know how to work together for a good cause!

FES students raised $397.71 during our Pennies for Puppies Change War last week!

The winner of the Change War is…

2nd GRADE!!!!!!

Your pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars added up to more than the other grade levels'! Way to Go 2nd Grade!

Get ready for state testing!

This was a big hit with our 3rd grade students experiencing state testing for the first time! 

IKNOW Test Taking Strategies!

After testing each day, our Peer Helpers took posters and the corresponding treats to 3rd grade classes. The daily treat themes were:

You're on a Roll! - Tootsie Rolls

No Dum-Dums at FES! Our scores will rock! - Dum Dums (suckers)

Blow that test out of the water! - Blow Pops

Punch that test! - Sour Punch Straws 

Good Morning Sunshine!

FES Peer Helpers bring a little sunshine to the Kindergarten and 1st Grade halls in the mornings! Students earn "treasures" before school for good behavior. This is part of our school's PBIS.

This picture shows the Peer Helpers' badges and buckets of treasures.

Saying Good-bye

As I sat in my office putting together little "happies" for my Peer Helpers, I found myself tearing up! I have been so blessed to have the greatest group of students helping our school throughout this year. So, when trying to decide how to say "Good-bye" I knew just which book to share with them. Heartprints by P.K. Hallinan.

Each student will get 13 Hershey's Kisses (one to represent each one of us in the group) with a little note attached.